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In 1877, Illinois required all births be reported to the county clerk; however, many were not reported because compliance was not enforced. The statewide registration began in 1916 with full compliance by 1922.  
In 1877, Illinois required all births be reported to the county clerk; however, many were not reported because compliance was not enforced. The statewide registration began in 1916 with full compliance by 1922.  
*{{RecordSearch|1676968|Illinois, Births and Christenings, 1824-1940}} Index only.
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1463129 Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915].
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1462519 Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1938].
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1499 Cook County Birth Index, 1916-1935] ($)


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
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