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:*The [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/globsrch.html Global Database Search] created by the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives] examines all index databases on the their website and can be searched by name. A list of all databases containing the name you enter will be returned. You must click on a database from the list which is returned and enter the name again to search for the record in that database. The search field is at the bottom of the webpage. | :*The [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/globsrch.html Global Database Search] created by the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives] examines all index databases on the their website and can be searched by name. A list of all databases containing the name you enter will be returned. You must click on a database from the list which is returned and enter the name again to search for the record in that database. The search field is at the bottom of the webpage. | ||
'''Chicago and Cook County:'''<br>For Chicago and Cook County online vital record databases, see [[Cook County, Illinois#Vital_Records|Cook County, Illinois Vital Records]][[Illinois Vital Records#More_Online_Illinois_Vital_Records_Links|<br>]] | '''Chicago and Cook County:'''<br>For Chicago and Cook County online vital record databases, see [[Cook County, Illinois#Vital_Records|Cook County, Illinois Vital Records]][[Illinois Vital Records#More_Online_Illinois_Vital_Records_Links|<br>]] | ||
== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
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'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]]:''' | '''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]]:''' | ||
When an Illinois '''eloping''' couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Lake County, Indiana|Crown Point, IN]], or [[St. Joseph County, Indiana|South Bend, IN]], or [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana|Evansville, IN]], or [[Lee County, Iowa]].<ref name="Eakle1"><span>Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at <a href="http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/">http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/</a> (accessed 8 January 2011).</span></ref> | When an Illinois '''eloping''' couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Lake County, Indiana|Crown Point, IN]], or [[St. Joseph County, Indiana|South Bend, IN]], or [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana|Evansville, IN]], or [[Lee County, Iowa]].<ref name="Eakle1">&lt;span&gt;Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at &lt;a href="http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/"&gt;http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/&lt;/a&gt; (accessed 8 January 2011).&lt;/span&gt;</ref> | ||
'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' | '''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' | ||
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== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
Because of legislation passed in 1843, members of a family could report a death to the county. However, very few deaths were recorded and only a few scattered counties have incomplete records. A new law was passed in 1877 had the State Board of Health require all deaths be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced.<ref><span>&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="<a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html">http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html</a>"&gt;<a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html">http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html</a>&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</span></ref> In 1916, death records were mandated by the state with copies sent to the state capital. Compliance to this law reached 95% by 1919.<ref>Schweitzer, George K, Illinois Genealogical Research (Knoxville, TN: George K. Schweitzer, 1997)</ref> | Because of legislation passed in 1843, members of a family could report a death to the county. However, very few deaths were recorded and only a few scattered counties have incomplete records. A new law was passed in 1877 had the State Board of Health require all deaths be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced.<ref>&lt;span&gt;&amp;lt;span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="&lt;a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html"&gt;http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html&lt;/a&gt;"&amp;gt;&lt;a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html"&gt;http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html&lt;/a&gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&lt;/span&gt;</ref> In 1916, death records were mandated by the state with copies sent to the state capital. Compliance to this law reached 95% by 1919.<ref>Schweitzer, George K, Illinois Genealogical Research (Knoxville, TN: George K. Schweitzer, 1997)</ref> | ||
After 1916, death records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth (sometimes the city or town), names of the parents (frequently including the maiden name of the mother), and the informant (who may be a close relative). The date and place of death are given. Sometimes burial information, the cause of death, and the names of the physician and mortician are provided. The length of residence in the state or county may also be given. | After 1916, death records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth (sometimes the city or town), names of the parents (frequently including the maiden name of the mother), and the informant (who may be a close relative). The date and place of death are given. Sometimes burial information, the cause of death, and the names of the physician and mortician are provided. The length of residence in the state or county may also be given. | ||
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*USGenWeb.org [http://ILgenweb.com/ Illinois Site] - Free | *USGenWeb.org [http://ILgenweb.com/ Illinois Site] - Free | ||
*Ancestry databases for [http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/Illinois/Default.aspx?category=34 Illinois Vital Records] and related records ($) | *Ancestry databases for [http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/Illinois/Default.aspx?category=34 Illinois Vital Records] and related records ($) | ||
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Illinois Illinois Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | *[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Illinois Illinois Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | ||
*German Roots Links for Illinois [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Illinois Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/($) This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | *German Roots Links for Illinois [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Illinois Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/($) This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | ||
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<br>{{Illinois|Illinois}} | <br>{{Illinois|Illinois}} | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Illinois_County_Marriage_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Illinois County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | |||
[[Category:Illinois|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Illinois|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||