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*1843 Legislation, a parent could report a birth to the county. However, very few births were recorded in only a few scattered counties. | *1843 Legislation, a parent could report a birth to the county. However, very few births were recorded in only a few scattered counties. | ||
*1877 The State Board of Health required all births be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced. <ref> | *1877 The State Board of Health required all births be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced. <ref>https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/gen_research.html#death</ref> | ||
*1916 Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1916 and was generally complied with by 1922. | *1916 Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1916 and was generally complied with by 1922. | ||
**These usually give the name and sex of the child; the names, birthplaces, and ages of the parents (with the mother’s maiden name); the occupation of the father; and the number of children born to the mother. | **These usually give the name and sex of the child; the names, birthplaces, and ages of the parents (with the mother’s maiden name); the occupation of the father; and the number of children born to the mother. | ||
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Delayed registrations of births were made when the individual applied, usually as an adult. An advantage is that they had to provide evidence to support the birth, which often included the testimony of a close relative or a church or Bible record. | Delayed registrations of births were made when the individual applied, usually as an adult. An advantage is that they had to provide evidence to support the birth, which often included the testimony of a close relative or a church or Bible record. | ||
The records can be located in the county where the birth occurred or the county of residence in the state when the individual applied for the delayed birth record. Some delayed birth records can also be found at [ | The records can be located in the county where the birth occurred or the county of residence in the state when the individual applied for the delayed birth record. Some delayed birth records can also be found at [https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] depositories and the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/FamilySearch Library (FS Library)]. | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
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**A genealogical copy is less expensive than a certified copy. | **A genealogical copy is less expensive than a certified copy. | ||
**The "Tips" section at the bottom of their webpage mentions misspellings, incorrect data, erroneous entries, and that some 1936 deaths are listed as occurring in 1935. | **The "Tips" section at the bottom of their webpage mentions misspellings, incorrect data, erroneous entries, and that some 1936 deaths are listed as occurring in 1935. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/databases/idphdeathindex.html Illinois State]. | ||
**Only 1916 to 1947 are currently available. | **Only 1916 to 1947 are currently available. | ||
**Order [https://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/idphdeathsrch.jsp online]. | **Order [https://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/idphdeathsrch.jsp online]. | ||
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*1843 Legislation, 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. | *1843 Legislation, 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. | ||
*1877 The State Board of Health required all deaths to be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced.<ref> [ | *1877 The State Board of Health required all deaths to be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced.<ref> [https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/gen_research.html#death]</ref> | ||
*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> | *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> | ||
**These may give additional information, such as the city or town of birth, the informant (who may be a close relative), and the length of residence in the state or county. | **These may give additional information, such as the city or town of birth, the informant (who may be a close relative), and the length of residence in the state or county. | ||
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In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Illinois divorce records may indicate the date and place the marriage was dissolved. Circuit or city courts have handled most divorce proceedings. The Superior Court of Cook County in Chicago also has jurisdiction over divorces. | In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Illinois divorce records may indicate the date and place the marriage was dissolved. Circuit or city courts have handled most divorce proceedings. The Superior Court of Cook County in Chicago also has jurisdiction over divorces. | ||
The actual records before and after 1962 are available in the county where the divorce occurred. Contact the county clerk of the circuit court for certified copies of dissolution of marriage records. Click here for a list of the [http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitCourtJudges/CCC_County.asp circuit court clerks]. For a fee, the [https://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records Division of Vital Records] can verify the dissolution of marriages after 1961 if the husband's last name is known. Some divorce records are also available from the [ | The actual records before and after 1962 are available in the county where the divorce occurred. Contact the county clerk of the circuit court for certified copies of dissolution of marriage records. Click here for a list of the [http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitCourtJudges/CCC_County.asp circuit court clerks]. For a fee, the [https://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records Division of Vital Records] can verify the dissolution of marriages after 1961 if the husband's last name is known. Some divorce records are also available from the [https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] and the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. | ||
=== Adoption Records === | === Adoption Records === | ||
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:*The [https://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records] (birth and death records) | :*The [https://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records] (birth and death records) | ||
:*[ | :*[https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/IRAD/ Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)]: IRAD is run by the Illinois State Archives to archive records from local governments in Illinois. There are seven depositories covering the state. Click [http://apps.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html here] to see what records are available for the county you are searching. | ||
:*The FamilySearch Library (FS Library): See the {{FSC|376362|subject_id|disp=Illinois Vital Records}} topic page of the FamilySearch Catalog . Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. Copies of records on FS Library microfilm and microfiche can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library and some [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers]. | :*The FamilySearch Library (FS Library): See the {{FSC|376362|subject_id|disp=Illinois Vital Records}} topic page of the FamilySearch Catalog . Explore how to search the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]]. Copies of records on FS Library microfilm and microfiche can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library and some [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch centers]. | ||
:*Learn how to order IL vital records at [http://www.genealogyinc.com/illinois/il-vital-records/ GenealogyInc] and [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Illinois.htm U.S. National Centers For Disease Control]. | :*Learn how to order IL vital records at [http://www.genealogyinc.com/illinois/il-vital-records/ GenealogyInc] and [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Illinois.htm U.S. National Centers For Disease Control]. | ||
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*USGenWeb.org [http://www.illinoisgenweb.org/ Illinois Site] - Free | *USGenWeb.org [http://www.illinoisgenweb.org/ Illinois Site] - Free | ||
*[ | *[https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois databases] Illinois State Archives - Free | ||
*GenealogyBuff's records from various funeral homes: [http://www.genealogybuff.com/il/northwest/webbbs_config.pl Northwestern Illinois Obituary and Death Notice Collection] from the northwestern counties of Illinois, including Carroll, Whiteside, Jo Daviess, Rock Island and Henry Counties; [http://www.genealogybuff.com/il/northeast/webbbs_config.pl Northeastern Illinois Obituary and Death Notice Collection] from the suburbs of Chicago and Joliet areas; [http://www.genealogybuff.com/il/south/webbbs_config.pl Southern Illinois Obituary and Death Notices Collection] from the southern counties of the state of Illinois. - Free | *GenealogyBuff's records from various funeral homes: [http://www.genealogybuff.com/il/northwest/webbbs_config.pl Northwestern Illinois Obituary and Death Notice Collection] from the northwestern counties of Illinois, including Carroll, Whiteside, Jo Daviess, Rock Island and Henry Counties; [http://www.genealogybuff.com/il/northeast/webbbs_config.pl Northeastern Illinois Obituary and Death Notice Collection] from the suburbs of Chicago and Joliet areas; [http://www.genealogybuff.com/il/south/webbbs_config.pl Southern Illinois Obituary and Death Notices Collection] from the southern counties of the state of Illinois. - Free | ||
*German Roots Links for Illinois [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Illinois Birth and Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/($) This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | *German Roots Links for Illinois [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Illinois Birth and Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/($) This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | ||