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The Springfield Family History Center is located in the Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&nbsp; It serves Sangamon, Logan and Menard Counties.&nbsp; There are numerous Family History Centers within central Illinois so it is&nbsp;best to check for the location nearest you.&nbsp;&nbsp;The hours, services and collections of the Centers do vary.&nbsp; You are welcome to attend any Center whose services best meet your needs.<br>
The Springfield Family History Center is located in the Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&nbsp; It serves Sangamon, Logan and Menard Counties.&nbsp; There are numerous Family History Centers within central Illinois so it is&nbsp;best to check for the location nearest you.&nbsp;&nbsp;The hours, services and collections of the Centers do vary.&nbsp; You are welcome to attend any Center whose services best meet your needs.<br>
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*Kentucky Vital Records, including records&nbsp;for afro-American and white residents, from 1851 - 1859 for most counties.
*Kentucky Vital Records, including records&nbsp;for afro-American and white residents, from 1851 - 1859 for most counties.


'''Microfiche collection''':
'''Microfiche collection''':  


*100 most frequently used books in the Salt Lake Family History Library  
*100 most frequently used books in the Salt Lake Family History Library  
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=== Resources in the Local Area<br> ===
=== Resources in the Local Area<br> ===


'''Illinois State Archives<br>'''Margaret Cross Norton Building<br>Capitol Complex<br>Springfield, IL 62756<br>Telephone: (217) 782-4682<br>Fax: (217) 524-3930<br>Hours:<br>Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Central Time Zone) <br>1st Saturday of month 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (except on holiday weekends)
'''Illinois State Archives<br>'''Margaret Cross Norton Building<br>Capitol Complex<br>Springfield, IL 62756<br>Telephone: (217) 782-4682<br>Fax: (217) 524-3930<br>Hours:<br>Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Central Time Zone) <br>1st Saturday of month 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (except on holiday weekends)  


'''Sangamon Valley Collection'''<br>Lincoln Library<br>326 South Seventh Street<br>Springfield, IL<br>217-753-4900<br>The Sangamon Valley Collection closes at 1 p.m. on Fridays. <br>Regular library hours are observed all other days. <br>The Sangamon Valley Collection (SVC) provides in-depth resources for the study of Springfield, Illinois, Sangamon County and the eleven adjacent counties.<br><br>'''Illinois State Library<br>'''Gwendolyn Brooks Building<br>300 South 2nd Street<br>Springfield, IL 62701-1796<br>Phone: (217) 785-5600<br>Within IL only: (800) 665-5576<br>TDD: (888) 261-2709<br>Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm<br>Closed on official State of Illinois holidays
'''Sangamon Valley Collection'''<br>Lincoln Library<br>326 South Seventh Street<br>Springfield, IL<br>217-753-4900<br>The Sangamon Valley Collection closes at 1 p.m. on Fridays. <br>Regular library hours are observed all other days. <br>The Sangamon Valley Collection (SVC) provides in-depth resources for the study of Springfield, Illinois, Sangamon County and the eleven adjacent counties.<br><br>'''Illinois State Library<br>'''Gwendolyn Brooks Building<br>300 South 2nd Street<br>Springfield, IL 62701-1796<br>Phone: (217) 785-5600<br>Within IL only: (800) 665-5576<br>TDD: (888) 261-2709<br>Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm<br>Closed on official State of Illinois holidays  


The Illinois State Library has well over 500 different Illinois counties histories and over 300 historical county atlases, with an additional 800 plat books representative of the 102 counties
The Illinois State Library has well over 500 different Illinois counties histories and over 300 historical county atlases, with an additional 800 plat books representative of the 102 counties  


'''Lincoln Presidential Library<br>'''112 N. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701<br>Public and Research Hours<br>Monday -- Friday -- 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM<br>Saturday, Sunday – Closed<br>Appointments<br>Appointments are necessary for research in the Manuscripts, Audiovisual, and Lincoln collections. Please make arrangements by telephone or mail.
'''Lincoln Presidential Library<br>'''112 N. Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701<br>Public and Research Hours<br>Monday -- Friday -- 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM<br>Saturday, Sunday – Closed<br>Appointments<br>Appointments are necessary for research in the Manuscripts, Audiovisual, and Lincoln collections. Please make arrangements by telephone or mail.  


Manuscripts: (217) 558-8855<br>Audiovisual: (217) 785-7955<br>Lincoln: (217) 785-7954<br>A significant feature of the colelction for genealogists is the large number of Illinois newspapers&nbsp;available on microfilm.<br>
Manuscripts: (217) 558-8855<br>Audiovisual: (217) 785-7955<br>Lincoln: (217) 785-7954<br>A significant feature of the colelction for genealogists is the large number of Illinois newspapers&nbsp;available on microfilm.<br>
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=== Links  ===
=== Links  ===


Illinois State Archives On-line Database<br>Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900 <br>Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre–1916 <br>Illinois Statewide Death Index (1916–1950), http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases
Illinois State Archives On-line Database<br>Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900 <br>Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre–1916 <br>Illinois Statewide Death Index (1916–1950), http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases  


Missouri Digital History Archives&nbsp;[http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates]<br>Utah Vital Records, &nbsp;http://archives.utah.gov/research/index
Missouri Digital History Archives&nbsp;[http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates]<br>Utah Vital Records, &nbsp;http://archives.utah.gov/research/index  


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