Illinois Birth Records Before 1916
Genealogical Research - Illinois Secretary of State
Birth Records. Most Illinois counties did not begin recording births until 1877. Birth records prior to 1916 were recorded only by county clerks. Beginning in 1916 county clerks and the Department of Public Health jointly maintained birth records. The Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) system holds birth records for many counties in ...
https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/gen_research.htmlHow to Find Illinois Birth Records • FamilySearch
Before 1877, only a few counties in Illinois recorded birth records. To see if your ancestor's birth was recorded in them, search Illinois, Births and Christenings, 1824-1940 at FamilySearch. (Free) In the chart below, find the approximate year of birth for a person, and search the records listed. This chart covers the basics.
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U.S. Penitentiary Records, 1875–1963 - Ancestry
Washington, U.S., U.S. Penitentiary McNeil Island, Photos and Records of Prisoners Received, 1887-1939 Web: Chester County, Pennsylvania, U.S., Criminal and Prison Record Indexes, 1681-1911 Free View all collections included in this search
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Databases Illinois State Archives - Illinois Secretary of State
Databases of Illinois Veterans. 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor. Illinois Black Hawk War Veterans. Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls. Illinois Civil War Veterans of Missouri Units. Illinois Civil War Veterans Serving in the U.S. Navy. Illinois Mexican War Veterans. Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Residents.
https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/databases/home.htmlIllinois Statewide Death Index, Pre–1916 - Illinois Secretary of State
The pre–1916 Illinois death index is an ongoing project coordinated by the Illinois State Archives. The sources for this index include original county clerks' death records, such as death registers and licenses. For each death, the index includes the name of the decedent, the date of the death, the name of the county where the death occurred ...
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Illinois Birth Records Search Directory - OnlineSearches.com
Illinois birth records are managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records and the County Clerk's office. Illinois birth records are only accessible by the registrant, the parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives. Birth available from the Department of Public Health from 1916 to present.
https://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/illinois/vital-records/birth-certificates
Individual in Custody Search - Illinois
We apologize for any inconvenience. Individual in custody information is available to the general public and private organizations (non-state and governmental) by calling the Department of Corrections: 217-558-2200. Government and Law Enforcement agencies/officials only may call: 1-888-446-9103.
https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html
How to look up prisoners and prison records | USAGov
Search by name for former inmates at each location to see if they served time there. You may be able to order copies of prisoners' records through NARA if they are available. Include the following information about the inmate in your request: Name (including middle name or initial) Date of birth or approximate age at the time of incarceration.
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Birth Records - Illinois Department of Public Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records issues 2 types of certified copies of birth certificates, both of which are suitable for legal purposes. If you need an Apostille, contact the Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department; see RESOURCES in the right-hand column or call 800-252-8980.
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/birth-records.html
Illinois Statewide Death Index - Illinois Secretary of State
The creation of Illinois Statewide Death index is an ongoing project of the Illinois State Archives. The task of entering all Illinois deaths before 1916 is far from complete. View a list of counties and date spans in Illinois Statewide Death Index . More information about how to obtain copies of original death records .
http://ilsos.gov/isavital/deathsrch.jsp