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Genealogy Records Resources for Illinois

View our genealogy records resources for the state of Illinois. Use these genealogy records to search for birth records, genealogy archives, or to search for vital records online. Genealogy records may contain dates of birth, death location, and other public genealogy record information.

County	Resource	Details
	Obituary Records Search	Search Illinois obituary records by name of deceased, publication date or obituary text.
adams county	City of Quincy Public Library Genealogy Records	Search City of Quincy Public Library genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access these resources.
bureau county	Genealogy Records	Search Bureau County genealogy records such as cemeteries, census records, birth and death records, wills, obituaries, and more.
cook county	City of Chicago Public Library Genealogy Records	Search City of Chicago Public Library genealogy records. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
cook county	City of Des Plaines Public Library Genealogy Records	Search City of Des Plaines Public Library genealogy records such as cemeteries, obituaries, birth records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
cook county	Evanston Public Library Genealogy Records	Search Evanston Public Library genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access these resources.
cook county	Mount Prospect Public Library Genealogy Records	Search Mount Prospect Public Library genealogy records such as census records, birth and death records, and more. A valid library card is required to access certain resources.
cook county	Schaumburg Township District Library Genealogy Records	Search Schaumburg Township District Library genealogy records such as obituaries and death records.
cook county	Village of Arlington Heights Memorial Library Genealogy Records	Search Village of Arlington Heights Memorial Library genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access these resources.
cook county	Village of Glenview Library Databases	Search the Village of Glenview library databases including genealogy resources, obituaries, consumer information, newspaper articles, journals, and reference books. A Glenview Public Library card is required to access these resources.
dekalb county	Cemeteries	Search DeKalb County cemetery records by year of death, lart name or cemetery row.
dekalb county	City of DeKalb Public Library Genealogy Records	Search City of DeKalb Public Library genealogy records databases such as census records, birth and death records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access these resources.
dupage county	City of Naperville Library Databases	Search the City of Naperville library databases, including genealogy, obituaries, newspapers, magazines, and general reference. A Naperville Public Library card is required to access these databases.
dupage county	Village of Downer Grove Public Library Databases	Search Village of Downer Grove Public Library genealogy records such as census records, vital records, cemeteries, and more.
dupage county	Village of Elmhurst Public Library Genealogy Records	Search Village of Elmhurst Public Library genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access these resources.
henderson county	Genealogy Research Requests	View information about requesting genealogy research from the Henderson County Public Library.
jersey county	Jerseyville Public Library Resources	Search Jerseyville Public Library resources including genealogy records.
knox county	Galesburg Public Library Resources	Search Galesburg Public Library resources including genealogy records.
lake county	Cemeteries	View list of Lake County surveyed cemetery plats.
madison county	Edwardsville Public Library Resources	Search Edwardsville Public Library resources including genealogy records. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
madison county	Genealogy Research	View information about available Madison County genealogy research.
mclean county	Genealogy Research	View information about available McLean County genealogy records.
mclean county	Immigration Records	View McLean County immigration records by last name.
mclean county	Normal Public Library Resources	View City of Normal Public Library resources including genealogy records.
morgan county	Jacksonville Public Library Resources	Search Jacksonville Public Library resources including genealogy records. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
peoria county	City of Peoria Public Library Genealogy Records	Search City of Peoria Public Library genealogy resources such as birth and death records, and more.
randolph county	Genealogy Records	View information about available Randolph County genealogy records.
rock island county	City of Moline Cemeteries	View information about City of Moline cemeteries.
rock island county	City of Moline Cemetery Records Search	Search City of Moline cemetery records including other public records.
rock island county	Historical Society Databases	Search Rock Island County Historical Society databases, including newspapers, Civil War soldiers, photos, archival, book collection, Hauberg, newsletters, obituaries, and vertical files.
stark county	Stark County District Library Genealogy Records	Search Stark County District genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
will county	Genealogy Records	View Will County information about available genealogy records.
winnebago county	City of Rockford Public Library Genealogy Records	Search City of Rockford Public Library genealogy records such as census records, birth records, death records, marriage records, obituaries, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.

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Agencies Holding Genealogy Records in Illinois

Below, you will find a list of offices in Illinois that may hold genealogy records. When requesting genealogy records from these offices, it's important to be aware of any procedures, requirements, and fees associated with obtaining the records. Contacting the respective office directly will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding access to genealogy records in Illinois.

Office	Address	Phone
Moultrie County Historical Society	1303 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL 61951	(217)-728-4085
Henry C Adams Memorial Library	209 W 3rd St, Prophetstown, IL 61277	(309)-714-2699
Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County Museum	425 S 12th St, Quincy, IL 62301	(217)-222-1835
Brown County Public Library	143 W Main St, Mt Sterling, IL 62353	(217)-773-2013
Brown County Historical Society	310 N Jefferson St, Mt Sterling, IL 62353
Bureau County Historical Society Museum and Library	109 Park Ave W, Princeton, IL 61356	(815)-875-2184
Mt Carroll Public Library	208 N Main St, Mt Carroll, IL 61053	(815)-244-1751
Champaign Public Library	200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820	(217)-403-2000
Champaign County History Museum at the Historic Cattle Bank	102 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820	(217)-356-1010
Clark County Genealogical Library	521 Locust St, Marshall, IL 62441	(217)-826-2864
Clark County Historical Society	502 S 4th St, Marshall, IL 62441	(217)-686-0300
Clay County Illinois Genealogical Society Library	114 Church St, Louisville, IL 62858	(618)-665-4544
Clinton Township Public Library	110 S Elm St, Waterman, IL 60556	(815)-264-3339
Clinton County Historical Society Museum	1091 Franklin St, Carlyle, IL 62231
Cook County Law Library	50 W Washington St #2900, Chicago, IL 60602	(312)-603-5423
Decatur Public Library	130 N Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523	(217)-424-2900
C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum	219 E Woodlawn St, Clinton, IL 61727	(217)-935-6066
DeKalb Public Library	309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL 60115	(815)-756-9568
DeKalb County History Center	1730 N Main St, Sycamore, IL 60178	(815)-895-5762
Champaign Public Library - Douglass Branch	504 E Grove St, Champaign, IL 61820	(217)-403-2090
Douglas County Museum	700 S Main St, Tuscola, IL 61953	(217)-253-2535
Edgar County Genealogy Library	408 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944	(217)-463-4209
Edgar County Historical	408 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944	(217)-463-5305
Effingham Public Library	200 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	(217)-342-2464
Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum	100 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	(217)-240-2471
Milford Public Library	2 S Grant Ave, Milford, IL 60953	(815)-889-4722
Franklin Grove Library	112 S Elm St, Franklin Grove, IL 61031	(815)-456-2823
West Franklin Historical	2130 School House Rd, Mulkeytown, IL 62865
Fulton Public Library	501 10th Ave, Fulton, IL 61252	(815)-589-2045
Henderson County Library	110 Hillcrest Dr, Biggsville, IL 61418	(309)-627-2450
Henderson County Historical Museum	310 Main St, Raritan, IL 61471	(309)-746-6103
Henry County Historical Society	202 Park St, Bishop Hill, IL 61419	(309)-927-3528
Iroquois County Gnlgcl Library	103 W Cherry St, Watseka, IL 60970	(815)-432-3730
Iroquois County Historical Society	103 W Cherry St, Watseka, IL 60970	(815)-432-2215
Jerseyville Public Library	105 N Liberty St, Jerseyville, IL 62052	(618)-498-9514
Jersey County Historical Society	601 N State St, Jerseyville, IL 62052	(618)-498-3514
Robert R Jones Public Library	900 1st St, Coal Valley, IL 61240	(309)-799-3047
Galena - Jo Daviess County Historical Society	211 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036	(815)-777-9129
Kaneville Public Library District	2S101 Harter Rd, Kaneville, IL 60144	(630)-557-2441
Kankakee Public Library	201 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901	(815)-939-4564
Kankakee County Museum	801 S 8th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901	(815)-932-5279
Knoxville Public Library	200 E Main St, Knoxville, IL 61448	(309)-289-2113
Knox County Museum	145 N Public Square, Knoxville, IL 61448	(309)-289-2088
Fox Lake District Library	255 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020	(847)-587-0198
Lakes Region Historical Society	817 Main St, Antioch, IL 60002	(847)-395-4912
LaSalle Public Library	305 Marquette St, La Salle, IL 61301	(815)-223-2341
LaSalle County Historical Museum Bldg #2	61373, North Utica, IL 61373
Lawrence Public Library	814 12th St, Lawrenceville, IL 62439	(618)-943-3016
Lawrence County Historical Society	619 12th St, Lawrenceville, IL 62439	(618)-943-3900
Leepertown Twp Public Library	201 E Nebraska St, Bureau Junction, IL 61315	(815)-659-3283
Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society	113 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021	(815)-284-1134
Sallie Logan Public Library	1808 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966	(618)-684-3271
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society	114 N Chicago St, Lincoln, IL 62656	(217)-732-3200
South Macon Public Library	451 W Glenn St, Macon, IL 62544	(217)-764-3356
Macon County Historical Museum	5580 N Fork Rd, Decatur, IL 62521	(217)-422-4919
Madison Public Library	1700 5th St, Madison, IL 62060	(618)-876-8448
Marion Carnegie Library	206 S Market St, Marion, IL 62959	(618)-993-5935
Marshall Public Library	612 Archer Ave, Marshall, IL 62441	(217)-826-2535
Marshall County Historical Soc	314 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540	(309)-246-2349
Mason City Library	820 W Chestnut St, Mason City, IL 62664	(217)-482-3799
McHenry Public Library District	809 Front St, McHenry, IL 60050	(815)-385-0036
McHenry County Historical Society & Museum	6422 Main St, Union, IL 60180	(815)-923-2267
Oglesby Public Library District	111 S Woodland Ave, Oglesby, IL 61348	(815)-883-3619
Ogle County Historical Society and Museum	111 N 6th St, Oregon, IL 61061	(815)-732-7545
Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria	1 Illini Dr, Peoria, IL 61605	(309)-671-8490
Peoria Historical Society	611 SW Washington St # A, Peoria, IL 61602	(309)-674-1921
North Pike District Library	119 S Corey St, Griggsville, IL 62340	(217)-833-2633
Pike County All Wars Museum	320 N Illinois St, Pittsfield, IL 62363	(217)-242-4253
Mt Pulaski Library District	320 N Washington St, Mt Pulaski, IL 62548	(217)-792-5919
Mt Pulaski Township Historical	104 E Cooke St, Mt Pulaski, IL 62548	(217)-792-3719
Putnam County Library District	114 N Chicago St, Magnolia, IL 61336	(815)-869-3038
Putnam County Historical Society	327 Old Highway 26, 1050 N, Hennepin, IL 61327	(815)-925-7560
Rock Island Library Southwest Branch	9010 Ridgewood Rd, Rock Island, IL 61201	(309)-732-7338
Rock Island County Historical Society	822 11th Ave, Moline, IL 61265	(309)-764-8590
West Sangamon Public Library	112 E Illinois St, New Berlin, IL 62670	(217)-488-7733
Carnegie-Schuyler Library	303 E 2nd St, Pana, IL 62557	(217)-562-2326
Schuyler Jail Museum & Gnlgcl	200 S Congress St, Rushville, IL 62681	(217)-322-6975
Shelbyville Public Library	154 N Broadway St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	(217)-774-4432
Historical Society-Shelby County	151 S Washington St, Shelbyville, IL 62565	(217)-774-2260
Freeburg Area Library District	407 S Belleville St, Freeburg, IL 62243	(618)-539-5454
St. Clair County Historical Society	701 E Washington St, Belleville, IL 62220	(618)-234-0600
Marengo-Union Library District	19714 E Grant Hwy, Marengo, IL 60152	(815)-568-8236
Union County Historical Society	Cobden, IL 62920	(618)-893-2865
Warren County Public Library District	62 Public Square, Monmouth, IL 61462	(309)-734-3166
Warren County History Museum	238 S Sunny Ln, Monmouth, IL 61462	(309)-734-8433
Washington Park Public Library	5110 Forest Blvd, East St Louis, IL 62204
Washington County Historical Society Museum	326 S Kaskaskia St, Nashville, IL 62263
Wayne City Public Library	102 S Main St, Wayne City, IL 62895	(618)-895-2661
Wayne County Historical Society	300 SE 2nd St, Fairfield, IL 62837	(618)-842-3544
White Hall Township Library	119 E Sherman St, White Hall, IL 62092	(217)-374-6014
White County Historical Society	203 N Church St, Carmi, IL 62821	(618)-382-8425
Will County Law Library	100 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432	(815)-727-8536
Will County Historical Museum and Research Center	803 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441	(815)-838-5080
Williamson County Historical Society Museum & Library	105 S Van Buren St, Marion, IL 62959	(618)-997-5863
Winnebago Public Library	210 N Elida St, Winnebago, IL 61088	(815)-335-7050
Winnebago Community Historical Society	116 S Benton St, Winnebago, IL 61088
Bond County Museum	409 S 4th St, Greenville, IL 62246	(618)-690-0469
Boone County Museum of History	314 S State St, Belvidere, IL 61008	(815)-544-8391
Calhoun County Historical Society Museum	1105 S Park St, Hardin, IL 62047
Cass Co Historical	109 S Front St, Virginia, IL 62691	(217)-452-7977
Christian County Historical Society & Museum	1791 Morrison Dr, Taylorville, IL 62568	(217)-824-6922
Coles County Historical Society	Dudley House, 895 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920	(217)-235-6744
Crawford County Historical Society	408 S Cross St, Robinson, IL 62454	(618)-544-3087
Cumberland County Historical and Genealogical Museum	123 W Cumberland St, Greenup, IL 62428
DuPage County Historical Museum & Wheaton Park District Administration Building	102 E Wesley St, Wheaton, IL 60187	(630)-510-4941
Historical Vandalia Inc/Fayette County Museum	301 W Main St, Vandalia, IL 62471	(618)-283-4866
Greene County Historical & Genealogical Society	IL-108, Carrollton, IL 62016	(217)-942-6013
Grundy County Historical Society	510 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL 60450	(815)-942-4880
Hancock County Historical Society	306 Walnut St, Carthage, IL 62321	(217)-357-0043
Jackson County Historical Society	1616 Edith St, Murphysboro, IL 62966	(618)-684-6989
Jasper County Museum	100 S Van Buren St, Newton, IL 62448	(618)-783-8141
Jefferson County Historical Village	1411 N 27th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864	(618)-246-0033
The Kendall County Historical Society - Lyon Farm	7935 IL-71, Yorkville, IL 60560	(630)-553-6777
Macoupin County Historical Society	920 W Breckenridge St, Carlinville, IL 62626	(217)-854-2850
McLean County Museum of History	200 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701	(309)-827-0428
Menard County Historical Society	125 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL 62675
Mercer County Historical Society & Essley-Noble Museum	1406 SE 2nd Ave, Aledo, IL 61231	(309)-582-2280
Monroe County History Museum	Waterloo, IL 62298	(618)-939-5008
Historical Society of Montgomery County	305 S Broad St, Hillsboro, IL 62049
Perry County Jail Museum	108 W Jackson St, Pinckneyville, IL 62274	(618)-357-0075
Piatt County Historical & Genealogical Society	1115 N State St #119, Monticello, IL 61856	(217)-762-9997
Pope County Museum	112 Columbus Ave, Golconda, IL 62938	(618)-683-7303
Richland Heritage Museum Foundation	330 S Kitchell Ave, Olney, IL 62294	(618)-395-1963
Saline County Area Museum (Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum)	1600 S Feazel St, Harrisburg, IL 62946	(618)-253-7342
Stark County Illinois Historical Society	318 W Jefferson St, Toulon, IL 61483	(309)-214-8435
Stephenson County Historical Society	1440 S Carroll Ave, Freeport, IL 61032	(815)-232-8419
Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society	719 N 11th St, Pekin, IL 61554	(309)-477-3044
Vermilion County Museum	116 N Gilbert St, Danville, IL 61832	(217)-442-2922
Wabash County Museum District	320 N Market St, Mt Carmel, IL 62863	(618)-262-8774
Woodford County Historical & Geneological Society	112 N, S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530	(309)-360-9945

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Compiled by: Chris E. | Reviewed by: Blake A. | Last update: 10/26/23

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