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● 142 Verified Galena, Illinois Filings Indexed (1959–2026)
πŸ›οΈ 142 INDEXED FILINGS β€’ GALENA, ILLINOIS Jurisdiction: 17-000 Index Span: 1959–2026 β€’ Verified 10/24/2026

Jackson Family Public Records in Galena, Illinois

Galena, Illinois (, FIPS 17-000) ranks #263 of 580 in IL with 142 filings (0.04% of statewide archive, 1959–2026).

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Galena, Illinois Archival Roll (1959–2026) β€” Filter "Jackson"

142 filings β€’ Custodian: Galena, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

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Registrant / Subject Co-Party / Holder Date Division Locality File # Dossier
Ruth Jackson Locality: Galena, IL 61036 β€’ Classification: Advanced Prβ€’β€’β€’β€’ 05/23/2018 People Lookup Galena, IL (Sangamon County), IL #IL-PPL-20900β€’β€’β€’β€’
Page 1 β€’ 1 of 142 Galena, Illinois filings (2018–2018, median 2018).

Galena, Illinois Archival Digest & Recorded Citations

Municipality Rank #263 of 580 in Illinois β€’ 0.04% of 355,594 IL filings β€’ County: (17-000)

Roll Median Year: 2018 (2018–2018)
People Lookup
142 filings (100.0%)
0.05% of 259,523 IL people lookup
Representative Indexed Citations on This Galena, Illinois Roll:
  • β€’ Ruth Jackson β€” Locality: Galena, IL 61036 β€’ Classification: Advanced Prβ€’β€’β€’β€’ (People Lookup, 05/23/2018, #IL-PPL-20900β€’β€’β€’β€’, Galena, IL (Sangamon County))

Galena, Illinois Filings by Era (1959–2026)

Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (125 filings, 88% of local holdings).

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Galena, Illinois) 125 (88%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Galena, Illinois) 12 (8%)
1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) (Galena, Illinois) 5 (4%)
Galena, Illinois Clerical & Statutory Guide

Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Galena, Illinois

Statute: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5) β€’ FIPS 17-000

Galena, Illinois Recording Custodian & Clerk Directory

Galena, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices
πŸ“ 535 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761
πŸ•’ Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) β€’ Turnaround: Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail
πŸ’΅ Certified Copy Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy β€’ $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed β€’ $6.00 Court Seal
πŸ“ 535 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761
πŸ“ž (217) 782-6553
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Galena, Illinois Statutory & Judicial Reference

Public Records Law:
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)
Vital & Recording Statute:
Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
Jurisdiction Roll Coverage:
142 Filings (1959–2026)
Parent County / FIPS:
(17-000)
Judicial Venue:
Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
πŸ’ Marriage Records & Licenses
1871 to Present β€’ Galena, IL Clerk Marriage & Vital Statistics Bureau
βš–οΈ Dissolution of Marriage Dockets
County Circuit Court Judicial Roll β€’ Clerk of the Circuit Court β€” Galena, IL
πŸ‘Ά Birth Certificates
1916 to Present (Pre-1916 at County Clerk) β€’ Galena, IL Clerk Vital Statistics Division
⚰️ Death Certificates
1916 to Present β€’ Galena, IL Clerk & IDPH Division of Vital Records

Jackson Family Public Records in Galena, Illinois β€” Key Archival Questions

How does Galena's public record archive compare within Illinois?

Galena (, FIPS 17-000) ranks #263 of 580 indexed municipalities in Illinois, containing 142 filings (0.04% of the 355,594 statewide total) spanning 1959–2026. Division breakdown: People Lookup (142 filings, 100.0%).

Which surnames and filings appear most frequently in Galena, IL?

The highest-frequency family surnames in Galena, IL are Studtmann (10), Assoian (8), Nowatzki (7), Bagge (3), Ganka (3), Hansen-Schwinghamer (3). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (125 filings, 88% of local holdings). Sample local citations include Ruth Jackson β€” Locality: Galena, IL 61036 β€’ Classification: Advanced Prβ€’β€’β€’β€’ (People Lookup, 05/23/2018, #IL-PPL-20900β€’β€’β€’β€’, Galena, IL (Sangamon County)).

Where is the local recording custodian for Galena, Illinois?

Local records for Galena are maintained by Galena, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (535 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761; hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT; statutory copy fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy β€’ $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed β€’ $6.00 Court Seal) under Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Comparable IL municipal registries include Newton (145), Marseilles (144), Dyer (144), Alsip (144), Pittsburgh (143), Grand Rapids (143).

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RecordsRegister Archival Index (2026). "Jackson Family Public Records in Galena, Illinois (142 Filings, 17-000)." https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois/galena/surname/jackson

Galena, Illinois archival index compiled under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.); non-FCRA public registry (15 U.S.C. Β§ 1681).