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Knox County, Illinois Archival Roll (1926–2026)

495 filings • Custodian: Knox County, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

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Registrant / Subject	Co-Party / Holder	Date	Division	Locality	File #
Kari L Rupert	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	06/22/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-01133••••
Mary A Whetstine	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 01/15/2025	01/15/2025	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-01113••••
Ellen M Hendricks	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	05/15/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-20902••••
Diane Marie Anderton	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	05/27/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-20902••••
Greg Mendrek	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	05/01/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-20900••••
William Charles Sharer	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 09/12/1975	09/12/1975	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-03605••••
Carolyn Jessie Apodaca	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 03/07/2011	03/07/2011	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-04912••••
Gail A Rickard	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 01/15/2025	01/15/2025	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-01103••••
Gary Roy Dalegowski	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 05/21/2001	05/21/2001	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-20900••••
Kathleen Anne Chatterton	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 07/23/2024	07/23/2024	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-04113••••
Debra L Katchen	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	06/09/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-03607••••
Marc S Katchen	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	05/10/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-03607••••
Ruby J Talbert	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 11/15/1989	11/15/1989	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-01122••••
Cherie Yelm	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 02/03/2021	02/03/2021	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-04924••••
Cherie Yelm	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 11/18/1983	11/18/1983	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-04907••••
Deborah J Shearer	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	05/01/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-20902••••
Margaret M Sherwood	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 01/15/2025	01/15/2025	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-01103••••
Elisabeth A Winbigler	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 09/21/2015	09/21/2015	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-06504••••
Pamela S Pecenka	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu••••	04/07/2026	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-04129••••
Teresa A Storz	Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 11/19/2002	11/19/2002	People Lookup	Galesburg, IL	#IL-PPL-12926••••

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Knox County, Illinois Archival Digest & Recorded Citations

Municipality Rank #75 of 580 in Illinois • 0.14% of 355,594 IL filings • County: Knox County (17-095)

Roll Median Year: 2025 (2025–2025)

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495 filings (100.0%)

0.19% of 259,523 IL people lookup

Representative Indexed Citations on This Knox County, Illinois Roll:

• Kari L Rupert — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu•••• (People Lookup, 06/22/2026, #IL-PPL-01133••••, Galesburg)
• Mary A Whetstine — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 01/15/2025 (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01113••••, Galesburg)
• Ellen M Hendricks — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu•••• (People Lookup, 05/15/2026, #IL-PPL-20902••••, Galesburg)
• Diane Marie Anderton — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu•••• (People Lookup, 05/27/2026, #IL-PPL-20902••••, Galesburg)
• Greg Mendrek — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu•••• (People Lookup, 05/01/2026, #IL-PPL-20900••••, Galesburg)
• William Charles Sharer — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 09/12/1975 (People Lookup, 09/12/1975, #IL-PPL-03605••••, Galesburg)
• Carolyn Jessie Apodaca — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 03/07/2011 (People Lookup, 03/07/2011, #IL-PPL-04912••••, Galesburg)
• Gail A Rickard — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 01/15/2025 (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01103••••, Galesburg)

Knox County, Illinois Filings by Era (1926–2026)

Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (420 filings, 85% of local holdings).

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Knox County, Illinois) 420 (85%)

1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Knox County, Illinois) 41 (8%)

1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) (Knox County, Illinois) 24 (5%)

Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) (Knox County, Illinois) 10 (4%)

Top Surnames Indexed in Knox County, Illinois

Top indexed surnames in Knox County, Illinois include Burgland, Mcdorman, Pecsi, Casali, Smith, Hannam.

Burgland (9) Mcdorman (7) Pecsi (6) Casali (5) Smith (5) Hannam (4) Johnson (4) Lotz (4) Mclaren (4) Olson (4) Spence (4) Stockman (4) Boughton (3) Braet (3) Chandlee (3) Dagen (3)

Knox County, Illinois Surname Initials (A–Z)

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Knox County, Illinois Clerical & Statutory Guide

Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Knox County, Illinois

Statute: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5) • FIPS 17-095

Knox County, Illinois Recording Custodian & Clerk Directory

Knox County, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

📍 535 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761

🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) • Turnaround: Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal

📍 535 W. Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL 62761

📞 (217) 782-6553

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Knox County, 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:: 495 Filings (1926–2026)
Parent County / FIPS:: Knox County (17-095)
Judicial Venue:: Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)

💍 Marriage Records & Licenses

1871 to Present • Knox County Clerk Marriage & Vital Statistics Bureau

⚖️ Dissolution of Marriage Dockets

County Circuit Court Judicial Roll • Clerk of the Circuit Court — Knox County

👶 Birth Certificates

1916 to Present (Pre-1916 at County Clerk) • Knox County Clerk Vital Statistics Division

⚰️ Death Certificates

1916 to Present • Knox County Clerk & IDPH Division of Vital Records

Knox County, Illinois License & Public Records Directory — Key Archival Questions

How does Knox County's public record archive compare within Illinois?

Knox County (Knox County, FIPS 17-095) ranks #75 of 580 indexed municipalities in Illinois, containing 495 filings (0.14% of the 355,594 statewide total) spanning 1926–2026. Division breakdown: People Lookup (495 filings, 100.0%).

Which surnames and filings appear most frequently in Knox County, IL?

The highest-frequency family surnames in Knox County, IL are Burgland (9), Mcdorman (7), Pecsi (6), Casali (5), Smith (5), Hannam (4). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (420 filings, 85% of local holdings). Sample local citations include Kari L Rupert — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Registry / License Valid Throu•••• (People Lookup, 06/22/2026, #IL-PPL-01133••••, Galesburg); Mary A Whetstine — Locality: Galesburg, IL • Effective Date: 01/15/2025 (People Lookup, 01/15/2025, #IL-PPL-01113••••, Galesburg).

Where is the local recording custodian for Knox County, Illinois?

Local records for Knox County are maintained by Knox County, 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 • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal) under Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Comparable IL municipal registries include Macon County (1,354), St. Clair County (1,290), Adams County (874), Vermilion County (741), Jackson County (600), Kankakee County (518).

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