Illinois (IL) Marriage Records (1829–2018)
9,430 filings • Custodian: Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks
| Registrant / Subject | Co-Party / Holder | Date | Division | Locality | File # | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. M. Clearwater | Caroline E•••• | 05/30/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Samuel W. Lowry | Issabella A•••• | 03/02/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John P. Little | Stella M. A•••• | 07/03/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| James Cole | Eliza Ann D•••• | 05/24/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Elijah Cole | Emma M•••• | 11/18/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John H. Altefogt | Lewellen C•••• | 01/01/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John M. Allyn | Florence D•••• | 11/11/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William D. Newell | Martha U. E•••• | 07/08/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William F. Barrow | Mary A. S•••• | 04/23/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William Thomas Anderson | America Josephine L•••• | 04/25/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Samuel Massey | Jesse M. G•••• | 02/16/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Charles Adams | Caroline G•••• | 11/06/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Austin E. Adams | Evaline A. R•••• | 11/03/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Lee G. Biggs | Elizabeth C. J•••• | 11/22/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Amos Ambrose | Mattie J•••• | 02/09/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John Woerner Baum | Emma Bertha R•••• | 12/10/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Gilbert Livingood | Pearl A•••• | 04/15/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Gilbert H. Kasten | Mary A. N•••• | 12/25/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William W. Gilbert | Mary Elizabeth B•••• | 06/14/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Daniel J. Foley | Martha H•••• | 11/16/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• |
Illinois (IL) Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
9,430 filings across 619 Illinois municipalities (2.67% of 352,757 statewide records)
- • R. M. Clearwater — Caroline E•••• (Marriage Records, 05/30/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • Samuel W. Lowry — Issabella A•••• (Marriage Records, 03/02/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John P. Little — Stella M. A•••• (Marriage Records, 07/03/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • James Cole — Eliza Ann D•••• (Marriage Records, 05/24/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • Elijah Cole — Emma M•••• (Marriage Records, 11/18/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John H. Altefogt — Lewellen C•••• (Marriage Records, 01/01/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John M. Allyn — Florence D•••• (Marriage Records, 11/11/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • William D. Newell — Martha U. E•••• (Marriage Records, 07/08/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
Illinois (IL) Filings by Era (1829–2018)
Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).
Top Surnames Indexed in Illinois (IL)
Top indexed surnames in Illinois (IL) include Brown, Clark, Davis, Baker, Jones, Johnson.
📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 • 🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) • 💵 $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification • Statute: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
People Lookup account for 256,687 filings (2722.0% of Illinois (IL) holdings and 100.0% of statewide people lookup). Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).
Illinois Marriage Records Directory (1829–2018) — Key Archival Questions
How many Marriage Records are indexed in Illinois and what period do they span?
There are 9,430 verified marriage records indexed across Illinois (IL), representing 2.67% of the 352,757 total statewide filings and covering 1829–2018. Leading surnames in Illinois marriage records include Brown (132), Clark (79), Davis (75), Baker (51), Jones (51), Johnson (46).
Which agency serves as the official custodian for Illinois Marriage Records?
Official marriage records in Illinois are administered by the Illinois Vital Records & Municipal Town/County Clerks (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)). Statutory fee schedule: $15.00 first certified copy ($4.00 each additional) at Cook County Clerk; $5.00 IDPH Verification. Requirements: Government-issued photo ID (Driver's License or Passport); full names of both spouses and exact ceremony/filing date.
What specific marriage records entries are currently indexed on the Illinois roll?
Sample verified marriage records in Illinois include R. M. Clearwater — Caroline E•••• (Marriage Records, 05/30/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin); Samuel W. Lowry — Issabella A•••• (Marriage Records, 03/02/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin). Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (9,406 filings, 100% of local holdings).
Largest Illinois Municipal Record Registries
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