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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M. Woods | Ferlissa Ann N•••• | 10/29/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Paul Woods | Jennie M•••• | 01/06/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John Eli Woods | Elise M. W. W•••• | 11/07/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Clarence E. Woodruff | Demaris E. J•••• | 12/01/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Commodore Biecher Woodman | Mattie May W•••• | 02/26/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William R. Wood | Ellen D. P•••• | 03/27/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1•••• | |
| William D. Wood | Malissa J. B•••• | 03/04/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| William C. Wood | Susanna E•••• | 06/11/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Samuel S. Wood | Lizzie M. M•••• | 09/14/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1•••• | |
| Robert M. Wood | Stella L. F•••• | 02/17/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| John T. Wood | Martha J. M•••• | 07/22/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Jesse H. Wood | Margaret G•••• | 09/15/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| James M. Wood | Ailsy M•••• | 08/05/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Hiram D. Wood | Lydia L•••• | 09/01/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Harry C. Wood | Anna Laura T•••• | 04/09/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Edward Wood | Amanda A. P•••• | 10/22/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Clarence E. Wood | Mary G. D•••• | 03/03/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1•••• | |
| Charles F. Wood | Addie W•••• | 11/05/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1•••• | |
| Howard Wones | Belle E•••• | 04/07/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• | |
| Robert Wolters | Minnie A•••• | 01/30/1995 | Marriage Records | Macoupin, IL | #IL-MR-1995-B1-•••• |
Illinois (IL) Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
9,430 filings across 622 Illinois municipalities (2.66% of 354,317 statewide records)
- • Robert M. Woods — Ferlissa Ann N•••• (Marriage Records, 10/29/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • Paul Woods — Jennie M•••• (Marriage Records, 01/06/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • John Eli Woods — Elise M. W. W•••• (Marriage Records, 11/07/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • Clarence E. Woodruff — Demaris E. J•••• (Marriage Records, 12/01/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • Commodore Biecher Woodman — Mattie May W•••• (Marriage Records, 02/26/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • William R. Wood — Ellen D. P•••• (Marriage Records, 03/27/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1••••, Macoupin)
- • William D. Wood — Malissa J. B•••• (Marriage Records, 03/04/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin)
- • William C. Wood — Susanna E•••• (Marriage Records, 06/11/1995, #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 258,246 filings (2738.6% 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 (IL) Public Record Categories & Full Report Sections Covered on This Page
Every full report in Illinois (IL) consolidates all 6 statutory record divisions and all 27 public record categories below into one unified dossier:
Illinois (IL) Criminal, Arrest, Warrant, Inmate & Court Records
- • Arrest, Booking & Police Records: Custody logs, booking timestamps, and law enforcement incident abstracts.
- • Warrant, Felony & Misdemeanor Search: Active bench warrants, criminal indictments, and statutory charge dispositions.
- • Inmate, Probation & Driving Records: Correctional custody rolls, supervised probation status, and traffic/DUI citations.
Illinois (IL) Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death Vital Records
- • Marriage Certificates & Licenses: Groom, bride, and spouse names, ceremony dates (MM/DD/YYYY), and certificate file numbers.
- • Divorce Records & Dissolutions: Family court marital dissolution dockets, petitioners, and final decree dates.
- • Birth & Death Registry Indexes: Natal birth cohort verifications, decedent vital rolls, and probate estate cross-checks.
Illinois (IL) Bankruptcy, Judgments, Tax Liens & Unclaimed Money
- • Bankruptcy & Civil Judgments: Federal Chapter 7/11/13 petitions, civil money judgments, and docket satisfactions.
- • Tax Liens & UCC Filings: State/Federal tax warrants, municipal property liens, and UCC-1 secured financing statements.
- • Unclaimed Money & Escheated Assets: State Treasurer dormant accounts, escrow refunds, and unclaimed property rolls.
Illinois (IL) Property Deeds, Mortgages & Asset Lookup
- • Property Deeds & Title Transfers: Warranty deeds, quitclaim conveyances, grantor/grantee chains, and recording book/page.
- • Assessor Valuations & Mortgages: Parcel PINs, assessed land/building valuations, and recorded mortgage encumbrances.
Illinois (IL) Corporate Filings & License Lookup
- • Corporate & LLC Filings: Secretary of State entity charters, active LLCs, corporate officers, and registered agents.
- • License & Permit Lookup: State professional licensing boards, practitioner credentials, and standing verifications.
Illinois (IL) People Search, Phone, Email & Relatives
- • People, Phone & Email Lookup: Full legal name aliases, landline/wireless phone numbers, and verified email endpoints.
- • Address History & Relatives: Current and historical street residencies, household co-occupants, and related family members.
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 2.66% of the 354,317 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 Robert M. Woods — Ferlissa Ann N•••• (Marriage Records, 10/29/1995, #IL-MR-1995-B1-••••, Macoupin); Paul Woods — Jennie M•••• (Marriage Records, 01/06/1995, #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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