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	''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Scott County'''		''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Scott County'''
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		+	Guide to '''Scott County Illinois genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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	== Scott County Organization ==		== Scott County Organization ==
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	==== Marriage Records ====		==== Marriage Records ====

−	:*'''1839-1900''' [http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900] for Scott County 1839 to 1900	+	:*'''1839-1900''' [http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900] for Scott County 1839 to 1900

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	== Scott County Organization ==		== Scott County Organization ==
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	=== Historical Facts ===		=== Historical Facts ===

−	Scott County was established on February 16, 1839 from a portion of Morgan County. It's territory was first part of Illinois County, created by Virginia in 1783. In 1787 this sparsely settled county became part of the Territory Northwest of the Ohio River. In 1790 present day Scott became part of St. Clair County which was one of the initial counties located in Indiana Territory when it was formed in 1800. In 1809, that county became part of the new Illinois Territory and Scott county's territory moved through several county organizations as the population of Illinois began to expand rapidly: first Madison in 1812; next Greene in 1821; and as the last step before becoming its own county it became part of Morgan in 1823. This very rural county retains much the look it had during it's early days. See the diagram of the county's derivation at the [http://www.pikecoilgenweb.org/comments.php?id=14580 Scott County ILGenWeb Project] <br>	+	Scott County was established on February 16, 1839 from a portion of Morgan County. It's territory was first part of Illinois County, created by Virginia in 1783. In 1787 this sparsely settled county became part of the Territory Northwest of the Ohio River. In 1790 present day Scott became part of St. Clair County which was one of the initial counties located in Indiana Territory when it was formed in 1800. In 1809, that county became part of the new Illinois Territory and Scott county's territory moved through several county organizations as the population of Illinois began to expand rapidly: first Madison in 1812; next Greene in 1821; and as the last step before becoming its own county it became part of Morgan in 1823. This very rural county retains much the look it had during it's early days. See the diagram of the county's derivation at the [http://www.pikecoilgenweb.org/comments.php?id=14580 Scott County ILGenWeb Project] <br>

	*Scott County was formed 16 February 1839 from [[Morgan County, Illinois\|Morgan]] County.		*Scott County was formed 16 February 1839 from [[Morgan County, Illinois\|Morgan]] County.
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	Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Scott County.		Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Scott County.

−	:- [[~~14th_Regiment~~,~~_Illinois_Infantry~~\|14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company K.	+	:- [[14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company K.
	:- [[27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company B.		:- [[27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company B.
	:- [[28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.		:- [[28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.
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	Bluffs Public Library<br>110 North Bluff Street<br>Bluffs, IL 62621<br>Phone: (217) 754-3804		Bluffs Public Library<br>110 North Bluff Street<br>Bluffs, IL 62621<br>Phone: (217) 754-3804

−	Winchester Public Library<br>215 North Main Street<br>Winchester, IL 62694<br>Phone: (217) 742-3150<br>	+	Winchester Public Library<br>215 North Main Street<br>Winchester, IL 62694<br>Phone: (217) 742-3150<br>

	=== Social Groups Online ===		=== Social Groups Online ===
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	=== Vital Records ===		=== Vital Records ===

−	Marriages were first recorded in Scott County in 1839--when the county was organized. The early marriage records may or may not contain the marriage application (which would contain parent names).  Birth records were first recorded in Scott County in 1860; deaths were first recorded in 1877. It was not until 1916 that the recording of births and deaths became mandatory.  These vital records are<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1304442987843_255" /> available through the Scott County Clerk/Recorder, 35 East Market St., Winchester, IL 62694.  Phone: 217.742.3178.<br>	+	Marriages were first recorded in Scott County in 1839--when the county was organized. The early marriage records may or may not contain the marriage application (which would contain parent names).  Birth records were first recorded in Scott County in 1860; deaths were first recorded in 1877. It was not until 1916 that the recording of births and deaths became mandatory.  These vital records are<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1304442987843_255" /> available through the Scott County Clerk/Recorder, 35 East Market St., Winchester, IL 62694.  Phone: 217.742.3178.<br>

	==== Birth Records ====		==== Birth Records ====
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	==== Marriage Records ====		==== Marriage Records ====

−	[http://www.~~cyberdriveillinois~~.~~com~~/~~departments~~/~~archives/marriage~~.~~html~~ Illinois Statewide Marriage Index], for Scott County 1839 to 1900	+	:*'''1839-1900''' [http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900] for Scott County 1839 to 1900

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	==== Death Records ====		==== Death Records ====

−	[http://www.~~cyberdriveillinois~~.~~com~~/~~departments~~/~~archives/idphdeathindex~~.~~html~~ Index ~~to ~~Illinois Death Certificates], ~~1916–1950~~	+	:*'''Pre-1916''' [http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/deathsrch.jsp Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916]
		+	:*'''1916-1950''' [http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/idphdeathsrch.jsp Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916-1950]

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	== References ==		== References ==

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	{{Illinois\|Illinois}}		{{Illinois\|Illinois}}

	[[Category:Scott_County,_Illinois]]		[[Category:Scott_County,_Illinois]]

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	County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Scott County are kept, see the [[Scott County, Illinois Courthouse\|Scott County Courthouse]] page.		County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Scott County are kept, see the [[Scott County, Illinois Courthouse\|Scott County Courthouse]] page.

−	==== Family History Center<br> ====	+	==== Family History Center<br> ====

−	Though there are no family history centers in Scott County, certers in nearby couties include:<br>	+	Though there are no family history centers in Scott County, certers in nearby couties include:<br>

−	*Litchfield Illinois Family History Center<br>12367 Robertson<br>Litchfield, Illinois, 62056<br>	+	*[[Litchfield Illinois Family History Center\|Litchfield Illinois Family History Center]]<br>12367 Robertson<br>Litchfield, Illinois, 62056<br>
−	*Centralia Illinois Family History Center<br>2241 E Calumet St<br>Centralia, Illinois<br>	+	*[[Centralia Illinois Family History Center\|Centralia Illinois Family History Center]]<br>2241 E Calumet St<br>Centralia, Illinois<br>
−	*Jacksonville Illinois Family History Center<br>1053 E Vandalia<br>Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650, <br>	+	*J[[Jacksonville Illinois Family History Center\|acksonville Illinois Family History Center]]<br>1053 E Vandalia<br>Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650, <br>

	==== Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) ====		==== Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) ====

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	*[http://www.illinoisgenealogy.org/cemeteries.htm Illinois Cemeteries] by county.		*[http://www.illinoisgenealogy.org/cemeteries.htm Illinois Cemeteries] by county.

−	*The [~~http~~://www.familysearch.org/~~Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp~~ Family History Library Catalog] lists {{FHL\|745424\|subject-id\|disp=some records of cemeteries in Scott County}}.  Some of the books or others may be on [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google Books] or available at public libraries.	+	*The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] lists {{FHL\|745424\|subject-id\|disp=some records of cemeteries in Scott County}}.  Some of the books or others may be on [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google Books] or available at public libraries.

	*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6663&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=42&stateAbbv=&stateName= ePodunk list of Scott County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.		*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6663&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=42&stateAbbv=&stateName= ePodunk list of Scott County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.

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	=== Military ===		=== Military ===

−	*'''Civil War 1861–1865'''<br>Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Scott County.	+	==== ''Civil War 1861–1865'' ====

−	:- [[27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company B	+	Civil War service men from Scott County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Scott County.
−	:- [[28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C	+
−	:- [[33rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|33rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F	+	:- [[14th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company K.
−	:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F	+	:- [[27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|27th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company B.
−	:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G~~<br>~~	+	:- [[28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.
		+	:- [[33rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|33rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F.
		+	:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F.
		+	:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
	:- [[129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies D, F, H, and I.		:- [[129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies D, F, H, and I.
	:- [[137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.		:- [[137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.

−	:Other Civil War records may be locate to help you with your ancestors.	+	Other Civil War records may be locate to help you with your ancestors.
−	~~::–~~ ''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/scott/cwsoldiers.htm Civil War Discharge Papers]'' at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/index_scott.html RootsWeb] – Free; Alphabetical	+
		+	*''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/scott/cwsoldiers.htm Civil War Discharge Papers]'' at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/index_scott.html RootsWeb] – Free; Alphabetical

−	*'''Spanish-American War 1898'''	+	==== ''Spanish-American War 1898'' ====

−	~~:– ~~''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/scott/spamsold/spam_soldiers.html Volunteer Soldiers of '98 and '99]'' at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/index_scott.html Rootsweb] – Free; History, biographical sketches.	+	*''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/scott/spamsold/spam_soldiers.html Volunteer Soldiers of '98 and '99]'' at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilmaga/index_scott.html Rootsweb] – Free; History, biographical sketches.

	=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===		=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===

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	:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F		:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F
	:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G<br>		:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G<br>
		+	:- [[129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies D, F, H, and I.
	:- [[137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.		:- [[137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.

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	:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F		:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F
	:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G<br>		:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G<br>
		+	:- [[137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.

	:Other Civil War records may be locate to help you with your ancestors.		:Other Civil War records may be locate to help you with your ancestors.

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−	~~{{Illinois-stub}}~~''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois\|Illinois]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Scott County''	+	''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois\|Illinois]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Scott County''

	== Scott County Organization ==		== Scott County Organization ==
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	=== Historical Facts ===		=== Historical Facts ===

−	Scott County was established on February 16, 1839 from a portion of Morgan County. It's territory was first part of Illinois County, created by Virginia in 1783. In 1787 this sparsely settled county became part of the Territory Northwest of the Ohio River. In 1790 present day Scott became part of St. Clair County which was one of the initial counties located in Indiana Territory when it was formed in 1800. In 1809, that county became part of the new Illinois Territory and Scott county's territory moved through several county organizations as the population of Illinois began to expand rapidly: first Madison in 1812; next Greene in 1821; and as the last step before becoming its own county it became part of Morgan in 1823. This very rural county retains much the look it had during it's early days. See the diagram of the county's derivation at the [http://www.pikecoilgenweb.org/comments.php?id=14580 Scott County ILGenWeb Project] <br>	+	Scott County was established on February 16, 1839 from a portion of Morgan County. It's territory was first part of Illinois County, created by Virginia in 1783. In 1787 this sparsely settled county became part of the Territory Northwest of the Ohio River. In 1790 present day Scott became part of St. Clair County which was one of the initial counties located in Indiana Territory when it was formed in 1800. In 1809, that county became part of the new Illinois Territory and Scott county's territory moved through several county organizations as the population of Illinois began to expand rapidly: first Madison in 1812; next Greene in 1821; and as the last step before becoming its own county it became part of Morgan in 1823. This very rural county retains much the look it had during it's early days. See the diagram of the county's derivation at the [http://www.pikecoilgenweb.org/comments.php?id=14580 Scott County ILGenWeb Project] <br>

	*Scott County was formed 16 February 1839 from [[Morgan County, Illinois\|Morgan]] County.		*Scott County was formed 16 February 1839 from [[Morgan County, Illinois\|Morgan]] County.
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	=== Church Records ===		=== Church Records ===

−	The earliest Christian congregations in Scott County were likely Camp Meetings organized by Methodist preachers who came to the area in the early 1820s. The Baptists were also in the county by about 1825. Other denominations didn't appear to be established till later: the Catholics in 1860, Episcopalians in the 1870s, followed by like the Free Methodists and German Lutherans. <ref>''Scott county bicentennial book, 1976,'' ([S.l.] : Bluffs Times : Winchester Times, 1976)p. 28-33.</ref>	+	The earliest Christian congregations in Scott County were likely Camp Meetings organized by Methodist preachers who came to the area in the early 1820s. The Baptists were also in the county by about 1825. Other denominations didn't appear to be established till later: the Catholics in 1860, Episcopalians in the 1870s, followed by like the Free Methodists and German Lutherans. <ref>''Scott county bicentennial book, 1976,'' ([S.l.] : Bluffs Times : Winchester Times, 1976)p. 28-33.</ref>

	A few resources referring to Scott County churches and their records have been found on the internet.		A few resources referring to Scott County churches and their records have been found on the internet.
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	*Records for 1891 to 1900 of the Presbyterian Church in Wincester are available through the Family History Library {{FHL\|221980\|item\|disp=FHL film 468338 item 2}}.		*Records for 1891 to 1900 of the Presbyterian Church in Wincester are available through the Family History Library {{FHL\|221980\|item\|disp=FHL film 468338 item 2}}.

−	Major denomination in Scott County, Illinois include Evangelical Denominations, Catholic Church, American Baptist Churches, Assemblies of God, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church. To see more about the churches by town, [http://www.faithclipart.com/guide/church-directory/illinois/scott-county/index.html Click here].	+	Major denomination in Scott County, Illinois include Evangelical Denominations, Catholic Church, American Baptist Churches, Assemblies of God, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church, United Methodist Church. To see more about the churches by town, [http://www.faithclipart.com/guide/church-directory/illinois/scott-county/index.html Click here].

	=== Court Records ===		=== Court Records ===
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	'''Online Resources'''		'''Online Resources'''

−	*'''Beginning 1820''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] See [[Illinois Land and Property#State_Records\|Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about this database.	+	*'''Beginning 1820''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] See [[Illinois Land and Property#State_Records\|Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about this database.
−	*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/data_lan.html Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database]	+	*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/data_lan.html Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database]
−	*'''1796–1907''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1246 U.S. General Land Office Records] found at Ancestry.com ($)	+	*'''1796–1907''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1246 U.S. General Land Office Records] found at Ancestry.com ($)
−	*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3780 Illinois Public Land Purchase Records] This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)	+	*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3780 Illinois Public Land Purchase Records] This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)
	*Sheldon, Theodore. ''Land registration in Illinois''. Chicago: Callaghan Co., 1901. Digital book. Expains the laws regarding land and the land systems used in Illinois. Includes court cases involving land issues. In addition to being on Ancestry, this book is available online at no cost at [http://www.archive.org/details/landregistration00sheliala Internet Archives] and [http://books.google.com/ Google Books].		*Sheldon, Theodore. ''Land registration in Illinois''. Chicago: Callaghan Co., 1901. Digital book. Expains the laws regarding land and the land systems used in Illinois. Includes court cases involving land issues. In addition to being on Ancestry, this book is available online at no cost at [http://www.archive.org/details/landregistration00sheliala Internet Archives] and [http://books.google.com/ Google Books].

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	==== County Courthouse ====		==== County Courthouse ====

−	County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Scott County are kept, see the	+	County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Scott County are kept, see the [[Scott County, Illinois Courthouse\|Scott County Courthouse]] page.
−	[[Scott County, Illinois Courthouse\|Scott County Courthouse]]	+
−	page.	+	==== Family History Center<br> ====

−	~~==== Family History Center~~<br> ~~====~~	+	Though there are no family history centers in Scott County, certers in nearby couties include:<br>

−	~~Though there are no family history centers in Scott County~~, ~~certers in nearby couties include:~~<br>	+	*Litchfield Illinois Family History Center<br>12367 Robertson<br>Litchfield, Illinois, 62056<br>
		+	*Centralia Illinois Family History Center<br>2241 E Calumet St<br>Centralia, Illinois<br>
		+	*Jacksonville Illinois Family History Center<br>1053 E Vandalia<br>Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650, <br>

−	*Litchfield Illinois ~~Family History Center<br>12367 Robertson<br>Litchfield, Illinois, 62056<br>~~	+	==== Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) ====
−	*Centralia Illinois Family History Center<br>2241 E Calumet St<br> Centralia, Illinois<br>	+
−	*Jacksonville Illinois Family History Center<br>1053 E Vandalia<br> Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650, <br>	+

−	~~==== Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) ====~~	+	[[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|IRAD Depository]] (UIS)<br>LIB 144<br>University of Illinois at Springfield<br>One University Plaza, MS BRK 140<br>Springfield IL 62703-5407 <br>Telephone: (217) 206-6520
−	[[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|IRAD Depository]] (UIS)<br>LIB 144<br>University of Illinois at Springfield<br>One University Plaza, MS BRK 140<br>Springfield IL 62703-5407 <br>Telephone: (217) 206-6520	+

	==== Public Libraries ====		==== Public Libraries ====

−	Bluffs Public Library<br>110 North Bluff Street<br>Bluffs, IL 62621<br>Phone: (217) 754-3804	+	Bluffs Public Library<br>110 North Bluff Street<br>Bluffs, IL 62621<br>Phone: (217) 754-3804

	Winchester Public Library<br>215 North Main Street<br>Winchester, IL 62694<br>Phone: (217) 742-3150<br>		Winchester Public Library<br>215 North Main Street<br>Winchester, IL 62694<br>Phone: (217) 742-3150<br>
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	=== Vital Records ===		=== Vital Records ===

−	Marriages were first recorded in Scott County in 1839--when the county was organized. The early marriage records may or may not contain the marriage application (which would contain parent names).  Birth records were first recorded in Scott County in 1860; deaths were first recorded in 1877. It was not until 1916 that the recording of births and deaths became mandatory.  These vital records are<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1304442987843_255" /> available through the Scott County Clerk/Recorder, 35 East Market St., Winchester, IL 62694.  Phone: 217.742.3178.<br>	+	Marriages were first recorded in Scott County in 1839--when the county was organized. The early marriage records may or may not contain the marriage application (which would contain parent names).  Birth records were first recorded in Scott County in 1860; deaths were first recorded in 1877. It was not until 1916 that the recording of births and deaths became mandatory.  These vital records are<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1304442987843_255" /> available through the Scott County Clerk/Recorder, 35 East Market St., Winchester, IL 62694.  Phone: 217.742.3178.<br>

	==== Birth Records ====		==== Birth Records ====
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	== References ==		== References ==

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	{{Illinois\|Illinois}}		{{Illinois\|Illinois}}

	[[Category:Scott_County,_Illinois]]		[[Category:Scott_County,_Illinois]]

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	=== Land and Property ===		=== Land and Property ===

−	~~[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx BLM GLO Records]. Search original~~ land ~~patents for Scott County from~~ the ~~Govenment Land Office (GLO) or Eastern States Office. Some searches include images~~ of the ~~original warrants~~. ~~All search results include the patant details needed~~ for ~~requesting copies of the~~ land ~~entry files~~ at the ~~National Archives.&nbsp~~; ~~The GLO is the custodian of millions of land title documents. The General Land Office Automated Records Project is responsible for making these important documents available~~ to ~~the public.~~	+	Original land records are held in the office of the County Clerk . See [[Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about using land records.
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		+	Records at the Family History Library
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		+	*Deeds 1839 to 1897; index 1888 to 1901 {{FHL\|333600\|item\|disp=FHL films 1311760 to 1311444}}

	[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf IRAD] holdings		[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf IRAD] holdings
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	*Deed records 1839 to 1874		*Deed records 1839 to 1874

−	~~Land records that include Bond County at Ancestry.com $:~~	+	'''Online Resources'''

−	*"Illinois Public Land Purchase Records" This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence.	+	*'''Beginning 1820''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] See [[Illinois Land and Property#State_Records\|Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about this database.
−	*"U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796 to 1907:" Records of Illinois are among the 13 states included in this set. It includes images of the land patents which contain the information necessary for ordering the complete case files from the National Archives. This appears to be the same information that is online at ~~the Federal Land Office site [http://~~www.~~glorecords.blm.gov/ http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/]~~.	+	*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/data_lan.html Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database]
		+	*'''1796–1907''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1246 U.S. General Land Office Records] found at Ancestry.com ($)
		+	*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3780 Illinois Public Land Purchase Records] This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)
	*Sheldon, Theodore. ''Land registration in Illinois''. Chicago: Callaghan Co., 1901. Digital book. Expains the laws regarding land and the land systems used in Illinois. Includes court cases involving land issues. In addition to being on Ancestry, this book is available online at no cost at [http://www.archive.org/details/landregistration00sheliala Internet Archives] and [http://books.google.com/ Google Books].		*Sheldon, Theodore. ''Land registration in Illinois''. Chicago: Callaghan Co., 1901. Digital book. Expains the laws regarding land and the land systems used in Illinois. Includes court cases involving land issues. In addition to being on Ancestry, this book is available online at no cost at [http://www.archive.org/details/landregistration00sheliala Internet Archives] and [http://books.google.com/ Google Books].
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−	~~Records at the Family History Library~~
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−	*Deeds 1839 to 1897; index 1888 to 1901 {{FHL\|333600\|item\|disp=FHL films 1311760 to 1311444}}

	=== Maps ===		=== Maps ===

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	:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F		:- [[61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|61st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company F
	:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G<br>		:- [[91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|91st Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G<br>
		+	:- [[129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|129th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies D, F, H, and I.
	:- [[137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.		:- [[137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.