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:*'''1850–1885''' [http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=8756&cj=1&path=Illinois.&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885] found at Ancestry.com ($) | :*'''1850–1885''' [http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=8756&cj=1&path=Illinois.&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885] found at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 4 February 2013
United States 
Illinois Wabash County
| Wabash County, Illinois | |
| Map | |
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 Location of Illinois in the U.S. | |
| Facts | |
| Founded: | December 27, 1824 |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Mt. Carmel |
| Courthouse | |
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| Address | Wabash County Courthouse 401 Market Street P.O. Box 277 Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 (618) 262-4561 |
Wabash County Organization
Wabash County's civil records start the following years:
| Beginning Dates for Wabash County Records | |||||
| Birth | Marriage | Death | Census | Land | Probate |
| 1877 |
1857 |
1877 |
1830 |
1857 |
1851 |
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Wabash County are kept, see the Wabash County Courthouse page.
Historical Facts
Wabash County is named for the Wabash River which is the English spelling of the French name "Ouabache." French traders named the river waapaahsiiki, a Miami Indian name for the river.[1]
Parent County
Boundary Changes
See an interactive map of Wabash County boundary changes.
Record Loss
April 5, 1857 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:
Resources
Biography
- The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Wabash County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Wabash County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.
Cemeteries
Illinois Cemeteries for more information.
Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation.
- Find A Grave can be searched by the name of a person or family to find where a person is buried. Usually gives birth and death dates often with a picture of the tombstone. May give obituaries, names of family members and links to their information in Find A Grave.
- Find A Grave also gives a list of cemeteries in Wabash County and links to the information for the individuals buried there.
- Wabash Co. IL USGenWeb Tombstone Project usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.
- Illinois Cemeteries by county.
- The Family History Library Catalog lists some records of cemeteries in Wabash County. Some of the books or others may be on Google Books or available at public libraries.
- ePodunk list of Wabash 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.
Census
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 12,583 | ||
| 1910 | 14,913 | 18.5% | |
| 1920 | 14,034 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 13,197 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 13,724 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 14,651 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 14,047 | −4.1% | |
| 1970 | 12,841 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 13,713 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 13,111 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 12,937 | −1.3% | |
| IL Counties 1900-1990 | |||
1840 Pensioners
- A Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services: With their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence, as Returned by the Marshalls of the Several Judicial Districts, Under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census. Washington, D.C., 1841. FHL 973 X2pc 1840; FHL 2321; digital version at Google Books. [See Illinois, Wabash County on page 188.]
Church Records
- 1819–1860 Barney's Prairie Christia Church records FHL film 7694
Catholic
FamilySearch has made parish records from two Belleville Diocese Catholic churches in Wabash County available online. The records include first communions, confirmations, marriages, and deaths:
- Church Records of St. Mary Parish, Mount Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois 1840-1956, browsable online (no index); courtesy: FamilySearch.
- Church Records of St. Sebastian Parish, Mount Carmel, Wabash County, Illinois 1878-1956, browsable online (no index); courtesy: FamilySearch.
Lutheran
Court Records
- [No court record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Wabash County Listing.] Search for Wabash County records. Information about how to use IRAD
- [No court record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Wabash County Listing.] Search for Wabash County records. Information about how to use IRAD
Ethnic Research
African American
The following have information concerning African American research.
- African American Research (US) has more information about the kinds of records
- Illinois State Archives pamphlet on African American Research describes what records are at the State Archives with an online method for ordering records.
- African-American Resources for Illinois
Genealogy
History
- The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Wabash County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Wabash County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.
Land and Property
Original land records are held in the office of the County Clerk . See Illinois Land and Property for more information about using land records.
- [No land and property record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Wabash County Listing.] Search for Wabash County records. Information about how to use IRAD
- [No land and property record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Wabash County Listing.] Search for Wabash County records. Information about how to use IRAD
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through online sources and the Family History Library.
Copies of original records
- 1865–1907 Deed records FHL film 1398810(first of 7 films)
Abstracts
- 1970 Land atlas and plat book, Edwards–Wabash County At other Libraries(WorldCat) FHL book 977.37 E7e
Online Resources
- Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales See Illinois Land and Property for more information about this database. Also available at Ancestry ($)
- 1796–1907 U.S. General Land Office Records found at Ancestry.com ($)
- Wabash County Federal Township Plats
- 1800s – Present - Use the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land Patent Index to obtain original federal land transfer records, including homestead, military warrants, and cash entry patents. These records help a researcher establish location and lead to National Archives’ records which may include genealogical information. Earlier land transfer records are at the National Archives.
Additional Resources
Additional resources for Wabash County land and property may be found in the FHLC. Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at Family History Centers. Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the Family History Library Catalog and the Worldcat Online Catalog.
Maps
Military
- The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Shelby County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Shelby County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.
Civil War
Civil War service men from Wabash 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 Wabash County.
- - 40th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company I.
- - 66th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company I.
- - 115th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company C.
- - 130th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company H.
Naturalization
Newspapers and Obituaries
Periodicals
Probate Records
Original estates and wills are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See Illinois Probate Records for more information about using probate records.
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through, the Family History Library or the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Wabash County records. For information on how to use IRAD see theEIU IRAD Wiki page.
- [No probate record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Wabash County Listing.] Search for Wabash County records. Information about how to use IRAD
- [No probate record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Wabash County Listing.] Search for Wabash County records. Information about how to use IRAD
Copies of original records
- 1853–1937 Will records FHL first film 1416808 Item 2 (first of 2 films)
- 1855–1913 Estate records FHL film 1416809 Item 3 (first of 2 films)
- 1857–1935 Index to probate FHL film 1409335 Item 1
- 1857–1925 Probate records FHL first film 1409335 Item 2–3 (first of 6 films)
Additional Resources
Additional resources for Wabash County probates may be found in the Illinois, Wabash – Probate, and on the Illinois, Wabash – Probate newspapers topic pages of the Family History Library catalog (FHLC). Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at Family History Centers. Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the Family History Library Catalog and the Worldcat Online Catalog.
Repositories
County Courthouse
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Wabash County are kept, see the Wabash County Courthouse page.
Family History Centers
There are over 4500 Family History Centers worldwide which serve as branch facilities of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Volunteers provide research assistance to help patrons identify their ancestors. Microfilm and microfiche may be ordered from the FHL collection at a nominal cost. Locate your nearest Family History Center at the FamilySearch website. Call ahead to verify operating hours. All are welcome.
The following centers are accessible to residents of Wabash County, Illinois:
Evansville Indiana Family History Center
8020 E Covert Ave
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana
Phone: 812-471-0191
Hours: First Wednesday of every month 10:00 - 12:00, Tues & Wed evening 6:00 - 8:00; other times by appointment
Closed: Closed Major Holidays
Vincennes Indiana Family History Center
1940 N Old Hwy 41
Vincennes, Knox, Indiana
Phone: 812-882-4022
Hours: T, Thu 9am-12:30pm, 5pm-8:30pm
Closed: Closed 1 1/2 weeks for Christmas
Please note: Addresses posted are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
The Illinois State Archives administers a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) to manage the archival records of local governments. Local governments which have transferred records to the regional depositories include counties, townships, municipalities, and school districts. The records of Wabash County come under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) regional depository.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University (EIU)
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Telephone: (217) 581-6093
Hours: Monday – Friday, except state holidays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note: The depository is staffed by graduate student interns. Because of class scheduling conflicts, hours may vary somewhat from the published schedule. Researchers are urged to call before planning a visit.
Libraries
Mt. Carmel Public Library
727 Mulberry St.
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
618-263-3531
HOURS
Mon-Thu: 11am-7pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-5:30pm
Sun: 1pm-5:30pm
Museums
Wabash County Museum (Burkett House)
Physical Address:
119 W. 3rd St (in the Burket House)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 512
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
Social Groups Online
Societies
- Wabash County Historical Society
P.O. Box 911
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
- Wabash County Historical Society
- Wabash Genealogical Society
Nancy Rayborn
102 Park Lane
Allendale, IL 62410
- Wabash Genealogical Society
Taxation
Vital Records
See Illinois Vital Records for more information about Vital records in Illinois.
Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Original birth and death certificates recorded until the year 1916 are kept by the Wabash County Clerk while those recorded after 1916 are kept by the Illinois Department of Public Health with a copy to the County Clerk. Original marriage records are usually kept by the County Clerk from the establishment of the county to the present. Original divorce records are generally in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk.
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through online databases, the Family History Library and the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Wabash County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the IRAD Wiki page.
Births
Copies of Original Records
- 1857–1905 Birth Record, Delayed IRAD–EIU
- 1870–1905 Delayed birth record books FHL film 1416918 Items 4 (first of 2 films)
- 1877–1905 Birth Records FHL film 1416918 Items 1–3
- 1877–1905 Stillbirths FHL film 1416918 Items 3
- 1877–1916 Birth Record IRAD–EIU
- 1877–1984 Birth Record Index IRAD–EIU
Marriages
Copies of Original Records
- 1857–1930 Marriage records and index FHL film 1416802 Item 3 (first of 2 films)
- 1857–1971 Marriage Record IRAD–EIU
- 1857–1978 Marriage Record Index IRAD–EIU
Online Resources
- 1763-1900 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
- 1790–1860 Illinois Marriage index found at Ancestry.com ($)
Deaths
Copies of Original Records
- 1860, 1870, 1880 Mortality schedules FHL fiche 6048135 fiches 1-2 and book 977.37 X2m)
- 1877–1955 Death Record IRAD–EIU
- 1877–1984 Death Record index IRAD–EIU
- 1912–1917 Death Record, Coroner's IRAD–EIU
- 1878–1915 Death Record, Stillbirths IRAD–EIU
Online Resources
- Pre-1916 Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
- 1916-1950 Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916-1950
- 1850–1885 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 found at Ancestry.com ($)
Additional Resources
Additional resources for Wabash County births, marriages and deaths may be found in the Illinois, Wabash – Vital Records, topic page of the Family History Library catalog (FHLC). Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at Family History Centers. Copies of books found in the FHLC may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the Family History Library Catalog and the Worldcat Online Catalog.
Places / Localities
Populated Places
Neighboring Counties
Web Sites
Databases pertinent to Wabash County
- Local Governmental Records Database IRAD
- Name Index to Illinois Local Governments IRAD
- USGenWeb, Wabash County, Illinois (ILGenWeb)
- Family History Library Catalog
- Wabash County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
References
- ↑ Wabash River www.wikipedia.org
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
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