Chicago Birth Certificates

= Chicago Birth Certificates =

Before 1871
Original birth records are not available before late 1871 because the Chicago Fire (October 8) destroyed the county's vital records. Alternate sources of information include


 * Baptismal records
 * County histories
 * Death certificates
 * Delayed birth certificates
 * Family records including bible records
 * Pension records
 * School records
 * Social security applications