Cumberland County, Illinois Genealogy
Guide to Cumberland County, Illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
| Cumberland County, Illinois | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Illinois, United States Genealogy | |
 Location of Illinois in the U.S. | |
| Facts | |
| Founded: | March 2, 1843 |
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| County Seat | Toledo |
| Courthouse | |
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| Address | Cumberland County Courthouse 140 Courthouse Square Toledo, Illinois 62468 (217) 849-2631 Cumberland County Website |
Contents
- 1 County Organization
- 2 Historical Facts
- 3 Boundary Changes
- 4 Record Loss
- 5 Records and Resources
- 5.1 Biography
- 5.2 Cemeteries
- 5.3 Census
- 5.4 Centennial Celebrations, etc
- 5.5 Church History and Records
- 5.6 Court Records
- 5.7 Ethnic Research
- 5.8 Genealogy
- 5.9 History
- 5.10 Land and Property
- 5.11 Maps
- 5.12 Military History and Records
- 5.13 Naturalization
- 5.14 Newspapers
- 5.15 Obituaries
- 5.16 Places and Localities
- 5.17 Probate Records
- 5.18 Repositories
- 5.19 Social Groups Online
- 5.20 Societies
- 5.21 Taxation
- 5.22 Vital Records
- 6 Websites
- 7 References
County Organization[edit | edit source]
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1885 | 1885 | 1885 | 1885 | 1885 | 1885 | 1810 |
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Cumberland County are kept, see the Cumberland County Courthouse page.
Historical Facts[edit | edit source]
Cumberland County is named for the Cumberland Road, which was named for the town of Cumberland, Maryland.
Description[edit | edit source]
The county was named for the National Road (Cumberland Road), which was projected to run through it. The County Seat is Toledo and was founded 1843. It is located in the East Central area of the state.[2]
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
For animated maps illustrating Illinois county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Illinois County Boundary Maps" (1790-1869) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
1885 All records were lost in a fire on 5 November.
For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
- Burned Counties. By Michael John Neill at 24-7 Family History Circle.
- When the Records are Gone. By Arlene Eakle at Arlene Eakle's Tennessee Blog.
- Burned Counties Research in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
Records and Resources[edit | edit source]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census[edit | edit source]
For information and tips on accessing census records online, see Illinois Census.
Federal[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1850 | 3,718 | — |
| 1860 | 8,311 | 123.5% |
| 1870 | 12,223 | 47.1% |
| 1880 | 13,759 | 12.6% |
| 1890 | 15,443 | 12.2% |
| 1900 | 16,124 | 4.4% |
| 1910 | 14,281 | −11.4% |
| 1920 | 12,858 | −10.0% |
| 1930 | 10,419 | −19.0% |
| 1940 | 11,698 | 12.3% |
| 1950 | 10,496 | −10.3% |
| 1960 | 9,936 | −5.3% |
| 1970 | 9,772 | −1.7% |
| 1980 | 11,062 | 13.2% |
| 1990 | 10,670 | −3.5% |
| 2000 | 11,253 | 5.5% |
| 2010 | 11,048 | −1.8% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
State[edit | edit source]
Centennial Celebrations, etc[edit | edit source]
Church History and Records[edit | edit source]
Abstracts
- 1843–1972 Lacey, Ruth and Walter. History of Long Point Circuit and Long Point Chapel, Cumberland County, 1843-1972: Long Point Chapel of Union Township NW1/4, Section 24, T1ON, Range 10E; Long Point Cemetery of Union Township. Greenup, Illinois : Cumberland County Genealogical Society (Illinois), 1972. At other Libraries(WorldCat) FHL book 977.373 K2L
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Ethnic Research[edit | edit source]
African American[edit | edit source]
The following have information concerning African American research.
- African American Genealogy (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[edit | edit source]
Mailing Lists[edit | edit source]
Message Boards[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
Land and Property[edit | edit source]
[1] for more information.
- [No land and property record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Cumberland County Listing.] Search for Cumberland County records. Information about how to use IRAD
- Family Maps. Boyd, Gregory A. Family Maps of Cumberland County, Illinois. Norman, Oklahoma: Arphax Pub. Co., c2006. WorldCat 70998883FHL Book 977.373 E7b
Online Resources
- 1796-1907 - U.S General Land Office Records at Ancestry–($)
- Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales See Illinois Land and Property for more information about this database. Also available at Ancestry ($)
- [lhttp://landplats.ilsos.net/Cumberland.html Cumberland County Federal Township Plats]
- Federal Township Plats of Illinois
- 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.
Maps[edit | edit source]
for more resources
- Cumberland County Federal Township Plats
- USGenWeb, Cumberland County, Illinois (ILGenWeb), plat map
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Military History and Records[edit | edit source]
Civil War[edit | edit source]
Civil War service men from Cumberland 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 Cumberland County.
- - 5th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Companies A and I.
- - 21st Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B.
- - 59th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company F.
- - 97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies B and D.
- - 123rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B.
- - 135th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company I.
- Illinois Trails History and Genealogy. 1862-1863 military census of males aged 18 to 45 in various towns of Cumberland County, who were eligible for Civil War military duty (accessed 2 Jun 2011).
Naturalization[edit | edit source]
Online Records
- 1800-1998 - Illinois, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1998 at FamilySearch — index and images
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Toledo Democrat
802 Court House Square
P.O. Box 7
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 849-2000
Greenup Press
104 W. Cumberland St.
P.O. Box 127
Greenup, IL 62428
(217) 923-3704
Neoga News
577 Chestnut Ave.
P.O. Box 250
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2234
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Places and Localities[edit | edit source]
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[4]
| Cities | ||
| Villages | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Townships | ||
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Records
- 1772 - 1999 Illinois Wills and Probate Records 1772-1999 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
- 1819 - 1988 Illinois Probate Records 1819-1988 at FamilySearch.org — images
- See Illinois Probate Records for more information.
Repositories[edit | edit source]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Cumberland County are kept, see the Cumberland County Courthouse page.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
There are over 4500 Introduction to 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 Cumberland County, Illinois:
Champaign Illinois Family History Center
604 W Windsor Rd
Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Phone: 217-352-8063
Hours: Thur-Sat 9:30-12:30pm; Thur 7pm-9pm; or by appt
'Danville Illinois Family History Center
1941 N Bowman Ave
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Phone: 217-446-5887
Hours: Sat 9:30am-2pm
Terre Haute Indiana Family History Center
1845 N 6 1/2 St
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Phone: 812-234-0269
Hours: Tue 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed: Mondays after 6:00 p.m., all major holidays, inclement weather, whenever Vigo school are on delays or early dismissals.
Attention: The Center is also available by appointment.
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)[edit | edit source]
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 Cumberland County come under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) regional depository.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
Eastern Illinois University
Booth Library
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[edit | edit source]
Sumpter Township Library
Court House Square
P.O. Box 67
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 849-2072
Greenup Carnegie Library
101 N. Mill
P.O. Box 275
Greenup, IL 62428
(217) 923-3616
Neoga District Library
550 Chestnut Ave.
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-3944
Social Groups Online[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Cumberland County Historical and Genealogical Society
Box 58216 Cumberland St.2
Greenup, Illinois 62428
Telephone Number: 217-923-9306
E-mail:historic@rr1.net
Website
Taxation[edit | edit source]
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Illinois Vital Records for more information. See also How to order Illinois Vital Records or order electronically online.
Births[edit | edit source]
Marriages[edit | edit source]
- 1587-1959 - Illinois, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1763-1900 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
- 1790-1860 Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860 at Ancestry–($);Index, INCOMPLETE
- 1805-1985 Illinois, Church Marriages, 1805-1985 at FamilySearch — index
- 1810–1934 Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1833-1889 Illinois, Civil Marriages, 1833-1889 at FamilySearch — index
- To-1850 Illinois Marriages to 1850 at Ancestry–($);Index, INCOMPLETE
- 1851-1900 Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 at Ancestry–($);Index, INCOMPLETE
- 1878-1888 State Board of Health returns of marriages FHL Book 977.373 V2c
Deaths[edit | edit source]
- 1749-1999 Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999 at FamilySearch — index, some images
- 1850-1880 Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — index and images
- Pre-1916 Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916 (No data for Cumberland County as of Aug 2011. Check back again as records are being added.)
- 1916-1947 Deaths and Stillbirths
- 1916-1950 Database of Illinois Death Certificates
Websites[edit | edit source]
Databases pertinent to Cumberland County
- Cumberland County, IL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- Cumberland County IL Genealogy
- Illinois Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- Local Governmental Records Database IRAD
- Name Index to Illinois Local Governments IRAD
- USGenWeb Project, Cumberland County, Illinois
- Cumberland County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Genealogy Trails, Cumberland County, Illiniois
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Cumberland County, Illinois. Page 192-199 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 194-197.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cumberland County," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_County,_Illinois 4/11/2017.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.; Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002 WorldCat 50140092, FHL Book 973 D27e 2002
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cumberland County, Illinois," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_County,_Illinois, Last accessed 19 December 2019.
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