Marshall County, Illinois Genealogy
Guide to Marshall County, Illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
| Marshall County, Illinois | |
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 Location of Illinois in the U.S. | |
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| Founded: | January 19, 1839 |
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| County Seat | Lacon |
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| Address | Marshall County Courthouse 122 N. Prairie Lacon, Illinois 61540 (309) 246-6325 Marshall County Website |
Contents
- 1 Marshall County Organization
- 2 Historical Facts
- 3 Parent County
- 4 Boundary Changes
- 5 Record Loss
- 6 Records and Resources
- 6.1 Biography
- 6.2 Cemeteries
- 6.3 Census
- 6.4 Church Records
- 6.5 Court Records
- 6.6 Ethnic Research
- 6.7 Land and Property
- 6.8 Local Histories
- 6.9 Maps
- 6.10 Military Records
- 6.11 Naturalization
- 6.12 Newspapers
- 6.13 Probate Records
- 6.14 Repositories
- 6.15 Social Groups Online
- 6.16 Societies
- 6.17 Taxation
- 6.18 Vital Records
- 7 Places / Localities
- 8 Websites
- 9 References
Marshall County Organization
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| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1878 | 1839 | 1877 | 1840 | 1839 | 1830 | 1810 |
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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 Marshall County are kept, see the Marshall County Courthouse page.
Historical Facts
The county was named for John Marshall, a soldier of the Revolution, Statesman, author and jurist, Ambassador to France, Representative in Congress from Virginia, Secretary of State and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Parent County
Description
The county was named for John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, who died in 1835. The county seat is Lacon and the county was organized on January 19, 1839. The County is located in the central part of the state.[3]
Boundary Changes
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.
- 1825-1839 Putnam
- 1827-1827 Peoria
- 1823-1825 Fulton
- 1821-1823 Sangamon
- 1817-1821 Bond
- 1812-1821 Madison
- 1801-1812 St. Clair
- 1795-1901 Knox, Northwest Territory
Record Loss
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
Records and Resources
Biography
Marshcall County Biography Bibliography (WorldCat)
Cemeteries
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- ePodunk list of Marshall 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 | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 16,370 | ||
| 1910 | 15,679 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 14,760 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 13,023 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 13,179 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 13,025 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 13,334 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 13,302 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 14,479 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 12,846 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 13,180 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 12,640 | −4.1% | |
| IL Counties 1900-1990 | |||
Church Records
Court Records
Original court records are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See Illinois Court Records for more information about using court records.
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
- African American Coal Miner (Information Center)
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.
Local Histories
Maps
for more resources
Military Records
For information about using Military records see Illinois Military Records
Veteran's Honor Roll ( Illinois Ancestors ) This site list the names alphabetically of the individual, war, rank, branch, unit, death date, and cemetery
War of 1812
Military Land Grants in Marshall County Illinois for Soldiers of the War of 1812 - USGenWeb
Blackhawk War
Captain Robert Barnes' Company - USGenWeb
Civil War
Civil War service men from Marshall 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 Marshall County.
Artillery
Infantry
- - 11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months), Company B
- - 11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 years) Company B, and Company I
- - 17th Regiment, Illinois Infantry Company B
- - 18th (Reorganized) Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company K
- - 44th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry, Company C
- - 47th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company D, and Company G
- - 47th (Consolidated) Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company I
- - 53rd_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry, Company H.
- - 65th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (2nd Scotch Regiment Cameron's Highlanders), Company C.
- - 77th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company D.
- - 86th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B, and Company E.
- - 138th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company K
- 1861-1862 Militia Rolls IRAD-ISU
- A list of GAR Post in Illinois additonal site of list of postLibrary of Congress
- Lacon Post, Lacon 1913 - USGenWeb
- 1883 Pensioners List - USGenWeb
World War I
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Ancestry
World War II
Army Casualties U.S National Archives and Records Administration
Naturalization
Original naturalization records are held in the office of the County Clerk. See Illinois Naturalization Records for more information about using naturalization records.
Online Records
- 1800-1998 - Illinois, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1998 at FamilySearch — index and images
Newspapers
Probate Records
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
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.
Repositories
IRAD is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois. Illinois State University houses the records for Marshall County.
County Courthouse
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Marshall County are kept, see the Marshall County Courthouse page.
Family History Center
Family history centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See family history center for more information. Search the online FHC directory for a nearby family history center.
Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) and are located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy. Currently there are no Family History Centers located directly in Marshall County.
You may search your address for a center near you on the FamilySearch site. The following centers are located in surrounding counties. Their wiki pages may supply hours and other information.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
Illinois State University (ISU)
2016 Warehouse Road Campus
Box 1520
Normal, Illinois 61802
Phone: 1-309-452-6027
Illinois Regional Archives Depository System - Local Governmental Records Listings Arranged by County
Public Libraries
Public Libraries in Marshall County
Social Groups Online
Societies
Marshall County Historical Society
314 Fifth Street
Lacon, Il 61549
Telephone Number:309-246-2349
E-mail:MarshallCountyHistory@gmail.com
Website
City of Henry Historical and Genealogical Society
610 North St
Henry IL 61537
Taxation
Vital Records
See Illinois Vital Records for more information about Vital records in Illinois. See also How to order Illinois Vital Records or order electronically online.
[1] Order Birth and Death Certificates Online
Birth
- 1878-Present - The original Marshall County birth records are at the County office. The following records are available:
- 1878-1914 Birth Certificates - IRAD-ISU
Marriage
- 1587-1959 - Illinois, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1763-1900 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
- 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
- 1839-Present - the original Marshall County marriage records are at the County office. The following records are available:
- 1839-1921 Marriage Licenses - IRAD-ISU
Death
- 1850-1880 Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1877-Present - The original Marshall County death records are at the County office. The following records are available:
- 1877-1914 Death Certificates - IRAD-ISU
- 1877-1914 Death Certificates, Stillbirth -IRAD-ISU
- 1874-1888 Coroner's Inquest Record - IRAD-ISU
Places / Localities
Populated Places
Neighboring Counties
Websites
- Marshall County, IL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- Marshall County IL Genealogy
- Illinois Genealogy Network Community on Google+
- Illinois Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
Databases Pertinent to Marshall County
Local Governmental Records Database
Name Index to Illinois Local Governments
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950
Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
Federal Township Plats of Illinois
- USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- FamilySearch Catalog
- Marshall County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
References
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Marshall 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.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002), 196. (FHL Collection Ref Book 973 D27e 2002). WorldCat entry.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Marshall County," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_County,_Illinois 04/17/2017.
