Ogle County, Illinois Genealogy
Guide to Ogle County, Illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Founded: | January 16, 1836 |
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County Seat | Oregon |
Courthouse | |
Photo courtesy Illinois Regional Archives Depository, Illinois State Archives | |
Address | Ogle County Courthouse P.O. Box 69 Oregon, Illinois 61061 (815) 732-1110 Ogle County Website |
Contents
- 1 Ogle County Organization
- 2 Historical Facts
- 3 Parent County
- 4 Boundary Changes
- 5 Record Loss
- 6 Places / Localities
- 7 Records and Resources
- 7.1 Biography
- 7.2 Cemeteries
- 7.3 Census
- 7.4 Church History and Records
- 7.5 Court Records
- 7.6 Ethnic Research
- 7.7 Genealogy
- 7.8 History
- 7.9 Land and Property
- 7.10 Maps
- 7.11 Military
- 7.12 Naturalization
- 7.13 Newspapers and Obituaries
- 7.14 Poorhouses
- 7.15 Probate Records
- 7.16 Repositories
- 7.17 Societies
- 7.18 Social Groups Online
- 7.19 Taxation
- 7.20 Vital Records
- 8 Websites
- 9 References
Ogle County Organization
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Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1860 | 1837 | 1878 | 1837 | 1836 | 1836 | 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 Ogle County are kept, see the Ogle County Courthouse page.
Historical Facts
Ogle County is named for Captain Joseph Ogle who distinguished himself with courage in the early days of Illinois state history.
Parent County
- 1836--Ogle County was created 16 January 1836 from Jo Daviess County. County seat: Oregon [2]
Description
The county was named for Captain Joseph Ogle, a veteran of the Revolutionary War who came to Illinois in 1785. The county seat is Oregon and the county was organized on January 16, 1836. The County is located in the North area 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.
Record Loss
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
Places / Localities
Populated Places
Neighboring Counties
Records and Resources
Biography
- The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Ogle County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Ogle County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.
Cemeteries
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The following web sites have additional information on Ogle county cemeteries.
- ComPortOne lists Ogle County cemeteries by township, some with links to transcriptions.
- ePodunk list of Ogle 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 | 29,129 | ||
1910 | 27,864 | −4.3% | |
1920 | 26,830 | −3.7% | |
1930 | 28,118 | 4.8% | |
1940 | 29,869 | 6.2% | |
1950 | 33,429 | 11.9% | |
1960 | 38,106 | 14.0% | |
1970 | 42,867 | 12.5% | |
1980 | 46,338 | 8.1% | |
1990 | 45,957 | −0.8% | |
2000 | 51,032 | 11.0% | |
2010 | 53,497 | 4.8% | |
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, Ogle County on page 187.]
Church History and Records
Church records may give birth, death and marriage information. It is usually best to locate church records with a search at a local level such as the city, town, or village.
- Historical Churches of Ogle Co. links to photos and histories of several congregations.
- History of North Grove Christian Church and Cemetery, Leaf River, Illinois Includes photos, histories, and indexes for gravestone inscriptions.
- History of Silver Creek Church of the Brethren Includes a church history and a surname index for Silver Creek Cemetery.
- [1894-1903] Mayer, John Lucien. [His] Pastoral Record, 1858-1903. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985. This record covers several localities with varying time periods, including service in Forreston and Westgrove of Ogle County, 1894–1903. FHL film 1428444 Item 3
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.
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 Northern Illinois University - search for Ogle County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the NIU IRAD Wiki page.
Copies of Original Records
- 1837–1842 Circuit court records and index FHL film 1605183 Item 7
- 1837-1842 Circuit Court Record IRAD-NIU
- 1837-1890 Circuit Clerk's Miscellaneous Files IRAD-NIU
- 1837-1915 Circuit and Chancery Court Case FilesIRAD-NIU
- 1838-1904 Circuit Clerk's Oaths, Bonds and Appointments IRAD-NIU
- 1838-1888 Jury Venires and Summonses IRAD-NIU
- 1838-1889 Circuit Court Execution Files IRAD-NIU
- 1858-1872 Circuit Court Narr and Cognovit Files IRAD-NIU
- 1859-1891 Jail Reports by Grand Juries IRAD-NIU
- 1860-1870 Circuit Court Case Files, Chancery IRAD-NIU
- 1867-1897 County Court Miscellaneous Record IRAD-NIU
- 1872-1900 County Court Dockets IRAD-NIU
- 1872-1931 County Court Case Files, Criminal IRAD-NIU
- 1873-1963 County Court Case Files, Common Law IRAD-NIU
- 1872-1963 Jury Registers IRAD-NIU
- 1887-1894 Circuit COurt Master's Sale Certificates IRAD-NIU
- 1892-1894 Circuit Court Master's Sale Report IRAD-NIU
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
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.
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed online, through the Family History Library or the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at Northern Illinois University - search for Ogle County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the IRAD - Northern Illinois University NIU IRAD Wiki page.
Online Resources
- 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 research establish location and lead to National Archives' records which may include genealogical information. Earlier land transfer records are housed at the National Archives.
- 1800s-Present - Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales from Illinois State Archives also provides an index to federal land sales.
- 1796–1907 U.S. General Land Office Records found at Ancestry.com ($)
- Illinois Public Land Purchase Records This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)
Copies of original records
- 1833-1855 Land Patent Records IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
- 1837–1903 Grantor and Grantee indexesFHL film 1415757 (first of 6 films)
- 1837–1934 Deeds FHL film 1415805 Item 4(first of 42 films)
- 1837-1940 Deed Records IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
- 1837-1942 Deed Index IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
Additional Resources
Additional resources for Ogle County land and property may be found online in the FamilySearch Catalog and FamilySearch Catalog–maps. Online microfilm are indicated by the camera icon in the catalog entry. Copies of books found in the FamilySearch Catalog may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the FamilySearch Catalog and the Worldcat Online Catalog.
Maps
David Rumsey Map Collection for Ogle County contains a large online collection of rare, old, antique historical atlases, globes, maps, charts plus other cartographic treasures.
Military
Civil War
Civil War service men from Ogle 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 Ogle County.
- - 2nd Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, (Logan's Escort, Ord's Escort, Stevenson's Escort) Company A.
- - 4th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company D (Also known as Quinby's Escort).
- - 7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company B (Also known as Rosecran's Escort).
- - 15th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company H.
- - 17th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company M
- - 34th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies E, F, and H.
- - 39th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company D.
- - 55th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies B and H.
- - 65th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (Scotch Regiment), Company A.
- - 92nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies B, D, E, H, and K.
- - 140th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company I.
- - 142nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Companies D and I.
Naturalization
- 1872-1906 Naturalization Papers at Illinois State Archives; Index
- 1839-1900, 1906-1929 Naturalization Records, Circuit Court IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
- 1839-1931 Naturalization Record Index, Circuit Court IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
- 1872-1906 Naturalization Records, County Court IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
Online Records
- 1800-1998 - Illinois, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1998 at FamilySearch — index and images
Newspapers and Obituaries
Newspaperarchive.com ($) has historical newspapers available on-line. Their database has Freeport City newspapers from the late 1800's and early 1900's that covered local news on residents from Ogle County. The Rock Island Public Library provides free access to this database at its library.
Poorhouses
- 1878-1933 Ogle County Almshouse Register at Illinois State Archives; Index
- 1878-1933 Almshouse Registers IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
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.
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 Northern Illinois University (NIU) - search for Ogle County records. For information on how to use IRAD see theNIU IRAD Wiki page.
Copies of original records
- 1838–1940 Probate recordsIRAD-NIU FHL film 1605186 Item 3 (first of 42 films)
- 1839–1942 Probate records, wills, administrators' records, executors' records, guardian records, and miscellaneous records for Ogle County probate records are also available in Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. Click on the browse through images link, select Olge County, and select the record type you are interested in.
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 Ogle County are kept, see the Ogle County Courthouse page.
Family History Centers
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.
You may search your address for a center near you on the FamilySearch site.
Currently there are no Family History Centers located directly in Ogle County. The following centers are located in surrounding counties. Their wiki pages may supply hours and other information.
- Dekalb Illinois Family History Center
675 Fox Avenue
Sycamore, Illinois 60178
Telephone: (815) 895–0702
- Freeport Illinois Family History Center
1716 S Forest Rd.
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Telephone: (815) 232-3310
- Rockford Illinois Family History Center
324 University Dr.
Rockford, Illinois 61107
Telephone: (815) 332-7782
- Sterling Illinois Family History Center
2709 N 16th Avenue
Sterling, Illinois 61081
Telephone: (815) 625-1229
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
The Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD), managed by the Illinois State Archives, houses 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.
The Northern Illinois University (IRAD-NIU) holds the records for Ogle County. Learn more about finding and using their records.
- Illinois Regional Archives Depository
c/o Regional History Center
Founders Memorial Library, Room 400
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Telephone: (815) 753-1807
Societies
Ogle County Genealogical Society
PO Box 251
Oregon 61061
Website
Ogle County Historical Society and Museum
111 North Sixth Street
PO Box 183
Oregon, Illinois 61061
Telephone Number: 815-732-7545
E-mail:oglecohistory@frontier.com
Website
Public Libraries
The following Ogle County libraries have collections of specific interest to genealogists.
- Bertolet Memorial Library District
705 S. Main St., Box 339
Leaf River, Illinois 61047
Telephone: (815) 738-2742
They offer microfilmed Leaf River Newspapers, photos and family history files.
- Byron Public Library District
109 N. Franklin St.
Byron, Ilinois 61010
Telephone: (815) 234-5107
The library has fiche from Byron Newspapers with a printed index available.
- Oregon Public Library
300 Jefferson Street
Oregon, Illinois 61061
Telephone: (815) 732-6643
Their Genealogy Department offers resources collected and maintained by the Ogle County Genealogical Society.
- Polo Public Library District
302 West Mason Street
Polo, Illinois 61064-1417
Telephone: (815) 946-2713
They offer local history resources and links to online databases, including "Polo Cemetery Records."
- Rockford Public Library
215 N. Wyman St.
Rockford, IL 61101
Telephone: (815) 965-6731
Although in Winnebago County, their Local History Room includes materials for Ogle County.
Social Groups Online
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.
Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Original birth and death certificates recorded until the year 1916 are kept by the Ogle 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 Northern Illinois University (NIU) - search for Ogle County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the IRAD Wiki page.
General Online Resources
- Digital version of Newspaper clippings from the Davis Leader and Freeport Journal FamilySearch Books Online
Birth Records
Copies of Original Birth Records
- Delayed birth index and delayed birth certificates FHL film 1420762 Item 3 (first of 2 films)
- 1857-1965 Birth Record Index IRAD-NIU
- 1878-1935 Birth Records and Certificates IRAD-NIU; search for Ogle County Records. (Learn more about IRAD.)
- 1870-1954 Delayed Birth Record Index IRAD-NIU
Marriage Records
- 1587-1959 - Illinois, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 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
- 1837-1900 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 at Illinois State Archives; Index
Copies of original Marriage Records
- 1837-1923 Marriage Records and Licenses IRAD-NIU
- 1837-1930 Marriage Record Index IRAD-NIU
- 1837–1930 Register of marriages and applications for marriage licenses FHL film 1420755 Item 1 (first of 7 films)
Death Records
- 1850-1880 Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1850,1860,1870,1880 U. S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 at Ancestry ($) These include the deaths occurring twelve months before the census was taken.
- 1878-1915 Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916 at Illinois State Archives; Index
- 1916-1950 Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916-1950 at Illinois State Archives; Index
Copies of original Death Records
- 1902-1915 Death Certificates, Stillbirth IRAD-NIU
- 1878-1934 Death Records and Certificates IRAD-NIU
- 1878-1965 Death Record Index IRAD-NIU
- 1878-1901 Register to deaths FHL film 1420762 Item 2
- 1878–1953 Index to deaths FHL film 1420762 Item 1
Additional resources for Ogle County births, marriages and deaths may be found in the Illinois, Ogle – Vital Records, and the Illinois, Ogle – Vital Records - indexes topic pages of the FamilySearch Catalog . Online microfilm are indicated by the camera icon in the catalog entry. Copies of books found in the FamilySearch Catalog may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the FamilySearch Catalog and the Worldcat Online Catalog.
Websites
- Ogle County ILGenWeb | Ogle County Illinois Genealogy
- Illinois Genealogy Network Community on Google+
- Illinois Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- FamilySearch Catalog
- Ogle County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Ogle County, IL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- Ogle County IL Genealogy
References
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ogle 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).
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Ogle County," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogle_County,_Illinois 04/19/2017.