Hancock County, Illinois Genealogy

United States

Illinois

Hancock County

Guide to Hancock County, Illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Hancock County, Illinois
Map
Location of Illinois in the U.S.
Facts
Founded:	January 13, 1825
County Seat	Carthage
Courthouse
Address	Hancock County Courthouse 500 Main Street Carthage, Illinois 62321 217-357-3911 Hancock County Website

County Organization

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records
Birth*	Marriage	Death*	Court	Land	Probate	Census
1914	1829	1914	1829	1817	1830	1810
Statewide registration for births and deaths started 1916. General compliance by 1922.

County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Hancock County are kept, see the Hancock County Courthouse page.

Historical Facts

Hancock County is named for John Hancock who was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Description

The county was named for John Hancock. The county seat is Carthage and the county was organized on 1825. The County is located in the West-Central part of the state.

Parent County

• 1825--Hancock County was created 13 January 1825 from Pike County and unorganized territory.
  
• County seat: Carthage

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

• Nauvoo

Neighboring Counties

• Adams
• Clark County, Missouri
• Henderson
• Lee County, Iowa
• Lewis County, Missouri
• McDonough
• Schuyler

Records and Resources

Biography

• The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Hancock County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Hancock County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.

Cemeteries

Cemeteries of Hancock, Illinois online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online	Findagrave.com ILGenWeb ILGenWeb Archives Tombstone Project Illinois Gravestones Billion Graves
TombstoneTranscriptions in Print (Often more complete)	Family History Library WorldCat
List of Cemeteries in the County	Findagrave.com Billion Graves Graveyards of Illinois
See Illinois Cemeteries for more information

The following web sites have additional information on cemeteries in Hancock County.

• Cemeteries of Hancock County, Illinois Provides listing of by township.

• Illinois Ancestors Tombstone Project.

• Hancock County Cemetery. This has links to several related websites.

• Hancock County Cemeteries The website provides name of cemetery, address and telephone number when available, Google Map with cemetery marker, and other helpful Internet links by Epodunk.com.

• The Illinois State Genealogical Society's "Cemetery Location Project"

Census

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	32,215		—
1910	30,638		−4.9%
1920	28,523		−6.9%
1930	26,420		−7.4%
1940	26,297		−0.5%
1950	25,790		−1.9%
1960	24,574		−4.7%
1970	23,645		−3.8%
1980	23,877		1.0%
1990	21,373		−10.5%
2000	20,121		−5.9%
IL Counties 1900-1990

• 1880 Census record IRAD–WIU

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, Hancock County on page 187.]

Church Records

Church records may give birth, death and marriage information as well as indicate family relationships. See Illinois state wiki article Church Records for more ideas about how to use church records in your research. Many libraries( WorldCat) and the Family History Library hold abstracts of church records for Hancock County. Learn more about how to search WorldCat and the FamilySearch Catalog.

• Gregg, Thomas. History of Hancock County, Illinois. C.C. Chapman, Chicago: 1880. Township histories begin on page 510. Local church histories found in the respective townships. Free online digital copy. Internet Archive. FHL Film 1618155; Fiche 6046998; Book 977.343 H2g. Separate index.

Baptist

• 1852–1885 Pearl Creek Missionary Baptist Church records FHL film 955967 Item 7

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

See the Church Records heading on the Nauvoo, Illinois Wiki page

• 1839-1846' Latter-day Saints in Hancock County, Illinois (excluding Nauvoo) and in Lee County, Iowa (1839-1846) FHL Book 977 K2b

Lutheran

• Records of Christ Lutheran Church, Nauvoo, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Methodist Episcopal

• 1854-1898 Church records, 1854-1898, Methodist Episcopal Church, La Prarie Circuit – Online index and digital images
• 1876-1906 Church records, 1876-1906, Methodist Episcopal Church, Lorraine Circuit – Online index and digital images, item 9
• 1837–1936 Wittrup, Glenn E. A history of Methodism in & near La Harpe, Illinois, ca. 1837-1936. FHL book 977.343 K2w

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 the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the WIU IRAD Wiki page.

• 1827–1864 Circuit Clerk's Miscellaneous Files IRAD–WIU
• 1829–1838 Commissioners record (has some marriage licenses)FHL film 955146 Item 2
• 1829–1897 Circuit court records FHL first film 947495 (first of 9 films)
• 1829–1858 Circuit Court Case FilesIRAD–WIU
• 1829–1922 Circuit Court Record IRAD–WIU
• 1830–1860 Civil and criminal files FHL first film 1517128 Item 2 (first of 113 films)
• 1830–1865 Index to court papers, vol. A FHL film 955126 Items 1-2
• 1830–1964 Circuit Court Index IRAD–WIU
• 1831–1840 Court proceedings FHL film 955147 Item 3
• 1831–1857 Court records FHL film 955126 Items 1-2
• 1833–1972 Guardianship records index FHL film 947482
• 1838–1840, 1843–1847 Court records FHL film 955147 Items 1-2
• 1838–1924 Circuit Court Record, ChanceryIRAD–WIU FHL first film 955132 (first of 20 films)
• 1839–1923 Probate FHL first film 954481 (first of 26 films)
• 1841–1956 Certificates of levy and redemption FHL film 1516716 Items 2-5
• 1846–1922 County Court Case Files IRAD–WIU
• 1849–1855 County Court Dockets IRAD–WIU FHL film 955147 Item 4
• 1849–1858 Court orders FHL film 955146 Item 3
• 1849–1938 Guardianship records FHL first film 947488 (first of 5 films)
• 1849–1964 Probate index FHL first film 954465 (first of 2 films)
• 1849–1964 Plaintiff and defendant index FHL film 955129
• 1850–1963 Probate court records FHL film 955129 (first of 55 films)
• 1853–1924 Certificates of purchase FHL film 1516714 Item 2 (first of 2 films)
• 1854–1858 Justice of the Peace Dockets IRAD–WIU
• 1856–1965 Chancery court records indexesFHL first film 955126 Item 3 (first of 4 films)
• 1857–1963 Circuit court records indexes FHL films 955130–1
• 1859–1878 Circuit Court Default Judgment RecordIRAD–WIU FHL film 1516717 Item 1–2
• 1859–1925 Administrators and executors records FHL first film 1516978 Items 2-3 (first of 8 films)
• 1861–1881 Circuit Court Master's Certificate of PurchaseIRAD–WIU
• 1862–1923 Justice's Transcript RecordIRAD–WIU
• 1862–1925 Record of justice transcriptsFHL first film 1516715 Item 2 (first of 2 films)
• 1865–1928 Executor's records FHL first film 1517124 Item 3 (first of 4 films)
• 1879–1925 Widow's relinquishment and selection FHL film 1516727 Items 3-5
• 1879–1908 Conservator's record and law FHL film 1516726 Item 3 (first of 2 films)
• 1883–1904 Adoption Record IRAD–WIU FHL film 955144 Item 2
• 1886–1920 Letters of administration with will annexed FHL film 1517124 Item 2
• 1892–1916 Inventory, appraisament [sic] and sales bills, FHL film 1517127 Items 2-3
• 1894–1914 Circuit court records FHL first film 1516713 Item 1 (first of 2 films)
• 1911–1922 Will records FHL first film 1516945 Items 3-4 (first of 2 films)
• 1963–1972 Judgement index FHL 955125

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

Local Histories

• Biographical review of Hancock County, Illinois: Containing Biographical and Genealogical Sketches of Many of the Prominent Citizens of Today and also of the Past (1907) Digital version at Internet Archive.org and Google Books.
• History of Hancock County, Illinois: Together with an Outline History of the State, and a Digest of State Laws. by Thomas Gregg. Chicago: C.C. Chapman & Co., 1880. Digital versions at Ancestry ($); Internet Archive.
• Portrait and Biographical Record of Hancock, McDonough and Henderson Counties, Illinois: Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County (1894) Digital version at Internet Archives

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.

Online Records

• 1820- Land Patent Search See Illinois Land and Property for more information about this database.
• 1796–1907 U.S. General Land Office Records found at Ancestry.com ($)
• 1817-1917 Deed records, 1817-1917; general index to land records, 1817-1901 – Digital images of index and records
• Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
• Illinois Public Land Purchase Records This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)
• Hancock County Federal Township Plats

At IRAD Archives
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the WIU IRAD Wiki page.

• 1817–1901 Deed index IRAD–WIU FHL film 954183 (first of 7 films)
• 1817–1934 Deed Record IRAD–WIU
• 1817–1838 Entry Books IRAD–WIU
• 1817–1856 Land book FHL film 954296 Item 1
• 1817–1917 Deed records FHL film 954190 (first of 76 films)
• 1829–1973 Marks and brands record IRAD–WIU FHL film 954296 Item 5
• 1834–1921 Levy and redemption records, old certificates and vol. 1-3 FHL first film 1434976 Items 3-4 (first of 66 films)
• 1834–1938 Plat Record IRAD–WIU FHL film 95954774
• 1836–1837 Land entry book FHL film 954182 Item 4
• 1836–1856 School Land Sale Record IRAD–WIU FHL film 954182 Item 1
• 1836–1884 Surveyor's Record IRAD–WIU FHL film 954775
• 1837–1856 Loan book FHL film 954182 Item 3
• 1840–1904 Bonds and mortgages FHL first film 954776 (first of 33 films
• 1841–1956 Master's and Sheriff's Levy and Redemption Certificates IRAD–WIU
• 1853–1897 Certificates of purchase FHL film 955143 (first of 2 films)
• 1853–1924 Master's and Sheriff's Certificates of Purchase IRAD–WIU FHL film 1516714 Item 2 (first of 2 films)
• 1874–1893 Plat Record, Roads IRAD–WIU FHL film 954296 Item 3
• 1882–1924 Mortgage Record IRAD–WIU

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Hancock 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

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for more resources

• Maps of Illinois (1788-1940)
• Township Map of 1870 Hancock County, Illinois with numerous small settlements. (My Genealogy Hound)
  

Migration

Early migration routes to and from Hancock County for European settlers included:

• Mississippi River
• Mormon Trail 1846 from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah

Military Records

Multiple Wars

• 1865–1965 Military Discharge Record IRAD–WIU

• 1943–1965 Military Discharge Record IndexIRAD–WIU

Civil War

Civil War service men from Hancock 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 Hancock County.

- 2nd Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Companies G and L.

- 12th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company G.

- 16th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies D and I.

- 25th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company D

- 32nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B.

- 50th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies E, F and G.

- 57th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies A and H.

- 78th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies D and H.

- 88th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company F.

- 118th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies A, B, C, E, G, H, and I.

- 119th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company K.

- 137th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company A.

- 146th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company K.

- 7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union), Company E

- 7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union), Company F

- 7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union), Company G

Naturalization

Original naturalization records are held in the office of the County Clerk. See Illinois Naturalization Records for more information about using naturalization records.

The following copies of original records may be accessed through the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the WIU IRAD Wiki page.

• 1851–1928 Naturalization Declarations of IntentIRAD–WIU
• 1852–1868 Naturalization Record, FinalIRAD–WIU
• 1865–1880 Naturalization Record of Soldiers and MinorsIRAD–WIU
• 1876–1906 Naturalization Record, final IRAD–WIU
• 1878–1906 Naturalization Record IRAD–WIU
• 1928–1930 Naturalization Petition RecordIRAD–WIU

Online Records

• 1800-1998 - Illinois, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1998 at FamilySearch — index and images

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.

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
• 1827–1942 Probate journals and records, wills, administrators' records, executors' records, guardianship records, and widows relinquishment records for Hancock County probate records are also available in Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. Click on the browse through images link, select Hancock County, and select the record type you are interested in.
• 1831-1940 Probate records, Hancock County, Illinois, 1831-1940 – Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1831-1942 Hancock County, Illinois probate records, ca. 1831-1942 - Digital images of indexes and records
• 1831-1972 Probate records, 1831-1912; estate index, 1831-1972 - Digital images of indexes and records
• 1839-1923 Probate journals, 1839-1923; indexes, 1849-1964 - Digital images of indexes and records
• 1839-1942 Index to probate records, 1833-1942 - Digital images of index
• 1840-1866, 1893-1934 Claim records, 1840-1866; index, 1893-1934 – Digital images of indexes and records
• 1849-1878 Accounts current, 1849-1878 – Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1849-1938 Guardianship records, 1849-1938; index, 1833-1972 - Digital images of indexes and records
• 1850-1963 Probate & court records, ca. 1850-1963 - Digital images of indexes and records
• 1859-1925 Administrators and executors records, 1859-1925 – Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1865-1928 Executor's records, 1865-1928 - Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1870-1874 Decrees on petition to sell real estate, 1870-1874 - Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1879-1908 Conservator's record and law, 1879-1908 - Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes, records are for those appointed by the court to be conservators
• 1879-1925 Widow's relinquishment and selection, 1879-1925 - Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1886-1920 Letters of administration with will annexed, 1886-1920 - Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1892-1916 Inventory, apraisement and sales bills, 1892-1916 - Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes
• 1911-1922 Will records, 1911-1922 - Digital images, index at the beginning of the volumes

At IRAD Archives
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the WIU IRAD Wiki page.

Copies and Abstracts

• 1830–1923 Probate Record IRAD–WIU
• 1830–1942 Probate Record Index IRAD–WIU
• 1830–1915 Probate Inventory, Appraisement and Sale Record IRAD–WIU
• 1831–1923 Probate Case Files IRAD–WIU
• 1833–1923 Probate Will Record IRAD–WIU
• 1835–1954 Probate Case Files, Guardians IRAD–WIU
• 1839–1949 Probate Claim and Judgment DocketsIRAD–WIU
• 1850–1963 Probate Sale Petitions Index, Real Estate IRAD–WIU
• 1859–1924 Probate Administrator's RecordIRAD–WIU
• 1864–1928 Probate Executor's Record IRAD–WIU
• 1879–1908 Probate Conservator's Record IRAD–WIU
• 1879–1937 Probate Inventory Record, Guardians IRAD–WIU
• 1879–1925 Probate Widow's Relinquishment and Selection RecordIRAD–WIU
• 1885–1920 Probate Administrator's Record with Will AnnexedIRAD–WIU
• 1887–1922 Probate Administrator's and Executor's Reports IRAD–WIU
• 1889–1938 Probate Guardian's Record IRAD–WIU

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Hancock County probates may be found in the Illinois, Hancock – Probate topic page 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.

Repositories

Nauvoo Land and Records Office
Cor. Parley and Partridge streets
Nauvoo, IL 62354
Telephone: 217-453-2733
Fax: 217-453-2757
Email: nauvoolr@ldschurch.org

Primitive Baptist Library
416 Main Street
Carthage, IL 62321-1337
Email: bwebb9@juno.com
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County Courthouse

County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Hancock County are kept, see the Hancock 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.

• For current information about a center near you, go to the Family History Center Map

Nauvoo Illinois Family History Center
385 N Wells Street, North Entrance
Nauvoo, IL 62354
217-453-6347

To learn more about the genealogical resources available at Family History Centers, see Introduction to Family History Centers. For center hours and holiday closure information, see Nauvoo Illinois Family History Center.

Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)

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. Western Illinois University houses the records for Hancock County.

Public Libraries

Carthage Public Library District
538 Wabash Ave.
Carthage, IL 62321
Telephone: 217-357-3232
Fax: 217-357-2392
Email: cartlib@adams.net

Greater West Central Public Library District
202 Center St
Augusta, IL 62311
Telephone: 217-392-2211

Hamilton Public Library
861 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
Telephone: 217-847-2219
Fax: 217-847-3014
Email: hamlib@adams.net

La Harpe Carnegie Public Library District
209 East Main Street
La Harpe, IL 61450
Telephone: 217-659-7729
Fax: 217-659-7735
Email lahalib@yahoo.com

Nauvoo Public Library
1270 Mulholland
Nauvoo, IL 62354
Telephone: 217-453-2707
Email: nauvoopl@mchsi.com

Warsaw Public Library
1025 Webster Street
Warsaw, IL 62379
Telephone: 217-256-3417
Fax: 217-256-3154
Email: info@warsawlib.org

School Records

• 1879–1953 School teachers' daily registers IRAD–WIU

Societies

Hancock County Historical Society
306 Walnut Street
Carthage, IL 62321-0068
Telephone Number: 217-357-0043
Email:info@hancockcountyhistory.com
Website

The Hancock County Historical Society is located in the Kibbe Museum.

LaHarpe Historical and Genealogical Society
PO Box 289
LaHarpe, IL 61450
Telephone Number: 217-659-3635
Website

Nauvoo Historical Society
PO Box 69
Nauvoo, IL 62354
Email:historian@nauvoohistoricalsociety.org
Website

Taxation

• 1817–1857 Taxable Lands Lists IRAD–WIU
• 1834–1848 Tax Sale Record IRAD–WIU
• 1851–1861 Tax Sale Notices IRAD–WIU
• 1858–1872 Tax Lists, Delinquent IRAD–WIU

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 Hancock 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 and the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Western Illinois University (WIU) - search for Hancock County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the IRAD Wiki page.

Births

Online Records

• 1829-1947 Birth certificates, death records, marriage records, applications for marriage licenses, 1829-1947 – Online index and images
• 1877-1947 Register of births and deaths, 1877-1947 – Digital images of indexes and records, incomplete
• 1878-1916 Register of Still Births, 1878-1916 – Digital images, starting at item #4, index before the volumes.

At IRAD Archives

• 1844–1877 Birth Record, delayed IRAD–WIU
• 1844–1922 Birth Certificates IRAD–WIU FHL first film 955552 (first of 33 films)
• 1867–1947 Birth Record Index IRAD–WIU
• 1877–1915 Birth register IRAD–WIU FHL first film 955571 Item 5 (first of 6 films)

Marriages

Online Records

• 1587-1959 - Illinois, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
• 1763-1900 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
• 1790–1860 Illinois Marriage index found at Ancestry.com ($)
• 1805-1985 Illinois, Church Marriages, 1805-1985 at FamilySearch — index
• 1810–1934 Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934 at FamilySearch — index and images
• 1829-1849 Marriages, 1829-1849 – Online index and digital images
• 1829-1915 Marriage register, 1829-1915; marriage index, 1862-1933 – Online index and digital images
• 1829-1947 Birth certificates, death records, marriage records, applications for marriage licenses, 1829-1947 – Online index and images
• 1833-1889 Illinois, Civil Marriages, 1833-1889 at FamilySearch — index

At IRAD Archives

• 1829–1933 Marriage Record IRAD–WIU
• 1830–1922 Marriage LicensesIRAD–WIU
• 1862–1940 Marriage Record Index IRAD–WIU
• 1880–1925 Marriage License Applications IRAD–WIU

Deaths

Online Records

• Pre-1916 Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
• 1829-1947 Birth certificates, death records, marriage records, applications for marriage licenses, 1829-1947 – Online index and images
• 1850-1880 Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — index and images
• 1850–1885 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 found at Ancestry.com ($)
• 1877–1947 Register of births and deaths, 1877-1947 - Digital images of index and records
• 1877–1915 Register of deaths FHL film 955572 and 955145
• 1893-1912 Coroner's record, Hancock County, 1893-1912 – Digital version of index and records
• 1910-1915 Death certificate record, 1910-1915 (Coroner’s records
• 1916-1950 Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916-1950

At IRAD Archives

• 1877–1947 Death Record Index IRAD–WIU
• 1877–1917 Death Record IRAD–WIU
• 1877–1931 Death Certificates IRAD–WIU
• 1893–1913 Coroner's Inquest Record IRAD–WIU
• 1878–1916 Register of stillbirths IRAD–WIU
• 1902–1941 Burial and Removal Permits IRAD–WIU
• 1903–1919 Death Certificates, Stillbirths IRAD–WIU

Additional Resources

Additional resources for Hancock County births, marriages and deaths may be found in the Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records, the Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records - indexes, and the Illinois, Hancock – Vital Records - newspapers 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

• USGenWeb project is a great site that will has vital records, cemeteries, census, histories, newspapers, military, maps. There are links to libraries, courthouses, and mailing lists.
• Hancock County, IL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
• Hancock County IL Genealogy
• Illinois Genealogy Network Community on Google+
• Illinois Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
• FamilySearch Catalog
• Early Pioneers of Nauvoo database
• Hancock County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)