Effingham County, Illinois Genealogy
Guide to Effingham County, Illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Effingham County, Illinois | |
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Founded: | February 15, 1831 |
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County Seat | Effingham |
Courthouse | |
Photo courtesy Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD), Illinois State Archives | |
Address | Effingham County Courthouse 101 N. 4th Street Effingham, Illinois 62401 Effingham County Website |
Contents
- 1 County Organization
- 2 Historical Facts
- 3 Boundary Changes
- 4 Records and Resources
- 4.1 Biography
- 4.2 Cemeteries
- 4.3 Census
- 4.4 Church Records
- 4.5 Correctional Institutions
- 4.6 Court Records
- 4.7 Directories
- 4.8 Ethnic Research
- 4.9 Genealogy
- 4.10 History
- 4.11 Land and Property
- 4.12 Maps
- 4.13 Military
- 4.14 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 4.15 Newspapers and Obituaries
- 4.16 Places and Localities
- 4.17 Probate Records
- 4.18 Repositories
- 4.19 Schools
- 4.20 Social Groups Online
- 4.21 Societies
- 4.22 Taxation
- 4.23 Vital Records
- 4.24 Websites
- 4.25 References
County Organization[edit | edit source]
Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1878 | 1833 | 1878 | 1833 | 1833 | 1838 | 1810 |
*Incomplete birth and death before 1916
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Effingham County are kept, see the Effingham County Courthouse page.
Historical Facts[edit | edit source]
Effingham County is named for Lord Effingham who is noted for resigning his commission as general in the British army in 1775 and refusing to serve in the war against the colonies.
Description[edit | edit source]
The county was named for Gen. Edward Effingham. The county seat is Effingham and the county was organized on 1831. The County is located in the central part 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.
- 15 February 1831: Effingham County was created from Fayette and Crawford Counties. [3]; Effingham not fully organized, parts attached to Crawford and Fayette until "organized." (Ill. Laws 1830-1831, pp. 50-52)
- 20 December 1832: Fully organized, detached from Crawford and Fayette. (Ill. Laws 1832-1833, pp. 22-23)
- 26 February 1845: Legislature authorized Effingham to gain from Shelby the northern half of township 9 north, ranges 4 to 6 east, dependent on local referendum that failed [no change]. (Ill. Laws 1844-1845, p. 164) (source: Newberry Library)
Records Loss[edit | edit source]
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
Records and Resources[edit | edit source]
Biography[edit | edit source]
- Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, also known as Effingham County, biographical ; pub. 1910 FHL Fiche 6072262 (12 fiche) See the wiki page Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois for more information about this book.
- Portrait and biographical record of Effingham, Jasper and Richland counties, Illinois pub. 1893 [4]
- Portrait and biographical record of Effingham, Jasper and Richland counties; pub. 1893 FHL Book 977.3 D3pn
- Portrait and biographical record of Effingham County, Illinois; reprint 2004 of 1893 edition FHL Book 977.3796 D3L
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census[edit | edit source]
For information and tips on using and accessing online census records, see Illinois Census.
Federal[edit | edit source]
Historical populations | ||
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Census | Pop. | %± |
1840 | 1,675 | — |
1850 | 3,799 | 126.8% |
1860 | 7,816 | 105.7% |
1870 | 15,653 | 100.3% |
1880 | 18,920 | 20.9% |
1890 | 19,358 | 2.3% |
1900 | 20,465 | 5.7% |
1910 | 20,055 | −2.0% |
1920 | 19,556 | −2.5% |
1930 | 19,013 | −2.8% |
1940 | 22,034 | 15.9% |
1950 | 21,675 | −1.6% |
1960 | 23,107 | 6.6% |
1970 | 24,608 | 6.5% |
1980 | 30,944 | 25.7% |
1990 | 31,704 | 2.5% |
2000 | 34,264 | 8.1% |
2010 | 34,242 | −0.1% |
Source: "Wikipedia.org". |
1840-1850
1840-1850 Effingham County census FHL 977.3796 X2e 1840-1850
1840
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. digital version at Google Books. [See Illinois, Effingham County on page 186.]; FHL Book973 X2pc 1840
1850
United States census 1850; pub. 1979 FHL Book 977.3796 X2p 1850
1860
1860 census of Effingham County, Illinois; pub. 1983 FHL 6103965 (3 fiche), Book 977.3796 X2c
1870
1870 Effingham County census; pub. 1984 FHL Book 977.3796 X2e 1870
1880
Effingham County, Illinois 1880; pub. 1990 FHL Book 977.3796 X2e 1880 (2 vols)
Vol. 1. Banner, Bishop, Douglas, Jackson, Liberty & Lucas townships
Vol. 2. Mason, Moccasin, Mound, St. Francis, Summit, Teutopolis, Union, Watson & West townships.
1900
1900 federal census; pub. 1999 FHL Film 1440430 Item 12, book 977.3796 X2o (2 vols)
State[edit | edit source]
- 1855, State Census Illinois State Census, 1855 Index only
- 1855, Name index to early Illinois records FHL 248 film rolls
- 1855, State Census FHL film 976181 Item 11
- 1865, State Census FHL film 972746
Church Records[edit | edit source]
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Correctional Institutions[edit | edit source]
Register of prisoners, 1898-1933; also known as Effingham County (Illinois) County Jail FHL film 1689434
Court Records[edit | edit source]
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 Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Effingham County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the EIU IRAD Wiki page.
- 1833-1874 Circuit Court Record IRAD-EIU
- 1833-1882 Circuit Court Execution Dockets IRAD-EIU
- 1833-1925 Circuit Court Index IRAD-EIU
- 1838-1880 Justice of the Peace Dockets IRAD-EIU
- 1858-1870 County Court Execution Dockets IRAD-EIU
- 1859-1870 County Court Fee Books IRAD-EIU
- 1864-1910 Circuit Court Record, Chancery IRAD-EIU
- 1868-1972 Circuit Court Record, Criminal IRAD-EIU
- 1872-1964 Jail Registers IRAD-EIU
- 1872-1917 County Court Record, Criminal IRAD-EIU
- 1874-1973 Circuit Court Judgment and Execution Dockets IRAD-EIU
- 1875-1919 Circuit Court Record, Common Law IRAD-EIU
- 1893-1911 Insanity Record IRAD-EIU
- 1897-1901 Circuit Court Dockets IRAD-EIU
- 1958-1968 Circuit Court Case Files IRAD-EIU
Directories[edit | edit source]
Effingham County, Illinois city and county directories, 1924 & 1925: each directory in alphabetical order, surname index in back; pub. 1990 FHL Book 977.3796/E2 E4ec
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]
- Estate settlements & genealogy; pub. 2008 FHL Book 977.3796 P2g
- The Hirtzel family of Effingham County, Illinois; pub. 1999 FHL 6003082 (4 fiche), book 929.273 H619hr
Mailing Lists[edit | edit source]
Message Boards[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
- Crossroad trails FHL films
- Effingham County Genealogical and Historical Society newsletter FHL See note.
History[edit | edit source]
- The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Effingham County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Effingham County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.
- Effingham Co., Illinois, historical and biographical, pub. 1910 FHL film 825569 note: no circulation to FHCs.
- Effingham County, Illinois, past and present; reprint 2000 FHL 1425453 Item 7, book 977.3796 H2er
- Effingham, Illinois fiftieth anniversary, 1853-1903; reprint 1984 FHL Book 977.3796 H2e
- Fair history, Effingham County, Illinois; pub. 1995 FHL 1425319 Item 10, book 977.3796 H2f
- Historical postcards of Effingham County, Illinois; pub. 2003 FHL Book 977.3796 H2hp
- History of Effingham County, Illinois; pub. 1883 FHL film 934983 Item 1
- History of Effingham County, Illinois; reprint with index (1972?); FHL Film 908002 Item 6, book 977.3796 H2h
- Making a living in the good old days; pub. 1975 FHL film 982021 Item 5, book 977.3 A1 no. 145
- Old settlers' annual and home coming reunion : history, biography, reminiscences, etc.; pub. 1987 FHL Book 977.3 A1 no. 265
- The sesquicentennial of Effingham County, 1831-1981; pub.1982 FHL fiche 6093584 (10 fiches), book 977.3796 H2b
- Towns of Effingham County, Illinois; pub. 1975 FHL film 982021 Item 4, book 977.3 A1 no. 142
- Townships of Effingham County, Illinois; pub. 1975 FHL film 982017 Item 5, book 982017 Item 5
- Index to History of Effingham County, Illinois, 1883; pub. 1987 FHL Book 977.3796 H2h index
- Bits of Effingham County, Illinois history FHL Book 977.3796 H2pp
The articles in this book were written as columns for the “Effingham Daily News” from 1967 to 1988, under the general heading “Bits of Illinois History” — Introd., p. 3.
Land and Property[edit | edit source]
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 through online sources, the Family History Library or the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Effingham County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the EIU IRAD Wiki page.
Copies of Originals
- 1829-1895 Effingham County (Illinois) Recorder, Land Book. FHL Film 1010042 item 3
- 1833-1889 Deed Index IRAD-EIU
- 1833-1936 Deed Record IRAD-EIU
- 1833-1945 Effingham County (Illinois)Recorder, Deeds and Mortgages, 1833-1945; index 1833-1895. FHL Film 1008997 (first of 47 films)
- 1854-1905 Mortgage Record IRAD-EIU
- 1875-1895 Mortgage Index IRAD-EIU
- 1859-1867 Swamp Land Record IRAD-EIU
- 1945-1962 Chattel Mortgage Index and Record IRAD-EIU
Abstracts
- 1836-1899 Effingham County Genealogical Society, Effingham County, Illinois public domain land sales, 1836-1899 (Effingham, Illinois:Effingham County Genealogical Society, 1990.) FHL Book 977.3796 R2e; WorldCat 173315434
- 1845-1855 Osborne, Arnetia Bannick, Eleanor Poe Bounds, Effingham County Genealogical Society (Effingham, Illinois), Delinquent tax records, 1845 through 1855, Effingham County, Illinois: these records include owner's names, parts of section, section nos., range, acres, valuation, year tax due, state revenue, state special tax, county tax, poor tax, and total amount due (Effingham, Illinois:Effingham County Genealogical Society, 1995.) Other Libraries; FHL Film 1598433 item 19; Book 977.3796 R5o
- Family Maps. Boyd, Gregory A. Family Maps of Effingham County, Illinois (Norman, Oklahoma: Arphax Pub. Co., c2007.) Other LibrariesFHL book 977.3796 E7b
- 1986 Rockford Map Publishers (Rockford, Illinois), Land Atlas and plat book, Effingham County, Illinois, 1986 (Rockford, Illinois:Rockford Map Publishers, c1986.) WorldCat 17213717; FHL Book 977.3796 E7e
Online Resources
- Beginning 1820 Land Patent Search See Illinois Land and Property for more information about this database.
- Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
- 1796–1907 U.S. General Land Office Records found at Ancestry.com ($)
- Illinois Public Land Purchase Records This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)
- Effingham County Federal Township Plats
Maps[edit | edit source]
for more resources
- Maps of Illinois (1788-1940)
- GIS Search
- 1899 plat index of Effingham County, Illinois townships and towns FHL Book 977.3796 E7o
- Family maps of Effingham County, Illinois FHL 977.3796 E7b
- Land atlas and plat book, Effingham County, Illinois, 1986 FHL Book 977.3796 E7e
- Effingham County Federal Township Plats
- Township Map of 1870 Effingham County, Illinois with numerous small settlements. (My Genealogy Hound)
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Military[edit | edit source]
- The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois has a Effingham County edition. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of Effingham County residents. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes.
- Veteran burials, Effingham County, Illinois, 1862-1955 FHL Book 977.3796 M2v
Civil War[edit | edit source]
Civil War service men from Effingham 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 Effingham County.
- - 5th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company L.
- - 10th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company L.
- - 11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861), Company G.
- - 11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies E, F, and G.
- - 26th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company A
- - 35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company K.
- - 38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B.
- - 54th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies D and I.
- - 62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company G.
- - 71st Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company I.
- - 98th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies C and K.
- - 135th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Companies C and D.
- - 143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company F.
- - 154th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company H.
- [http://civilwar.illinoisgenweb.org/county/effingha.html Civil War Companies
Organized in Effingham County, Illinois] Effingham Co ILGenWeb
Military Records
- The Adjutant General's Report of Effingham County, Illinois soldiers, 1831-32, 1846-48 and 1861-66, 1898-99 FHL 1697841 Item 10, book 977.3796 M2p
- Civil war soldiers from Effingham County FHL book 977.3796 M2c
World War II[edit | edit source]
- World War II veterans, Effingham County, Illinois FHL Book 977.3796 M2e
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
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 Family History Library or the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Effingham County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the EIU IRAD Wiki page.
Copies of Original Records
- 1840-1905 Naturalization Papers IRAD-EIU
- 1857-1906 Naturalization Record IRAD-EIU
- 1859-1892 Naturalization records. FHL film 1010162
- 1859-1892 Naturalization Declarations of Intent and final record IRAD-EIU
- 1870-1888 Naturalization Record of Soldiers and Minors IRAD-EIU
- Naturalization records: Files 166 through 182 (no years given) FHL 4 films
Abstracts
- 1849-1906 Osborn, Arnetia Bannick, Mary Brown and Rose Shadwell, Naturalization records, 1849-1906 (Effingham, Illinois: Effingham County Genealogical and Historical Society.) Other Libraries; FHL 1425418 Item 7, book 977.3796 P4o
Online Records
- 1800-1998 - Illinois, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1998 at FamilySearch — index and images
Newspapers and Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Newspaper clippings and obituaries from Clay and Effingham counties, Illinois and Yakima County, Washington FHL film 396345
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:[5]
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Indexes and 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 Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Effingham County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the EIU IRAD Wiki page.
Copies of Original Records
- 1834-1920 Probate Will Record
- 1835-1893 Probate Record
- 1838-1964 Probate Record Index
- 1848-1926 Probate Claim Dockets
- 1851-1932 Probate Accounts Current Record
- 1853-1853 Probate Administrator's and Executor's Bonds and Letters
- 1854-1939 Probate Administrator's Record
- 1854-1935 Probate Sale Record, Personal Property
- 1855-1939 Probate Appraisement Record
- 1858-1896 Probate Settlements Due Dockets
- 1862-1927 Probate Judgment Dockets
- 1871-1894 Probate Guardian's Record
- 1873-1914 Probate Inventory Record, Guardians
- 1874-1895 Probate Sale Record, Real Estate, Guardians
- 1889-1891 Probate Guardian's Report Record
- 1890-1904 Probate Inventory Record
- 1838-1920 Probate records FHL 12 films
Abstracts
- 1836-1882 Sargent, W.F., Wills and estate settlements, 1836-1882 (Effingham, Illinois:Effingham County Geneal. Society, [198-?].) ( WorldCat 11519628; FHL Fiche 6048797 (2 fiches), book 977.3796 R2w
- Garbe, Audrey and Eleanor Poe Bounds, Estate settlements and genealogy: Effingham County, Illinois (Effingham, Illinois: Effingham County Genealogical and Historical Society, c2008.) WorldCat 746560803; FHL Book 977.3796 P2g
Online Resources
- 1849-1920 Probate records are also available in Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970. Click on the browse through images link, select Effingham County, and select the record type you are interested in. Includes, Guardianship records, probate records and wills.
Repositories[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Inventory of the county archives of Illinois, no. 25, Effingham County (Effingham), pub. 1940 FHL film 908556 Item 1, book 977.3796 A5h
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 Effingham County are kept, see the Effingham 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. Some microfilms may be available at local family history centers. 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 Effingham County, Illinois:
Centralia Illinois Family History Center
Leafland & 3rd Street
Centralia, Marion, Illinois
Phone: 618-532-3482
Hours: Wednesday 2-6pm
Attention: We have temporarily moved to this new location while our building is being remodeled.
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
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 schools 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 Edwards County come under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) regional depository.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University (EIU)
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]
Beecher City Branch Library
108 North James Street, Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-9400
Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont IL 62411
618-483-5457
Helen Matthes Library
100 E. Market Ave.
Effingham, IL 62401-3499
Phone: 217.342.2464
Fax: 217.342.2413
Email: hmlib@effinghamlibrary.org
Schools[edit | edit source]
Effingham County school history, centennial 1918 FHL Book 977.3796 J2e
Social Groups Online[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
County Genealogical and Historical Society
PO Box 1166
Effingham, Il 62401
facebook
Taxation[edit | edit source]
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 Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Effingham County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the EIU IRAD Wiki page.
- 1845-1855 Delinquent tax records, 1845 through 1855, Effingham County, Illinois FHL film 1598433 Item 19, book 977.3796 R4o
- 1851-1853 Collector's Books IRAD-EIU
- 1852 Tax records 1852 FHL 1698226 Item 16, book 977.3796 R4ta
- 1853-1965 Assessor's Books IRAD-EIU
- 1853-1886 Tax Sale and Redemption Record IRAD-EIU
- 1854-1858 Tax records 1854-1858 FHL Book 977.3796 R4t
- 1854-1861 Collector's Receipt Record for Tax Books IRAD-EIU
- 1890 tax lists FHL Book 977.3796 R4b - 2 vols
v. 1. Banner, Bishop, Douglas, Jackson, Liberty & Lucas townships
v. 2. Moccasin, Mound, St. Francis, Summit, Teutopolis, Union, Watson and West townships.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
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 Clinton 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 Eastern Illinois University (EIU) - search for Effingham County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the EIU IRAD Wiki page.
Births[edit | edit source]
Copies of Original Records
- 1877-1916 Birth Record IRAD-EIU
- 1877-1915 Birth Record Index IRAD-EIU
- 1877-1916 Birth records, 1877-1916, stillbirths are included. FHL films 1010043-1010045
Index 1877-1915 - Film 1010043
Vol. 1-2 1877-1901 - Film 1010043
Vol. 3-4 1902-1914 - Film 1010044
Vol. 5 1911-1916 - Film 1010045
Marriages[edit | edit source]
Copies of Original Records
- 1839–1920 Marriage Record- IRAD-EIU
- Marriage records, 1839-1920 FHL films 1010047-1010049
Vol. A-B 1839-1877 - Film 1010047
Vol.1-2 1878-1908 - Film 1010048
Vol. 3 19908-19220 - Film 1010049 - Effingham County, Illinois marriages FHL 6104306-6104310, 6110728, 6067339, Books 977.3796 V2e 9 vols
Vol. 1-2 1833-1877 - 6104306
Vol. 3 1878-1882 - 6104307
Vol. 4 1889-1894 - 6104308
Vol. 5 1895-1900 - 6104309
Vol. 6 1901-1905 - 6104310
Vol. 7 1906-1910 - 6110728
Vol. 8 1911-1915 - 6067339
Vol. 9 1916-1920 - not available on fiche
Online Resources
- 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 ($)
- 1805-1985 Illinois, Church Marriages, 1805-1985 at FamilySearch — index
- 1810–1934 Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1833-1889 Illinois, Civil Marriages, 1833-1889 at FamilySearch — index
Deaths[edit | edit source]
Copies of Original Records
- 1869-1934 Coroner's Inquest Record IRAD-EIU
- 1878-1915 Death Record IRAD-EIU
- 1878-1915 Death Record Index IRAD-EIU
- 1878-1901 Death Record, Stillbirths IRAD-EIU
- 1878-1915 Death records, 1878-1915 FHL film 1010046
Abstracts
- 1850-1880 Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1860, 1870, 1880 Richland County Genealogical Society, Mortality schedules, 1860, 1870, 1880 ([S.I.:s.n.] 1978.) FHL fiche 6048135 (2 fiches), book 977.37 X2m
Online Resources
- 1749-1999 Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999 at FamilySearch — index, some images
- 1916-1950 Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916-1950
- Pre-1916 Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
- 1850-1885 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 found at Ancestry.com ($)
Websites[edit | edit source]
Databases pertinent to Effingham County
- Effingham County, IL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- Effingham County IL Genealogy
- Illinois Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- Local Governmental Records Database IRAD
- Name Index to Illinois Local Governments IRAD
- USGenWeb, Effingham County, Illinois (ILGenWeb)
- Effingham County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Effingham 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.
- ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Effingham County, Illinois Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ill/effingham/ accessed 04/12/2017.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.; Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002 WorldCat 50140092, FHL Book 973 D27e 2002
- ↑ (Family History Archives FamilySearch Digital Library; FHL Film 934983 Item 2 Note: Film 0825568 No circulation to family history centers.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Effingham County, Illinois," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effingham_County,_Illinois, Last accessed 2 January 2020.