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Use family information to delve deeper into family research
Many primary sources can be searched online. Illinois State Archives offers a number of databases to assist in research. Some counties such as McLean have online indexes for records at the county level. Many states offer digitized records.
Examples of Vital records
Marriage
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
Death
Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916-1950
Social Security Death Index, 1962-2014
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