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Genealogy
Availability
of Records for Genealogical Purposes:
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Birth and death
records begin in 1878
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Marriage records
begin in 1830
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Indexes prior to
January 1, 1916, are open to the public
Uncertified copies of
records prior to January 1, 1916, are at a cost of $5.00.
Records after January 1, 1916, are at the costs as listed in the birth,
death, and marriage
sections. Only certified copies are issued. The following
records are available for genealogical purposes:
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Birth records 75
years or older
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Death records 20
years or older
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Marriage records
50 years or older
For
More Information on Genealogy:
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Click
here for listing and maps to all known burial grounds in
Knox County
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Contact the Knox
County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 13, Galesburg, IL 61402,
or visit their website
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Contact the
Galesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St., Galesburg, IL
61401, 309/343-6118, or visit their website
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Click
here for more information on genealogy in Illinois and in
other states.
What
You Should Know About Legal Access to Vital Records:
In an effort to
prevent identity theft and protect the privacy of those named on
vital records, the Office of the Knox County Clerk works diligently
to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the records
maintained by the County Clerk. Click here to learn more about
legal access to vital records.
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