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Clinton County, Illinois

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records

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Clinton County was created on December 27, 1824 (Laws, 1825, p. 27) and was formed from Bond and Washington Counties. Present area, or parts of it, formerly included in: Washington County (1818–1824) , Randolph County (1803–1813) and St. Clair County (1790–1818) . The County was named for DeWitt Clinton, a distinguished lawyer, financier and statesman, Mayor of the city and Governor of the State of New York, United States Senator and chief promoter of the Erie Canal. The County Seat is Carlyle (1825-Present) .

Counties adjacent to Clinton County are Bond County (north) , Fayette County (northeast) , Marion County (east) , Washington County (south) , St. Clair County (west) , Madison County (northwest) .

Clinton County Townships include Breese, Brookside (Name changed from Crooked Creek on June 1, 1874.) , Carlyle, Clement (Formed from Carlyle.) , East Fork(Name changed to Morris on June 1, 1874 and then back to East Fork.) , Germantown, Irishtown, Lake (Formed from part of Crooked Creek ) , Looking Glass, Meridian, Santa Fe (Formed from part of Germantown and Carlyle ) , St. Rose, Sugar Creek (Name changed from Trenton on June 1, 1874 ) , Wade (Formed from part of Carlyle ) , Wheatfield (Name changed from Beaver on June 1, 1874 ) Townships

Cities, Towns and Communities include Albers, Aviston, Bartelso, Beckemeyer, Breese, Carlyle, Centralia (the larger part, including downtown, is in Marion County) , Damiansville, Germantown, Hoffman, Huey, New Baden, Trenton, Wamac

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County Courthouse Court, Probate and Tax Records

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The Official County website is located at http://www.clintonco.org/. All departments below at located at the Clinton County Courthouse, 850 Fairfax Street, Carlyle, IL 62231 , unless a different address is listed below.

NOTE: The record dates below are from the earliest date to present time.

Clinton County Circuit Court Clerk has Probate Records from 1825 and Court Records from 1825 and is located at the address above. Phone Number: (618) 594-2464, Ext. 620

The Clerk of the Circuit Court, commonly known as the Circuit Clerk, is the keeper of the files and records of the Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk works at the direction of Circuit Court, Appellate Court and Supreme Court of Illinois and is mandated to follow and enforce the laws of the State of Illinois. The Circuit Clerk's Office processes all documents in criminal law, chancery, support, probate, adoption, juvenile, drainage, local improvement, mental, small claims, traffic, ordinance violations, prepares appeals to the higher court, issues passports, summons jurors, tax deeds and handles approximately ten million dollars in costs, fines, restitution, investments and support each year. The Office also issues summonses, writs, attachments, subpoenas and all other tasks as mandated by the courts.

Clinton County Recorder has Land Records from 1818 and is located at the courthouse. Phone 618-594-2464, Fax 618-594-0195, e-mail ccclerk@clintonco.illinois.gov

The County Recorder of Deeds serves the people of County by receiving, filing and maintaining all records related to real property in our county. These documents range from all types of conveyance deeds, mortgages, releases and assignments, property liens, as well as, assorted federal, state and local liens. The Recorder’s office is responsible for the recordation and storage of plats of subdivision, land surveys and monument records. Many other types of miscellaneous documents are recorded, such as; foreign birth certificates, foreign marriage licenses, and military discharge paperwork to name a few.

Clinton County Clerk has Birth / Death Records from 1877 and Marriage Records from 1825 and is located at the courthouse. Phone 618-594-2464, Fax 618-594-0195, e-mail ccclerk@clintonco.illinois.gov

The County Clerk maintains records and issues certificates of vital statistics (birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates) for the entire County.

County Treasurer’s responsibilities include the statutory duties required as County Treasurer and as Ex-Officio County Collector of Real Estate Property Taxes and Drainage District Taxes for the entire county.

The Treasurer maintains tax records from the early years and makes them available to the public. The Treasurer also receives and records inheritance tax. Original and microfilmed tax records at Illinois Regional Archives Depositories include taxable land lists, assessors books, railroad tax books, road tax records, and collectors books, the earliest record dated 1817. Other county tax records are located in county seats.

Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Court Records by clicking the link below:

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County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Illinois

Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, 605 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62702-5097. It can take up to 6 weeks to get a vital record from Illinois.

A number of resources are available for individuals doing genealogical research using vital records filed in the state of Illinois. Births and deaths before January 1, 1916 and marriages before January 1, 1962 are recorded only in the office of the county clerk where the event occurred. Most county clerks have indexes to the records that are prior to 1916 that are available for the purpose of genealogical research. These indexes generally provide the name, date and place of occurrence and are located in county courthouses located throughout the state. Although self-service access to the indexes is generally permitted, the law limits physical access to the individual records to the clerk's staff. When you locate a record from the index, it will be necessary for the clerk to pull the record for you once you have paid the appropriate search fee. Please check with the county clerk for fees and policies on reviewing indexes.

  • Birth, Death Certificates: The Division of Vital Records and Statistics maintains birth, death and marriage records that occur in Illinois from 1916 to the present.
    • Cost: Initial search and one certified copy or certification of the record or No Record Statement is $17.00 (long) or $10.00 (uncertified) per certificate by mail [application for birth records, application for death records].
      Make your check or money order payable to "Illinois Department of Public Health". Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. The cost of each record includes a ten-year search if the exact date or place of event is not known. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep check amount for a searching fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
    • In Person: In-person orders can be dropped off for mail out within two business days at the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records office, 605 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, on Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. (Large volume orders may take longer.) PLEASE NOTE: the person requesting the record will be asked to show a valid picture identification card.
  • Marriage & Divorce Certificates:The Division of Vital Records also maintains an index of marriages & divorces from 1962 to the present. Copies of the marriage & divorce records are available from the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the marriage license was obtained or divorce was granted. Fees vary.
    • Cost: $5.00 by MAIL. Make your check or money order payable to "Illinois Department of Public Health". Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. The cost of each record includes a ten-year search if the exact date or place of event is not known. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $5.00 for a searching fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
  • Ordering Vital Records - You can also order Order Electronically Online or You can download an application for Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificates to mail.

Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Vital Records by clicking the link below:

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County Census Records

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Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Clinton County, Illinois are 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940.Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your Family Tree in Clinton County, Illinois are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms and U.K. Census Extraction Forms.

Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Census Records by clicking the link below:

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County Maps & Atlases

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Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Maps. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Maps by clicking the link below:

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County Military Records

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Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Military Records. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Military Records by clicking the link below:

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County Genealogical Addresses

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Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:

  • Submit a website for Clinton Co. Genealogical Addresses
  • Clinton County Historical Society, 1091 Franklin Street, Carlyle 62231
  • Illinois Regional Archives Depository, c/o Special Collections, Morris Library – 6632 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-6632; Telephone: (618) 453-3040. Map and Directions. Covers the following counties: Alexander, Clinton, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Clair, Saline, Union, Washington, White and Williamson.
    Hours: Monday – Friday, except state holidays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mail requests should be sent to the address above. However, the depository is located on McLafferty Road one-third mile south of its intersection with Chautauqua Street — not in Morris Library. Visitors unfamiliar with Carbondale may wish to call the depository for directions.
  • National Archives - Great Lakes Region(Chicago), 7358 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois 60629-5898; 773-948-9001; E-mail: chicago.archives@nara.gov (Maintains retired records from Federal agencies and courts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.)
    General Information Leaflet
  • Illinois State Archives, Norton Building, Capitol Complex, Springfield, IL 62756; TELEPHONE: (217) 782-4682, Fax: (217) 524-3930; HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • The Illinois State Historical Society, 210 1/2 S. Sixth, Springfield, IL 62701-1503; Phone: (217)525-2781, Fax: (217)525-2783, [EMAIL]
  • Illinois State Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62791; Phone: (217) 789-1968, [EMAIL]
  • Illinois State Library, 300 South 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1796; Phone: (217) 785-5600
  • Illinois State Historical Library, Old State Capitol, Springfield, IL 62701
    County histories, plat books, census indexes, cemetery indexes, city material, family and association files, microfilmed newspapers, manuscripts, and photographs are located beneath the restored old state capitol between 5th and 6th streets and Washington and Adams streets.
  • Newspapers & Periodicals - The Newspapers & Periodicals Collection lets you discover a wealth of information about your ancestors from many historical newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. These types of sources can often supplement public records and provide information that is not recorded anywhere else. Here, you can learn more about your ancestor's possible daily activities by placing them in the context of their time.
  • Illinois Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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County County Cemeteries & Graveyards

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There are many churches and cemeteries in Clinton County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Clinton County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Cemetery & Church Records. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Cemetery & Church Records by clicking the link below:

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County Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

Below is a list of online resources for Clinton County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information. Email us with websites containing Clinton County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below:

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