I believe that Marriage licenses cannot be requested right now before 1930 (I think); I am searching for a record of a marriage in Peoria from around 1947. Only know the bride's maiden name. Would I be able to search (in person) records at the courthouse? I keep thinking that marriages are public records, so I should be able to at least view it...

Would appreciate any help/suggestions, etc.
Thanks!

Marriages are not public records in IL. In order for a marriage to be considered genealogy it must have been on file 75 years. Each county is different but in Peoria they will allow to look at indexes only up to 1916 which is the law in IL. Let me know if you have any other questions on Peoria County records.

I'am looking for a death record on line for:
Benjamin Young George
d. 14 Oct 1920 Elmwood, Peoria Co., IL.

The certificate of Death # is 0039325

Is there one available on line that I can look at instead of purchase?

Marriages are protected records by IL State Law. They are only considered genealogy when they have been on file at least 75 years. IL state law will only allow you to look at indexes up to 1916. The only people who can get marriage records on file less than 75 years are the two persons on the record (the bride & groom). Information on the marriage application is confidential and therefore protected.

games4
I saw you have Gormans from Peoria, IL from 1860s on your family tree and I would like to share info. w/you. Please contact me.
Larry Gorman

Hi Larry:

Will be glad to share Gorman information with you...let me know what you might need!
Sue

I can't see how/if the Gormans are in your family tree. Can you help me? Thanks.
Larry