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games4  (View posts) Posted: 21 Jul 2007 8:21PM GMT
Classification: Query
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!

Re: question about marriage search

PatriciaHickman58  (View posts) Posted: 28 Jul 2007 1:54AM GMT
Classification: Query
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.

Re: question about marriage search

ChristineannL  (View posts) Posted: 17 Sep 2007 3:39AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: George
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?

Re: question about marriage search

PatriciaHickman58  (View posts) Posted: 18 Sep 2007 3:09AM GMT
Classification: Query
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.

Re: question about marriage search

lawrencegorman1  (View posts) Posted: 13 Nov 2009 3:28AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: GORMAN
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

Re: question about marriage search

games4  (View posts) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 12:55AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Larry:

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

Re: question about marriage search

lawrencegorman1  (View posts) Posted: 18 Nov 2009 6:08PM GMT
Classification: Query
I can't see how/if the Gormans are in your family tree. Can you help me? Thanks.
Larry

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