http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/research_series/rseries5.htm l Genealogical Research Series Pamphlet No. 5 State Census Records - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- This pamphlet is one in a series designed to assist the genealogical researcher in using the most pertinent of related federal, state, and local governmental records in the possession of the Illinois State Archives and its Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) system. This pamphlet concerns state censuses. State Census Records Historical Background The Illinois Constitution of 1818 required that a state census be taken in 1820 and every fifth year thereafter in order to determine apportionment of representation in the General Assembly. The state constitution of 1848 accepted the federal decennial censuses as the basis for apportionment but also provided for state censuses at mid-decades. Thus state censuses were conducted in 1855 and 1865. The Illinois Constitution of 1870 ended the practice of state censuses when it established the federal decennial censuses as the sole guide to reapportionment. State censuses were taken in 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835, 1840, 1845, 1855, and 1865. Unfortunately only the 1820, 1855, and 1865 ones have survived reasonably intact. Most of the county returns for 1825, 1830, 1835, and 1845 are missing and nearly half of the 1840 state census has been lost. Record Contents State censuses list only the name of the head of each household. Other inhabitants simply were tallied. All of the state censuses listed below are available on microfilm for consultation at the Illinois State Archives in Springfield. 1820 Record Series 103.002. STATE CENSUS. 2 vols. Index. Each county return includes name of county and for each household name of head of household and numbers of free white males twenty-one years of age and older, other white inhabitants, slaves and servants, and free Negroes and mulattoes. Returns are included for 18 of 19 counties existing at that time: Alexander Gallatin Monroe Washington Bond Jackson Pope Wayne Clark Jefferson Randolph White Crawford Johnson St. Clair Franklin Madison Union Only Edwards County is missing. Census was edited, indexed, and published in Margaret Cross Norton, ed., Illinois Census Returns: 1820 in Theodore Calvin Pease, ed., Collections of the Illinois State Historical Library Statistical Series, III (Springfield, 1934). 1825 Record Series 103.003. STATE CENSUS. 0.1 cu. ft. and 1 microfilm roll. Index. Each county return includes name of county and names or legal descriptions of legal subdivisions contained in county (e.g., townships, towns, villages). Under each of these categories entries for each household include name of head of household; number of free white males twenty-one years of age and older, including heads of families; number of free white males under twenty-one years of age, including heads of families; number of free white females, including heads of families; numbers of male and female servants and slaves, and free persons of color; and type (e.g., mill, distillery) and number of manufacturing establishments. Returns are included for 3 of 43 counties existing at that time: Edwards, Fulton, and Randolph. 1830 Record Series 103.004. STATE CENSUS. 1 partial microfilm reel. Index. Each county return includes name of county and for each household name of head of household; numbers of white males and females in each decennial age group (e.g., ages 0–9, 10–19, 20–29); numbers of male and female Negroes and mulattoes, indentured or registered servants, and French Negroes and mulattoes held in bondage; total number of inhabitants in household; number of males subject to duty in state militia; and type (e.g., gristmill) and number of manufacturing establishments. Of the 51 counties existing at that time, the only return included is for Morgan County. 1835 Record Series 103.005. STATE CENSUS. 1 partial microfilm reel. Index. Each county return includes name of county and for each household name of head of household; numbers of free white males and females in each decennial age group (e.g., ages 0–9, 10–19, 20–29); numbers of male and female Negroes and mulattoes, indentured or registered servants and their children, and French Negroes and mulattoes held in bondage; total number of inhabitants in household; number of males subject to duty in state militia; and type (e.g., gristmill) and number of manufacturing establishments. Returns are included for 4 of 60 counties existing at that time: Fayette, Fulton, Jasper, and Morgan. 1840 Record Series 103.006. STATE CENSUS. 3 microfilm reels and 1 partial microfilm reel. Index. Each county return includes name of county and occasionally the names or legal descriptions of legal subdivisions contained in counties (e.g., townships, cities, villages). Under each of these categories entries for each household include name of head of household; numbers of free white males and females in each decennial age group (e.g., ages 0–9, 10–19, 20–29); numbers of male and female Negroes and mulattoes, indentured and registered servants and their children, and French Negroes and mulattoes held in bondage; number of males subject to duty in the state militia; total number of inhabitants in household; and type (e.g., sawmill, gristmill) and number of manufacturing establishments. Returns are included for 35 of 87 counties existing at that time: Adams Cook Jasper Rock Island Bond Crawford Jo Daviess Schuyler Brown Edgar Johnson Stark Calhoun Effingham Knox Tazewell Champaign Franklin La Salle Union Clark Fulton Lawrence Vermilion Clay Hamilton Livingston White Clinton Hardin Monroe Whiteside Coles Jackson Randolph 1845 Record Series 103.007. STATE CENSUS. 1 partial microfilm reel. Index. Each county return includes name of county and for each household name of head of household; numbers of free white males and females in each decennial age group (e.g., ages 0–9, 10–19, 20–29); numbers of male and female Negroes and mulattoes, indentured or registered servants, and French Negroes and mulattoes held in bondage; total number of inhabitants in household; number of males subject to duty in state militia; and type (e.g., gristmill) and number of manufacturing establishments. Returns are included for 3 of 98 counties existing at that time: Cass, Putnam, and Tazewell. 1855 Record Series 103.008. STATE CENSUS. 13 microfilm reels. Index. Each county return includes name of county and frequently names or legal descriptions of legal subdivisions contained in county (e.g., townships, cities, villages). Under each of these categories entries for each household include name of head of household, numbers of free white males and females in each decennial age group (e.g., ages 0–9, 10–19, 20–29), numbers of male and female Negroes and mulattoes, total number of inhabitants in household, number of males eligible for duty in state militia, type (e.g., mill, tinshop, saddleshop) and valuations of products of manufacturing establishments, valuations of livestock and products of coal mines, pounds of wool produced, and infrequent remarks (e.g., occupation of head of household, legal description of area covered by return). Returns are included for 90 of 100 counties existing at that time: Adams Fulton McHenry Randolph Alexander Greene McLean Richland Bond Grundy Macon Rock Island Boone Hamilton Macoupin St. Clair Brown Hancock Madison Saline Bureau Hardin Marion Sangamon Calhoun Henderson Marshall Schuyler Cass Iroquois Mason Scott Christian Jackson Massac Shelby Clark Jasper Menard Stephenson Clay Jersey Mercer Tazewell Clinton Jo Daviess Monroe Union Coles Johnson Montgomery Vermilion Cook Kane Morgan Wabash Crawford Kankakee Moultrie Warren Cumberland Kendall Ogle Washington De Kalb Knox Peoria Wayne De Witt La Salle Perry White Du Page Lawrence Piatt Whiteside Edgar Lee Pike Williamson Edwards Livingston Pope Winnebago Effingham Logan Pulaski Fayette McDonough Putnam 1865 Record Series 103.010. STATE CENSUS. 18 microfilm reels. Partial index. Each county return includes for each household name of head of household; numbers of free white males and females in each decennial age group (e.g., ages 0–9, 10–19, 20–29); numbers of male and female Negroes; total number of inhabitants in household; number of males eligible for duty in state militia; type (e.g., blacksmith shop, wheelwright shop) and valuation of products of manufacturing establishments; valuations of livestock, grain products, and other agricultural products; tons of coal produced annually; pounds of wool products; and numbers of flour and gristmills, sawmills, and distilleries. Returns are included for 99 of Illinois’ 102 counties: Adams* Fayette* Lee Randolph* Alexander* Ford* Livingston Richland Bond* Franklin* Logan* Rock Island Boone* Fulton* McDonough St. Clair* Brown* Greene* McHenry* Saline* Bureau* Grundy* McLean* Sangamon Calhoun* Hamilton Macon* Schuyler* Carroll* Hancock* Macoupin Scott Cass* Hardin* Madison* Shelby* Champaign* Henderson Marion* Stark Christian* Henry Marshall Stephenson* Clark* Iroquois* Massac* Tazewell* † Clay Jackson* Menard* Union Clinton* Jasper* Mercer Vermilion* Coles* Jefferson* Montgomery Wabash* Cook Jersey* Morgan* Warren Crawford* Jo Daviess Moultrie Washington Cumberland Johnson* Ogle* Wayne De Kalb* Kane Peoria* White De Witt* Kankakee Perry Whiteside* Douglas* Kendall* Piatt* Will Du Page* Knox* Pike* Williamson Edgar* Lake* Pope* Winnebago Edwards* La Salle Pulaski* Woodford Effingham* Lawrence Putnam* *These counties have been indexed. †Elm Grove Township only. Finding Your Ancestors Researching On Your Own The Name Index to Early Illinois Records, located in the Archives card catalog aisle, includes entries for heads of households for state censuses through 1855. Filed separately, the index for the 1865 state census currently covers 70 counties. Because volunteers are in the process of indexing the remaining counties, an updated list should be requested at the reference desk. Index citations will enable the genealogist to reference original entries in the state censuses. The Archives also has a collection of published indexes to state censuses. Issued by local genealogical societies, these indexes cite heads of households of particular counties for various census years. Archives staff can provide a list of these published indexes. Mail, Telephone and Internet Requests In searching state censuses Archives staff members require the census year, the full name of the head of the household, that person’s county residence, and if possible, the township. For the 1865 census counties not yet indexed will be searched if the researcher can provide all of the above information. For this census reference staff cannot perform searches of cities exceeding 2,500 persons which have not been indexed. If a subject’s name is found, the Archives will furnish the genealogist an uncertified and unofficial photocopy of the census page on which it appears. As a result of limitations on staff research time, the Archives can research no more than two searches per inquiry. Send inquiries to: Illinois State Archives, Reference Unit, Norton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62756. Telephone: (217) 782-3553. Fax: (217) 524-3930. Submit a Request Via the Internet. http://www.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/archives/arcreq.s

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Change your links. The State Archives web site has grown and moved to: http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/archives.html The genealogy pages are at: http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/services.html Check it. They are set up for requests via the internet at: http://www.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/archives/arcreq.s Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

1860 census page # 90 - Tremont Twp, Tazewell Co, IL: Graham, Mathew 35 -b IRE (carpenter); Martha 30 b -IRE; James 8 -b IL; Matilda 6- b IL; John 4 -b IL; George 2 - b IL and Sarah 1 -b IL Illinois State Archives Marriage Index shows a Matthew J. Graham married Mary E. Anderson in 1865. Lyde

Can anyone tell me what counties would have in 1850-up coal mining. I am trying to find out what county my ggreatgrandfather may have come from because he came to Kansas in 1874 to work in the coal mine here in Cherokee County, Kansas. My other ggreatgrandfather Mathew Graham come from this county. Anyone have any information about Graham. Thanks. Jo Ann in Kansas

It's not being "cheap" to ask for genie help Denise. I've connected with at least one long lost cousin when I asked that person for help. Keep it up. :)) Dottie

Hi List, I used to go to the Pekin Ct. House when I did back ground investigations for work. On the wall with an old flag are these names; Civil War Flag Tazewell County Illinois This Flag represents the organization of a branch of the Union League which was formed during the Civil War. Jesse and John Trowbiger Calvin Buckman Gilman Harmon Peter Murray James Hageman Henry Brawner Sam Schureman Ira Lawler John Clements Richard Woodrow William Giffin David Allen Silas Wilcox Robert Kellow Clark Waltmire

I know the society will do this. They also have one member who would probably do more extensive searches if that is what is desired. Cheri Salz -----Original Message----- From: Janabears@aol.com [mailto:Janabears@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 8:50 PM To: ILTAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ILTAZEWE] About FTM's CD's Denise I have used the help of others also, but have not been able to find anyone in Tazewell to do lookups for me. I contacted the Historical Society and paid someone to do initial looking. Do you have a name of someone who can do a couple lookups? Jan

The Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society is open to anyone. Anyone can come in and use our library, CD's, and reference material. We have several people that will do family research for $12.00 per surname. Please see our website at www.rootsweb.com/~iltcghs for more information. Thanks Cheryl Rothwell wrote: > > What is your policy? I assume visitors can view the CDs. Can you [generic] > do lookups on them? I know this can be a touchy question with copyright. > > Cheryl Rothwell > LoganCty@mindspring.com

What is your policy? I assume visitors can view the CDs. Can you [generic] do lookups on them? I know this can be a touchy question with copyright. Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

Cheryl, As it happens, we had just ordered these two CD's to add to our library's collection. Mike Dickson Computer Chairman Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~iltcghs Cheryl Rothwell wrote: > > Since we have been discussing resources for Germans to America I will point > out that FTM has a couple CDs on the subject and they happen to be on sale > at the moment. I don't endorse the FTM CDs. Some people have had great > success with them but I'm not one of those people. This is merely for > information. If you are remotely interested go to the FTM web site and > decide for yourself. Read the fine print carefully to see exactly what it > covers. It is probable that other companies have similar CDs or other > resources. > > Germans to America 1850-1974 #355 $44.99 > Germans to America 1875-1888 #356 $44.99 > German & Swiss Settlers in America 1700-1800 #267 $29.99 > > Cheryl Rothwell > LoganCty@mindspring.com

Denise I have used the help of others also, but have not been able to find anyone in Tazewell to do lookups for me. I contacted the Historical Society and paid someone to do initial looking. Do you have a name of someone who can do a couple lookups? Jan

Wait a minute,,, Sometimes you can access FTM CD's through a library and some instances a free lookup. I was at the Peoria Genie Library ( in Illinois ) yesterday and went through what seemed like a lot of indexes. I know for sure they have these; Index of New York Marriages selected areas 1639-1916 Canadian Genealogical Index 1600-1900 Military Records (USA) 1784-1811 Immigrant Passenger Lists Between 1774-1781 and a lot more I didn't have time to look through. On some Roots web lists, (Ostfriesland is one ) members will do free look ups if they own CD's and there are sites on the Web that offer free look ups. I asked a genie in Ohio that does "Random Acts of Genie Kindness" and she was a wonderful help. Peoria Library has German's to America and I want to say I've seen them at the Tazewell Co. Genie Soc. too. So, even if you live quite a distance there are some wonderful was to get inexspensive help. P.S. It's not that I'm cheap, I just don't work...where I get paid anyway. Smiles, Denise

Since we have been discussing resources for Germans to America I will point out that FTM has a couple CDs on the subject and they happen to be on sale at the moment. I don't endorse the FTM CDs. Some people have had great success with them but I'm not one of those people. This is merely for information. If you are remotely interested go to the FTM web site and decide for yourself. Read the fine print carefully to see exactly what it covers. It is probable that other companies have similar CDs or other resources. Germans to America 1850-1974 #355 $44.99 Germans to America 1875-1888 #356 $44.99 German & Swiss Settlers in America 1700-1800 #267 $29.99 Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

Researching WILES families in Tazewell Co. and Peoria, IL. Found the marriage in Peoria, IL 14 March 1881 of Frederick M. Wiles and Susan Lanner . I have the death records and obituaries for Frederick M. Wiles, Jr., born 1886, died 21 Dec. 1940, and Wilbert Wiles, born abt 1898, died 2 Feb.1932. All list Frederick and Susan (Leonard) Wiles as parents. Trying to find out is Susan Lanner and Susan Leonard are the same person. Would anyone have information on these Wiles or maybe any suggestions that my help me find out? Karen Murphy Nashua, NH Surnames connected to the Wiles -- Burk, Defenbaugh, Mooberry, Oliver, Mero, Bartlett, Sidesinger,

If you find an ancestor's grave stone in one of the cemetery listings and it says he died Dec. 23, 1846, aged 73 yr, 4 mo, 9 da, how do you figure out his birthdate? Try: http://enws347.eas.asu.edu:8000/~buckner/bdform.html Cheryl Rothwell LoganCty@mindspring.com

You would calculate it by: Month 12 Day 23 Year 1846 minus -4 -9 -73 means born 8 (Aug.) 14th 1773 To double check you can add the age at death to this birth date and it should give you the date of death. Good luck! Janet

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The following WILES Marriages were extracted from Index books published by the Tazewell Co., IL Genealogical Society Tazewell county Illinois Marriage Records Index Volume 2 1859 - 1868 Volume 3 1869 - 1877 Volume 4 1878 - 1882 Volume 5 1883 - 1887 Volumes 2 and 3 just list Groom/Bride -- Date, Official, Book/Pg of record in County level Catherine Wiles / Hiram Y. Sidesinger -- 20 May 1861, H.H.Keith, B / 137 Elizabeth Jane Wiles / Thomas Burke -- 3 Nov. 1863, J.B.Craig, m B / 390 William K. Wiles / Martha Jane Oliver -- 31 Dec. 1865, Thos.J. Pinkham, jp, B / 639 Frederick M. Wiles, jr / Lydia E. Defenbaugh -- 24 Dec. 1871, Henry Apple, mg pg.25 Julian Wiles / Allen T. Defenbaugh -- 23 April 1876, Henry Apple, jp, pg. 56 Volumes 4 and 5 have the following information in this order... *groom- age- address- job- marriage number- birthplace - groom's parents bride- age- address- marriage number- birthplace- bride's parents date- place of marriage- official- page in record book-- witnesses Unfortunately, there are no Wiles marriages during this timeperiod, but I did find the following marriage... John C.Sidesinger, --25 --Gibson City --farmer-- 1st - Groveland--- Hiram Y.Sidesinger & Catherine Wiles to Antoinette C. Sniffin --21 --Morton --1st --Morton --Nathaniel Sniffin & Sarah Matthews 15 Sept. 1886 --Morton -- Wm. Keiry, mg -- 181 -- George Landes, Sarah E.Sniffin -- Abbreviations... m Minister jp Justice of the Peace mg Minister of the Gospel Morton is a town in Tazewell Co.,IL -- Karen Murphy researching Wiles, Burk, Maurath, Streibich, Defenbaugh, Koeppel, Harris, Meyer, Freitsch, in Tazewell and Peoria Co., IL