Illinois Statewide Marriage Index

Another great resource for Midwestern researchers is the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, covering 1763- 1900 (I wonder who the first marriage was?). These statewide indexes save so very much precious research time! You can search by either groom or bride's surname and either by all counties in the state or narrow to specific counties. The index display includes the full names of the marriage parties, the date and specific county. The website is .

Again, be aware that mutations of spelling variations could include your ancestor, so check all possibilities before checking other states along the migration pathway of the energetic ancestors. Happy hunting!