Illinois Genealogy Records with Birth Information

Recording births by county officials did not start until 1877 in Illinois and 1916 by state authorities. Yet there are many records which have birth information into the 1700's.

The following chart lists those records, with the approximate years of birth covered by those records. (See explanation below the chart)

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