Cumberland County, Illinois
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The Illinois State Archives administers a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) to manage the archival records of local governments. Local governments which have transferred records to the regional depositories include counties, townships, municipalities, and school districts. The records of Cumberland County come under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) regional depository. | The Illinois State Archives administers a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) to manage the archival records of local governments. Local governments which have transferred records to the regional depositories include counties, townships, municipalities, and school districts. The records of Cumberland County come under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) regional depository. | ||
| − | [http://apps.ilsos.gov/archivalrepositories/details.do?seq_number=355 Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] | + | [http://apps.ilsos.gov/archivalrepositories/details.do?seq_number=355 Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] |
| − | + | Eastern Illinois University<br>Booth Library<br>600 Lincoln Avenue<br>Charleston, IL 61920<br>Telephone: (217) 581-6093 <br><br>Hours: Monday – Friday, except state holidays<br>9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
Note: The depository is staffed by graduate student interns. Because of class scheduling conflicts, hours may vary somewhat from the published schedule. Researchers are urged to call before planning a visit. | Note: The depository is staffed by graduate student interns. Because of class scheduling conflicts, hours may vary somewhat from the published schedule. Researchers are urged to call before planning a visit. | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 29 November 2012
United States 
Illinois Cumberland County
Coordinates: 39.27°0′N 88.24°0′W / 39.27°N 88.24°W
| Cumberland County, Illinois | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Illinois | |
 Location of Illinois in the U.S. | |
| Facts | |
| Founded: | March 2, 1843 |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Toledo |
| Courthouse | |
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| Address | Cumberland County Courthouse 140 Courthouse Square Toledo, Illinois 62468 (217) 849-2631 Cumberland County Website |
County Organization
Cumberland County's civil records start the following years:
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| Birth | Marriage | Death | Census | Land | Probate |
| 1885 | 1880 | 1844 | 1850 | 1885 | 1884 |
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Cumberland County are kept, see the Cumberland County Courthouse page.
Historical Facts
Cumberland County is named for the Cumberland Road, which was named for the town of Cumberland, Maryland.
Boundary Changes
- Interactive map of Cumberland County boundary changes.
Record Loss
5 November 1885: Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:
Records and Resources
Biography
Cemeteries
The Illinois Cemeteries page provides general explanations of the following online resources:
| Bibliography | Online Gravestone Transcriptions | Cemetery Gazetteers |
| FHLC | Find A Grave | national search | county list | Cemetery Location Project (Illinois State Genealogical Society) |
| WorldCat | USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project | ePodunk |
Census
For information and tips on accessing census records online, see Illinois Census.
Federal
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 16,124 | ||
| 1910 | 14,281 | −11.4% | |
| 1920 | 12,858 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 10,419 | −19.0% | |
| 1940 | 11,698 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 10,496 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 9,936 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 9,772 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 11,062 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 10,670 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 11,253 | 5.5% | |
| IL Counties 1900-1990 | |||
State
Centennial Celebrations, etc
Church History and Records
Abstracts
- 1843–1972 Lacey, Ruth and Walter. History of Long Point Circuit and Long Point Chapel, Cumberland County, 1843-1972: Long Point Chapel of Union Township NW1/4, Section 24, T1ON, Range 10E; Long Point Cemetery of Union Township. Greenup, Illinois : Cumberland County Genealogical Society (Illinois), 1972. At other Libraries(WorldCat) FHL book 977.373 K2L
Court Records
Ethnic Research
African American
The following have information concerning African American research.
- African American Research (US) has more information about the kinds of records
- Illinois State Archives pamphlet on African American Research describes what records are at the State Archives with an online method for ordering records.
- African-American Resources for Illinois
Genealogy
Mailing Lists
Message Boards
History
Land and Property
[1] for more information.
- [No land and property record holdings noted in IRAD-EIU Cumberland County Listing.] Search for Cumberland County records. Information about how to use IRAD
- Family Maps. Boyd, Gregory A. Family Maps of Cumberland County, Illinois. Norman, Oklahoma: Arphax Pub. Co., c2006. WorldCat 70998883FHL Book 977.373 E7b
Online Resources
- 1796-1907 - U.S General Land Office Records at Ancestry–($)
- Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales See Illinois Land and Property for more information about this database. Also available at Ancestry ($)
- [lhttp://landplats.ilsos.net/Cumberland.html Cumberland County Federal Township Plats]
- Federal Township Plats of Illinois
- 1800s – Present - Use the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land Patent Index to obtain original federal land transfer records, including homestead, military warrants, and cash entry patents. These records help a researcher establish location and lead to National Archives’ records which may include genealogical information. Earlier land transfer records are at the National Archives.
Maps
- Cumberland County Federal Township Plats
- USGenWeb, Cumberland County, Illinois (ILGenWeb), plat map
Military History and Records
Civil War
Civil War service men from Cumberland County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Cumberland County.
- - 5th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Companies A and I.
- - 21st Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B.
- - 59th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company F.
- - 97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Companies B and D.
- - 123rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B.
- - 135th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company I.
- Illinois Trails History and Genealogy. 1862-1863 military census of males aged 18 to 45 in various towns of Cumberland County, who were eligible for Civil War military duty (accessed 2 Jun 2011).
Naturalization
Newspapers
Toledo Democrat
802 Court House Square
P.O. Box 7
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 849-2000
Greenup Press
104 W. Cumberland St.
P.O. Box 127
Greenup, IL 62428
(217) 923-3704
Neoga News
577 Chestnut Ave.
P.O. Box 250
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2234
Obituaries
Probate Records
Illinois Probate Records for more information.
Repositories
County Courthouse
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Cumberland County are kept, see the Cumberland County Courthouse page.
Family History Centers
There are over 4500 Family History Centers worldwide which serve as branch facilities of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Volunteers provide research assistance to help patrons identify their ancestors. Microfilm and microfiche may be ordered from the FHL collection at a nominal cost. Locate your nearest Family History Center at the FamilySearch website. Call ahead to verify operating hours. All are welcome.
The following centers are accessible to residents of Cumberland County, Illinois:
Champaign Illinois Family History Center
604 W Windsor Rd
Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Phone: 217-352-8063
Hours: Thur-Sat 9:30-12:30pm; Thur 7pm-9pm; or by appt
'Danville Illinois Family History Center
1941 N Bowman Ave
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Phone: 217-446-5887
Hours: Sat 9:30am-2pm
Terre Haute Indiana Family History Center
1845 N 6 1/2 St
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Phone: 812-234-0269
Hours: Tue 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed: Mondays after 6:00 p.m., all major holidays, inclement weather, whenever Vigo school are on delays or early dismissals.
Attention: The Center is also available by appointment.
Please note: Addresses posted are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
The Illinois State Archives administers a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) to manage the archival records of local governments. Local governments which have transferred records to the regional depositories include counties, townships, municipalities, and school districts. The records of Cumberland County come under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Illinois University (EIU) regional depository.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)
Eastern Illinois University
Booth Library
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Telephone: (217) 581-6093
Hours: Monday – Friday, except state holidays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note: The depository is staffed by graduate student interns. Because of class scheduling conflicts, hours may vary somewhat from the published schedule. Researchers are urged to call before planning a visit.
Libraries
Sumpter Township Library
Court House Square
P.O. Box 67
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 849-2072
Greenup Carnegie Library
101 N. Mill
P.O. Box 275
Greenup, IL 62428
(217) 923-3616
Neoga District Library
550 Chestnut Ave.
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-3944
Social Groups Online
Societies
Cumberland County Historical and Genealogical Society
216 Cumberland St. Box 582
Greenup, Illinois 62428
Phone: (217) 923-9306
E-mail: historic@rr1.net
Taxation
Vital Records
Illinois Vital Records for more information.
Births
Marriages
- 1763-1900 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
- 1790-1860 Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860 at Ancestry–($);Index, INCOMPLETE
- To-1850 Illinois Marriages to 1850 at Ancestry–($);Index, INCOMPLETE
- 1851-1900 Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 at Ancestry–($);Index, INCOMPLETE
- 1878-1888 State Board of Health returns of marriages FHL Book 977.373 V2c
Deaths
- Pre-1916 Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916 (No data for Cumberland County as of Aug 2011. Check back again as records are being added.)
- 1916–1947 Deaths and Stillbirths
- 1916-1950 Database of Illinois Death Certificates
Webites
Databases pertinent to Cumberland County
- Local Governmental Records Database IRAD
- Name Index to Illinois Local Governments IRAD
- USGenWeb Project, Cumberland County, Illinois
- Cumberland County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Genealogy Trails, Cumberland County, Illiniois
References
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.; Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002 WorldCat 50140092, FHL Book 973 D27e 2002
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