Fayette County, Illinois - Revision history

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	''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Fayette County''		''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Fayette County''
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		+	Guide to '''Fayette County Illinois genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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	Fayette County's civil records start the following years:		Fayette County's civil records start the following years:

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	=== Historical Facts ===		=== Historical Facts ===

−	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px~~\|Marquis de Lafayette.JPG~~]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).	+	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).

	=== Boundary Changes ===		=== Boundary Changes ===

Kirganm1: delete incorrect references to Cass county

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	''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Fayette County''		''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Fayette County''

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	=== Historical Facts ===		=== Historical Facts ===

−	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px~~\|Marquis de Lafayette.JPG~~]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).	+	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).

	=== Boundary Changes ===		=== Boundary Changes ===
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	:*[[Find A Grave]], [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=715 list of cemeteries]. Additional information can be found at local level (city, township, etc.)		:*[[Find A Grave]], [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=715 list of cemeteries]. Additional information can be found at local level (city, township, etc.)
		+	:*[http://www.billiongraves.com Billion Graves, gavestone photos and transcripts]
	:*[http://usgwtombstones.org/illinois/fayette.htm Fayette Co. IL USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.		:*[http://usgwtombstones.org/illinois/fayette.htm Fayette Co. IL USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.
	:*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/fayette/fayettcem.html USGenWeb Illinois Archives ](different from previous database). Courtesy of USGenWeb.		:*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/fayette/fayettcem.html USGenWeb Illinois Archives ](different from previous database). Courtesy of USGenWeb.
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	<br>'''Cemetery Gazetteers'''		<br>'''Cemetery Gazetteers'''

−	:*[http://www.illinoisgenealogy.org/cemeteries.htm Illinois Cemeteries] by county.	+	:*[http://www.illinoisgenealogy.org/cemeteries.htm Illinois Cemeteries] by county.<br>
−	~~:*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=698 Find a Grave, se~~<~~span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1316044347911_159" /~~>~~arch by county for listing of cemeteries in Cass County].~~	+
	:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/ilcemetery-al/fayette.html Cemetery Location Project]. Courtesy of the Illinois State Genealogical Society.		:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/ilcemetery-al/fayette.html Cemetery Location Project]. Courtesy of the Illinois State Genealogical Society.
	:*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6134&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=114&stateAbbv=&stateName= Fayette County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.		:*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6134&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=114&stateAbbv=&stateName= Fayette County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.
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	*[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx BLM GLO Records]. Search original land patents for Fayette County from the Govenment Land Office (GLO) or Eastern States Office. Some searches include images of the original warrants. All search results include the patant details needed for requesting copies of the land entry files at the National Archives. The GLO is the custodian of millions of land title documents. The General Land Office Automated Records Project is responsible for making these important documents available to the public.		*[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx BLM GLO Records]. Search original land patents for Fayette County from the Govenment Land Office (GLO) or Eastern States Office. Some searches include images of the original warrants. All search results include the patant details needed for requesting copies of the land entry files at the National Archives. The GLO is the custodian of millions of land title documents. The General Land Office Automated Records Project is responsible for making these important documents available to the public.

−	*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/data_lan.html Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales]. The Illinois State Archives has an online index to the records of Public land sales held by the State Archives. The indexes are by purchasers name and by legal description. This is a statewide collection with nearly 550,000 land sales fro 54740 square miles.	+	*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/data_lan.html Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales]. The Illinois State Archives has an online index to the records of Public land sales held by the State Archives. The indexes are by purchasers name and by legal description. This is a statewide collection with nearly 550,000 land sales fro 54740 square miles.

	*"Illinois Public Land Purchase Records" This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at ancestry.com ($)		*"Illinois Public Land Purchase Records" This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at ancestry.com ($)
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	==== Marriages ====		==== Marriages ====

−	:*'''1821–1900''' [http://www.~~cyberdriveillinois~~.~~com~~/departments/archives/~~marrlst~~.html Statewide Marriage Index] Free Online Index. Search for Fayette Records.	+	:*'''1821–1900''' [http://www.ilsos.net/departments/archives/databases/marriage.html Statewide Marriage Index] Free Online Index. Search for Fayette Records.
	:*'''1821–1874''' [http://www.archive.org/details/fayettecountyill00este Marriage Index]. Free online Book at Internet Archive.		:*'''1821–1874''' [http://www.archive.org/details/fayettecountyill00este Marriage Index]. Free online Book at Internet Archive.
	:*'''1821–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records		:*'''1821–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records
−	:*'''1827–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records	+	:*'''1827–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records<br>
−	~~:*'''1837–1900''' [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/MarriageSearchServlet Illinois Statewide Marriage Index]. Search for Cass records.~~	+	:*'''1821–1850'''Illinois Marriages at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7857 Ancestry ($)]<br>
−	:*'''1821–1850'''Illinois Marriages at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7857 Ancestry ($)]	+
−	~~:*'''1821–1850'''Illinois Marriages at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7851 Ancestry ($)]~~	+

	For help with using the above links, click here for [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|how to use IRAD]].		For help with using the above links, click here for [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|how to use IRAD]].
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	*'''1877–1915''' Death record Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County		*'''1877–1915''' Death record Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County
	*'''1878–1920''' Death Certificates Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County		*'''1878–1920''' Death Certificates Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County
−	*'''1916–1950''' [http://www.~~ilsos~~.~~gov~~/~~GenealogyMWeb~~/~~idphdeathsrch~~.html Illinois Statewide Death Index] Search for Fayette County.	+	*'''1916–1950''' [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/idphdeathindex.html Illinois Statewide Death Index] Search for Fayette County.
		+	*'''Pre-1916 '''[http://www.ilsos.net/departments/archives/databases/death.html Illinois Statewide Death Index]
	*'''1902–1949''' Death Certificates (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County		*'''1902–1949''' Death Certificates (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County
	*'''1878–1920''' Burial Permit Record (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County		*'''1878–1920''' Burial Permit Record (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County

Cottrells: Text replace - "usgwarchives.org" to "usgwarchives.net"

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	:*[[Find A Grave]], [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=715 list of cemeteries]. Additional information can be found at local level (city, township, etc.)		:*[[Find A Grave]], [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=715 list of cemeteries]. Additional information can be found at local level (city, township, etc.)
	:*[http://usgwtombstones.org/illinois/fayette.htm Fayette Co. IL USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.		:*[http://usgwtombstones.org/illinois/fayette.htm Fayette Co. IL USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.
−	:*[http://www.usgwarchives.~~org~~/il/fayette/fayettcem.html USGenWeb Illinois Archives ](different from previous database). Courtesy of USGenWeb.	+	:*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/fayette/fayettcem.html USGenWeb Illinois Archives ](different from previous database). Courtesy of USGenWeb.
	:*[http://www.hinton-gen.com/ilcounty.html#fayette Fayette County, Illinois Cemeteries].  Courtesy of Hinton History and Genealogy.		:*[http://www.hinton-gen.com/ilcounty.html#fayette Fayette County, Illinois Cemeteries].  Courtesy of Hinton History and Genealogy.
	:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilfayett/cemeteries/cemeteryindex.htm Fayette County, IL Cemeteries & Tombstone Index]. Courtesy of ILGenWeb.		:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilfayett/cemeteries/cemeteryindex.htm Fayette County, IL Cemeteries & Tombstone Index]. Courtesy of ILGenWeb.

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		+	''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Fayette County''
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	{{Infobox U.S. County		{{Infobox U.S. County
	\| county = Fayette County		\| county = Fayette County
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	\| building address = '''Fayette County Courthouse'''<br>221 South 7th Street<br>Vandalia, Illinois 62471<br>(618) 283-5000<br>[http://www.fayettecountyillinois.org/ Fayette County Website]		\| building address = '''Fayette County Courthouse'''<br>221 South 7th Street<br>Vandalia, Illinois 62471<br>(618) 283-5000<br>[http://www.fayettecountyillinois.org/ Fayette County Website]
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−	~~''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Fayette County''~~

	== County Organization ==		== County Organization ==
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	=== Historical Facts ===		=== Historical Facts ===

−	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).	+	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px\|Marquis de Lafayette.JPG]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).

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	Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation. See the [[Illinois Cemeteries\|Illinois Cemeteries]] state wiki page for more information.		Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation. See the [[Illinois Cemeteries\|Illinois Cemeteries]] state wiki page for more information.

−	{{RAOGKcemetery}}	+	{{RAOGKcemetery}}

	'''Published Records'''		'''Published Records'''
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	==== State ====		==== State ====

−	=== Church Records<br> ===	+	=== Church Records<br> ===

	Timeline of early churches in Fayette County <ref>''Historical Encyclopedia of Illinoise and History of Fayette County'', ed. Robert W. Ross and John Bullington. Chicago, Illinois : Munsell Publishing Co., 1910.{{FHL\|232518\|item\|disp=FHL book 977.3797 H2f}}</ref> :		Timeline of early churches in Fayette County <ref>''Historical Encyclopedia of Illinoise and History of Fayette County'', ed. Robert W. Ross and John Bullington. Chicago, Illinois : Munsell Publishing Co., 1910.{{FHL\|232518\|item\|disp=FHL book 977.3797 H2f}}</ref> :

	*1818 - Methodists were preaching in the county since the state was admitted to the Union.		*1818 - Methodists were preaching in the county since the state was admitted to the Union.
−	*1824 - Methodist church and grave yard in Sharon Twp<br>	+	*1824 - Methodist church and grave yard in Sharon Twp<br>
−	*1825 - Methodists first preach in Wilberton Twp.<br>	+	*1825 - Methodists first preach in Wilberton Twp.<br>
	*1828 - First Presbyterian Church organized in Vandalia		*1828 - First Presbyterian Church organized in Vandalia
	*1830 -Regular Baptists organized a church in Otego Twp		*1830 -Regular Baptists organized a church in Otego Twp
	*1831 - Methodist church first built in Vandalia		*1831 - Methodist church first built in Vandalia
−	*Early 1830s - Baptist put up first church in Hurricane Twp. They were followed by Iniversalists and Methodists<br>	+	*Early 1830s - Baptist put up first church in Hurricane Twp. They were followed by Iniversalists and Methodists<br>
−	*1834 - Methodists organized in Sefton Twp. <br>	+	*1834 - Methodists organized in Sefton Twp. <br>
−	*1836 - Baptists built first church house in Wilberton Twp.<br>	+	*1836 - Baptists built first church house in Wilberton Twp.<br>
	*1843 - Methodists organized in Otego Twp, though a preacher had been there since 1825.		*1843 - Methodists organized in Otego Twp, though a preacher had been there since 1825.
	*1844 - Lutheran Church  with both English and German members organized in Vandalia		*1844 - Lutheran Church  with both English and German members organized in Vandalia
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	*1846 - Presbyterians organized in Otego Twp.		*1846 - Presbyterians organized in Otego Twp.
	*1846 - Regulat Baptists was the first church organized in Ramsey Twp. followed by Methodists the same year.		*1846 - Regulat Baptists was the first church organized in Ramsey Twp. followed by Methodists the same year.
−	*1846 - German Methdists gained strength in Sefton Twp.<br>	+	*1846 - German Methdists gained strength in Sefton Twp.<br>
−	*1850 - First Church in Shelbyville, Aventa Twp. built by Methodists though the first sermons were probably preached on homes in early to mid 1830s<br>	+	*1850 - First Church in Shelbyville, Aventa Twp. built by Methodists though the first sermons were probably preached on homes in early to mid 1830s<br>
−	*1851 Lutheran Church in Wheatland Twp. By then there were other churches in the townshp - German Reformed, Methodist, United Brethern, and Christian Churches.<br>	+	*1851 Lutheran Church in Wheatland Twp. By then there were other churches in the townshp - German Reformed, Methodist, United Brethern, and Christian Churches.<br>
	*1851 - Christian Church organized in Ramsey Twp.		*1851 - Christian Church organized in Ramsey Twp.
	*1850s - Church building erected in Kaskaskia Twp. that served Methodists, Baptists, and Presbyterians		*1850s - Church building erected in Kaskaskia Twp. that served Methodists, Baptists, and Presbyterians
−	*1855 - Catholics built a church in Avanta Twp.<br>	+	*1855 - Catholics built a church in Avanta Twp.<br>
	*1857 - Cumberland Presbyterians organized in Lone Grove Twp.folloef by other dchurches in that twp.		*1857 - Cumberland Presbyterians organized in Lone Grove Twp.folloef by other dchurches in that twp.
	*1859 - Methodist church organized in La Clede, La Clede Twp., though first preachers were Baptists in the mid 1830s.		*1859 - Methodist church organized in La Clede, La Clede Twp., though first preachers were Baptists in the mid 1830s.
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	*1894 - Baptist Church established in Vandaila		*1894 - Baptist Church established in Vandaila

−	For an list of current churches in Fayette County with links to their websites [http://illinois.hometownlocator.com/features/cultural,class,church,scfips,17051.cfm Click Here].	+	For an list of current churches in Fayette County with links to their websites [http://illinois.hometownlocator.com/features/cultural,class,church,scfips,17051.cfm Click Here].

	=== Court Records ===		=== Court Records ===
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	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
	:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.		:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.
−	:- [[~~11th_Regiment~~,~~_Illinois_Infantry_~~(~~3_months~~,~~_1861~~)\|11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company E.	+	:- [[11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company E.
	:- [[14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.		:- [[14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.		:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.
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	=== Probate Records ===		=== Probate Records ===

−	Original probate records are held by the [[Fayette County, Illinois Courthouse\|circuit court clerk]]. Probate records include wills, inventories, settlements, and guardianship records. For more information see the wiki page [[Illinois Probate Records\|Illinois Probate Records]].  Few probate records are held at [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)\|IRAD]] for Christian County. [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|Explore how to search IRAD]]–UIS. The following copies are available at IRAD–UIS and in the [[Family History Library Catalog\|Family History Library Catalog]]:<br>	+	Original probate records are held by the [[Fayette County, Illinois Courthouse\|circuit court clerk]]. Probate records include wills, inventories, settlements, and guardianship records. For more information see the wiki page [[Illinois Probate Records\|Illinois Probate Records]].  Few probate records are held at [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)\|IRAD]] for Christian County. [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|Explore how to search IRAD]]–UIS. The following copies are available at IRAD–UIS and in the [[Family History Library Catalog\|Family History Library Catalog]]:<br>

	:*'''1821–1848'''Probate Court Records {{RecordSearch\|1834344}} Online images. Browse for Fayette records. {{FHL\|383192\|item\|disp=FHL Film 1316710–1316712}}		:*'''1821–1848'''Probate Court Records {{RecordSearch\|1834344}} Online images. Browse for Fayette records. {{FHL\|383192\|item\|disp=FHL Film 1316710–1316712}}
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	Copies of original records may be accessed through the [[The Family History Library\|Family History Library]] and the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Universtiy of Illinois–Springfield(UIS). Search Fayette County records in the Local Governmental Records Holdings Database . For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|IRAD–UIS]] Wiki page.		Copies of original records may be accessed through the [[The Family History Library\|Family History Library]] and the [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)] located at the Universtiy of Illinois–Springfield(UIS). Search Fayette County records in the Local Governmental Records Holdings Database . For information on how to use IRAD see the [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|IRAD–UIS]] Wiki page.

−	{{FHL\|451324\|subject-id\|disp=Explore Cass County vital records}} found in the Family History Library Catalog. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=fayette+county+illinois+marriage+records Other libraries(at WorldCat)] also hold copies of abstracted Fayette County vital records. [[Worldcat Online Catalog\|(How to explore WorldCat).]] <br>	+	{{FHL\|451324\|subject-id\|disp=Explore Cass County vital records}} found in the Family History Library Catalog. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=fayette+county+illinois+marriage+records Other libraries(at WorldCat)] also hold copies of abstracted Fayette County vital records. [[Worldcat Online Catalog\|(How to explore WorldCat).]] <br>

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	==== Births ====		==== Births ====

Sandralpond at 02:50, 22 December 2011

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	Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation. See the [[Illinois Cemeteries\|Illinois Cemeteries]] state wiki page for more information.		Illinois cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation. See the [[Illinois Cemeteries\|Illinois Cemeteries]] state wiki page for more information.

−	{{RAOGKcemetery}} '''Published Records'''	+	{{RAOGKcemetery}}
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		+	'''Published Records'''

	:*The Family History Library has a number of cemetery record for Fayette County. Explore a {{FHL\|495221\|subject-id\|disp=subject search of the Family History Library Catalog}} or [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=fayette+county+illinois+cemeteries WorldCat] for Fayette County to find addtional published records. See [[Family History Library Catalog\|FHLC]] or [[Worldcat Online Catalog\|WorldCat wiki]] articles for more information about using these sources.		:*The Family History Library has a number of cemetery record for Fayette County. Explore a {{FHL\|495221\|subject-id\|disp=subject search of the Family History Library Catalog}} or [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=fayette+county+illinois+cemeteries WorldCat] for Fayette County to find addtional published records. See [[Family History Library Catalog\|FHLC]] or [[Worldcat Online Catalog\|WorldCat wiki]] articles for more information about using these sources.

MarkhamMJ: added 11th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry_(3_months,_1861)

2011-10-24T21:43:19Z

added 11th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry_(3_months,_1861)

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	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
	:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.		:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.
−	:- [[~~14th_Regiment~~,~~_Illinois_Cavalry~~\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.	+	:- [[11th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry_(3_months,_1861)\|11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company E.
		+	:- [[14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.		:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.
	:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.		:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.

MarkhamMJ: added 14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry

2011-10-22T14:46:31Z

added 14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry

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	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
−	:- [[~~8th_Regiment~~,~~_Illinois_Infantry_~~(~~3_months~~,~~_1861~~)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.	+	:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.
		+	:- [[14th_Regiment,_Illinois_Cavalry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.		:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.
	:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.		:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.

MarkhamMJ: added 8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)

2011-09-21T17:24:09Z

added 8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)

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	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
		+	:- [[8th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry_(3_months,_1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.
	:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.		:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.
	:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.		:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.
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	:- [[62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company E.		:- [[62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company E.
	:- [[68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company D.		:- [[68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company D.
−	:- [[97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies F, H and I.	+	:- [[97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies F, H and I.
	:- [[143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.		:- [[143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.

Dcragun: regiment link

2011-09-20T20:23:43Z

regiment link

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	:- [[62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company E.		:- [[62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company E.
	:- [[68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company D.		:- [[68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company D.
−	:- [[97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies F, H and I	+	:- [[97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies F, H and I.
		+	:- [[143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.

	=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===		=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===

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	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
	:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.		:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.
−	:- [[~~14th_Regiment~~,~~_Illinois_Cavalry~~\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.	+	:- [[11th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry_(3_months,_1861)\|11th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company E.
		+	:- [[14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.		:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.
	:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.		:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.

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	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
−	:- [[~~8th_Regiment~~,~~_Illinois_Infantry_~~(~~3_months~~,~~_1861~~)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.	+	:- [[8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.
		+	:- [[14th_Regiment,_Illinois_Cavalry\|14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.		:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.
	:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.		:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.

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	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry]], Company F.
	:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.		:- [[7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company G.
		+	:- [[8th_Regiment,_Illinois_Infantry_(3_months,_1861)\|8th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company H.
	:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.		:- [[35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|35th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies B, G, H and K.
	:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.		:- [[38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company C.
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	:- [[62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company E.		:- [[62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|62nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company E.
	:- [[68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company D.		:- [[68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Company D.
−	:- [[97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies F, H and I.	+	:- [[97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry\|97th Regiment, Illinois Infantry]], Companies F, H and I.
	:- [[143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.		:- [[143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)\|143rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company E.

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	=== Historical Facts ===		=== Historical Facts ===

−	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).	+	[[Image:Marquis de Lafayette.JPG\|thumb\|right\|180px\|Marquis de Lafayette.JPG]] The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the {{wpd\|Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette] (1757-1834).

	=== Boundary Changes ===		=== Boundary Changes ===
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	:*[[Find A Grave]], [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=715 list of cemeteries]. Additional information can be found at local level (city, township, etc.)		:*[[Find A Grave]], [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=16&CScnty=715 list of cemeteries]. Additional information can be found at local level (city, township, etc.)
−	:*[http://www.billiongraves.com Billion Graves, gavestone photos and transcripts]	+	:*[http://www.billiongraves.com Billion Graves, gavestone photos and transcripts]
	:*[http://usgwtombstones.org/illinois/fayette.htm Fayette Co. IL USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.		:*[http://usgwtombstones.org/illinois/fayette.htm Fayette Co. IL USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.
	:*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/fayette/fayettcem.html USGenWeb Illinois Archives ](different from previous database). Courtesy of USGenWeb.		:*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/fayette/fayettcem.html USGenWeb Illinois Archives ](different from previous database). Courtesy of USGenWeb.
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	<br>'''Cemetery Gazetteers'''		<br>'''Cemetery Gazetteers'''

−	:*[http://www.illinoisgenealogy.org/cemeteries.htm Illinois Cemeteries] by county.<br>	+	:*[http://www.illinoisgenealogy.org/cemeteries.htm Illinois Cemeteries] by county.<br>
	:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/ilcemetery-al/fayette.html Cemetery Location Project]. Courtesy of the Illinois State Genealogical Society.		:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/ilcemetery-al/fayette.html Cemetery Location Project]. Courtesy of the Illinois State Genealogical Society.
	:*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6134&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=114&stateAbbv=&stateName= Fayette County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.		:*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=6134&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=114&stateAbbv=&stateName= Fayette County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.
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	[[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)\|IRAD]] is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois.		[[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)\|IRAD]] is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois.

−	The [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS)]] houses the records for ~~Cass~~ County. The link will help you find and use the records. There address is:	+	The [[IRAD - University of Illinois at Springfield\|University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS)]] houses the records for Fayette County. The link will help you find and use the records. There address is:

	[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/uismap.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository]<br>LIB144<br>University of Illinois at Springfield Region<br>One University Plaza, MS BRK 140<br>Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407<br>217-206-6520		[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/uismap.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository]<br>LIB144<br>University of Illinois at Springfield Region<br>One University Plaza, MS BRK 140<br>Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407<br>217-206-6520
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	:*'''1821–1874''' [http://www.archive.org/details/fayettecountyill00este Marriage Index]. Free online Book at Internet Archive.		:*'''1821–1874''' [http://www.archive.org/details/fayettecountyill00este Marriage Index]. Free online Book at Internet Archive.
	:*'''1821–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records		:*'''1821–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records
−	:*'''1827–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records<br>	+	:*'''1827–1964''' ''Marriage Record Index'' at [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/iradsrch.html UIS IRAD Region] search for Fayette records<br>
	:*'''1821–1850'''Illinois Marriages at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7857 Ancestry ($)]<br>		:*'''1821–1850'''Illinois Marriages at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7857 Ancestry ($)]<br>

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	*'''1878–1920''' Death Certificates Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County		*'''1878–1920''' Death Certificates Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County
	*'''1916–1950''' [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/idphdeathindex.html Illinois Statewide Death Index] Search for Fayette County.		*'''1916–1950''' [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/idphdeathindex.html Illinois Statewide Death Index] Search for Fayette County.
−	*'''Pre-1916 '''[http://www.ilsos.net/departments/archives/databases/death.html Illinois Statewide Death Index]	+	*'''Pre-1916 '''[http://www.ilsos.net/departments/archives/databases/death.html Illinois Statewide Death Index]
	*'''1902–1949''' Death Certificates (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County		*'''1902–1949''' Death Certificates (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County
	*'''1878–1920''' Burial Permit Record (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County		*'''1878–1920''' Burial Permit Record (Vandalia City) Available at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad.pdf UIS IRAD Region] Search for Fayette County