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FamilySearch - Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970 ^FREE

Collection of probate records, which includes will, indexes, and other documents created to track the distribution of estates of deceased individuals who lived in Illinois. Probates were generally recorded in the county of residence. This collection covers probate records created by Illinois courts, 1819-1970, but the content and time period of the records will vary by county. A few additional county court records are also present, including naturalization records. Additional records may be added to this collection. Check the wiki or browse the collection to determine current coverage.

SAMPUBCO, Illinois Counties Will Book Testators Indexes, Probate

Indexes for: Wills and Heirs, Surrogate's Records / Probate / Estate Files, Guardianships, Naturalizations, Miscellaneous Orders and Decrees, Letters of Administration, Letters Testamentary, Petitions for Administration, Proofs of Wills, Cemetery Burials, Renunications, Biographies. You can order copies of the original source documents for a small fee. This service pertains only to entries found in the indexes on this web site.