Lookup Public Records in Henry County, Illinois. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Henry County, Illinois Overview
Henry County is located in the state of Illinois. The county was formed in January 13, 1825 and named after Patrick Henry, Revolutionary War firebrand and champion of individual rights, to whom the slogan “give me liberty, or give me death” is attributed. The county seat is Cambridge. As of 2013, the county has a population of 49860. The county has a total area of 826 square miles, 823 square miles of which is land, and 2.7 square miles is water. The county consists of 22 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 61443 recorded as the one with the largest population. Henry County borders the following counties: Knox County, Illinois to the south; Bureau County, Illinois to the east; Mercer County, Illinois to the west; Whiteside County, Illinois to the northeast; Rock Island County, Illinois to the northwest, and; Stark County, Illinois to the southeast.
Henry County Clerk Information
The services of the County Clerk and Recorder vary from maintaining records of the County’s vital statistics and records including birth, death and marriage certificates and reporting those to the State, as required by law. Duties also include the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable. The County Clerk is also the County Recorder for all land records in the county, and also the Election Authority administering the electoral process including voter registrations.
The website has a collection of request forms for vital records, all in PDF form. Only eligible individuals, as indicated in the website, can request specific certificates, except marriage and civil union certificates. You can mail these forms to the Clerk’s Office, or opt for an online alternative to ordering these records. In Official Records Online, you can get any certified vital record with a corresponding fee to pay.
Property information can also be accessed through the Henry County website. These can be looked up in two forms, either using GIS maps, or the parcel assessment/tax data. The map displays both geographic information and related property information. The Parcel Assessment/Tax page offers two levels of access. The “Guest” site is free and can be accessed by anyone. The “Professional Subscriber” level is for professionals seeking additional information in a secure environment.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk and Recorder:
Barbara M. Link, Henry County Clerk/Recorder & Election Authority
307 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL 61238
Phone: 309-937-3575
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
Court Clerk Information
The Office of the Circuit Clerk:
- Is responsible for filing all cases and maintaining the official record of all matters that come before the Henry County court system.
- The Circuit Clerk is to attend all sessions of Court and is the keeper of the Seal of Court.
- Interacts with the public and attorneys performing several functions including the collection and disbursement of traffic and criminal fines, fees, costs, assessments, penalties, and civil filing fees.
- …among other duties.
The Henry County Circuit Clerk has made their court records available online in Judici. You can search up court records and case information on their website.
Below is the physical address of the Circuit Clerk:
Jackie Oberg, Henry County Circuit Clerk
307 West Center Street
Cambridge, IL 61238
Phone: 309-937-3572
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
Henry, IL Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 60,363 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,958 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 61 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 53 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 282 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 233 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,579 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 6,294 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 646 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,151 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 153 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 15,487 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 110 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 143 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,851 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,325 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 229 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 754 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,282 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 29 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 149 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 848 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 952 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 33 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 159 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 6,785 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 315 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 17 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 346 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 36 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 6,327 |
Henry County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Henry County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act – 750 ILCS 5 and Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – 750 ILCS 10 |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Henry County Marriage License |
Location: | 307 West Center Street, Cambridge, Illinois, 61238 |
Phone: | 309-937-3575 |
Henry County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 307 W Center St, Cambridge, IL 61238, United States
Phone: 309-937-3575