Genealogy record searches can be done online in Macoupin County

Those interested in searching Macoupin County records for genealogy can now look at the indexes online, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced recently.

A searchable online index has been placed on his website allowing users to find if their relatives have records on file in Macoupin County. All birth, death, and marriage records prior to 1916 are available as part of the indexes. Duncan did remind those interested that the state did not require these records to be filed until 1916 so many times, no record was ever filed. If a record of your relative is found, a link will take you directl...