Franklin County Coroners and Medical Examiners are responsible for determining a deceased person's cause, time, and manner of death in Franklin County, IL. They also maintain Franklin County death records, including information that is filed with state or local government authorities. These death records include information about how the deceased individual passed away, the time and place of death, and any personal information available, such as the individual's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners make Franklin County death record information available to the public through online databases.
Franklin County Medical Examiner & Coroner Benton IL 411 East Main Street 62812 618-439-6850
Franklin County Cemeteries are burial sites that provide burial plots or internment facilities for deceased people in Franklin County, IL. Cemeteries also maintain Franklin County death records for the individuals buried in their grounds, including the individual's name, date of death, and date of birth. Franklin County cemetery records may also list any known relatives of the deceased who are buried in the same location. These records can be an important source for genealogical research, particularly for cemeteries with a long history. Some Cemeteries provide online access to their records on their websites.
Benton IOOF Cemetery Benton IL 12740 Oddfellow Lane 62812 618-435-2256
East Fork Cemetery West Frankfort IL 18200 East Fork Road 62896 618-627-2652
Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery Association Benton IL 12740 Oddfellow Lane 62812 618-435-2256
Neal Cemetery West Frankfort IL 406 West Saint Louis Street 62896 618-937-6300
Franklin County Clerks are responsible for maintaining and preserving public records for a local government in Franklin County, IL. As part of this job, Clerks often keep Franklin County vital records, including death records. This can include Franklin County death certificates, death registries, information about the time, place, and cause of death, and the deceased individual's name, parents' names, and age at death. Clerks also issue certified death certificates, which are often required to settle financial and legal matters such as wills, estates, and filing for life insurance. These records can also be used for Franklin County genealogical research, and some Clerks maintain vital records that date back to 1630. Clerks often provide online access to death records.
Franklin County Clerk Benton IL 202 Election Street 62812 618-439-3403
West Frankfort City Clerk West Frankfort IL 110 North Jefferson Street 62896 618-932-3262