For $7, the staff of the Newberry Library will search the soundex index (one name in one year). Requests must include both a first and last name. Because of the arrangement of the soundex, providing additional information about the individual you are researching will increase the chances that your search will be successful.
Please send a check or money order for $7 made out to the Newberry Library, together with the completed bottom half of the form to:
Quick Search
Local and Family History
The Newberry Library
60 West Walton
Chicago, IL 60610
Census Year(s) to be searched:
1880 ___ (For Cook County, see census index search form. Note: 1880 soundex only lists families with children under 10.)
1900 ___
1910:___
1920 ___
Name to be searched:
First Name (required) __________________________________________
Last Name (required) ___________________________________________
Spouse’s name (optional) ________________________________________
Locality or street address (optional) _______________________________
Occupation (optional) ___________________________________________
Mail results to:
Your name _______________________________________________________
Your address _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Your phone number _____________________________________
Your e-mail address _____________________________________