kimstankiewicz

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Kim Stankiewicz

Specializes In: Chicago research

About Me:

I am an avid genealogist with a love and passion for family history. I have been doing genealogy since 2000 and I find that every new piece of information discovered fills in clues about people's past and the lives they lived. And of course, there is nothing better than breaking through a brick wall or finding a new piece of information that no one else knew about! It is very rewarding and satisfying solving genealogical puzzles. My location is central to many research facilities as I live near a Church of Latter-day Saints Family History Center, the National Archives Great Lakes Region (NARA), the Cook County Courthouse and many Chicago libraries. I have experience at all of these facilities. One last item to mention is that I always treat others' ancestors as if they were my own. That means that I will use all of my resources and diligence to find whatever you are seeking as if it was for my own family tree. I cannot guarantee results but I can promise that I will treat your ancestors as if they were my own.

Genealogical Training, Certifications, or Society/Association Memberships:

ProGen2 group training, PGSA member, NWSGC member

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Lookup: Chicago German Newspaper Obituary Look Up

Lookup: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Probate and Wills Look Up
Very quick response and good effort. Nothing found, but not for want of looking! Appreciate the search anyway and would recommend/use again in the future. Thanks Kim!

Lookup: Chicago Bohemian Obituary (without translation)
Very thorough and quality service, thank you!

Lookup: Cook County, Illinois Divorce, Law and Chancery Cases and Lawsuits
Once again, Kim, thank you! You did a great job finding these old documents for me. Very legible with some great clues for future research. I'm delighted!

Lookup: Naturalization Records from Superior, Circuit, County and Criminal Courts of Cook County, Illinois
Although the document could not be found I am most satisfied with Kim's service. She answered my question concerning the record. As well gave me a deadline in which she kept. I would definitely try her service again.

Lookup: Chicago Obituary Look Up (Can't find on-line or in Chicago Tribune)
Kim was very response and thorough. Although the specific document I requested was not found, she found some related information that was very helpful. Highly recommend !

Lookup: Chicago Obituary Look Up (Can't find on-line or in Chicago Tribune)
For a difficult project, she did fine. I have spent years looking for this item and have not found it. So her not finding it was not a surprise. My Thanks for the effort

Lookup: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Probate and Wills Look Up
Even the results that I might have hoped for, they kept me informed and provided a detailed explanation.

Lookup: Chicago Bohemian Obituary With Translation
I have had great success with Kim, so I endorse her work 100%! I know I could order the microfilm myself, but I would still have to find, and pay, someone to translate. This is like one-stop shopping. Keep up the good work Kim!

Lookup: Chicago Bohemian Obituary With Translation
Once the films were received, the turn-around for the copy, and translation, was quick.

Lookup: Chicago Bohemian Obituary With Translation
Though I had to wait for Springfield to send the microfilm, Kim was great in keeping me posted as to the delay. Once she received it, the turn-around time was quick. Would definitely recommend her and this site.

Lookup: Chicago Obituary Look Up (Can't find on-line or in Chicago Tribune)

Lookup: Chicago Obituary Look Up (Can't find on-line or in Chicago Tribune)
thank you for finding this for me your efforts are very much appreciated . john

Lookup: Naturalization Records from Superior, Circuit, County and Criminal Courts of Cook County, Illinois
Prompt service gave me exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the good quality scans.

Lookup: Chicago Bohemian Obituary (without translation)
Excellent and thorough researcher. I was very pleased with not only the final result, but the assistance along the way in making the process easier and understandable.

Lookup: Chicago Bohemian Obituary With Translation
Quicker response than I expected. Kim provided extra information by including an ad, which was running beneath the obituary I requested, of the same surname. Definitely worth the extra money to get the translation of the obit. Thanks alot!

Lookup: Cook County, Illinois Divorce, Law and Chancery Cases and Lawsuits
Very thorough searcher.

Lookup: Chicago Bohemian Obituary (without translation)
EXCELLENT service!!! Kim was exceptionally proficient in completing the task and very easy to work with. I highly recommend her for any research in Chicago!!!

Lookup: Naturalization Records from Superior, Circuit, County and Criminal Courts of Cook County, Illinois
Excellent researcher. Very prompt and great communication.

Lookup: Property Chain of Ownership for Piece of Property in Cook County, IL
Hard to find documents tracked down and presented in a comprehensive way. A talented and dedicated researcher.

Lookup: Naturalization Records from Superior, Circuit, County and Criminal Courts of Cook County, Illinois
Very prompt service and good communications!

Lookup: Cook County Criminal Court Records
excellent service, prompt response, wouldn't hesitate to use again!

Lookup: Property Chain of Ownership for Piece of Property in Cook County, IL
Wonderful service! Thorough and careful, a real pro! Thank you!

Lookup: Cook County, Illinois Divorce, Law and Chancery Cases and Lawsuits
Great service! Was able to solve a 100 year old family mystery. I wouldn't hesitate to use Kim again in the future. Everything about the process was first rate!

Lookup: Chicago Obituary Look Up (Can't find on-line or in Chicago Tribune)
Excellent service. Very helpful.

Lookup: Property Chain of Ownership for Piece of Property in Cook County, IL
Fabulous! Amazing results from a truly dedicated and thorough professional. I am so pleased!

Lookup: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Probate and Wills Look Up
Delighted beyond words. Kim treated my family as her own. Highly recommended and very pleased. THANKS KIM!

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FAQ for this lookup

I have a Declaration of Intent from the Criminal Court of Cook County for 23 Mar 1896. Would there be a Petition or Certificate in addition to the Declaration?

It's possible, but not guaranteed. The Petition may have taken place in another court. Was this person known to have been naturalized (NA) or just filed papers (PA) according to the censuses? If you'd like, I can take a look the next time I'm there which will be in 1-2 weeks. Regards, Kim

Hi Kim! I have found an index of naturalization for Chicago cook county on Ancestry. If I have the index card image, are you able to find the naturalization? If so, what is the cost? Thank you!

Hi Kim! Never mind! I found your lookup - I think this is it and I will put in an order and find out that way! Have a good day!

Hi. I have an unusual case. I found an article in the Tribune archives about a man divorcing his second wife to marry a third. It was found unconstitutional and a new law resulted in the Il supreme court. I've been told a look up in Springfield is the only way to find facts of this case. Do you have any thoughts on how to go about this? Thanks, Linda

Hi Linda:

This case should have started locally in the Chicago Courts and then continued on in Springfield. There should be a case in the Chicago court index. But sometimes case papers were transferred down to Springfield to the Illinois Supreme Court and never sent back.

Ultimately, the case should be housed in Springfield since it went to the Illinois Supreme Court. It's possible that there are court papers in Chicago--but not guaranteed.

Also, you would need to know the names of the parties involved: "name of party" versus "name of party" in order to locate the case(s).

I would suggest contacting Springfield Archives since you know the case ended up there but again you would need to know the name of the case. The people down at the Springfield Archives are very friendly and great to work with, at least that has been my experience.

Please let me know if I can guide or assist you in any way.

Regards, Kim

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