jolietgenealogy
Specializing in Joliet and Will County Research
26
Reviews
jolietgenealogy
Specializing in Joliet and Will County Research
26
Reviews
jolietgenealogy
Specializing in Joliet and Will County Research
26
Reviews
Steven Wright
Chicago, Illinois
$30 /hour
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100% |
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About Me
Please don't let the fact that I am only thirty years old fool you. I began researching my family when I was seventeen years old. At the time I was a junior in high school, and discovered a hobby that few my age were interested in.
Since that time I have become very passionate about genealogy. I've taken the knowledge I have gained researching my own ancestors, and help others find out about their own ancestry.
Education/Training
I am a self taught genealogist, who has learned through researching my own family. I have fourteen years experience researching my own family, and eight years researching for others.
Research Services
I specialize in locating the following Will County records: vital records (birth, marriage, and death), naturalization records, probate records, cemeteries of the Joliet Catholic Diocese, & obituaries that appeared in Joliet newspapers. I currently live in Chicago to attend school; however, I will be available to travel to Joliet weekly to perform lookups. I am also available custom research projects, tailored to client's research goals.
I am also beginning to offer limited research requests in Kankakee and Kane Counties. Please contact me with additional questions regarding available records.
Research Specialities
- Court Records
- Naturalization
- Vital Records
Research Localities
- Will, IL, USA
- Cook, IL, USA
- Illinois, USA
- Chicago, IL
- Joliet, IL
- Kane, IL, USA
- Kankakee, IL, USA
Research Repositories
- Will County Clerk's Office
- Joliet Public Library
- Will County Circuit Court Archives (Illinois)
- Cook County Circuit Court Archives
- Diocese of Joliet Catholic Cemeteries
- Wilmette Illinois Family History Center
| Lineage determination/pedigree documentation | |
| Determining descendants of a specific individual | |
| Brick Wall analysis and formulation of a research plan | |
| Single surname studies | |
| Preparation of lineage society membership requirements | |
| Retrieval of vital record (BMD) copies from nearby archives | |
| Obituary research in historical newspapers | |
| Cemetery photos | |
| Military service/pension record retrieval | |
| Naturalization record retrieval | |
| Court/probate record retrieval | |
| Divorce record retrieval | |
| Land/tax record retrieval | |
| Photo restoration | |
| Translation/transcription of historical documents | |
| Preparation of family history manuscripts for publication | |
| Preparation for analysis of results from DNA testing |
How to Hire jolietgenealogy for Your Genealogy Research Project
To request a no-obligation quote for a custom genealogical research project, click the red "Submit Research Request" button to the left.
To message the provider before ordering, click the brown "Ask a Question First" button.
If you're looking for assistance with straightforward document retrieval tasks, consider ordering one of the fixed-fee offerings below.
Fixed-Fee Document Retrieval Offerings
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Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division),...
If you provide an entry from the “Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division), Naturalization Index, 1926-1979” a search wil...
$20.00
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Will County, Illinois Naturalization Research
If you provide an entry from the “Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950” a search will be made. This loo...
$30.00
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Joliet, Illinois City Directory Research, 1872-...
I have access to Joliet City Directories for the years 1872 through 1960. However, some years are missing, or a directory was n...
$15.00
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Joliet, Illinois Address Change Research
Did you know in 1938 the city of Joliet changed the numbering of homes on their streets? This can often lead to confusion when ...
$5.00
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Chicago Tribune Obituaries and Death Notices
The “Chicago Tribune” will be searched for obituaries, or death notice, appearing between 1849 and 1986. The newspaper will be ...
$8.00
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Chicago Defender (African-American Newspaper), ...
I will search the “Chicago Defender” for the date ranges of 1910 to 1975. This newspaper was prominent in the African-American ...
$8.00
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Kankakee County, Illinois; Petition for Natural...
This search is for a "Petition for Naturalization" that occurred in Kankakee County, Illinois. This lookup does not include t...
$18.00
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Kane County, Illinois; Death Certificates, 1895...
This search is for Kane County death certificates. The death must have occurred between January 12, 1895 and March 06, 1917. ...
$9.00
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Kankakee County, Illinois; Death Registers, 187...
This search is for entries in Kankakee County death registers. These differ from death certificates, as they are ledgers with ...
$8.00
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Kankakee County, Illinois; Death Certificates, ...
This search is for Kankakee County death certificates. Once found digital copies will be made available. To locate a certific...
$9.00
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division), Naturalization Index, 1926-1979
$20.00/record
Description
If you provide an entry from the “Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division), Naturalization Index, 1926-1979” a search will be made. This lookup is for a Petition for Naturalization. but will include Certificate of Arrival and Declaration of Intent if filed together.
You may access the naturalization database here.
Ordering Instructions
Please provide me the following from the index card:
* name of the individual (as it appears on the card)
* certificate number (or volume and page)
* date of naturalization
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Will County, Illinois Naturalization Research
$30.00/record
Description
If you provide an entry from the “Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950” a search will be made. This lookup is for a Petition for Naturalization, but will include Certificate of Arrival and Declaration of Intent if filed together.
You may access the naturalization database here.
The naturalization records of Will County are housed at a separate archive center. Entrance to the archives is by appointment only. Please allow up to one week for the record to be located.
Ordering Instructions
Please provide me the following from the index card:
* name of the individual (as it appears on the card)
* certificate number (or volume and page)
* date of naturalization
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Joliet, Illinois City Directory Research, 1872-1960
$15.00/record
Description
I have access to Joliet City Directories for the years 1872 through 1960. However, some years are missing, or a directory was not published. If you provide me with a name I will search a five year period. I will provide you with a digital copy for each year requested, or note any issues that are missing in my report.
Ordering Instructions
Please provide me with the name of the individual, and the five year period you would like searched.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Joliet, Illinois Address Change Research
$5.00/record
Description
Did you know in 1938 the city of Joliet changed the numbering of homes on their streets? This can often lead to confusion when viewing census and vital records that were created before that time. You may find yourself asking if your relative moved up or down the street. The answer is likely no. They remained in the same home, but received a new street number. If you would like to discover the current address I can provide you with this information.
Ordering Instructions
Please provide me with the name, and address on any pre-1938 record.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Chicago Tribune Obituaries and Death Notices
$8.00/record
Description
The “Chicago Tribune” will be searched for obituaries, or death notice, appearing between 1849 and 1986. The newspaper will be searched for one week following the date of death you provide. Possible information you may learn from an obituary are any siblings names (surviving or deceased), parents names, a woman’s maiden name, and place of burial. Please keep in mind obituaries from the early 1900’s offer less information then the ones of today.
Ordering Instructions
Please included the full name of the person you are looking for (Maiden name of women if known). Also, include the date of death (month, date, year). I cannot complete a look up with only a month and year.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Chicago Defender (African-American Newspaper), 1910-1975
$8.00/record
Description
I will search the “Chicago Defender” for the date ranges of 1910 to 1975. This newspaper was prominent in the African-American community. I will search for an obituary for several weeks following the date of death you provide.
Ordering Instructions
Please provide me with the full name of the individual. As well as the exact date of death. I cannot perform a search with just the month and year of death.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Kankakee County, Illinois; Petition for Naturalization
$18.00/record
Description
This search is for a "Petition for Naturalization" that occurred in Kankakee County, Illinois. This lookup does not include the "Declaration of Intent" or "Certificate of Arrival". If you provide the citation from the "Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950", the "Petition for Naturalization" will be located.
To locate a certificate, use the link below:
Naturalization Index
Ordering Instructions
After locating the individual please provide the following: Name (as it appears on the card), Date of Naturalization, and Certificate Number (or Volume and Page Number).
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Kane County, Illinois; Death Certificates, 1895-1917
$9.00/record
Description
This search is for Kane County death certificates. The death must have occurred between January 12, 1895 and March 06, 1917. Once found digital copies will be made available.
To locate a certificate, use one of the links below:
1895-1915 Death Index
1916-1917 Death Index
Ordering Instructions
Please provide the following information (or as much as you know) about the individual: name, age, date of death, and certificate number.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Kankakee County, Illinois; Death Registers, 1877-1912
$8.00/record
Description
This search is for entries in Kankakee County death registers. These differ from death certificates, as they are ledgers with multiple entries per page. Once found digital informational copies will be made available.
To locate a certificate, use one of the links below:
1877-1912 Death Index
Ordering Instructions
Please provide the following information (or as much as you know) about the individual: name, age, date of death, and certificate number.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Kankakee County, Illinois; Death Certificates, 1915-1950
$9.00/record
Description
This search is for Kankakee County death certificates. Once found digital copies will be made available.
To locate a certificate, use one of the links below:
1915 Death Index
1916-1950 Death Index
Ordering Instructions
Please provide the following information (or as much as you know) about the individual: name, age, date of death, and certificate number.
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Petition for Naturalization, 1937; Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division) -
Certificate of Arrival, 1937; Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division) -
Naturalization, 1856; Illinois, Northern District Naturalization -
Delayed Birth Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1888 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1865 Marriage License; Will County, Illinois -
1876 Marriage License; Will County, Illinois -
1876 Marriage Affidavit; Will County, Illinois -
1897 Return Of A Marriage; Will County, Illinois -
1903 Birth Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1902 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1904 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1887 Stillbirth Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1910 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1897 Marriage License; Will County, Illinois -
1910 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1912 Birth Certificate -
1919 Birth Certificate Amendment; Will County, Illinois -
1918 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1926 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1919 Birth Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1937 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1947 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1971 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1961 Death Certificate; Will County, Illinois -
1915 Petition For Naturalization Will County Illinois
I generally have a turnaround time of a week. If the document is in Cook County, it will be quicker.
26 Legacy Reviews
100% positive
lorrainewolfe
Steven was very helpful in my research request for naturalization records in trying to determine a city of origin for my great grandfather. He even wrote a helpful blog post to inform people about the information contained in naturalization records at different points in history. He was very upfront and honest, ensuring that I was certain about what kind of info may be (or may not be) available in the requested documentation. He was also generous in offering up information that may be of use to me for researching ancestors in the Will County, Illinois area. I will most likely use his services again in the never-ending quest to discover my long-lost family members.
exit134
Again, HIGHLY recommended! Steven is quick, concise, and a great pleasure to work with! Also generous with his knowledge. Can't say enough good things about him.
rankenbauer
Thanks for your efforts and clear concise communication. I will be back for more in the future!
exit134
Highly recommended! Excellent, knowledgeable researcher not afraid to share insights and info. Wonderful to work with. Would use him again in the future.
esiason14
Quick turnaround. I will use your services again. Thanks very much!
rhogarty
Thank you for the files. I just called my cousin - these are her grandparents. She has never seen a photo of her grandfather - she is thrilled to have it! We were also surprised that her grandmother came in as Mary Lipnican since her maiden name was Cerven so a new mystery to figure out. Plus I have Lipnican relatives on my grandmothers side in Slovakia that I found.... so again a new mystery. These papers have valuable information on them. Thank you! Great job.Rosanna Juris Hogarty
ccbuzzbuzz
Hi Steven: This is terrific information. It sorts out a lot of details but creates somenew questions as well. I am really please with the photos; they look good. And, having the lot cards plus your analysis is excellent. I am going to ask you to do some more cemetery work, for sure. Glad I found you.And, by the way, you really made great use of the time. Cavalry must be close by indeed...and your experience counts.My appreciation,laurie
ccbuzzbuzz
Steven:That's okay if they aren't all there. No one can force survivors to write obits;possibly when you go to Cavalry some of this will fall into place. Hopefully a few of them will turn up there - then we can see if going to St. Joseph will be needed based on my phone calls there this week. Many thanks. That was fast - and I appreciated having you phone to check details.
nayola82
Strange, on the list- Edward & Walter Slack were my dad's brothers. Jean & Nancy- my sister and myself. St Joseph's Church shows dad as born and baptized. thanks for your help. Nancy
cgorman1013
Has done several searches for me, all with very positive results. Thank you for providing an excellent service.
Steven Wright is a master at what he does. For a number of years now, he has helped me uncover family and historical records I would have no idea how to find on my own. But his true brand comes from something far more important than even that: he is absorbed in the stories these records tell. With enthusiasm and spirit, Steven helps his clients piece together scraps and bits into the story of an ancestor's life. To me that's what distinguishes a true genealogist from a mere researcher.
Kate
Research Client
I hired Steven Wright to uncover information about not only family members but also individuals who previously owned the house I purchased last year. Steven traced ancestry, searched a multitude of records, assisted me with solving various research problems, and provided specific information I previously had difficulty finding. He performed research in a timely matter and for a reasonable fee while staying in contact and updating me as he worked. I was impressed by his vast knowledge of genealogy in general! I highly recommend Steven as he is professional, personable, and a diligent researcher. I plan to have him research my ancestors in the near future. Thank you!
Amanda-Rose Hicks-Barnhardt
Research Client
I've known Steven for many years and he has done Genealogy research for my family. He's one of the most hard working, detailed-oriented, curious, persistent, and fair people that I know. I highly recommend him.
John-Trumaine Clay
Colleague
Steven was very helpful in my research request for naturalization records in trying to determine a city of origin for my great grandfather. He even wrote a helpful blog post to inform people about the information contained in naturalization records at different points in history. He was very upfront and honest, ensuring that I was certain about what kind of info may be (or may not be) available in the requested documentation. He was also generous in offering up information that may be of use to me for researching ancestors in the Will County, Illinois area. I will most likely use his services again in the never-ending quest to discover my long-lost family members.