jolietgenealogy
Specializing in Cook and Will County Research
67
Reviews
jolietgenealogy
Specializing in Cook and Will County Research
67
Reviews
jolietgenealogy
Specializing in Cook and Will County Research
67
Reviews
Steven Wright
Chicago, IL
$30.00 /hour
Response Rate |
100% |
Response Time |
1 days |
Featured Offering
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Illinois, Northern District (Eastern ...
If you provide an entry from the “Illinois, Northern District (Eastern Division), Naturalization Index, 1926-1979” a ...
$20.00
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
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About Me
Please don't let the fact that I am only thirty-two 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.
Research Services
I specialize in locating the following Cook and Will County records: vital records (birth, marriage, and death), naturalization records, probate records, cemeteries of the Joliet and Chicago 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.
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 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
- Cook County Clerk's Office
- Archdiocese of Chicago's Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Archives & Records Center
| Birth/marriage/death records | |
| Brick wall analysis/research planning | |
| Cemetery photos | |
| Descendancy research | |
| Divorce records | |
| Genetic genealogy | |
| Land/tax records | |
| Lineage determination | |
| Lineage society applications | |
| Manuscript preparation | |
| Naturalization records | |
| Obituary research | |
| Pension/military service records | |
| Photo restoration | |
| Probate/court records | |
| Surname studies | |
| Translation/transcription |
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
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Bureau County, Illinois; Naturalization Record,...
This search will provide you with a "Declaration of Intent" for your ancestor. If the "Petition for Naturalization" was filed...
$12.00
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Dziennik Chicagoski Death Notices, 1890-1971
I am able to visit the library located at the Polish Museum of America. The library contains microfilm for the Chicago daily n...
$15.00
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Cook County Probate File Packet
This lookup is for the location of a probate file, and the copying of essential documents from the file. This may include a wi...
$60.00
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.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Bureau County, Illinois; Naturalization Record, 1907-1954
$12.00/record
Description
This search will provide you with a "Declaration of Intent" for your ancestor. If the "Petition for Naturalization" was filed in the county, it will be included with the lookup.
Ordering Instructions
Please provide the first and last name of your ancestor, along with any spelling variations. The naturalization must have occurred in Bureau County between the years 1907 and 1954. If you have located the index card in the "Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950". You may search that particular database at the following link: https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1838804
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Dziennik Chicagoski Death Notices, 1890-1971
$15.00/record
Description
I am able to visit the library located at the Polish Museum of America. The library contains microfilm for the Chicago daily newspaper titled "Dziennik Chicagoski". This was a Polish language newspaper that was published six days a week. Please be advised that these notice are published in Polish. Neither myself, nor the library, offers translation services for these obituaries. There is a published guide for commonly used words or phrases contained in the notices.
I am able to visit the library on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of each week.
Ordering Instructions
In order to submit a request, please supply me with the entry for your ancestor for either database.
Document Retrieval Offering Details
Cook County Probate File Packet
$60.00/record
Description
This lookup is for the location of a probate file, and the copying of essential documents from the file. This may include a will, table of heirship, testimony of witnesses, inventory of the estate/bill of appraisement, and final accounting and distribution. The documents referenced above will be copied on the second trip, if they are present in the file.
The locating of a probate file is a multi-step process. The first step is to examine the probate index for an entry for the individual. If an entry is found, it will be requested from storage. The transferring of the file can take seven to fourteen business day. Once the file arrives it will be examined, and the documents mentioned above will be reproduced. Once they are reproduced you will receive a PDF file containing all of the documents.
If an entry is not found, you will only be responsible for the index search of $30. I will provide you with an image of the page(s) searched for an entry.
Ordering Instructions
Please provide the name of the deceased and date of death.
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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 can be three to four weeks.
40 Reviews
27 Legacy Reviews
100% positive
Beckeysullivan
Quick lookup at the library. Steven was very pleasant to work with and prompt in his responses. Look forward to working with him again.
allan
Extremely good & helpful. After months of searching I turned to Steven and Steven found the key to the whole search all while keeping me informed. Great service provided. Thanks Steven.
hexagon2
Outstanding researcher, thorough and thoughtful. Wonderful communication and well-reasoned suggestions throughout the project. I am delighted with the skills used to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Highly recommended!
mkreyche
Having jolietgenealogy image the probate file was the best decision I could have made. The job was done quickly and well and in less time than I expected. If I had decided to do the work myself it would have been overwhelming due to the quantity of documents to be imaged. I'm very happy I made the decision to hire the work out.
treesearcher
He did a good job on the project and delivered what was requested.
StephenKentEhat
Steven is most professional and competent. His communication skills are excellent and promptness to be envied. If you need a research project handled accurately and quickly, he is your man.
tankgrrl29
My experience working with Steven exceeded my expectations by a mile. He communicated very clearly so that I always knew what to expect and what the status of my project was. I liked that he encouraged questions and was very flexible in setting up the tasks. The report I received was high quality, and was completed ahead of schedule. Even if he hadn't been able to locate the records I was looking for, this would have been a great experience. I'm looking forward to working with him again, and I highly recommend him to anyone needing help in the areas he covers.
mkrater
I was satisfied with the pictures provided (of probate indexes) that answered my research question thoroughly. The project was completed quickly. Thank you.
cmdecker22
Awesome! Steven was quick and precise with the information I needed. He kept me fully informed of the process and made it so easy. I would absolutely, no doubt hire him again if I needed help with anything else! Thank you Steven!!
hexagon2
Very thoughtful and dedicated researcher with excellent knowledge of the south side of Chicago and Will County. Communications were speedy and thorough. I'm hoping we can work together again soon.
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
Quick lookup at the library. Steven was very pleasant to work with and prompt in his responses. Look forward to working with him again.