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(This page's most recent update is January 2025)
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Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is criminal records. Some of our ancestors unfortunately got in trouble with the law. And records were kept from arrests through court cases to prison documents. Now, more and more of these records are being digitized or transcribed and are being made available online.
Types of Records
- Criminal court proceedings
- Police reports
- Prison and jail admission registers
- Arrest records
- Mug books
- Pardon and discharge information
- Hospital record books
- Workhouse records
Types of Information
- Name
- Age
- Birth date
- Height
- Weight
- Complexion
- Eye color
- Hair color
- Nationality
- Occupation
- Education
- Habits (alcohol use)
- Relations (parents living)
- Date incarcerated
- Court where charged
- Recommitments
- How and when discharged
Below are links to Free Online Criminal Record Collections for the states in the region
- Free Online Illinois Criminal Records
- Free Online Indiana Criminal Records
- Free Online Iowa Criminal Records
- Free Online Kansas Criminal Records
- Free Online Michigan Criminal Records
- Free Online Minnesota Criminal Records
- Free Online Missouri Criminal Records
- Free Online Nebraska Criminal Records
- Free Online North Dakota Criminal Records
- Free Online Ohio Criminal Records
- Free Online Oklahoma Criminal Records
- Free Online South Dakota Criminal Records
- Free Online Wisconsin Criminal Records
Good Luck and Happy Hunting!