Can't find Illinois birth record

[bach13]

I have just recently begun my ancestry research. I have a great grandmother Elizabeth Buckley. According to the 1900 US census (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DHRQ-222?i=23&cc=1325221), she was born in Illinois in October 1896. I have searched IL birth records during that timeframe, but I haven't been able to find a birth record for her. Any ideas?

[iluleah]

Then apply for a copy of the birth certificate http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records

[shellyesq]

This form says that the state started recording births in 1916, so ordering it from there wouldn't be an option:  http://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/forms/application-search-birth-record-file.pdf

This gives advice on finding Illinois birth records from the time frame when Elizabeth was born:  https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/How_to_Find_Illinois_Birth_Records#Births_between_1877_and_1916

It's possible that a birth record may not exist, but there may be other records that would provide whatever information you're looking for.  You may find a more precise date/place of birth from a marriage or death record, the Social Security death index, or a Social Security application. 

[forte]

There are two Elizabeth Buckleys b 1896 Illinois. Which one is she?
Is her father Cornelius or William?

[chempat]

forte,
The link to the 1900 census in the opening post shows her father as Cornelius.

[forte]

Sorry - I didnt use the link.
Have been trying to find the family in Ireland, particularly the marriage. Do you have any other info?
I'll keep looking anyway.

[Christine53]

The death record for Timothy Buckley , born 1899 , gives parents as Cornelius Buckley and Margaret Barry :

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MD-GHGQ

James Barry 28 and Michael Barry 22 , are both in the Buckley household in 1900 and described as brother in law.

[Christine53]

A delayed registration in 1942 of the birth of John Lawrence Buckley in 1913 gives parents as Cornelius Buckley born 1867 Co Cork , Ireland and Margaret Eliz Barry born 1869 Co Cork :

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23M-NXC3

[shellyesq]

If this is Elizabeth's death record, it gives her date of birth as 28 Oct. 1896.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MJ-3B67

The same date is given on the Social Security death index.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V9W6-ZZ7