This file is as complete and accurate as possible, however if you
should find errors, have additions or deletions, send them to me
and I will update the file.
 
Bill Green         bgreen@milo.nodak.edu     bill90@Delphi.Com
 
Date of last update: 4 November 1993
 
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       GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF OHIO
                      5 March 1989
                      Robert McLaren
                    7810 Kincardine Ct.
                 Alexandria, VA 22310-4025
 
The following file contains a listing of genealogical and historical
societies in Ohio.  Included in the listing, where known, are telephone
numbers and yearly dues.  This listing is donated to the public domain and
may be freely  copied.  Under no conditions can this listing be sold or used
in any other commercial fashion.  If you think this list has any value, then
donate that value in helping your local genealogical society (or the National
Genealogical Society).
 
If you write to any of the societies on this list for information, remember
to include a self addressed stamped envelop (SASE).  Many of these societies
work with a limited budget, supplemented by volunteers, and can not afford to
respond unless a SASE is included in your letter.
 
     Ohio Genealogical Society
     34 Sturges Avenue
     P.O. Box 2625
     Mansfield, OH 44906
     (419) 522-9077
       Dues:  $19.00 per year (single); $25.00 per year (family)
 
 
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    OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES
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         The Ohio Genealogical Society is the largest state
    genealogical society in the nation.  There are 101 chapters in
    Ohio and across the nation. The society's library at 34 Sturges
    Ave., Mansfield, OH, has 15,000 volumes, 1,500 reels of
    microfilm, 50 drawers of vertical files, 300,000 ancestor cards,
    2,000 Bible records and numerous manuscript files.  A chapter
    directory lists publications for sale from each chapter.  For
    further information about OGS, write to Ohio Genealogical
    Society, P.O. Box 2625, Mansfield, OH 44906.  Tel.  419-522-9077.
 
         For information about membership fees and publications
    available from local chapters, write for the latest information
    to any of the following chapters of the society.  Include a self-
    addressed stamped envelope.
 
         In addition to the listed county chapters, there are the following
     out-of-state chapters of the OGS.
 
     Arizona Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 677
     Gilbert, AZ 85234-0677
 
     Colorado Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 1106
     Longmont, CO 80502-1106
 
     Florida Chapter, OGS
     c/o E. Spear
     3809 Esplanade Ct.
     Tampa, FL 33624-4756
 
     Michigan Chapter, OGS
     27005 Milford Rd.
     New Hudson, MI 48165
 
     National Capital Buckeye Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 105
     Bladensburg, MD 20710
 
     Northern California Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 60191
     Sacramento, CA 95860-0101
 
     Southern California Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 5057
     Los Alamitos, CA 90721-5057
 
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     Ohio Historical Society
     1982 Velma Avenue
     Columbus, OH 43211
     (614) 466-1500
       Dues:
 
     Western Reserve Historical Society
     10825 East Blvd
     Cleveland, OH 44106
     (216) 721-5722
       Dues:
 
Adams County
 
     Adams County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 231
     West Union, OH 45693
       Dues:
 
     Adams County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 306
     West Union, OH 45693
       Dues:
 
Allen County
 
     Allen County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     620 W. Market St.
     Lima, OH 45801  (419)222-9426
       Dues:
 
     Allen County Historical Society
     620 W. Market St.
     Lima, OH 45801
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Ashland County
 
     Ashland County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Box 681
     Ashland, OH 44805-0681
       Dues:
 
     Ashland County Historical Society
     602 Center Avenue
     Ashland, OH 44805
       Dues:
 
Ashtabula County
 
     Ashtabula County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     54 East Jefferson Street
     Jefferson, OH 44047-1112
       Dues:  $10.00 per year (single); $12.00 per year (family)
 
     Ashtabula County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 193
     Jefferson, OH 44047
       Dues:
 
Athens County
 
     Athens County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     65 North Court Street
     Athens, OH 45701-2506
       Dues:
 
     Athens County Historical Society & Museum
     65 North Court Street
     Athens, OH 45701
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Auglaize County
 
     Auglaize County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2021
     Wapakoneta, OH 45895-0521
       Dues:
 
     Auglaize County Historical Society
     c/o Mrs. J. Hudson
     Rt. 1
     New Bremen, OH 45869
       Dues:
 
Belmont County
 
     Belmont County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     361 South Chestnut Street
     P.O. Box 285
     Barnesville, OH 43713-0285
       Dues:
 
     Belmont County Historical Society
     532 North Chestnut Street
     Barnesville, OH 43713
       Dues:
 
Brown County
 
     Brown County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 83
     Georgetown, OH 45121-0083
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
     Brown County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 238
     Georgetown, OH 45121
       Dues:
 
Butler County
 
     Butler County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Box 2011
     Middletown, OH 45044-2011
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
     Butler County Historical Society
     327 North 2nd Street
     Hamilton, OH 45011
       Dues:
 
Carroll County
 
     Carroll County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     59 Third Street NE
     Carrollton, OH 44615-1205  (216)627-2094
       Dues:
 
     Carroll County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 176
     Carrollton, OH 44615
       Dues:
 
Champaign County
 
     Champaign County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 680
     Urbana, OH 43078-0680
       Dues:
 
     Champaign County Historical Society
     809 East Lawn Ave.
     Urbana, OH 43078
     (513) 653-6721
       Dues:
 
Clark County
 
     Clark County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1412
     Springfield, OH 45501-1412
       Dues:
 
     Clark County Historical Society
     818 North Fountain Avenue
     Springfield, OH 45504
       Dues:
 
Clermont County
 
     Clermont County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 394
     Batavia, OH 45103-0394
       Dues:
 
     Clermont County Historical Society
     Box 14
     Batavia, OH 45103
       Dues:
 
Clinton County
 
     Clinton County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 529
     Wilmington, OH 45177-0529
       Dues:
 
Columbiana County
 
     Columbiana County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 861
     Salem, OH 44460-0861
       Dues:
 
     Columbiana County Historical Association
     Box 131
     Lisbon, OH 44432
       Dues:
 
     Columbiana Historical Society
     18 1/2 South Main Street
     Columbiana, OH 44408
       Dues:
 
     Salem Historical Society
     208 South Broadway
     Salem, OH 44460
       Dues:
 
     East Liverpool Historical Society
     P.O. Box 60
     East Liverpool, OH 43920
       Dues:
 
     Wellsville Historical Society
     711 Riverside
     Wellsville, OH 43968
       Dues:
 
Coshocton County
 
     Coshocton County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 117
     Coshocton, OH 43812-0117
       Dues:
 
     Coshocton County Historical Society
     Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
     Coshocton, OH 43812
       Dues:
 
Crawford County
 
     Crawford County Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 92
     Galion, OH 44833-0092
 
     Bucyrus Historical Society
     P.O. Box 493
     Bucyrus, OH 44820
       Dues:
 
Cuyahoga County
 
     East Cuyahoga County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 24182
     Lyndhurst, OH 44124-0182
       Dues:
 
     Cuyahoga - West County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 26196
     Fairview Park, OH 44126-0196
       Dues:
 
     Cuyahoga Southwest Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     13305 Pearl Road
     Strongsville, OH 44136-7621
       Dues:
 
     Cuyahoga County - Greater Cleveland Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 40254
     Cleveland, OH 44140-0254
       Dues:
 
     Parma Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     6428 Nelwood Road
     Parma Heights, OH 44130-3211  (216)884-5417
       Dues:
 
     Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 9639
     Cleveland, OH 44140
       Dues:
 
     Cuyahoga Valley Geneaolgical Society
     P.O. Box 41114
     Brecksville, OH 44141-0414
       Dues:
 
     Jewish Genealogical Society of Cleveland
     c/o Arlene Blank Rich
     996 East Lawn Drive
     Highland Heights, OH 44143
       Dues:
 
Darke County
 
     Darke County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     c/o Garst Museum
     205 North Broadway
     P.O. Box 908
     Greenville, OH 45331-0908
       Dues:
 
     Darke County Historical Society
     c/o Mrs. Toni Seiler
     205 North Broadway
     Greenville, OH 45331
       Dues:
 
Defiance County
 
     Defiance County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 675
     Defiance, OH 43512-0675
       Dues:
 
     Defiance County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 801
     Defiance, OH 43512
       Dues:
 
Delaware County
 
     Delaware County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1126
     Delaware, OH 43015-1126
       Dues:
 
Erie County
 
     Erie County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1301
     Sandusky, OH 44870-1301
       Dues:
 
     Erie County Historical Society
     629 South Market Street
     Sandusky, OH 44870
       Dues:
 
Fairfield County
 
     Fairfield County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1470
     Lancaster, OH 43130-0570
       Dues:  $7.00 per year
 
     Fairfield County Historical Society
     105 East Wheeling Street
     Lancaster, OH 43130
       Dues:
 
Fayette County
 
     Fayette County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 342
     Washington Court House, OH 43160-042
       Dues:  $7.00 per year
 
     Fayette County Historical Society
     517 Columbus Avenue
     Washington Court House, OH 43160
       Dues:
 
Franklin County
 
     Franklin County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2503
     Columbus, OH 43216-2503
       Dues:
 
     Franklin County Historical Society
     280 E. Broad Street
     Columbus, OH 43215
       Dues:
 
     Northwest Frandlin County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 413
     Hilliard, OH 43026
       Dues:
 
Fulton County
 
     Fulton County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     305 Chestnut Street
     P.O. Box 337
     Swanton, OH 43558-0337
       Dues:
 
     Fulton County Historical Society
     229 Monroe Street
     Wauseon, OH 43567
       Dues:
 
Gallia County
 
     Gallia County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 295
     Gallipolis, OH 45631-0295
 
     Gallia County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 295
     Gallipolis, OH 45631
       Dues:
 
Geauga County
 
     Geauga County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Chardon Library
     110 E. Park Street
     Chardon, OH 44024-1213
       Dues:
 
     Geauga County Historical Society
     14653 East Park Street
     Burton, OH 44021
       Dues:
 
Greene County
 
     Greene County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 706
     Xenia, OH 45385-0706
       Dues:
 
     Greene County Historical Society
     74 West Church Street
     Xenia, OH 445385
       Dues:
 
Guernsey County
 
     Guernsey County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     836 Stuebenville Ave.
     Cambridge, OH 43725-2399
       Dues:
 
     Guernsey County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 741
     Cambridge, OH 43725
       Dues:
 
Hamilton County
 
     Hamilton County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 15851
     Cincinnati, OH 45215-0851
       Dues:
 
     The Cincinnati Historical Society
     The Museum Center
     Cincinnati Union Terminal
     Cincinnati, Ohio  45203
 
     Jewish Genealogical Society of Cincinnati
     c/o Morris Fogel
     1580 Summit Road
     Cincinnati, OH 45237
       Dues:
 
Hancock County
 
     Hancock County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 672
     Findlay, OH 45839-0672
       Dues:
 
     Hancock County HIstorical Society
     422 West Sandusky Street
     Findlay, OH 45845
       Dues:
 
Hardin County
 
     Hardin County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 520
     Kenton, OH 43326-0520
       Dues:
 
     Hardin County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 503
     Kenton, OH 43326
       Dues:
 
Harrison County
 
     Harrison County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     45507 Unionvale Road
     Cadiz, OH 43907-9723  (942-3900)
       Dues:
 
     Harrison County Historical Society
     168 East Market Street
     Cadiz, OH 43907
       Dues:
 
Henry County
 
     Henry County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     208 North East Avenue
     Deshler, OH 43516  (419)278-3616
        Dues:
 
Highland County
 
     Southern Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 414
     Hillsboro, OH 45133
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
     Highland County Historical Society
     151 East Main Street
     Hillsboro, OH 45133
       Dues:
 
Hocking County
 
     Hocking County Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 115
     Rockbridge, OH 43149-0115
 
     Hocking County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 262
     Logan, OH 43138
       Dues:
 
Holmes County
 
     Holmes County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 136
     Millersburg, OH 44654-0136
       Dues:
 
     Holmes County Historical Society
     233 North Washington Street
     Millersburg, OH 44654
       Dues:
 
Huron County
 
     Huron County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 923
     Norwalk, OH 44857-0923
       Dues:
 
     Firelands Historical Society
     4 Case Avenue
     Norwalk, OH 44857
       Dues:
 
Jackson County
 
     Jackson County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Box 807
     Jackson, OH 45640-0807
       Dues:
 
     Coalton Historical Society
     Coalton, OH 45621
       Dues:
 
Jefferson County
 
     Jefferson County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 4712
     Stuebenville, OH 43952-8712
 
     Jefferson County Historical Association
     R.D. 6, Box 625
     Steubenville, OH 43952
 
Knox County
 
     Knox County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Box 1098
     Mt. Vernon, OH 43050-1098
 
     Knox County Historical Society
     997 Harcourt Road
     Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
 
Lake County
 
     Lake County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Morley Public Library
     184 Phelps Street
     Painesville, OH 44077-3927
 
     Lake County Historical Society
     8610 Mentor Road
     Kirtland, OH 44094
 
Lawrence County
 
     Lawrence County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 945
     Ironton, OH 45638-0955
 
     Lawrence County Historical Society
     506 South 6th Street
     Ironton, OH 45638
 
Licking County
 
     Licking County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 4037
     Newark, OH 43055-4037
 
     Licking County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 785
     Newark, OH 43055
 
     Johnstown Genealogy Society
     P.O. Box 345
     Johnstown, OH 43031
 
Logan County
 
     Logan County Genealogical Society
     Box 36
     Bellefontaine, OH 43311
 
     Logan County Historical Society
     West Chillicothe & Seymore Street
     Bellefontaine, OH 43311
 
Lorain County
 
     Lorain County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 865
     Elyria, OH 44089-0865
 
     Lorain County Historical Society
     509 Washington Ave.
     Elyria, OH 44035
 
     Black River Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 865
     Lorain, OH 44036
 
Lucas County
 
     Lucas County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
     c/o Local History and Genealogy Department
     325 North Michigan Street
     Toledo, OH 43624-1614
 
     Maumee Valley Historical Society
     1031 River Road
     Maumee, OH 43537
 
     Northwestern Ohio Genealogical Society (NWOGS)
     P.O. Box 352258
     Toledo, OH 43635-2258
       Dues: $8 per year ($12 per couple)
 
Madison County
 
     Madison County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 102
     London, OH 43140
 
     Madison County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 124
     London, OH 43140
 
Mahoning County
 
     Mahoning County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     c/o Mrs. Robert Wilms
     3430 Rebecca Drive
     Canfield, OH 44406
 
     Mahoning Valley Historical Society
     648 Wick Avenue
     Youngstown, OH 44502
 
Marion County
 
     Marion County Genealogy Society
     P.O. Box 844
     Marion, OH 43302
 
     Marion County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 169
     Marion, OH 43302
 
Medina County
 
     Medina County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 804
     Medina, OH 44256-0804
 
     Medina County Historical Society
     231 East Washington Street
     Medina, OH 44256
 
Meigs County
 
     Meigs County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 346
     Pomeroy, OH 45769
 
     Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society
     Box 145
     Pomeroy, OH 45769
 
Mercer County
 
     Mercer County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 437
     Celina, OH 45822
 
     Mercer County Historical Society
     130 East Market Street
     Celina, OH 45822
 
Miami County
 
     Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 305
     Troy, OH 45373-0305
 
Monroe County
 
     Monroe County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 538
     Woodsfield, OH 43793
     (614) 472-1933
 
     Monroe County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 641
     Woodsfield, OH 43793
       Dues:  $5.00 per year (single); $7.00 per year (family)
 
Montgomery County
 
     Montgomery County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1584
     Dayton, OH 45401
 
     Miami Valley Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1364
     Dayton, OH 45401
       Dues:  $9.00 per year
 
     Montgomery County Historical Society
     Old Court House
     3rd and Main
     Dayton, OH 45402
 
Morgan County
 
     Morgan County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 418
     McConnelsville, OH 43756
 
     Morgan County Historical Society
     126 East Main Street
     McConnelsville, OH 43756
 
Morrow County
 
     Morrow County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 401
     Mount Gilead, OH 43338
 
     Morrow County Historical Society
     619 West Marion Road
     Mount Gilead, OH 43338
 
Muskingum County
 
     Muskingum County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 3066
     Zanesville, OH 43701
 
     Muskingum County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 2201
     Zanesville, OH 43701
 
Noble County
 
     Noble County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 444
     Caldwell, OH 43724
 
     Noble County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 511
     Caldwell, OH 43724
 
Ottawa County
 
     Ottawa County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     Box 193
     Port Clinton, OH 43452
       Dues:  $3.00 per year (single); $5.00 per year (family)
 
     Ottawa County Historical Society
     4392 East Ledge Avenue
     Port Clinton, OH 43452
 
Paulding County
 
     Paulding County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     205 South Main Street
     Paulding, OH 45879
 
     Paulding County Historical Society
     City Hall
     North Main Street
     Antwerp, OH 45813
 
Perry County
 
     Perry County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 275
     Junction City, OH 43748
 
     Perry County Historical Society
     c/o James Smith
     Glenford, OH 43739
 
Pickaway County
 
     Pickaway County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 85
     Circleville, OH 43113
 
Pike County
 
     Pike County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 224
     Waverly, OH 45690
       Dues:  $4.00 per year
 
Portage County
 
     Portage County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     6252 W. Spring Street
     Ravenna, OH 44266
 
     Portage County Historical Society
     6549 North Chestnut Street
     Ravenna, OH 44266
 
     Alliance Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 3630
     Alliance, OH 44601-7630
 
Preble County
 
     Preble County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     c/o Eaton Branch
     Preble County District Library
     301 North Barron Street
     Eaton, OH 45320  (513)456-4331
 
     Preble County Historical Society
     Rt.4
     Swartsel Road
     Eaton, OH 45320
 
Putnam County
 
     Putman County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 403
     Ottawa, OH 45875
 
     Putnam County HIstorical Society
     P.O. Box 260
     Kalida, OH 45853
 
Richland County
 
     Richland County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 3823
     Mansfield, OH 44907-0823
 
     Richland County Historical Society
     403 Richland Trust Building
     Mansfield, OH 44902
 
     Shelby Genealogical Society
     c/o Ruby C. Bonecutter
     65 Marvin Avenue
     Shelby, OH 44875
 
     Richland-Shelby Chapter, OGS
     6644 Baker Road 47
     Shelby, OH 44875
 
Ross County
 
     Ross County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 395
     Chillicothe, OH 45601
 
     Ross County Historical Society
     45 West 5th Avenue
     Chillicothe, OH 45601
 
Sandusky County
 
     Sandusky County Historical Society
     1337 Hayes Ave.
     Fremont, OH 43420
 
Scioto County
 
     Scioto County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 812
     Portsmouth, OH 45662
 
     Scioto County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 1810
     Portsmouth, OH 45662
 
Seneca County
 
     Seneca County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 841
     Tiffin, OH 44883
 
     Seneca County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 253
     Tiffin, OH 44883
 
Shelby County
 
     Shelby County Genealogical Society
     c/o 17755 State Rt. 47
     Sidney, OH 45365
 
     Shelby County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 253
     Sidney, OH 45365
 
Stark County
 
     Stark County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     7300 Woodcrest NE
     North Canton, OH 44721
 
     Stark County Historical Society
     749 Hazlett Ave., NW
     Canton, OH 44708
 
     Alliance Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 3630
     Alliance, OH 44601
 
Summit County
 
     Summit County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2232
     Akron, OH 44309
 
     Summit County Historical Society
     550 Copley Road
     Akron, OH 44320
 
     Twinsburg Historical Society
     Twinsburg, OH 44087
 
     Hudson Chapter, OGS
     Hudson Library and Historical Society
     Department G
     22 Aurora Street
     Hudson, OH 44236
 
Trumbull County
 
     Trumbull County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 309
     Warren, OH 44482
 
     Trumbull County Historical Society
     309 South Street SE
     Warren, OH 44483
 
Tuscarawas County
 
     Tuscarawas County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 141
     New Philadelphia, OH 44663
 
     Tuscarawas County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 462
     New Philadelphia, OH 44663
 
     Ragersville Historical Society
     P.O. Box 6
     Sugarcreek, OH 44681
 
Union County
 
     Union County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 438
     Marysville, OH 43040
 
     Union County Historical Society
     246 West 6th Street
     Marysville, OH 43040
 
Van Wert County
 
     Van Wert County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 485
     Van Wert, OH 45891
 
     Van Wert County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 20
     Van Wert, OH 45891
 
Vinton County
 
     Vinton County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 474
     McArthur, OH 45651
 
     Vinton County Chapter, OGS
     P.O. Box 306
     Hamden, OH 45634-0306
 
Warren County
 
     Warren County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     300 East Silver Street
     Lebanon, OH 45036
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Warren County Historical Society
     105 South Broadway
     Box 233
     Lebanon, OH 45036
       Dues:  $15.00 per year
 
Washington County
 
     Washington County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2174
     Marietta, OH 45750
 
     Washington County Historical Society
     401 Aurora Street
     Marietta, OH 45750
 
     West Augusta Historical and Genealogical Society
     1510 Prairie Drive
     Belpre, OH 45714
 
Wayne County
 
     Wayne County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     546 East Bowman Street
     Wooster, OH 44691
 
     Wayne County Historical Society
     546 East Bowman Street
     Wooster, OH 44691
 
Williams County
 
     Williams County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 293
     Bryan, OH 43506
 
     Williams County Historical Society
     433 Synder Street
     Montpelier, OH 43543
 
Wood County
 
     Wood County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 722
     Bowling Green, OH 43402
 
     Wood County Historical Society
     13660 County Home Road
     Bowling Green, OH 43402
 
Wyandot County
 
     Wyandot Tracers Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
     O.O. Box 414
     Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
 
     Wyandot County Historical Society
     130 South Seventh Street
     Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
 
 
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                       VITAL RECORDS
 
Birth and Death Records
 
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1867 and was generally
complied with by 1910. A few counties have records dating from the 1840s.
 
You can obtain copies of the births and deaths registered after 1908 by
writing to:
 
          Division of Vital Statistics
          Ohio Department of Health
          65 South Front Street
          Columbus, OH 43216-0333.
 
For records prior to 1908 write the county probate clerk or city board of
health where the event occurred.
 
Marriage and Divorce Records
 
Statewide registration of marriages began in 1949. Records after that date
can be obtained from the Division of Vital Statistics. The original marriage
records, however, are filed with the probate judge in each county. A
statewide index to marriages since 1949 is at the Division of Vital
Statistics (address above).  Before statewide registration, individual
counties recorded marriages, generally from the date the county was created.
 
Divorce proceedings were usually recorded by the state supreme court before
1852. Since then they have been kept in the court of common pleas in each
county.
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
     Birth certificates dating from December 20, 1908-
     Death certificates dating from 1938-
     Marriage and divorce certificates dating from September 7, 1949-
     can all be ordered, at a cost of $7 / certificate, from:
 
                 Office of Vital Statistics
                 Ohio Departments Building
                 Room G-20
                 65 south Front Street
                 Columbus, OH   43266-0333
 
  Death certificates dating from December 20, 1908 to 1937 can be ordered, at
a cost of $7 / certificate, from:
 
                 The Ohio Historical Society
                 Archives Library Division
                 1985 Velma Avenue
                 Columbus, OH   43211-2497
 
     A birth, death, marriage, or divorce record prior to these dates may be
recorded in and available from the probate court of the county in which the
event occurred.
                                 From: KKLEIN%USCVM.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU
 
 
First of all they sent me a form to complete, which may be required for all
inquiries because it has several "office use only" blocks.  Either way, the
information requested on the form is as follows:
 
- Name
- Sex
- Variant Spelling
- Maiden name, if a married woman
- Date of birth, if known
- Parents' names, if known
- Date of death
- Place of death
 
For 1937-1938, the Ohio Historical Society has the index only.  The actual
death records are at the Division of Vital Statistics.
 
For uncertified copies:
 
In person:  The public may use microfilm of these death records at the OHS
Archives-Library, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.  There is an index on
microfiche.
 
By mail:  Send the form, along with $7.00 per certificate.
 
- Search is limited to one name per letter, with one spelling variation of
that name.  One letter per patron is allowed per week.  Multiple requests
will be returned, unprocessed.  Make checks out to the Ohio Historical
Society, and there is no refund if the name is not found.
 
For certified copies:
 
1.  Fee as above
2.  An additional check for seven dollars made out to the Ohio Division of
    Vital Statistics for certification.
 
- If the certificate is found, OHS will send it to the Division of Vital
Statistics, who will send it to the patron after certification.  If OHS does
not find the certificate, only the check to the Division of Vital Statistics
will be returned.
 
Service provided:  Searches as stated above for a name in TWO indexes, with
yearly indexes for the death records from 1908-1912 and 1938, and five-year
indexes for the years 1913-1937 (1913-1917, 1918-1922, 1923-1927, 1928-1932,
and 1933-1937).  For 1937-38, OHS has the indexes only, as mentioned above.
 
The correct address for the Division of Vital Statistics:
 
          Ohio State Dept. of Health
          Division of Vital Statistics
          P.O. Box 15098
          Columbus, OH  43215-0098
          Phone:  (614) 466-2533
                    From: WIGGINS%OSIRIS.BITNET@VM1.NoDak.EDU (Don Wiggins)
 
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                       STATE ARCHIVES
 
          Ohio Historical Society
          Ohio Historical Center
          1982 Velma Avenue
          Columbus, OH 43211
 
Ohio Genealogical Society
419 West Third Street
P.O. Box 2625
Mansfield, OH 44906
 
Almost every county in Ohio has a branch of the OGS which is active in
collecting, preserving, and publishing local records.
 
State Library of Ohio
Genealogical Division
65 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
 
Western Reserve Historical Society
10825 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
 
Ohio Network of American History Research Centers. These centers collect Ohio
records such as newspapers, printed materials, and most local government
records. Each regional center collects materials from specific counties and
maintains an inventory of each county's records.
 
The network includes the following institutions: Bowling Green State
University, Ohio University, University of Akron, University of Cincinnati,
Western Reserve Historical Society, Wright State University, and the Ohio
Historical Society.
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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                NEWSPAPER GENEALOGICAL COLUMNS
 
Columbus, OH:
 
  The Columbus Dispatch publishes a column called "Find Your Ancestors" in
  the Sunday edition on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.  It is written
  locally by a woman named Joy Wade Moulton, and covers a lot of ground.
  This past Sunday's column, for example, the new IGI index, the SS Death
  Index, new holdings at the State of Ohio Genealogy Library, etc.  I don't
  think that she publishes personal searches; at least I don't every recall
  seeing any.
 
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