Ohio, Marriages, 1800-1942 - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Ohio, United States | |
| Flag of Ohio | |
| Location of Ohio | |
| Record Description | |
| Record Type | Marriage |
| Collection years | 1800-1942 |
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What is in This Collection?
This collection contains an index and images of marriages in Ohio. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name
- Name of spouse
- Marriage date and place
- Parents' names
- Date and place of birth
- Spouse's date and place of birth
- Age
- Marital status
- Race
Collection Content
Digital Folder Number List
This collection contains a digital browse. Only the DGS numbers are displayed. The link in the Film column will open a new window where you can view the images.
| DGS | Film | Item | Author | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4016314 | 317430 | County Court (Lawrence County) | Lawrence County, Ohio, marriages, 1823-1838 | Lawrence County, Ohio, marriages, 1823-1838 | |
| 7578525 | 317462 | State Library of Ohio. DAR Collection | Marriage records in Ottawa County, Ohio, 1840-1880 | Record of marriages in Ottawa County, Ohio, 1840-1880 | |
| 7578709 | 940436 | 1 | Reformed Church. Glade Charge (Frederick County, Maryland) | Church records, 1768-1857 | Members, church covenant; Baptisms 1768-1857; Communicants; Burials 1830-1837; Minutes of meetings; Confirmations; Marriages 1830-1857. |
| 7578709 | 940436 | 2-3 | St. James Reformed Church (Bell Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania) | Church records, 1867-1883 | Church records |
| 7578709 | 940436 | 4 | Church records, 1883-1888 | First Reformed Church (Wooster, Ohio) | Pastor's record of R.C. Zartman Sermons 1883-1888 Baptisms 1883-1888 Communicants 1883-1888 (members received) Marriages 1883-1888 Funerals 1883-1888 |
| 7578709 | 940436 | 5 | Leiby, Amandus S. | Ziegel's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Weisenberg Twp., Lehigh Co., Pa., 1756-1866 | Ziegel's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Weisenberg Twp., Lehigh Co., Pa., 1756-1866 |
| 7578709 | 940436 | 6 | Raymond E. Hollenbach | Cemetery records of Ziegel Lutheran and Reformed Church in Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania | Cemetery records of Ziegel Lutheran and Reformed Church in Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania |
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- Name of the person
- The location or date of the event
Search the Index
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images
To view images in this collection:
- Look at the Digital Folder Number List section to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
- Go to the Collection Browse Page
- Click the Film number to view the images
How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Add any new information to your records
- If available, check the image for additional information
- Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
- Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
- Try searching by surname only
- Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
- If available, search another collection for the locality
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Citing This Collection
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| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
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