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In 1803, Ohio was created from Ohio Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1908 in Ohio. The | In 1803, Ohio was created from Ohio Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1908 in Ohio. Records before 1908 are found in the Probate Court in the county where the birth occurrd. The Ohio Historical Society has copies of birth records for many counties from 1867. <br> | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | ||
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1912|1853 thru 1912]]''' </span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1912|1853 thru 1912]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|1913 thru 1930]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|1913 thru 1930]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_from_1931_thru_1969|1931 thru | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_from_1931_thru_1969|1931 thru 1908]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_after_1969|After | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Births_after_1969|After 1908 to present]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span> | ||
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:*1856 - Ohio law required counties to record births | :*1856 - Ohio law required counties to record births | ||
:*Ohio was created from Ohio Territory in 1803 | :*Ohio was created from Ohio Territory in 1803 | ||
:*From | :*From 1856 - 1908 | ||
:*1908 - Ohio Statewide birth registration began | :*1908 - Ohio Statewide birth registration began | ||
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== '''Births from 19-- thru | == '''Births from 19-- thru 1908''' == | ||
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Ohio Vital Registration office]]. | Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Ohio Vital Registration office]]. | ||
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== '''Births after | == '''Births after 1908 to the Present''' == | ||
'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth''' | '''PART A: You know the exact date of birth''' | ||