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How to Find Ohio Birth Records (view source)
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== '''Births before 1867''' == | == '''Births before 1867''' == | ||
County-level registrations of births and deaths began in 1867 and were kept by the probate court; however, they are incomplete. A few counties have records dating from the 1840s. These records include the names of the parents and their place of residence. The obligatory recording on a state level of births and deaths in Ohio began 20 December 1908. | County-level registrations of births and deaths began in 1867 and were kept by the probate court; however, they are incomplete. A few counties have records dating from the 1840s. These records include the names of the parents and their place of residence. The obligatory recording on a state level of births and deaths in Ohio began 20 December 1908. Birth records prior to 20 December 1908 are available from the probate court of the [http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/vs/Directory%20of%20Ohio%20Health%20Departments%20with%20Vital%20Statistics%20offices.ashx county] where the event occurred. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | ||
Birth records prior to 20 December 1908 are available from the probate court of the county where the event occurred. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place. | |||
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