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Most family history periodicals reprint copies of local sources of genealogical value. These may include genealogies; information about local records and archives; queries; census indexes; and transcripts of family Bibles, biographies, church records, court records, guardianships, naturalizations, deed abstracts, vital records, cemetery records, land records, military records, tax lists, mortality schedules, obituaries, and wills.
=== Overview ===
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Ohio genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:
*Family genealogies and pedigrees
*Helpful articles on research methodology
*Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
*Historical background
*Current and historical maps
*Information about local and national records, archives, and services
*Interesting articles about social life and customs
*Book advertisements and book reviews
*Advertisements of professional researchers
*Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers


=== Genealogical Periodicals ===
=== Periodicals ===
The major genealogical periodicals that are helpful for research in Ohio are:


The major genealogical periodicals that are helpful for research in [[Ohio, United States Genealogy|Ohio]] are:  
*'''''Gateway to the West''''' 1967-1978. Greenville, Ohio: Anita Short, Ruth Bowers. 11 Volumes. Family History Library {{FHL|109257|title-id|disp=book 977.1 B2gw}}. A 1989 edition that selected principal articles from the original is available at FHL {{FHL|387691|title-id|disp=book 977.1 D25g 1989}}. Bowers, Ruth, and Anita Short, comp. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1989. Two Volumes.


*''Gateway to the West'' <ref>''Gateway to the West''. Greenville, Ohio: Anita Short, Ruth Bowers, 1967-1978. 11 Volumes. (Family History Library book 977.1 B2gw.) A 1989 edition that selected principal articles from the original is Bowers, Ruth, and Anita Short, comp. Gateway to the West. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1989. Two Volumes. (Family History Library book 977.1 D25g 1989.) </ref>
*'''''Ohio, the Cross Road of Our Nation''''' 1960-. (Also known as '''''Ohio Records and Pioneer Families'''''). Akron, Ohio: Esther Weygandt Powell. Family History Library {{FHL|111909|title-id|disp=book 977.1 B2o}}; Volumes 1-5 are also on {{FHL|111909|title-id|disp=films 873936 or 97405}}1; Volumes 6-9 are on {{FHL|111909|title-id|disp=films 873937 or 974052}}.
*''Ohio, the Cross Road of Our Nation. (Also known as Ohio Records and Pioneer Families'' <ref>''Ohio, the Cross Road of Our Nation. (Also known as Ohio Records and Pioneer Families''.) Akron, Ohio: Esther Weygandt Powell, 1960-. (Family History Library book 977.1 B2o; Volumes 1-5 are also on films 873936 or 974051; Volumes 6-9 are on films 873937 or 974052.) </ref>
*''The Report'' <ref>''The Report''. Mansfield, Ohio: Ohio Genealogical Society, 1960-. (Family History Library book 977.1 B2r; Volumes 1-8 on fiche 590280.) </ref>
*''The Firelands Pioneer'' <ref>''The Firelands Pioneer''. 13 Volumes. Norwalk, Ohio: The Firelands Historical Society, 1858-1878. (Family History Library book 977.1 B2f; film 1320962 items 1-13.) </ref>
*''The Firelands Pioneer, New Series'' <ref>''The Firelands Pioneer, New Series''. 25 Volumes. Norwalk, Ohio: Firelands Historical Society, 1882-1937. (Family History Library book 977.1 B2f new ser.; film 1320968 Volumes. 1-4, 6-12, 14-16; film 1321376 item 5 Volume 13; film 1320969 items 1-4 Volumes 17-18, 20-21; film 1320984 items 2-5 Volumes. 22-25.) </ref>
*''The Firelands Pioneer, Third Series'' <ref>''The Firelands Pioneer, Third Series''. Norwalk, Ohio: Firelands Historical Society, 1980-. (Family History Library book 977.1 B2f 3rd ser.; film 1035999 item 3 Volume 1.) This series includes cumulative (1858-1937, Family History Library film 1320941 item 1) and obituary indexes (1857-1909, Family History Library fiche 6088685). </ref>This periodical is invaluable for north central counties in Ohio.


=== Indexes  ===
*'''''The Report''''' 1960-. Mansfield, Ohio: Ohio Genealogical Society. Family History Library {{FHL|109305|title-id|disp=book 977.1 B2r}}; Volumes 1-8 on {{FHL|109305|title-id|disp=fiche 590280}}.


*''Ohio Genealogical Periodical Index: A County Guide'' <ref>Bell, Carol Willsey. ''Ohio Genealogical Periodical Index: A County Guide''. Youngstown, Ohio: Bell Books, 1987; Sixth Edition. (Family History Library book 977.1 B22o 1987.) </ref>
*'''''The Firelands Pioneer''''' 1858-1878, 13 volumes. New series 1882-1937, 25 volumes. Third series 1980-1987, 13 volumes. Norwalk, Ohio: The Firelands Historical Society. All under Family History Library {{FHL|299185|title-id|disp=book 977.1 B2f}}. Original series {{FHL|299185|title-id|disp=film 1320962}}; new series {{FHL|71463|title-id|disp=films 1320968-69, 1320984, and 1321376}}; and third series {{FHL|201764|title-id|disp=film 1035999}}. This periodical is invaluable for north central counties in Ohio.


Most of the periodicals listed above have annual indexes in the final issue for the year. For nationwide indexes to some of these and other family history periodicals, see the "Periodicals" section of the ''PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)''. <ref>''PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)'' Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987-. (Family History Library book 973 D25per; fiche 6016863 [set of 40] (1847-1985); fiche 6016864 [set of 15] (1986-1990). </ref>Refers to items published in thousands of English-language and French-Canadian family history periodicals. Annual indexes have been published yearly since 1986. For further details, see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119).  
=== Obtaining Periodicals ===
Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Learn more at the PERSI wiki page here:<br>
*[[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]]. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987-. (Family History Library book {{FHL|539226|title-id|disp=973 D25per}}; 40 fiche {{FHL|519852|item|disp=6016863}} (1847-1985); 15 fiche {{FHL|539226|item|disp=6016864}} (1986-1990).) Partially indexes over 5,000 English-language and French-Canadian family history periodicals. The microfiche indexes are cumulative; book indexes since 1986 are year-by-year. For further details see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119).
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search/periodical-source-index Find My Past] Researchers can use the Internet edition of this index&nbsp;at Family History Centers via their site.<br>
Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and regional or local libraries for available copies.
The Family History Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. Ohio periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=364&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Ohio%22%20%2Bsubject%3APeriodicals Ohio-Periodicals]. They can also be found by using:
*'''Place''' Search of the country, state/province, and county
*'''Title''' Search of the periodical
*'''Keyword''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>
Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via [https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat]. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names.
Learn more about how to search [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[FamilySearch Catalog]] on our Wiki pages.


A compact disc version that includes all PERSI volumes published through 1996 is:
*"PERSI Periodical Source Index <ref>PERSI Periodical Source Index. Orem, Utah: Ancestry, Inc., and Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1997. (Family History Library compact disc 1313 no. 61.) </ref>
=== Family History  ===
For more family history periodicals, study the&nbsp;[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search |Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog] under:
OHIO - PERIODICALS <br>OHIO - GENEALOGY - PERIODICALS <br>OHIO - SOCIETIES - PERIODICALS <br>OHIO, [COUNTY] - PERIODICALS <br>OHIO, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY - PERIODICALS <br>OHIO, [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES - PERIODICALS <br>
=== Websites  ===
*[http://publications.ohiohistory.org/ohstemplate.cfm?action=intro Ohio History Journal]
::''Ohio History'' was established in June 1887 as the ''Ohio Archaeological and Historical Quarterly''. For more than one hundred years, the journal has published peer-reviewed articles and book reviews on topics spanning the political, military, social, economic, and cultural history of our region.
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