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===Online Records===
*The [http://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search/?Tab_ID=12 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)] has an index of over 40,000 digitized family Bible records and each day more records are digitized and added to the Index.
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/biblerecords.htm Index to Early Bible Records] provides a free index to over 17,000 online and offline pre-1830 Bible records.


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*Start with the free [http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/biblerecords.htm '''Index to Early Bible Records (pre-1830; 17,000 entries)'''].


==Online Resources and Websites==
*The [http://www.library.ohio.gov/ State Library of Ohio] has a collection of Bible records transcribed by the [http://www.ohiodar.org/ Ohio Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)]. Many of these are included in the Genealogical Collection, described in the [[Ohio Compiled Genealogies|Ohio Genealogy]] page of this wiki. Some transcripts of DAR Bible records are in:
Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Ohio. To find more resources, go to the [[United States Bible Records]] page.


=====Databases=====
*Many periodicals publish family data from Bible records. These are referenced in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]], described in the [[Ohio Periodicals|Ohio Periodicals]] page of this wiki.
*[https://digital.americanancestors.org/digital/collection/p15869coll15/id/1606/ Bible Record for James A. Rhea Family] at American Ancestors Digital Library and Archives ($)
*'''1762-2008''' {{RecordSearch|2787827|Ohio, Church Records, 1762-2008}} at FamilySearch - [[Ohio, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; contains bible records.
*[https://ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p15005coll27/id/40958/ Seneca County, Ohio Bible Records, Volume 2] at Ohio Memory
*[http://yanceyfamilygenealogy.org/family_bible_index_Locations_OH.htm The Family Bible Index - Ohio] at Yancey Family Genealogy


=====Transcriptions, Indexes, and Images=====
*The [http://www.ogs.org/ Ohio Genealogical Society] maintains an every-name card index to all Bible record transcripts in their possession.
*{{FSC|310388|item|disp=A Collection of Bible Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohhamilt/biblelane.htm Aaron Lane Family Bible Records] of the Little Miami Valley, Hamilton County, Ohio at Rootsweb — transcriptions
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/champaign/bibles.html Champaign County Ohio Family Bibles and Records] at Genealogy Trails History Group
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/crawford/bibles-index.html Cawford County Bible Records] at USGenWeb Archives - Transcriptions
*{{FSC|314843|item|disp=Bible and Family Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*{{FSC|174538|item|disp=Bible Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*{{FSC|United States, Ohio - Bible records|subject|subject-id=838886507|disp=Ohio Bible Records}} at FamilySearch Catalog
*[https://crawfordcountyohiogenealogy.org/tag/bible-records/ Bible Records] at Crawford County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogiy Society — transcriptions
*[http://www.usgenwebsites.org/OHRichland/BibleRecords.htm Bible Records] at Richland County, Ohio USGenWeb — images
*{{FSC|7740|item|disp=Bible Records from the Campus Martius Museum Collection of Bibles, Marietta, Ohio}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*{{FSC|film#|item|disp=Early Records of Places and People in the Following Counties of Ohio, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*{{FSC|274839|item|disp=Early Vital Records of Ohio}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*{{FSC|296600|item|disp=Miscellaneous Bible Records from the Collections of the Genealogical Research Committee of Clough Valley Chapter, D.A.R.}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/muskingum/bibles-index.html Muskingum County Bible Records] at USGenWeb Archives
*[https://wiki.wcpl.info/w/Reider_Family_Bible Reider Family Bible] at Wayne County Public Library — Transcriptions and images


=====Digital Books=====
*The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center has a [http://www.rbhayes.org/hayes/mssfind/287/fambible.htm Family Bible Collection] of over 100 Bibles donated by families in the Sandusky County and Northwestern Ohio area.
*''Family Records from 48 Bibles: copied in prize const, 1932-1935.'' Children of the American Revolution (Ohio) Online at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/551691-family-records-from-48-bibles-copied-in-prize-contest-1932-1935?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]
* ''Seneca County, Ohio Bible Records, Volumes 1 and 2.'' 1983/1991. Tiffin, OH: Seneca County Genealogical Society. Online at [https://www.ogs.org/resource_type/digitized-books/?fwp_record_types_subjects=bibles Ohio Genealogical Society Digitized Books] ($)


====Other places to look for Bible Record Collections====
*Short, Mrs. Don R. and Mrs. Denver Eller. ''Ohio Bible Records''. Two Volumes. 1971. Reprint, (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library, 1983.) {{FHL|150302|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051387; book 977.1 D2sd}}
*Copies, or abstracts of old family Bibles that are no longer known to exist, may survive in [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War Pension application files]] at [[National Archives and Records Administration|NARA]], Washington, D.C., which are available online at three commercial websites: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1995 Ancestry], [http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3], and [http://www.heritagequestonline.com/ Heritage Quest Online].
*'''Family records:''' Check home sources by reaching out to older members of the family asking if they know of any Family Bibles and who might have it in their possession.
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]:''' Using the '''keyword''' search, type in the surname you are looking for and the word "Bible."
*'''[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/catalog/?keyword=Bible%20Records&location=2 Card Catalog]''' at Ancestry. ($)
*'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''': Many periodicals publish family data from Bible records. [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/periodical-source-index Periodical Source Index (PERSI)] is an index to many of these periodicals. Learn how to use [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]].
*'''Ohio Genealogical Society''' has an extensive Bible record collection, which is indexed and part of their [https://www.ogs.org/search-databases/ Database Search]. ($)<br>


==Why Search for Family Bibles==
*Copies, or abstracts of old family Bibles that are no longer known to exist, may survive in [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War Pension application files]] at [[National Archives and Records Administration|NARA]], Washington, D.C., which are available online at three commercial&nbsp;websites: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1995 Ancestry], [http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3], and [http://www.heritagequestonline.com/ Heritage Quest Online].  
Many families have traditionally recorded births, marriages, and deaths in a family bible, family record book, or book of remembrance. A bible was often given by relatives to a bride as a wedding gift, where she recorded information about her immediate family and close relatives. Relationships were seldom stated but were often implied. Names of parents, children, and their spouses, including maiden names, were frequently given along with dates of birth, marriage, and death. Sometimes the age of a person was given at the time of death. Many families kept bible records from the 1700s (and sometimes earlier) to more recent times, although few have survived. Family bibles that are no longer in the possession of the family may be at a historical or genealogical society. They are sometimes transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals or other databases


Bible records can be used as a substitute in providing birth, marriage, and date information when vital record information was not recorded.
*Transcriptions of Bible records may be accessed through the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog], by using the Place-name Search for:
 
::*United States, Ohio - BIBLE RECORDS
::*United States, Ohio, [COUNTY] - BIBLE RECORDS
::*OHIO, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - BIBLE RECORDS
 
===Ohio Bible Records===
A Bible was often given by relatives to a bride as a wedding gift, where she recorded information about her immediate family and close relatives. Relationships were seldom stated but were often implied. Names of parents, children, and their spouses, including maiden names, were frequently given along with dates of birth, marriage, and death. Sometimes the age of a person was given at the time of death. Many families kept Bible records from the 1700s (and sometimes earlier) to more recent times, although few have survived. Some have been donated to local libraries or societies.
 
A family Bible is a designation given to a Bible which has family information recorded on pages within the book. This has been a tradition among many families and is a good source of information about immediate family members and relatives, including names of parents, children, their spouses as well as their dates of birth, marriage and death. This is a valuable resource because, if the information is recorded as the event occurs, the information is regarded as being reliable. Also, for some families, Bible records may have the only recorded vital statistics information. Generally, family Bibles are passed down to succeeding generations, but those that are no longer in possession of the family may be at a historical or genealogical society.
 
Start with the free [http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/biblerecords.htm '''Index to Early Bible Records (pre-1830; 17,000 entries)'''].


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Online Records[edit | edit source]

  • The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center has a Family Bible Collection of over 100 Bibles donated by families in the Sandusky County and Northwestern Ohio area.
  • Short, Mrs. Don R. and Mrs. Denver Eller. Ohio Bible Records. Two Volumes. 1971. Reprint, (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library, 1983.) FHL fiche 6051387; book 977.1 D2sd
  • Transcriptions of Bible records may be accessed through the FamilySearch Catalog, by using the Place-name Search for:
  • United States, Ohio - BIBLE RECORDS
  • United States, Ohio, [COUNTY] - BIBLE RECORDS
  • OHIO, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - BIBLE RECORDS

Ohio Bible Records[edit | edit source]

A Bible was often given by relatives to a bride as a wedding gift, where she recorded information about her immediate family and close relatives. Relationships were seldom stated but were often implied. Names of parents, children, and their spouses, including maiden names, were frequently given along with dates of birth, marriage, and death. Sometimes the age of a person was given at the time of death. Many families kept Bible records from the 1700s (and sometimes earlier) to more recent times, although few have survived. Some have been donated to local libraries or societies.

A family Bible is a designation given to a Bible which has family information recorded on pages within the book. This has been a tradition among many families and is a good source of information about immediate family members and relatives, including names of parents, children, their spouses as well as their dates of birth, marriage and death. This is a valuable resource because, if the information is recorded as the event occurs, the information is regarded as being reliable. Also, for some families, Bible records may have the only recorded vital statistics information. Generally, family Bibles are passed down to succeeding generations, but those that are no longer in possession of the family may be at a historical or genealogical society.

Start with the free Index to Early Bible Records (pre-1830; 17,000 entries).