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*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Darke County, Ohio Genealogy|Darke County]] 12 February 1820.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Darke County, Ohio Genealogy|Darke County]] 12 February 1820.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
*'''County Seat: '''Paulding
*'''County Seat: '''Paulding
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/OH_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Ohio Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*'''Organized Date''': 18 Mar 1839<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/OH_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Ohio Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]</ref>
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#OH Ohio Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/ohio/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Ohio county boundary changes
*[http://www.mapofus.org/ohio/ Interactive Map of Ohio County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Ohio county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/OH_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Ohio Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]
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*[http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=63 Ohio Gravestones]
*[http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=63 Ohio Gravestones]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/paulding.htm USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/paulding.htm USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Ohio&cemetery_county=Paulding&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Ohio&cemetery_county=Paulding&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/tombpics/paulding/pauldingco.htm OHGenWeb Tombstone Photo Project]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/tombpics/paulding/pauldingco.htm OHGenWeb Tombstone Photo Project]
*{{RecordSearch|2373709|Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (cemetery records)}}, incomplete
*{{RecordSearch|2373709|Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (cemetery records)}}, incomplete
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*{{FSC|United States, Ohio, Paulding - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=970360215|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*{{FSC|638471|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Paulding+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Paulding+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
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{{OH Church Intro|Paulding}}<br>
{{OH Church Intro|Paulding}}<br>


*'''1765-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2373709|Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br>  
*'''1765-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2373709|Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br>  


'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
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=== Court Records ===
=== Court Records ===
{{OH Court Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Court Intro|Paulding}}
*'''1892-1997''' {{FSC|721541|item|disp=Clerk of Courts, Record of inquests held by coroners and justices of the Peace, 1892-1997}}; Scroll down to Film/Digital Notes, then click on the camera icon on the right side of the page for images.
*'''1892-1997''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/721541?availability=Family%20History%20Library Clerk of Courts, Record of inquests held by coroners and justices of the Peace, 1892-1997]; Scroll down to Film/Digital Notes, then click on the camera icon on the right side of the page for images.


=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{OH Directories Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Directories Intro|Paulding}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
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=== Guardianship ===
=== Guardianship ===
{{OH Guardianship Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Guardianship Intro|Paulding}}
*'''1839-1969''' {{FSC|254259|item|disp=Probate Records, 1842-1898; General Index, 1839-1969}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images


=== Land and Property Records ===
=== Land and Property Records ===
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{{OH Military Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Military Intro|Paulding}}


*'''1888-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2139859|Ohio Soldier Home Records, 1888-1919}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio,_Soldier_Home_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1888-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2139859|Ohio Soldier Home Records, 1888-1919}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio,_Soldier_Home_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.


'''''Civil War'''''<br>
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
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'''''World War I'''''<br>
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*'''1914-1919''' {{RecordSearch|3010045|Ohio, World War I Statement of Service Cards, 1914-1919}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, World War I Statement of Service Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1914-1919''' {{RecordSearch|3010045|Ohio, World War I Statement of Service Cards, 1914-1919}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, World War I Statement of Service Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*'''1914-1918''' {{RecordSearch|3029263|Ohio, World War I, Enrollment Cards, 1914-1918}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, World War I, Enrollment Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1914-1918''' {{RecordSearch|3029263|Ohio, World War I, Enrollment Cards, 1914-1918}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, World War I, Enrollment Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*'''1916-1920''' {{RecordSearch|3039663|Ohio, WWI Index and Return Cards, 1916-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, WWI Index and Return Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1916-1920''' {{RecordSearch|3039663|Ohio, WWI Index and Return Cards, 1916-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, WWI Index and Return Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
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''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1800-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1987615|Ohio, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1800-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1987615|Ohio, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.


=== Newspapers ===
=== Newspapers ===
{{OH Newspapers Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Newspapers Intro|Paulding}}


*'''1793-late 1900s''' [http://catalog.ohiohistory.org/Presto/collections/BrowseContentCollection.aspx?ccID=Nw== Newspapers] at [http://catalog.ohiohistory.org/Presto/home/home.aspx Ohio History Connection] —  Select county.
*'''1793-2009''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10604/ohio-newspapers-1793-2009 Ohio Newspapers, 1793-2009] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1793-2009''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10604/ohio-newspapers-1793-2009 Ohio Newspapers, 1793-2009] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1800s-late 1900s''' [https://ohiomemory.ohiohistory.org/newspapers Newspapers] at Ohio History Connection — Select county.
*'''Early-late 1900s''' [https://ohiomemory.ohiohistory.org/newspapers Newspapers] at [https://ohiomemory.org/digital/ Ohio Memory] — sort by County, City, Time Period, and more.
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50066/ Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50066/ Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


=== Obituaries ===
=== Obituaries ===
{{OH Obituaries Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Obituaries Intro|Paulding}}
*'''1657-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20485/ohio-obituaries?s=275764761 Ohio Obituaries] at MyHeritage — index ($)


=== Other Records ===
=== Other Records ===
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>


*'''1786-1998''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8801 Ohio Wills and Probate Records 1786-1998] at Ancestry ($) — index & images.
*'''1786-1998''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8801 Ohio Wills and Probate Records 1786-1998] at Ancestry ($) — index and images.
*'''1789-1996''' {{RecordSearch|1992421|Ohio Probate Records 1789-1996}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch.org] — [[Ohio Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records |How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1789-1996''' {{RecordSearch|1992421|Ohio Probate Records 1789-1996}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch.org] — [[Ohio Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records |How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


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''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1800-1850''' {{RecordSearch|1473259|Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Tax Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1800-1850''' {{RecordSearch|1473259|Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Tax Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*'''1800-1850''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30045/ohio-tax-records-1800-1850?s=275764761 Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1800-1850''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30045/ohio-tax-records-1800-1850?s=275764761 Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850] at MyHeritage ($) — index


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{{OH Birth Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Birth Intro|Paulding}}


*'''1841-2003''' {{RecordSearch|1932106|Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1841-2003''' {{RecordSearch|1932106|Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*'''1908-1998''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3146/ Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998] at Ancestry ($) — Index
*'''1908-1998''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3146/ Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998] at Ancestry ($) — Index
*'''1918-1953''' {{RecordSearch|5000024|Ohio, Stillbirths, 1918-1953}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Stillbirths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1918-1953''' {{RecordSearch|5000024|Ohio, Stillbirths, 1918-1953}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Stillbirths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1959-1998''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10943/ohio-birth-index-1959-1998?s=275764761 Ohio, Birth Index, 1959-1998] at MyHeritage - index ($)
*'''1959-1998''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10943/ohio-birth-index-1959-1998?s=275764761 Ohio, Birth Index, 1959-1998] at MyHeritage - index ($)


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{{OH Marriage Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Marriage Intro|Paulding}}


*'''1789-2013''' {{RecordSearch|1614804|Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1789-2013''' {{RecordSearch|1614804|Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*'''1789-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20618/ohio-marriages?s=275764761 Ohio Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1800-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2367319|Ohio Marriages, 1800-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index.
*'''1800-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2367319|Ohio Marriages, 1800-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index.
*'''1800-1958''' {{RecordSearch|1681001|Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index.
*'''1800-1958''' {{RecordSearch|1681001|Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index.
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{{OH Death Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Death Intro|Paulding}}


*'''1765-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2373709|Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br>
*'''1765-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2373709|Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br>
*'''1833-1967''' {{RecordSearch|2373723|Ohio, Church and Civil Deaths, 1833-1967}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  
*'''1833-1967''' {{RecordSearch|2373723|Ohio, Church and Civil Deaths, 1833-1967}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index  
*'''1840-2001''' {{RecordSearch|2128172|Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1840-2001''' {{RecordSearch|2128172|Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*'''1908-1932, 1938–1944, and 1958–2007''' {{RecordSearch|1949341|Ohio,Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007}} at FamilySearch– [[Ohio Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index.
*'''1908-1932, 1938–1944, and 1958–2007''' {{RecordSearch|1949341|Ohio,Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007}} at FamilySearch– [[Ohio Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index.
*'''1908-1932, 1938-2018''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5763/ Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018] at Ancestry ($) — index & images
*'''1908-1932, 1938-2018''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5763/ Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018] at Ancestry ($) — index and images
*'''1913-1944, 1954-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10692/ohio-death-index-1913-1944-1954-1963?s=275764761 Ohio Death Index, 1913-1944, 1954-1963] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1913-1944, 1954-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10692/ohio-death-index-1913-1944-1954-1963?s=275764761 Ohio Death Index, 1913-1944, 1954-1963] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1918-1953''' {{RecordSearch|5000024|Ohio, Stillbirths, 1918-1953}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Stillbirths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1918-1953''' {{RecordSearch|5000024|Ohio, Stillbirths, 1918-1953}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Stillbirths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
==== Divorce ====
==== Divorce ====
{{OH Divorce Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Divorce Intro|Paulding}}
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{{OH Websites Intro|Paulding}}
{{OH Websites Intro|Paulding}}


*[http://catalog.ohiohistory.org/Presto/home/home.aspx?ssid=State_Archives Local Gov't Records by County] at [http://catalog.ohiohistory.org/Presto/home/home.aspx Ohio History Connection] — Browse their list; records are not online.
*[https://ohiomemory.org/digital/custom/browse?field=place Custom Browse of Historical Collections] at [https://ohiomemory.org/digital/ Ohio Memory] — Use map or alpha bar to select county or place, then browse search options in left sidebar.
*[https://ohiomemory.org/digital/custom/browse?field=place Custom Browse of Historical Collections] at [https://ohiomemory.org/digital/ Ohio Memory] — Use map or alpha bar to select county or place, then browse search options in left sidebar.
*[https://www.ogs.org/ Ohio Genealogical Society] ($) — online databases
*[https://www.ogs.org/ Ohio Genealogical Society] ($) — online databases

Revision as of 13:39, 24 June 2024

Guide to Paulding County, Ohio ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: Paulding
Organized: 18 Mar 1839[1]
Parent County(s): Darke[2]
Neighboring Counties
Defiance • Putnam • Van Wert • Allen, (IN) • DeKalb (IN)
See County Maps
Courthouse
Paulding County, Ohio Courthouse.jpg
Location Map
OH paulding.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Paulding County was named for John Paulding, one of the captors of Major John André, a conspirator with Gen. Benedict Arnold in the American Revolutionary War. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state.[3]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Paulding County Courthouse
115 N Williams St, Room 104
Paulding, OH 45879
Phone: 419-399-8210
Paulding County Website

County Health Department has birth and death records;
Probate Judge has marriage and probate records;
Clerk Court has divorce records;
County Judge has court records;
County Recorder has land records[4]

Paulding County, Ohio Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[5]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1867 1839 1867 1839 1835 1842 1820
Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1908. General compliance year is unknown.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county: [8]

Villages
Unincorporated communities
Townships

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

For an extensive list of resources for Bible Records see Ohio Bible Records.

Biographies[edit | edit source]

  • Hardesty, W.S., Representative Citizens of Paulding County: Including a Complete and Graphic Narrative of the Chief Historical Events of the County, (Todedo, Ohio W.S. Hardesty, 1902). Online at FamilySearch Book; Scroll down to Film/Digital Notes, then click on the camera icon on the right side of the page for images.

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Paulding County, Ohio online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Ohio Cemeteries for more information.

 

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1830 161 —
1840 1,034 542.2%
1850 1,766 70.8%
1860 4,945 180.0%
1870 8,544 72.8%
1880 13,485 57.8%
1890 25,932 92.3%
1900 27,528 6.2%
1910 22,730 −17.4%
1920 18,736 −17.6%
1930 15,301 −18.3%
1940 15,527 1.5%
1950 15,047 −3.1%
1960 16,792 11.6%
1970 19,329 15.1%
1980 21,302 10.2%
1990 20,488 −3.8%
2000 20,293 −1.0%
2010 19,614 −3.3%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Ohio denominations, see Ohio Church Records.

List of Churches and Church Parishes

Catholic

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and are where records are currently housed. More information about why to use land records and what information land records includes can be found on the Ohio Land and Property Wiki page.

Online Land Indexes and Records

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for this county. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Ohio Local Histories.

  • Hardesty, W.S., Representative Citizens of Paulding County: Including a Complete and Graphic Narrative of the Chief Historical Events of the County, (Todedo, Ohio W.S. Hardesty, 1902). Online at FamilySearch Book; images.
  • Paulding County Retired Teachers Association, History of Paulding County Townships, (Paulding, Ohio Ohio Genealogical Society. Paulding County Chapter, 1976). FS Catalog book 977.117 H2p

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

DeKalb CountyAllen CountyDefiance CountyPutnam CountyVan Wert CountyOH PAULDING.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War
Civil War service men from Paulding County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Paulding County.

- 100th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Company I

World War I

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Paulding County newspapers often contain genealogical value including obituaries, births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries, family gatherings, family travel, achievements, business notices, engagement information, and probate court proceedings.

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

From 1797 or the creation of the county, probate records were held by the Court of Common Pleas. After 1852, records are held by the Paulding County Probate Court. See Ohio Probate Records for information about how to use probate records.

Online Probate Indexes and Records

School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Ohio tax records complement land records and can be used in place of censuses before 1820 or to supplement the years between censuses. Because only persons who owned taxable property were listed, many residents were not included in tax lists. There may also be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties.

Online Tax Indexes and Records

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Marriages were usually recorded from the formation of the county and are held at the office of the County Probate Court. Divorce records are located with the county Clerk of Courts.

Any existing birth and death records from 1867 through December 19, 1908 are located at the County Probate Court. The Ohio Department of Health has birth records filed after December 20, 1908 and death records filed after January 1, 1954, while the Ohio History Connection houses death records from December 20, 1908 through December 31, 1953.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Voting Records[edit | edit source]

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Archives[edit | edit source]

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Libraries[edit | edit source]

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Pauling County Carnegie Library
205 S Main St
Paulding, OH 45879
419-399-2032
Email:ewilliams@mypccl.org
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Paulding John Historical Museum
600 Fairground Dr
Paulding, OH 45879
419-399-8218
Facebook

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Paulding County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Ohio Societies.

Paulding County OGS
c/o Paulding County Carnegie Library
205 S Main St
Paulding, OH 45879
Website

John Paulding Historical Society Inc
PO Box 93
Paulding, OH 45879-0093
419-399-8218
Email:jphs45879@yahoo.com
Website

Websites[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Ohio Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  3. ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Paulding County, Ohio Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/paulding/ accessed 2/22/2017.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  7. ↑ Ohio Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  8. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Paulding County, Ohio," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulding_County,_Ohio, accessed 7 January 2019.
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