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{{Locality
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|Name=Summit County
|ID=394846
|Level=2
|Country=United States
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|Locality1=Ohio
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*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Medina County, Ohio Genealogy|Medina]], [[Portage County, Ohio Genealogy|Portage]], and [[Stark County, Ohio Genealogy|Stark]] Counties March 3. 1840.<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>
*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Medina County, Ohio Genealogy|Medina]], [[Portage County, Ohio Genealogy|Portage]], and [[Stark County, Ohio Genealogy|Stark]] Counties March 3. 1840.<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>
*'''County Seat: '''Akron
*'''County Seat: '''Akron
*[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:''' 6 April 1840<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://www.interment.net/us/oh/summit.htm Interment]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/oh/summit.htm Interment]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/summit.htm USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/summit.htm USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Ohio&cemetery_county=Summit&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Ohio&cemetery_county=Summit&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves]
*[http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=77 Ohio Gravestones]
*[http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=77 Ohio Gravestones]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/tombpics/summit/summitco.htm OHGenWeb Tombstone Photo Project]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/tombpics/summit/summitco.htm OHGenWeb Tombstone Photo Project]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
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*{{FSC|United States, Ohio, Summit - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1538439312|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*{{FSC|381505|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Summit+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Summit+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
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{{OH Church Intro|Summit}}<br>
{{OH Church Intro|Summit}}<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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'''''Historical Churches'''''
'''''Historical Churches'''''
*[https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/tallmadge-church/ Congregational Church of Tallmadge Church House] (dedicated in 1825) at Ohio History Connection
*[https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/museum-and-site-locator/tallmadge-church Congregational Church of Tallmadge Church House] (dedicated in 1825) at [https://www.ohiohistory.org Ohio History]


'''''Current Churches'''''
'''''Current Churches'''''
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*[https://www.akronlibrary.org/locations/main-library/special-collections/genealogy/historic-city-directories Historic Akron City Directories] at [https://www.akronlibrary.org Akron-Summit Public Library]
*[https://www.akronlibrary.org/locations/main-library/special-collections/genealogy/historic-city-directories Historic Akron City Directories] at [https://www.akronlibrary.org Akron-Summit Public Library]
*'''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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=== Funeral Homes  ===
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{OH Funeral Homes Intro|Summit}}
{{OH Funeral Homes Intro|Summit}}
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=%22summit+county+ohio%22+funeral+homes&fb=1&gl=us&hq=funeral+homes&hnear=%22summit+county+ohio%22&view=text&ei=dmf7SrjwM4fiswPY16CCAQ&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CCAQtQMwAA Funeral Homes near Summit County, Ohio] at Google Maps.
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<li>[https://www.billowfuneralhomes.com/ Billow's Funeral Homes & Crematory] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.hummelfuneralhomes.com/ Hummel Funeral Home & Crematories] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.schermesserfh.com/ Schermesser Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.mooreffh.com/ Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.adamsmason.com/ Adams Mason Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.adamsmason.com/ Adams Mason Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.anthonyfh.com/ Anthony Funeral Home] in Cuyahoga Falls</li>
<li>[https://www.anthonyfh.com/ Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.anthonyfh.com/ Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.areacremationgroup.com/ Area Cremation Group] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://calhounfuneral.com/location/stewart-calhoun-funeral-home/ Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://sommervillefuneralservice.com/ Sommerville Funeral Services] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/akron/rose-hill-funeral-home/4482?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic Rose Hill Funeral Home & Burial Park] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.newcomerakron.com/ Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Akron] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.wilkinsonfuneral.com/ Wilkinson Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.schluppucakfh.com/ Schlup-Pucak & Wilson Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.eckardbaldwin.com/ Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.prenticefuneralhome.com/ Prentice Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.houseofeberhardtfuneralhome.com/ House of Eberhardt Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.gordon-fluryfuneralhome.com/ Gordon Memorial Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.dunn-quigley.com/ Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.mooreffh.com/ Bacher Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.mooreffh.com/ Bacher Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.mooreffh.com// Bacher-Moore Funeral Home] in Norton</li>
<li>[https://www.hennessyfuneralhome.com/ Hennessy Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.billowfuneralhomes.com/ Billow's Funeral Homes & Crematory] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.rhodenmemorialhome.com/ Rhoden Memorial Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.billowfuneralhomes.com/ Billow's Funeral Homes & Crematory] in Cuyahoga Falls</li>
<li>[https://www.campfield-hickman-collier.com/ Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home] in Barberton</li>
<li>[https://www.cirielloandcarrfh.com/ Ciriello-Carr Memorial Home] in Cuyahoga Falls</li>
<li>[https://www.cirielloandcarrfh.com/ Ciriello-Carr Memorial Home] in Fairlawn</li>
<li>[https://www.cirielloandcarrfh.com/ Ciriello-Carr Memorial Home] in Fairlawn</li>
<li>[https://www.anthonyfh.com/ Anthony Funeral Home] in Cuyahoga Falls</li>
<li>[https://www.donovanfuneralhome.com/ Donovan Funeral Home] in Tallmadge</li>
<li>[https://www.cliffordshoemaker.com/ Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory] in Cuyahoga Falls</li>
<li>[https://www.cliffordshoemaker.com/ Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory] in Cuyahoga Falls</li>
<li>[https://www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com/ Cox-McNulty Funeral Home] in Barberton</li>
<li>[https://www.hopkinslawver.com/ Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.crownhillfh.com/ Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services] in Twinsburg</li>
<li>[https://www.donovanfuneralhome.com/ Donovan Funeral Home] in Mogadore</li>
<li>[https://www.donovanfuneralhome.com/ Donovan Funeral Home] in Tallmadge</li>
<li>[https://www.donovanfuneralhome.com/ Donovan Funeral Home] in Tallmadge</li>
<li>[https://www.dunn-quigley.com/ Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.cirielloandcarrfh.com/ Ciriello-Carr Memorial Home] in Cuyahoga Falls</li>
<li>[https://www.dunn-quigley.com/ Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes] in Stow</li>
<li>[https://www.redmonfuneralhome.com/ Redmon Funeral Home] in Stow</li>
<li>[https://www.eckardbaldwin.com/ Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.gordon-fluryfuneralhome.com/ Gordon Memorial Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.mooreffh.com/ Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.hennessyfuneralhome.com/ Hennessy Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/ Heritage Cremation & Burial Society] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/ Heritage Cremation & Burial Society] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.hopkinslawver.com/ Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.coxfuneralhomeinc.com/ Cox-McNulty Funeral Home] in Barberton</li>
<li>[https://www.houseofeberhardtfuneralhome.com/ House of Eberhardt Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.johnsonromito.com/ Johnson-Romito Funeral Homes] in Hudson</li>
<li>[https://www.newcomerakron.com/ Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Akron] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.prenticefuneralhome.com/ Prentice Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.redmonfuneralhome.com/ Redmon Funeral Home] in Stow</li>
<li>[https://www.rhodenmemorialhome.com/ Rhoden Memorial Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/akron/rose-hill-funeral-home/4482?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic Rose Hill Funeral Home & Burial Park] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.schermesserfh.com/ Schermesser Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.schluppucakfh.com/ Schlup-Pucak & Wilson Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.silva-hostetler.com/ Silva-Hostetler Funeral Home] in Barberton</li>
<li>[https://sommervillefuneralservice.com/ Sommerville Funeral Services] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://calhounfuneral.com/location/stewart-calhoun-funeral-home/ Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
<li>[https://www.wilkinsonfuneral.com/ Wilkinson Funeral Home] in Akron</li>
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=== Guardianship ===
=== Guardianship ===
{{OH Guardianship Intro|Summit}}
{{OH Guardianship Intro|Summit}}
*'''1840-1856''' {{FSC|69592|item|disp=Guardians' Records, 1840-1886}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1840-1929''' {{FSC|1874493|item|disp=Ohio, Summit County, Guardian Docket, 1840-1873; Index, 1840-1929}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1841-1901''' {{FSC|1879198|item|disp=Ohio, Summit County, Guardian records, 1841-1901}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images


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


*'''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.
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/summit/military-index.html Military Records] at [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/summit/ USGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/summit/military-index.html Military Records] at [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/summit/ USGenWeb Archives]


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'''''World War I'''''<br>
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)


'''''World War II'''''<br>
'''''World War II'''''<br>
*'''1938-1946''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8939/ U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1938-1946''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8939/ U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1942''' {{RecordSearch|1861144|United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio,_Soldier_Home_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*'''1942''' {{RecordSearch|1861144|United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio,_Soldier_Home_Records_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/summit/ww2casualties.html World War II Casualties] at [http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/summit/ Genealogy Trails]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/summit/ww2casualties.html World War II Casualties] at [http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/summit/ Genealogy Trails]


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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.
*'''1850-1991''' [https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/Naturalization/NaturalizationSearch Naturalization Records] at [https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/welcome.asp The Summit County Clerk of Courts]
*'''1850-1991''' [https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/Naturalization/NaturalizationSearch Naturalization Records] at [https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/welcome.asp The Summit County Clerk of Courts]


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{{OH Newspapers Intro|Summit}}
{{OH Newspapers Intro|Summit}}


*'''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.
*[https://www.record-courier.com The Record Courier Stow Sentry]
*[https://www.record-courier.com The Record Courier Stow Sentry]
*[https://www.mytownneo.com Twinsburg Bulletin]
*'''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|Summit}}
{{OH Obituaries Intro|Summit}}
*'''1657-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20485/ohio-obituaries?s=275764761 Ohio Obituaries] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*[https://www.akronlibrary.org/locations/main-library/special-collections/genealogy/akron-beacon-journal-subject-indexes Akron Beacon Journal Subject Indexes 1841- 1939 Summit County, Ohio Newspapers] at [https://www.akronlibrary.org Akron-Summit Public Library]
*[https://www.akronlibrary.org/locations/main-library/special-collections/genealogy/akron-beacon-journal-subject-indexes Akron Beacon Journal Subject Indexes 1841- 1939 Summit County, Ohio Newspapers] at [https://www.akronlibrary.org Akron-Summit Public Library]
*[https://www.akronlibrary.org/locations/main-library/special-collections/genealogy/akron-beacon-journal-obituary-indexes Akron Beacon Journal Obituary Indexes 1937 to present] at [https://www.akronlibrary.org Akron-Summit Public Library]
*[https://www.akronlibrary.org/locations/main-library/special-collections/genealogy/akron-beacon-journal-obituary-indexes Akron Beacon Journal Obituary Indexes 1937 to present] at [https://www.akronlibrary.org Akron-Summit Public Library]
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1786-1998''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8801 Ohio, Wills and Probate Records 1786-1998] at Ancestry ($) — 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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*'''1800-1962''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2541 Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962] at Ancestry ($) — Index
*'''1800-1962''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2541 Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962] at Ancestry ($) — Index
*'''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.
*'''1866-1908''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2144 Summit County, Ohio, Birth Records] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1866-1908''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2144 Summit County, Ohio, Birth Records] at Ancestry ($)
*'''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|Summit}}


*'''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|Summit}}


*'''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.
*'''1866-1908''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1596 Summit County, Ohio, Death Records] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1866-1908''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1596 Summit County, Ohio, Death Records] at Ancestry ($)
*'''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|Summit}}
{{OH Divorce Intro|Summit}}

Revision as of 07:39, 2 July 2024

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

County Facts
County seat: Akron
Organized: April 6, 1840[1]
Parent County(s): Medina, Portage, Stark[2]
Neighboring Counties
Cuyahoga • Geauga • Portage • Stark • Wayne • Medina
See County Maps
Courthouse
Summit County, Ohio Courthouse.jpg
Location Map
Map of Ohio highlighting Summit County.PNG

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Summit County is named for the highest elevation on the Ohio and Erie Canal, which is located in the county. The county is located in the northeastern area of the state.[3]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Summit County Courthouse
205 S High St
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: 330-643-2162
Summit County Courthouse

County Recorder has land records from 1840
Probate Court has birth, marriage, death and probate records[4]

Summit 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
1866 1840 1870 1840 1840 1839 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]

Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
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]

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

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Summit 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. %±
1840 22,560 —
1850 27,485 21.8%
1860 27,344 −0.5%
1870 34,674 26.8%
1880 43,788 26.3%
1890 54,089 23.5%
1900 71,715 32.6%
1910 108,253 50.9%
1920 286,065 164.3%
1930 344,131 20.3%
1940 339,405 −1.4%
1950 410,032 20.8%
1960 513,569 25.3%
1970 553,371 7.8%
1980 524,472 −5.2%
1990 514,990 −1.8%
2000 542,899 5.4%
2010 541,781 −0.2%
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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • Akron

Historical Churches

Current Churches

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

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

Jewish

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.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Cuyahoga CountyGeauga CountyPortage CountyStark CountyWayne CountyMedina CountyOH SUMMIT.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Revolutionary War

Civil War

Civil War service men from Summit 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 Summit County.

-1st Regiment, Ohio Light Artillery, Battery D
-104th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Company H
-107th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Company I

World War I

World War II

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Summit 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 Summit 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]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Summit County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Ohio Archives and Libraries.

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Summit County. For state-wide library facilities, see Ohio Archives and Libraries.

Akron-Summit County Public Library
Main library
60 S High St
Akron, OH 44326
Phone: 330-643-9000
Website

Herrick Memorial Library
101 Willard Memorial Square
Wellington, OH 44090
Phone: 440-647-2120
Website

Barberton Public Library
602 W Park Ave
Barberton, OH 44203-2458
Phone: 330-745-1194
Website

Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 Third St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Phone: 330-928-2117
Website

Hudson Library and Historical Society
96 Library St
Hudson, OH 44236-2947
Phone: 330-653-6658
Website

Peninsula Library
6105 Riverview Road
PO Box 236
Peninsula, OH 44264-0236
Phone: 330-657-2291
Website

Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd
Stow, OH 44224
Phone: 330-688-3295
Website

Twinsburg Public Library
10050 Ravenna Rd
Twinsburg, OH 44087-1796
Phone: 330-425-4268
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum
1775 Main St
2nd Floor
Peninsula, OH 44264
Website

Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH
Perkins Stone Mansion
John Brown House
Portage Township School District No. 2
550 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
Phone: 330-535-1120
Website

Societies[edit | edit source]

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

Western Reserve Historical Society
Research Library in the History Center
10825 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: 216-721-5722
FamilySearch Wiki
Website

Summit County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
PO Box 2232
Akron, OH 44309-2232
Email: info@summitogs.org
Website

The Historical Society of Olde Northfield
9390 Olde Eight Rd
Northfield Center, OH
Email: Palmer-House@hson.info
Website

Peninsula Library & Historical Society
6105 Riverview Rd
PO Box 236
Peninsula, OH 44264
Email: info@peninsulalibrary.org
Website

Hudson Genealogical Study Group
Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
Email: HGSG1986@gmail.com
Website

Richfield Historical Society
3907 Broadview Rd
Richfield, OH 44286
Phone: 330-659-0336
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. ↑ Ohio Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  3. ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Summit County, Ohio Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/summit/, accessed 2/27/2017.
  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. ↑ Ohio Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  7. ↑ Ohio Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  8. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Summit County, Ohio," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summit_County,_Ohio, accessed 16 January 2019.
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