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===Online Resources ===
==Online Resources ==


*[https://ohiostatepress.org/books/BookPages/VanTineBuilders.html Builders of Ohio].  
*[https://ohiostatepress.org/books/BookPages/VanTineBuilders.html Builders of Ohio].  
*[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award99/icuhtml/fawhome.html The First American West:The Ohio River Valley 1750-1820].  
*[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award99/icuhtml/fawhome.html The First American West: The Ohio River Valley 1750-1820].  
*[http://www.genealogybooklinks.com/Ohio.htm Ohio Genealogy Book Links]
*[http://www.genealogybooklinks.com/Ohio.htm Ohio Genealogy Book Links]
*[http://www.columbuslibrary.org/myhistory Ohio's digital history collection]. Images and index.
*[http://www.columbuslibrary.org/myhistory Ohio's digital history collection]. Images and index.
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#oh County and Town Histories], with biographies  
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#oh County and Town Histories], with biographies  
=== History  ===
*'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included


Ancient burial mounds and forts throughout the region showed evidence of the [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Hopewell_Culture Hopewell Indians]. In the 1600's, European explorers found the [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Delaware_Indians Delaware], [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Shawnee_Indians Shawnee], [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Mingo_Indians Mingo], [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Wyandot_Indians Wyandot], [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Miami_Indians Miami] and other [[Indians of Ohio|Indian tribes]] living there. At one time France and Great Britain both held claims to the Ohio area. After the [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Northwest_Territory Northwest Territory] was established, and the [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Treaty_of_Greeneville_(1795) Treaty of Greenville] signed, thousands of settlers came to the Ohio region. Among the early settlers were Revolutionary War soldiers who had been given [http://www.genealogy.com/24_land.html bounty lands] in southeast Ohio for their military service.
== Background  ==


The [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Harrison_Land_Act Harrison Land Act] in 1800 which enabled common people to purchase land in the Northwest Territory, which they did rapidly helping Ohio to become the [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Ohio_Statehood 17th state] on March 1, 1803.  
Ancient burial mounds and forts throughout the region showed evidence of the Hopewell Indians. In the 1600s, European explorers found the Delaware,  Shawnee, Mingo, Wyandot, Miami and other [[Indians of Ohio|Indian tribes]] living there. At one time France and Great Britain both held claims to the Ohio area. After the Northwest Territory was established, and the Treaty of Greenville signed, thousands of settlers came to the Ohio region. Among the early settlers were Revolutionary War soldiers who had been given bounty lands in southeast Ohio for their military service.
 
The Harrison Land Act in 1800 which enabled common people to purchase land in the Northwest Territory, which they did rapidly helping Ohio to become the 17th state on March 1, 1803.  


To connect with trade to the East, Ohio built a 1,000-mile long canal system of eighty-three locks called the [http://my.ohio.voyager.net/~lstevens/canal/ Ohio and Erie Canal], opening in 1825. This made an outlet for the Ohioan’s farms, forests and mines to conduct trade with the outside communities. The [http://www.west2k.com/ohstations/stations.htm railroad] arrived in the mid 1800's, turning Ohio into a crossroads for trade and migration.  
To connect with trade to the East, Ohio built a 1,000-mile long canal system of eighty-three locks called the [http://my.ohio.voyager.net/~lstevens/canal/ Ohio and Erie Canal], opening in 1825. This made an outlet for the Ohioan’s farms, forests and mines to conduct trade with the outside communities. The [http://www.west2k.com/ohstations/stations.htm railroad] arrived in the mid 1800's, turning Ohio into a crossroads for trade and migration.  


Ohioans were instrumental in smuggling freedom seeking slaves to Canada by using the [http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/projects/ur_project/ur_home.html Underground Railroad]. This resulted in a scattering of small [http://www.angelfire.com/oh/chillicothe/ugrr.html African American communities] serving as temporary safe havens in southeastern Ohio.  
Ohioans were instrumental in smuggling freedom seeking slaves to Canada by using the Underground Railroad. This resulted in a scattering of small [http://www.angelfire.com/oh/chillicothe/ugrr.html African American communities] serving as temporary safe havens in southeastern Ohio.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Ohio," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ohio, accessed 17 May 2025</ref>


The following important events in the history of [[Ohio, United States Genealogy|Ohio]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping.  
The following important events in the history of [[Ohio, United States Genealogy|Ohio]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping.  


=== Timeline  ===
== Timeline  ==


The following are important dates in the history of Ohio that affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements:  
The following are important dates in the history of Ohio that affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements:  
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*'''1777: '''[http://books.google.com/books?id=0N47AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA201&lpg=PA201&dq=Moravian+mission+at+Coshocton&source=web&ots=wqkg_cP1Xj&sig=2PTg2QnAahGS2M8pF5J0k7JuVnw&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=9&ct=result#PPA202,M1 Moravian mission at Coshocton]  
*'''1777: '''[http://books.google.com/books?id=0N47AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA201&lpg=PA201&dq=Moravian+mission+at+Coshocton&source=web&ots=wqkg_cP1Xj&sig=2PTg2QnAahGS2M8pF5J0k7JuVnw&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=9&ct=result#PPA202,M1 Moravian mission at Coshocton]  
*'''1772-1824:'''  [http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Tuscarawas/TuscarawasChapI.htm Moravian Indian land grants], 4,000 acres along the Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County.  
*'''1772-1824:'''  [http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Tuscarawas/TuscarawasChapI.htm Moravian Indian land grants], 4,000 acres along the Tuscarawas River in Tuscarawas County.  
*'''1787: ''' The United States government established the [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Northwest_Territory Northwest Territory] with the intent to open the land to Revolutionary War veterans and other settlers.  
*'''1787: ''' The United States government established the Northwest Territory with the intent to open the land to Revolutionary War veterans and other settlers.  
*'''1788: '''The first permanent white settlement was established at Marietta.  
*'''1788: '''The first permanent white settlement was established at Marietta.  
*'''1794:''' (August 20,) [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Battle_of_Fallen_Timbers Battle of Fallen Timbers] near Miami River.  General Wayne commanding the U.S. forces, this victory ended Indian Wars in the area.  
*'''1794:''' (August 20,) [https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Fallen-Timbers Battle of Fallen Timbers] near Miami River.  General Wayne commanding the U.S. forces, this victory ended Indian Wars in the area.  
*'''1799:''' [http://www.frontierplayers.org/timeline.html Ohio Territory]  
*'''1799:''' [http://www.frontierplayers.org/timeline.html Ohio Territory]  
*'''1803: '''(March 1,) [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Ohio_Statehood Ohio gained statehood].  
*'''1803:''' (March 1,) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ohio Ohio gained statehood].  
*'''1805:''' Land ceded by Ottawa, Wyandot, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Shawnee and Delaware Indians.  
*'''1805:''' Land ceded by Ottawa, Wyandot, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Shawnee and Delaware Indians.  
*'''1807 & 1808:'''  Land ceded by Chippewa, Ottawa, Wyandot, and Potawatomi  
*'''1807 & 1808:'''  Land ceded by Chippewa, Ottawa, Wyandot, and Potawatomi  
*'''1817:''' Land ceded by Ottawa, Wyandot, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Shawnee, Delaware, and Seneca   
*'''1817:''' Land ceded by Ottawa, Wyandot, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Shawnee, Delaware, and Seneca   
*'''1818:''' Land ceded by Ottawa, Shawnee, Wyandot and Seneca
*'''1818:''' Land ceded by Ottawa, Shawnee, Wyandot and Seneca
*'''1818: '''[https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Miami_Indians Land ceded by Miami]  
*'''1818: '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_removals_in_Ohio Land ceded by Miami]  
*'''Various:''' [https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Wea_Indians Land ceded by Wea]
*'''Various:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wea Land ceded by Wea]
*'''1843:'''[https://ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Wyandot_Indians Wyandot removed to Kansas]  
*'''1843:'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_removals_in_Ohio Wyandot removed to Kansas]  
*'''1861-1865: ''' 310,000 Ohio men served in the Union armed forces during the [http://www.ohiocivilwar.com/ Civil War].  
*'''1861-1865: ''' 310,000 Ohio men served in the Union armed forces during the [http://www.ohiocivilwar.com/ Civil War].  
*'''1898:''' Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.  
*'''1898:''' Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.  
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'''Bibliography of Local Histories'''  
'''Bibliography of Local Histories'''  


*Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print''. <ref> Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print''  (Clarkston, Georgia: Heritage Research, 1984.) {{WorldCat|11259104|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|31025|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H23o}} </ref>  
*Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print''. <ref> Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print''  (Clarkston, Georgia: Heritage Research, 1984.) {{WorldCat|11259104|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|31025|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H23o}} </ref>  
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}} </ref>  
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}} </ref>  
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. <ref> Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' 5 vols. (Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76.) {{WorldCat|315166|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}} </ref>
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. <ref> Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' 5 vols. (Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76.) {{WorldCat|315166|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}} </ref>


=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ===
=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ===
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*Howe, Henry. ''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]''. <ref> Howe, Henry. ''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]''.  Two Volumes. (N.p.: The State of Ohio, 1908, c1888.) {{FSC|49770|item|disp=FS Library film 1698149 Item 5; book 977.1 H2hh 1908}} </ref>The set has been produced by a number of publishers since 1847 and many editions exist.  
*Howe, Henry. ''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]''. <ref> Howe, Henry. ''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]''.  Two Volumes. (N.p.: The State of Ohio, 1908, c1888.) {{FSC|49770|item|disp=FS Library film 1698149 Item 5; book 977.1 H2hh 1908}} </ref>The set has been produced by a number of publishers since 1847 and many editions exist.  
*Day, Sandra H., comp. ''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' <ref> Day, Sandra H., comp. ''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' (Wintersville, Ohio: S.H. Day, 1987-89.) {{FSC|628842|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6003182 (first of 3); book 977.1 H22d}} </ref>  
*Day, Sandra H., comp. ''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' <ref> Day, Sandra H., comp. ''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' (Wintersville, Ohio: S.H. Day, 1987-89.) {{FSC|628842|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6003182 (first of 3); book 977.1 H22d}} </ref>  
*Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]'' <ref> Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]''  Six Volumes. (Columbus, Ohio: The Society, 1941-1944.) {{FSC|180014|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2wi}} </ref>  
*Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]'' <ref> Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]''  Six Volumes. (Columbus, Ohio: The Society, 1941-1944.) {{FSC|180014|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2wi}} </ref>  
*''Valley of the Ohio''<ref> ''Valley of the Ohio'', Mann Butler, pub., 1971, Frankfurt Kentucky  {{WorldCat|475833|disp=At various libaries (WorldCat)}}  {{FSC|82247|item|disp=FS Library film 897452 item 2; book 973 H2bm}}Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry</ref>  
*''Valley of the Ohio''<ref> ''Valley of the Ohio'', Mann Butler, pub., 1971, Frankfurt Kentucky  {{WorldCat|475833|disp=At various libaries (WorldCat)}}  {{FSC|82247|item|disp=FS Library film 897452 item 2; book 973 H2bm}}Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry</ref>  
*''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'' <ref> ''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'', Randolph C., Downes, pub. 1970, Columbus Ohio {{WorldCat|263098|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|73497|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2do}}</ref>  
*''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'' <ref> ''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'', Randolph C., Downes, pub. 1970, Columbus Ohio {{WorldCat|263098|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|73497|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2do}}</ref>  
*''History of Ohio'' <ref> 'History of Ohio'' Charles Burleigh Galbreath, pub. 1925, Chicago (5 volumes) {{WorldCat|478168|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|219741|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2ga v. 4,5; films 931797-801}} </ref>  
*''History of Ohio'' <ref> 'History of Ohio'' Charles Burleigh Galbreath, pub. 1925, Chicago (5 volumes) {{WorldCat|478168|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|219741|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2ga v. 4,5; films 931797-801}} </ref>  
*''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' <ref> ''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' Elliot Howard Giltey, pub. 1901, Columbus Ohio</ref>  
*''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' <ref> ''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' Elliot Howard Giltey, pub. 1901, Columbus Ohio</ref>  
*''History of Ohio'' <ref> ''History of Ohio'' Emilius Oviatt Randall, pub. 1912, New York {{WorldCat|220890409|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}</ref>  
*''History of Ohio'' <ref> ''History of Ohio'' Emilius Oviatt Randall, pub. 1912, New York {{WorldCat|220890409|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}</ref>  
*''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' <ref> ''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' Peter Peterson Cherry, pub. 1921, Akron Ohio {{WorldCat|1089427|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}(Book), {{WorldCat|42044127|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} (microform), {{FSC|74147|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2c}} (Family History Archive link inside Catalog) </ref>
*''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' <ref> ''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' Peter Peterson Cherry, pub. 1921, Akron Ohio {{WorldCat|1089427|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}(Book), {{WorldCat|42044127|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} (microform), {{FSC|74147|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2c}} (Family History Archive link inside Catalog) </ref>


=== United States History  ===
=== United States History  ===
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The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:  
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:  


*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2alm}}</ref> This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history.
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}</ref> This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history.


*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. <ref> ''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H2ad}} </ref> Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations.
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. <ref> ''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}} </ref> Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations.


*Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. <ref> (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}} </ref>Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.
*Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. <ref> (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}} </ref>Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.


*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' <ref> American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History''  (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&amp;amp;amp;amp; Google Books] </ref>
*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' <ref> American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History''  (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&amp;amp;amp;amp; Google Books] </ref>


'''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for Ohio ancestors 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books.  
'''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for Ohio ancestors 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books.  
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