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Guide to '''Huron County Ohio genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Guide to '''Huron County, Ohio ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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=== Historical Facts  ===
 
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#cccc99" align="center" colspan="6" | '''Beginning dates for major county records'''
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| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Huron County, Ohio#Birth|Birth]]'''</center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" align="center" | <center>'''[[Huron County, Ohio#Marriage|Marriage]]'''</center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Huron County, Ohio#Death|Death]]'''</center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Huron County, Ohio#Census|Tax]]'''</center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Huron County, Ohio#Land_and_Property|Land]]'''</center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Huron County, Ohio#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''</center>
|-
|-
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px" | <center>1867</center>
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| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px" | <center>1818</center>
<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Ohio Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div></center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px" | <center>1867</center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px" | <center></center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px" | <center>1809<br></center>
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px" | <center>1815</center>
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#99d6ff" colspan="6" | '''*For earlier dates, try...''' '''[[Huron County, Ohio#Church_Records|Church]] &#124; [[Huron County, Ohio#Obituaries|Obituaries]] &#124; [[Huron County, Ohio#Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]'''
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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
 
|organized= April 1, 1815
*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Portage County, Ohio|Portage]], and [[Cuyahoga County, Ohio|Cuyahoga]] Counties 7 February 1809.
|county seat= Norwalk
*'''County Seat: '''Norwalk
|parent county= [[Portage County, Ohio Genealogy|Portage]], [[Cuyahoga County, Ohio Genealogy|Cuyahoga]]
*'''Neighboring Counties''': {{PAGENAME}}&nbsp;'''residents''' may also have records in <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Huron County, Ohio" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huron_County,_Ohio (accessed 10 May 2012).</ref>[[Erie County, Ohio|Erie]] (north){{·}}[[Richland County, Ohio|Richland]] (south){{·}}[[Crawford County, Ohio|Crawford]] (southwest){{·}}[[Ashland County, Ohio|Ashland]] (southeast){{·}}[[Seneca County, Ohio|Seneca]] (west){{·}}[[Lorain County, Ohio|Lorain]] (east){{·}}[[Sandusky County, Ohio|Sandusky]] (northwest)
|variant spellings=
 
|county1= [[Erie County, Ohio Genealogy|Erie]]
==== Boundary Changes  ====
|county2= [[Lorain County, Ohio Genealogy|Lorain]]
 
|county3= [[Ashland County, Ohio Genealogy|Ashland]]
This area was first known as the Firelands region at is creation in 1815. &nbsp;The county of Huron covered up much wider area. &nbsp;The northern regions are now part of Erie and Ottawa counties. &nbsp;Ruggles township in the south is not part of Ashland County.  
|county4= [[Richland County, Ohio Genealogy|Richland]]
 
|county5= [[Crawford County, Ohio Genealogy|Crawford]]
For animated maps illustrating Ohio county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/ohio/ "Rotating Formation Ohio County Boundary Maps"] (1788-1888) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
|county6= [[Seneca County, Ohio Genealogy|Seneca]]
 
|county7= [[Sandusky County, Ohio Genealogy|Sandusky]]</br><center>[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
==== Record Loss  ====
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For a list of record loss in Ohio counties see: [http://www.familytree101.com/ohio/oh-counties.html#courthouse Ohio Counties with Burned Courthouses]
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=== Resources  ===
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|county courthouse= [[File:Ohio, Huron County Courthouse.jpg|229px]]
==== Bible Records  ====
|county location in state= [[Image:Map of Ohio highlighting Huron County.PNG|185x185px]]
 
|adoption=
==== Biography  ====
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== County Information ==


==== Business Records and Commerce  ====
=== Description ===
Huron County was named for the Huron Native American tribe who once lived in the Great Lakes region. The county is located in the north-central area of the state.<ref>Genealogy Trails History Group, “Huron County, Ohio Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/huron/ accessed 2/17/2017.</ref>


==== Cemeteries  ====
=== County Courthouse ===
{{OH Courthouse Intro|Huron}}
'''Huron County Courthouse'''<br> 2 E Main St<br> Norwalk, OH 44857 <br>Phone: 419-668-4383<br>[http://www.huroncounty-oh.gov Huron County Website]<br><br>


Ninevah Cemetery
'''County Recorder'''<br>12 E Main St<br>Norwalk, OH 44857<br>First floor<br>Phone: 419-668-1916<br> [http://recorder.huroncounty-oh.gov Huron County Recorder]<br><br>


<br>  
Probate Judge has birth and death records 1867-1908, Marriage and probate records from 1815 and naturalization records from 1859; <br>
City and County Health Department have Birth and death records from 1908;<br>
County Clerk has court records from 1815, divorce and naturalization records 1859; <br>
County Recorder has land records from 1808, Connecticut Fire Sufferers records 1792-1808 and military records from 1865; <br>
County Auditor has tax records from 1820; <br>
County Historical Library has infirmary records 1848-1900, Tax records 1815-1825, County Commission journals from 1815, land partition records 1815-1920; <br>
County militia lists 1864-1865 and indigent soldier burial; indigent soldier burial records 1880-1920<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>


Cemetery records often reveal birth, marriage, death, relationship, military, and religious information.
=== Huron County, Ohio Record Dates  ===
 
{{OH Record Dates Intro|Huron}}
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| bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" width="31%" | '''Online Grave Transcripts'''  
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<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></center>
| bgcolor="#dbbff7" align="center" width="31%" | '''Published Grave Transcripts'''
| bgcolor="#dbeadc" align="center" | '''County Cemetery Directories'''
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=37&CScnty=2040 Findagrave.com]  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
 
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| bgcolor="#eddffb" | {{FHL|366145|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| bgcolor="#e9f1ea" |  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=37&CScnty=2040 Findagrave.com]  
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
 
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Huron County, Ohio Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
|-
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1867
[http://www.interment.net/us/oh/Huron.htm Interment.net]
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1815
 
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1867
| bgcolor="#eddffb" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Huron+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1815
| bgcolor="#e9f1ea" |  
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1808
[http://www.namesinstone.com/CemeteryList.aspx Names in Stone]
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1815
 
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1820
|-
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| colspan="7"| <center>Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1908. General compliance year is unknown.</center>
[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/Huron.htm USGenWeb]
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=== Record Loss ===
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[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#country=United+States&state=Ohio&county=Huron&search_text=&action=search_cemetery Billion Graves]
 
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" | [http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#cemetery Billion Graves]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
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[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=16236&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=49&stateAbbv=&stateName= Epodunk]


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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{OH Boundary Changes Intro|Huron}}
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[http://ohiogravestones.org/search.php?cid=56&lm=s&last=&fm=s&first= Ohio Gravestones]  
*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Portage County, Ohio Genealogy|Portage]], and [[Cuyahoga County, Ohio Genealogy|Cuyahoga]] Counties in March 7, 1809. It was Organized April 1, 1815.
 
*'''County Seat: '''Norwalk
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*[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
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*[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
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[http://www.namesinstone.com/CemeteryList.aspx#results Names in Stone]  
 
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See [[Ohio Cemeteries|Ohio Cemeteries]] for more information.
=== Populated Places ===
{{OH Populated Places Intro|Huron}}


==== Census  ====
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://ohio.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,077,c,huron.cfm Hometown Locator].
The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:
<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Huron County, Ohio," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huron_County,_Ohio, accessed 18 December 2018.</ref>


==== Church Records  ====
{{populated places
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellevue,_Ohio Bellevue]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwalk,_Ohio Norwalk] (county seat)
</div>
| cities-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich,_Ohio Greenwich]
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| cities-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willard,_Ohio Willard]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milan,_Ohio Milan]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroeville,_Ohio Monroeville]
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| villages-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_London,_Ohio New London]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Fairfield,_Ohio North Fairfield]
</div>
| villages-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth,_Ohio Plymouth]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakeman,_Ohio Wakeman]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boughtonville,_Ohio Boughtonville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centerton,_Ohio Centerton]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarksfield,_Ohio Clarksfield]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphi,_Ohio Delphi]
</div>
| unincorp-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Townsend,_Ohio East Townsend]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitchville,_Ohio Fitchville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havana,_Ohio Havana]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunts_Corners,_Ohio Hunts Corners]
</div>
| unincorp-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Monroeville,_Ohio North Monroeville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olena,_Ohio Olena]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steuben,_Ohio Steuben]
</div>
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| census-col1=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celeryville,_Ohio Celeryville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collins,_Ohio Collins]
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| census-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday_Lakes,_Ohio Holiday Lakes]
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| census-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven,_Huron_County,_Ohio New Haven]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronson_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Bronson]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarksfield_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Clarksfield]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfield_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Fairfield]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitchville_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Fitchville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfield_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Greenfield]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Greenwich]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartland_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Hartland]
</div>
| townships-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Lyme]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio New Haven]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_London_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio New London]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwalk_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Norwalk]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwich_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Norwich]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Peru]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Richmond]</div>
| townships-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridgefield_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Ridgefield]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripley_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Ripley]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Sherman]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Townsend_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Townsend]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakeman_Township,_Huron_County,_Ohio Wakeman]
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}}


{{OH Church Intro}}  
=== History Timeline ===
{{OH Historical Timeline Intro|Huron}}


===== Catholic  =====
== Resources ==
{{OH Resources Intro|Huron}}


:*'''1796–2004''' {{RecordSearch|1494476|Ohio, Diocese of Toledo, Catholic Parish Records, 1796-2004}} at [http://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Historical Records] – free. This collection includes images of parish registers recording the events of baptism, first communion, confirmation, marriage, and death in the Diocese of Toledo (Ohio), Roman Catholic Church. These records are accessed by [[How to Navigate Browsable Images|browsing]] the images by county. In addition to traditional parish registers, this collection includes miscellaneous cemetery records, Books of the Elect, Professions of Faith, Sick Call registers, etc.<br>
=== Bible Records ===
{{OH Bible Intro|Huron}}


===== Lutheran  =====
=== Biographies  ===
{{OH Biographies Intro|Huron}}
*Williams, William W., ''History of the Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of the Prominent Men and Pioneers,'' (Cleveland, Ohio: Leader Print. Co., 1879). '''Online at:''' [http://books.google.com/books?id=rNkyAQAAMAAJ Google Books], [http://archive.org/details/historyoffirelan00will Internet Archive], [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/766637-history-of-the-fire-lands-comprising-huron-and-erie-counties-ohio-with-illustrations-and-biographical-sketches-of-some-of-the-prominent-men-and-pioneers?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]
*''Commemorative biographical record of the counties of Huron and Lorain, Ohio: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and of many of the early settled families'' (Chicago, Illinois: J.H. Beers & Co., 1894) Volume 1 (Huron County) online at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/194612-commemorative-biographical-record-of-the-counties-of-huron-and-lorain-ohio-containing-biographical-sketches-of-prominent-and-representative-citizens-and-of-many-of-the-early-settled-families-vol-1?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t6rx9jz9h&view=1up&seq=7 Hathitrust], [https://archive.org/details/commemorativebio00jhbeer Internet Archive]


:*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Norwalk, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{OH Business Records Intro|Huron}}


{{Template:OH Church Records Repositories|Huron|499931}}  
=== Cemeteries ===
{{OH Cemeteries Intro|Huron}}


==== Court Records ====
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Huron County, Ohio''' online and in print</center>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Huron%2C+County%2C+Ohio%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2078 Find a Grave]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/oh/Huron.htm Interment.net]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/huron.htm Ohio Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Ohio&cemetery_county=Huron&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/tombpics/huron/huronco.htm OHGenWeb Tombstone Photos]
*[http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=39 Ohio Gravestones]
*{{RecordSearch|2373709|Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1765-1947 (cemetery records)}}, incomplete
|-
| 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>
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" style="border:1px solid black" valign="top" |
* {{FSC|United States, Ohio, Huron - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1996864581|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Huron+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
|-
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Ohio/Huron-County?id=county_2072 Find a Grave]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Huron,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqParents=393215&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Huron,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Ohio Cemeteries|Ohio Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
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Huron County Courthouse<br>2 East Main Street<br>Norwalk, OH 44857<br>General Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
=== Census Records ===
{{OH Census Intro|Huron}}


==== Emigration and Immigration  ====
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huron_County,_Ohio#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1820 |6675
|1830 |13341
|1840 |23933
|1850 |26203
|1860 |29616
|1870 |28532
|1880 |31609
|1890 |31949
|1900 |32330
|1910 |34206
|1920 |32424
|1930 |33700
|1940 |34800
|1950 |39353
|1960 |47326
|1970 |49587
|1980 |54608
|1990 |56240
|2000 |59487
|2010 |59626
}}


==== Ethnic, Political, or Religious Groups  ====
=== Church Records ===
{{OH Church Intro|Huron}}<br>


==== Gazetteers  ====
*'''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>


==== Genealogy  ====
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Huron,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqParents=393215&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Huron,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


==== History  ====
'''''Catholic'''''<br>
*'''1796-2004''' {{RecordSearch|1494476|Ohio, Diocese of Toledo, Catholic Parish Records, 1796-2004}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Diocese of Toledo, Catholic Parish Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]].


{{OH History}}
'''''Lutheran'''''<br>
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Norwalk, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).


===== Local Histories  =====
=== Court Records ===
{{OH Court Intro|Huron}}


:*Baughman, A.J., ''History of Huron County, Ohio: Its Progress and Development,'' (Chicago, Illinois: The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909). Digital copy at [http://books.google.com/books?id=qDwVAAAAYAAJ Google Books] [http://archive.org/details/historyhuroncou00bauggoog Internet Archive] {{FHL|1203816|item|disp=FHL film 1000321 Items 1-2; book 977.125 H2b}}
=== Directories ===
{{OH Directories Intro|Huron}}


:*Williams, William W., ''History of the Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of the Prominent Men and Pioneers,'' (Cleveland, Ohio: Leader Print. Co., 1879). Digital copy at [http://books.google.com/books?id=rNkyAQAAMAAJ Google Books] [http://archive.org/details/historyoffirelan00will Internet Archive] {{FSbook|543823|}} {{FHL|91948|item|disp=FHL film 908832 Item 1; book 977.12 H2w}}
*'''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


==== Land and Property ====
=== Emigration and Immigration ===
{{OH Emigration Intro|Huron}}


{{OH Land}} County Recorder<br>12 East Main St.<br>Norwalk, OH, First floor<br>419-668-1916
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{OH Ethnic Groups Intro|Huron}}


:*'''1845''' - [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohhuron/platmap.htm 1845 Huron County township plat map] surname index and images; Courtesy OhioGenWeb
=== Funeral Homes  ===
:*'''various years''' - [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/land-index.html community contributed deeds] Courtesy OhioGenWeb Archives
{{OH Funeral Homes Intro|Huron}}


{{Template:OH Land and Property Other Repositories|Huron|501439}} <br>
*[https://www.hcc-ogs.org/uploads/5/9/9/2/59927383/huron_laible_and_brady_funeral_home_1910_to_1913.pdf 1910-1913 Laible and Brady Funeral Home records, Norwalk, Ohio] at Ohio Genealogical Society, Huron County Chapter
 
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==== Maps  ====
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<ul class="column-spacing-halfscreen" style="padding-right:5px;">
 
<li>[https://www.auxterfuneralhomes.com/ Auxter Funeral Homes] in Bellevue</li>
==== Military  ====
<li>[https://www.eastmanfuneralhome.com/greenwich Eastman Funeral Home] in Greenwich</li>
 
<li>[https://www.eastmanfuneralhome.com/ Eastman Funeral Home] in New London</li>
*Civil War service men from Huron County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment)&nbsp;that&nbsp;originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed&nbsp;with men from&nbsp;Huron County.
<li>[https://www.norwalkfuneral.com/ Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services] in Norwalk</li>
 
<li>[https://www.foosfuneral.com/ Foos and Foos Funeral Service] in Bellevue</li>
:- [[1st Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery|1st Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery]], a battery is like a company in an artillery regiment.
<li>[https://www.grofffuneralhomes.com/ Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory] in Milan</li>
:- [[24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry|24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry]] , Companies A and G
<li>[https://www.pfeilfuneralhome.com/ Pfeil Funeral Homes and Cremation Services] in Monroeville</li>
:- [[41st Regiment, Ohio Infantry|41st Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Companies G and H
<li>[https://www.secorfuneralhomes.com/ Secor Funeral Home] in Plymouth</li>
:- [[107th Regiment, Ohio Infantry|107th Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Company H
<li>[https://www.secorfuneralhomes.com/ Secor Funeral Home] in Willard</li>
:- [[123rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry|123rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Companies B, C, and E
<li>[https://www.toftfuneralhome.com/ Toft Funeral Home & Crematory] in Wakeman</li>
:- [[166th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)|166th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)]], Companies B, C, and H
<li>[https://www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com/ Walker Eastman Heydinger Funeral Home] in Norwalk</li>
 
</ul>
County recorder- 12 East Main St., Norwalk, OH, First Floor 419-668-1916, Soliders' discharge- Civil War to present, Soldiers' burial- miscellaneous
|}
 
==== Naturalization and Citizenship  ====
 
==== Newspapers  ====
 
{{OHnewspapers|Huron}}  
 
'''Online Newspapers'''
 
'''Online Newspaper Abstracts'''


:*'''various years''' - [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/news-index.html community contributed newspaper articles] Courtesy OhioGenWeb Archives
=== Genealogies  ===
{{OH Genealogies Intro|Huron}}


'''Newspaper Extracts and Abstracts in Book Form'''<br> <br>
=== Guardianship ===
{{OH Guardianship Intro|Huron}}
*'''1815-1936''' {{FSC|350856|item|disp=Ohio, Huron County, Probate Records, Estate Files, Guardianship Files, 1815-1936}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1852-1904''' {{FSC|292582|item|disp=Guardian Index to 1900; Guardian Docket, 1852-1904; Guardian Bonds, 1855-1884; and Record of Appointments, Guardians, 1884-1894 (Huron County, Ohio)}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1852-1938''' {{FSC|3742941|item|disp=Ohio, Huron County, Probate Records, Estate Files, Guardianship Files}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images


==== Obituaries  ====
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{OH Land Intro|Huron}}


==== Periodicals  ====
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1845''' [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohhuron/platmap.htm Index to the Plat Book of ca 1845, Huron County, Ohio] at [http://usgenwebsites.org/OHCuyahoga OHGenWeb] - surname index & images   
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/land-index.html Land Records] at [http://www.usgwarchives.net OHGenWeb Archives]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


==== Probate  ====
=== Local Histories ===
{{OH Histories Intro|Huron}}


{{OH Probate Intro}}  
*Baughman, A.J., ''History of Huron County, Ohio: Its Progress and Development,'' (Chicago, Illinois: The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909). Volume 1 online at [http://books.google.com/books?id=qDwVAAAAYAAJ Google Books]; Volume 2 online at [http://archive.org/details/historyhuroncou00bauggoog Internet Archive] {{FSC|1203816|item|disp=FS Library film 1000321 Items 1-2; book 977.125 H2b}}


:*'''1790–1967''' - {{RecordSearch|1992421|Ohio, Probate Records, 1790-1967}} at [http://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Historical Records] – free. This collection consists of probate records and estate files from county courthouses in Ohio. The content and time period varies by county, with more records being added as they become available. This Collection will include records from 1789 to 1996. Currently, (September 2012) the collection is only searchable by [[How to Navigate Browsable Images|browsing]] the images. A list of Fires that have destroyed records in the courthouses of several counties are listed on the [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ohio_Probate_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Record Description page]. <br>
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
:*'''to 1852''' - [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21222 Huron County wills to 1852] at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] ($) original data
{{OH Maps Intro|Huron}}
:*'''various years''' - [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/wills-index.html community contributed wills] Courtesy OhioGenWeb Archives


All records are located at the county courthouse in Norwalk.
{{OH Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{OH Huron County}}}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/ohio/ Maps of Ohio (1788-1940)] at [http://www.mapofus.org MapofUS.org]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Huron,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqParents=393215&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Huron,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


:*'''1815 to present''' - Guardianship records
=== Migration ===
:*'''1815 to present''' - Settlement records
{{OH Migration Intro|Huron}}
:*'''1815 to present''' - Appointment of Administrator/Executor
:*'''1815 to present''' - Estate packets
:*'''1823 to 1976''' - Clergy registration
:*'''1851 to present''' - Civil Docket
:*'''1851 to present''' - Court Journal
:*'''1851 to present''' - Final Records
:*'''early to present''' - Doctor registration


{{Template:OH Probate Repositories|Huron|380630}}  
=== Military Records ===
{{OH Military Intro|Huron}}


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


==== Repositories  ====
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
*Civil War service men from Huron 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 with men from Huron County.


===== Courthouse  =====
{{Block indent|- [[1st Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery|1st Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery]], a battery is like a company in an artillery regiment.}}
{{Block indent|- [[24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry|24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry]] , Companies A and G}}
{{Block indent|- [[41st Regiment, Ohio Infantry|41st Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Companies G and H}}
{{Block indent|- [[107th Regiment, Ohio Infantry|107th Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Company H}}
{{Block indent|- [[123rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry|123rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Companies B, C, and E}}
{{Block indent|- [[166th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)|166th Regiment, Ohio Infantry (National Guard)]], Companies B, C, and H}}


[http://www.courtreference.com/Huron-County-Ohio-Courts.htm Huron County Courthouse]<br> 2 East Main Street<br> Norwalk, OH 44857 <br>Phone: 419.668.4383<br>General Hours&nbsp;: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday<br>Closed Saturday and Sunday<br>Probate&nbsp;Judge has birth and death records 1867-1908, <br>marriage and probate records from 1815 and naturalization<br>records from 1859; City and County Health Department have<br>birth and death records from 1908; County Clerk has&nbsp;court&nbsp;<br>records from 1815, divorce and naturalization records 1859; <br>County Recorder has land records from 1808, Connecticut <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1346180577968_613" /><br>Fire Sufferers records 1792-1808 and military records from 1865; <br>County Auditor has tax records from 1820; County Historical&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Library has infirmary records 1848-1900, tax records 1815-1825, <br>County Commission&nbsp;journals from 1815, land partition records<br> 1815-1920, county militia lists 1864-1865 and indigent soldier burial<br>indigent soldier burial records 1880-1920<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Huron County, Ohio. Page 543 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
'''''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]].
*'''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]]
*'''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]].


===== Family History Centers  =====
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{OH Naturalization Intro|Huron}}


{{OH fhc}}  
*'''1800-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1987615|Ohio, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1977}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]].


*[[Sandusky Ohio Family History Center|Sandusky Ohio Family History Center]]
=== Newspapers ===
{{OH Newspapers Intro|Huron}}


For additional nearby Family History Centers, search online in the [http://www.familysearch.org/locations FHC directory]. Put your town name in the top search box.  
*'''1793-2009''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10604/ohio-newspapers-1793-2009 Ohio Newspapers, 1793-2009] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1800s-late 1900s''' [https://ohiomemory.ohiohistory.org/newspapers Newspapers] at Ohio History Connection —  Select county.
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50066/ Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1835-1851''' [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohhuron/norwlkohdeathnotices.pdf Death Notices from Huron County newspapers] at [http://usgenwebsites.org/OHHuron OHGenWeb], The ''Experiment'' and ''Norwalk Experiment'' newspapers, Norwalk, Ohio - 20 Aug 1835 - 31 Dec 1850.   
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/news-index.html Newspaper Articles] at [http://www.usgwarchives.net OHGenWeb Archives]


===== Libraries  =====
=== Obituaries ===
{{OH Obituaries Intro|Huron}}


*Monroeville Public Library- 34 Monroe St., Monroveville, OH &nbsp; 44847, 419-465-2035, www.monroevillepubliclibrary.com  
*'''1657-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20485/ohio-obituaries?s=275764761 Ohio Obituaries] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*Norwalk Public Library- 46 W. Main St. Norwalk, OH 44857, 419-668-6063, www.norwalk.lib.oh.us
*New London Public Library- 67 S Main St, New London, OH &nbsp; 44851, 419-929-3981, www.nwlondon@oplin.org


===== Museums  =====
=== Other Records ===
{{OH Other Records Intro|Huron}}


===== Societies  =====
=== Periodicals ===
{{OH Periodicals Intro|Huron}}


*The Firelands Historical Society- 4 Case Ave. Norwalk, OH , This is the second oldest historical society in Ohio. &nbsp;Founded in 1857.
=== Probate Records ===
*Laning-Young Research Center- 9 Case Ave, Norwalk, OH- firelandsmuseum.org- Currently holds over 4,000 books related to the area. &nbsp;Primary focus is the history and people of the Firelands. &nbsp;Large local manuscript and newspaper collection. &nbsp;Complete collection of Firelands Pioneer which has been printed since 1858 and deals with local history.
{{OH Probate Intro|Huron}}
*Milan Historical Musuem, Inc.- 10 Edison Dr, Milan, OH &nbsp; 44846, 419-499-2968
*New London Area Historical Society, 13 Main St., New London, OH&nbsp;
*Plymouth Area Historical Society, 15 Sandusky St., Willard, OH 44890, 419-687-5411
*Ohio Genealogcial Society- Huron Chapter, PO Box 923, Norwalk, OH &nbsp; 44857


==== Taxation  ====
''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 ($) — index & images.
*'''1789-1996''' {{RecordSearch|1992421|Ohio Probate Records 1789-1996}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records |How to Use this Collection]].
*'''to 1852''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=21222 Huron County wills to 1852] at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] ($) original data
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/wills-index.html Wills] at [http://www.usgwarchives.net OHGenWeb Archives]
*[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]


County Auditor<br>12 East Main Street, Third Floor<br>Norwalk, OH 44857<br>419-668-4304
=== School Records ===
{{OH Schools Intro|Huron}}


:*'''1815 to present''' - Tax records (incomplete)
*[http://www.oldohioschools.com/huron_county.htm Huron County Schools] at [http://www.oldohioschools.com Old Ohio Schools]
:*'''1825''' - [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/taxlist-index.html Huron County tax list] Courtesy OhioGenWeb Archives
:*'''1829''' - [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohhuron/1829taxlist.html Huron County tax list] Courtesy OhioGenWeb
:*'''1857''' - [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohhuron/1857taxlist.html Huron County tax list] Courtesy OhioGenWeb


{{Template:OH Tax Records Repositories|Huron|663079}}  
=== Social Security Records ===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


==== Vital Records ====
=== Tax Records ===
{{OH Tax Intro|Huron}}


{{OH Vital Intro}}  
''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]].
*'''1800-1850''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30045/ohio-tax-records-1800-1850?s=275764761 Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1825''' [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/taxlist-index.html Tax Records] at [http://www.usgwarchives.net OHGenWeb Archives]
*'''1829''' [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohhuron/1829taxlist.html 1829 Taxable Property List] at [http://usgenwebsites.org/OHHuron OHGenWeb]       
*'''1857''' [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohhuron/1857taxlist.html 1857 Taxable Property List] at [http://usgenwebsites.org/OHHuron OHGenWeb]


===== Birth  =====
=== Vital Records ===
{{OH Vital Intro|Huron}}


''Online Birth Indexes and Records''
==== Birth ====
{{OH Birth Intro|Huron}}


:*'''20th century births''' - [http://www.huroncolib.org/Birth-Obits Willard Area Births &amp; Obituaries] extracted birth announcements from the ''Chicago Times'' and ''Willard Times'' from the Extension Library District of Huron County; mostly 1900s. Courtesy OhioGenWeb
*'''1841-2003''' {{RecordSearch|1932106|Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]].
*'''1908-1998''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3146/ Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998] at Ancestry ($) — Index
*'''1918-1953''' {{RecordSearch|5000024|Ohio, Stillbirths, 1918-1953}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Stillbirths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1959-1998''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10943/ohio-birth-index-1959-1998?s=275764761 Ohio, Birth Index, 1959-1998] at MyHeritage - index ($)


<br> ''Original Birth Records on Microfilm''
==== Marriage ====
{{OH Marriage Intro|Huron}}


===== Marriage  =====
*'''1789-2013''' {{RecordSearch|1614804|Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]];.
*'''1789-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20618/ohio-marriages?s=275764761 Ohio Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1800-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2367319|Ohio Marriages, 1800-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]].
*'''1800-1958''' {{RecordSearch|1681001|Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]].
*'''1970-2003''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10212/ohio-marriages-1970-2003?s=275764761 Ohio, Marriages, 1970 - 2003] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''early through 1838''' [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohhuron/marriages.html Erie and Huron County Marriages through 1838] at [http://usgenwebsites.org/OHHuron OHGenWeb]


''Online Marriage Indexes and Records''
==== Death ====
{{OH Death Intro|Huron}}


:*'''early through 1838''' - [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohhuron/marriages.html Early marriage records index] Courtesy OhioGenWeb
*'''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>
:*'''various years''' - [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/vitals-index.html community contributed marriage records] Courtesy OhioGenWeb Archives
*'''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]].
*'''1908-1919''' [https://www.hcc-ogs.org/uploads/5/9/9/2/59927383/huron_death_index_1908_to_1919.pdf Death Index, Huron County, Ohio, 1908-1919] at Ohio Genealogical Society, Huron County Chapter
*'''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]]
*'''1908-1932, 1938-2018''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5763/ Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018] at Ancestry ($) — index & images
*'''1913-1944, 1954-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10692/ohio-death-index-1913-1944-1954-1963?s=275764761 Ohio Death Index, 1913-1944, 1954-1963] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1918-1953''' {{RecordSearch|5000024|Ohio, Stillbirths, 1918-1953}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Stillbirths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


<br> ''Original Marriage Records on Microfilm''
==== Divorce ====
{{OH Divorce Intro|Huron}}


===== Death  =====
*'''1962-2007''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2026 Ohio, Divorce Abstract, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/Search/ Ancestry] ($) <br>


''Online Death Indexes and Records''  
===Voting Records===
*'''1900-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20383/ohio-voter-registrations?s=275764761 Ohio, Voter Registrations] at MyHeritage — index ($)
== Research Facilities ==
{{OH Research Facilities Intro|Huron}}


:*'''1835-1851''' - [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohhuron/norwlkohdeathnotices.pdf death notices from Huron County newspapers] The ''Experiment'' and ''Norwalk Experiment'' newspapers, Norwalk, Ohio - 20 Aug 1835 - 31 Dec 1850. Courtesy OhioGenWeb
=== Archives ===
:*'''1908-1953''' - [[Ohio Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953]] Free name indexes and images at [[Ohio Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|FamilySearch]]. Records include such information as birth date of deceased, city, county, and state of death, name of spouse if married, names of parents, maiden name of mother, name of informant, if deceased was single, married, windowed or divorced, occupation of deceased.
{{OH Archives Intro|Huron}}
:*'''various years''' - [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/huron/vitals-index.html community contributed death records] Courtesy OhioGenWeb Archives


''Original Death Records on Microfilm''
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


===== Divorce  =====
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/oh/sandusky/4511-galloway-road Sandusky Ohio FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.rbhayes.org The Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center] - an affiliate library


Divorce Records are located at the Clerk of Courts same address as above. &nbsp;Divorce records 1900 to present. &nbsp;Some records are located on microfiche from 1815 to present. {{Template:OH Vitals Repositories|Huron|380666}}  
=== Libraries ===
{{OH Libraries Intro|Huron}}


=== Web Sites  ===
'''Norwalk Public Library'''<br>46 W Main St<br>Norwalk, OH 44857<br>419-668-6063<br>Email: [mailto:norwalk@norwalk.lib.oh.us norwalk@norwalk.lib.oh.us]<br>[http://www.norwalk.lib.oh.us Website]<br><br>
'''New London Public Library'''<br>67 S Main St<br>New London, OH 44851<br>419-929-3981<br>Email: [mailto:nlpl@seolibraries.org nlpl@seolibraries.org]<br>[http://www.newlondonpubliclibrary.org Website]<br><br>
'''Bellevue Public Library'''<br>224 E Main St<br>Bellevue, OH 44811-1409<br>419-483-4769<br>[http://www.bellevue.lib.oh.us Website]<br><br>
'''Huron County Community Library'''<br>6 W Emerald St<br>Willard, OH 44890-1498<br>419-933-8564<br>Email: [mailto:willard@oplin.org willard@oplin.org]<br>[http://www.huroncolib.org Website]<br><br>
'''Monroeville Public Library'''<br>34 Monroe St<br>Monroeville, OH 44847-9722<br>419-465-2035<br>[http://www.monroevillepl.org Website]<br><br>
'''Laning-Young Research Center'''<br>9 Case Ave<br>Norwalk, OH 44857<br>[http://www.hcc-ogs.org/laning-young-research-library.html Website]


*USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
=== Museums ===
*{{FHL|Ohio%2C+Huron|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
{{OH Museums Intro|Huron}}
*[http://www.familytree101.com/ohio/huron-county.html Huron County, OH History, Records, Facts and Genealogy] (Familytree101)
'''The Huron Historical Society'''<br>333 Williams St<br>P.O. Box 222<br>Huron, Oh 44839<br>419-433-5009 Ext. 243<br>[https://www.thehuronhistoricalsociety.org Website]<br><br>
'''Milan History Museum'''<br>10 Edison Dr<br>Milan, OH 44846<br>419-499-2968<br>Email:[mailto:info@milanhistory.org info@milanhistory.org]<br>[https://milanhistory.org Website]


=== Places  ===
== Societies ==
{{OH Societies Intro|Huron}}


==== Populated Places  ====
'''Western Reserve Historical Society''' <br>Research Library in the History Center<br>10825 East Blvd<br>Cleveland, OH 44106<br>216-721-5722<br>[[Western Reserve Historical Society|FamilySearch Wiki]]<br>[https://www.wrhs.org Website]<br><br>
'''The Firelands Historical Society'''-<br>4 Case Ave<br>Norwalk, OH 44857<br>[http://www.firelandsmuseum.com Website]<br><br>
'''New London Area Historical Society'''<br>13 Main St<br> New London, OH 44851<br>Email: [mailto:nlareahistoricalsoc@outlook.com nlareahistoricalsoc@outlook.com]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Museum/New-London-Area-Historical-Society-256606086332 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Plymouth Area Historical Society'''<br>15 Sandusky St<br>Willard, OH 44890<br>419-687-5411 <br>[https://www.facebook.com/GatewaytoFirelands Facebook]<br><br>
'''Ohio Genealogical Society- Huron Chapter'''<br>PO Box 923<br>Norwalk, OH 44857<br>[http://www.hcc-ogs.org Website]


*Bellevue
== Websites ==
*Greenwich
{{OH Websites Intro|Huron}}
*Milan
*Monroeville
*New London
*North Fairfield
*Norwalk
*Plymouth
*Wakeman


<br>
*[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
*[http://www.usgenwebsites.org/OHHuron/  Huron County] at [http://usgenwebsites.org/OHHuron OHGenWeb]       
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohhuron/ The Huron County OHGenWeb Project], a member of The [[OHGenWeb|OHGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net OHGenWeb Archives]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/OH/Huron-County.htm Huron County OH Genealogy] at [http://ldsgenealogy.com LDS Genealogy]
*{{FSC Place IDNum|797|Ohio|Huron}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


=== References  ===
== Research Guides ==
{{OH Research Guides Intro|Huron}}


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[[Category:Huron County, Ohio]][[Category:Ohio Counties]]

Latest revision as of 16:43, 19 August 2025


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

County Facts
County seat: Norwalk
Organized: April 1, 1815
Parent County(s): Portage, Cuyahoga
Neighboring Counties
Erie • Lorain • Ashland • Richland • Crawford • Seneca • Sandusky
See County Maps
Courthouse
Ohio, Huron County Courthouse.jpg
Location Map
Map of Ohio highlighting Huron County.PNG

County Information

Description

Huron County was named for the Huron Native American tribe who once lived in the Great Lakes region. The county is located in the north-central area of the state.[1]

County Courthouse

Huron County Courthouse
2 E Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phone: 419-668-4383
Huron County Website

County Recorder
12 E Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
First floor
Phone: 419-668-1916
Huron County Recorder

Probate Judge has birth and death records 1867-1908, Marriage and probate records from 1815 and naturalization records from 1859;
City and County Health Department have Birth and death records from 1908;
County Clerk has court records from 1815, divorce and naturalization records 1859;
County Recorder has land records from 1808, Connecticut Fire Sufferers records 1792-1808 and military records from 1865;
County Auditor has tax records from 1820;
County Historical Library has infirmary records 1848-1900, Tax records 1815-1825, County Commission journals from 1815, land partition records 1815-1920;
County militia lists 1864-1865 and indigent soldier burial; indigent soldier burial records 1880-1920[2]

Huron County, Ohio Record Dates

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[3]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1867 1815 1867 1815 1808 1815 1820
Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1908. General compliance year is unknown.

Record Loss

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

Boundary Changes

Populated Places

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: [4]

Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
Townships


History Timeline

Resources

Bible Records

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

Biographies

  • Williams, William W., History of the Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of the Prominent Men and Pioneers, (Cleveland, Ohio: Leader Print. Co., 1879). Online at: Google Books, Internet Archive, FamilySearch Digital Library
  • Commemorative biographical record of the counties of Huron and Lorain, Ohio: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and of many of the early settled families (Chicago, Illinois: J.H. Beers & Co., 1894) Volume 1 (Huron County) online at FamilySearch Digital Library, Hathitrust, Internet Archive

Business, Commerce, and Occupations

Cemeteries

Cemeteries of Huron 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

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1820 6,675 —
1830 13,341 99.9%
1840 23,933 79.4%
1850 26,203 9.5%
1860 29,616 13.0%
1870 28,532 −3.7%
1880 31,609 10.8%
1890 31,949 1.1%
1900 32,330 1.2%
1910 34,206 5.8%
1920 32,424 −5.2%
1930 33,700 3.9%
1940 34,800 3.3%
1950 39,353 13.1%
1960 47,326 20.3%
1970 49,587 4.8%
1980 54,608 10.1%
1990 56,240 3.0%
2000 59,487 5.8%
2010 59,626 0.2%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records

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

Lutheran

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Norwalk, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Court Records

Directories

Emigration and Immigration

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups

Funeral Homes

Genealogies

Guardianship

Land and Property Records

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

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

Sandusky CountyErie CountyLorain CountyAshland CountyRichland CountyCrawford CountySeneca CountyOH HURON.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration

Military Records

Civil War

  • Civil War service men from Huron 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 with men from Huron County.
- 1st Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery, a battery is like a company in an artillery regiment.
- 24th Regiment, Ohio Infantry , Companies A and G
- 41st Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Companies G and H
- 123rd Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Companies B, C, and E

World War I

Naturalization and Citizenship

Newspapers

Huron 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

Other Records

Periodicals

Probate Records

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 Huron County Probate Court. See Ohio Probate Records for information about how to use probate records.

Online Probate Indexes and Records

School Records

Social Security Records

Tax Records

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

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

Marriage

Death

Divorce

Voting Records

Research Facilities

Archives

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

FamilySearch Centers

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

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

Norwalk Public Library
46 W Main St
Norwalk, OH 44857
419-668-6063
Email: norwalk@norwalk.lib.oh.us
Website

New London Public Library
67 S Main St
New London, OH 44851
419-929-3981
Email: nlpl@seolibraries.org
Website

Bellevue Public Library
224 E Main St
Bellevue, OH 44811-1409
419-483-4769
Website

Huron County Community Library
6 W Emerald St
Willard, OH 44890-1498
419-933-8564
Email: willard@oplin.org
Website

Monroeville Public Library
34 Monroe St
Monroeville, OH 44847-9722
419-465-2035
Website

Laning-Young Research Center
9 Case Ave
Norwalk, OH 44857
Website

Museums

The Huron Historical Society
333 Williams St
P.O. Box 222
Huron, Oh 44839
419-433-5009 Ext. 243
Website

Milan History Museum
10 Edison Dr
Milan, OH 44846
419-499-2968
Email:info@milanhistory.org
Website

Societies

Listed below are societies in Huron 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
216-721-5722
FamilySearch Wiki
Website

The Firelands Historical Society-
4 Case Ave
Norwalk, OH 44857
Website

New London Area Historical Society
13 Main St
New London, OH 44851
Email: nlareahistoricalsoc@outlook.com
Facebook

Plymouth Area Historical Society
15 Sandusky St
Willard, OH 44890
419-687-5411
Facebook

Ohio Genealogical Society- Huron Chapter
PO Box 923
Norwalk, OH 44857
Website

Websites

Research Guides

References

  1. ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Huron County, Ohio Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/huron/ accessed 2/17/2017.
  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. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Huron County, Ohio," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huron_County,_Ohio, accessed 18 December 2018.
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