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{{Locality
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*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from unorganized land 27 Jul 1788.<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><br>
*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from unorganized land 27 Jul 1788.<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><br>
*'''County Seat: '''Marietta<br>
*'''County Seat: '''Marietta<br>
*[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 Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[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]
*[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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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| 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=Washington+County%2C+Ohio%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2123&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby= Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Washington+County%2C+Ohio%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2123&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby= Find a Grave]
*[http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/cemeterycatalog.html OH GenWeb]
*[http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/cemeterycatalog.html OH GenWeb]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/oh/washington.htm Interment]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/oh/washington.htm Interment]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/washington.htm USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/ohio/washington.htm USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Ohio&cemetery_county=Washington&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Ohio&cemetery_county=Washington&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/tombpics/washington/washingtonco.htm OHGenWeb Tombstone Photo Project]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/tombpics/washington/washingtonco.htm OHGenWeb Tombstone Photo Project]
*[http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=84 Ohio Gravestones]
*[http://ohiogravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=84 Ohio Gravestones]
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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|509600|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* {{FSC|United States, Ohio, Washington - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=369238259|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Washington+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Ohio+Washington+County.&qt=hot_subject WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
| 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/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Washington+County%2C+Ohio%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2123 Find A Grave]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Washington+County%2C+Ohio%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2123 Find a Grave]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Washington,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqParents=394824&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Washington,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Washington,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqParents=394824&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Washington,%20Ohio,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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*'''1800, 1803''' {{FSC|720623|item|disp=...Territory Northwest of the River Ohio; and Population Census, 1803, Washington County, Ohio (M1804)}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1807-1911''' {{FSC|2441431|item|disp=Ohio, Washington County, Census Records, 1807-1911}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*[http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/washco_censusindex.htm Census Index] at [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/ Ohio Genealogy Express]
*[http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/washco_censusindex.htm Census Index] at [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/ Ohio Genealogy Express]
*[https://cdm16824.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16824coll12/search 1810 Census] at Marietta College - original manuscript
*[https://cdm16824.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16824coll12/search 1810 Census] at Marietta College - original manuscript
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=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{OH Directories Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Directories Intro|Washington}}
*'''1822-1995''' [https://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1540&cj=1&path=Ohio.Marietta&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995]  at Ancestry ($)
*'''1822-1995''' [https://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=1540&cj=1&path=Ohio.Marietta&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995]  at Ancestry ($)
*'''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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{{OH Ethnic Groups Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Ethnic Groups Intro|Washington}}


*Dennis, James L., ''Washington's Darker Brother: One Hundred Years of Black History in Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1888,'' (Parkersburg, West Virginia: J.L. Dennis, 1986). {{FSC|516071|item|disp=FS Library book 977.198 F2d}}
*Dennis, James L., ''Washington's Darker Brother: One Hundred Years of Black History in Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1888,'' (Parkersburg, West Virginia: J.L. Dennis, 1986). {{FSC|516071|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.198 F2d}}


=== Funeral Homes  ===
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{OH Funeral Homes Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Funeral Homes Intro|Washington}}
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<ul class="column-spacing-halfscreen" style="padding-right:5px;">
<li>[https://www.cawleyandpeoples.com/ Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home] in Barlow</li>
<li>[https://www.cawleyandpeoples.com/ Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home] in Marietta</li>
<li>[https://www.hadleyfh.com/ Hadley Funeral Home] in Marietta</li>
<li>[https://www.leavittfuneralhome.com/ Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory] in Belpre</li>
<li>[https://lankfordfh.com/ McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home] in Marietta</li>
<li>[https://www.mccurdyfh.com/ McCurdy Funeral Home] in Beverly</li>
<li>[https://www.robertsfuneralhome.com/ Roberts Funeral Home] in Marietta</li>
</ul>
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=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
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=== Guardianship ===
=== Guardianship ===
{{OH Guardianship Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Guardianship Intro|Washington}}
*'''1803-1949''' {{FSC|255105|item|disp=Administrators, Executors and Guardians Records, 1803-1924; General Index, 1852-1949}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1852-1953''' {{FSC|2473447|item|disp=Ohio, Washington County, Probate Records, 1852-1953}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images


=== Land and Property Records ===
=== Land and Property Records ===
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*[http://www.ohgen.net/ohwashin/locations.html Locations in Washington County] at [https://www.ohgen.net OHGenWeb]
*[http://www.ohgen.net/ohwashin/locations.html Locations in Washington County] at [https://www.ohgen.net OHGenWeb]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/land_records_t.html Land Patents] at [http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/land_records_t.html Genealogy Trails History Group]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/land_records_t.html Land Patents] at [http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/land_records_t.html Genealogy Trails History Group]
*[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]
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Manuscript Records:<br>
Manuscript Records:<br>
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*Creigh, Alfred, ''History of Washington County: From Its First Settlement to the Present Time,'' (B. Singerly, 1871). Online at [http://books.google.com/books?id=qEsVAAAAYAAJ Google Books], [http://archive.org/details/historyofwashing00crei Internet Archive], [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/511040-history-of-washington-county-from-its-first-settlement-to-the-present-time?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].
*Creigh, Alfred, ''History of Washington County: From Its First Settlement to the Present Time,'' (B. Singerly, 1871). Online at [http://books.google.com/books?id=qEsVAAAAYAAJ Google Books], [http://archive.org/details/historyofwashing00crei Internet Archive], [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/511040-history-of-washington-county-from-its-first-settlement-to-the-present-time?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].
*''History of Washington County, Ohio,'' (Cleveland: H. Z. Williams &amp; Bros., 1881). Online at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/203694-history-of-washington-county-ohio-with-illustrations-and-biographical-sketches?offset=2 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=19878 Ancestry (Indexed)] at [https://www.ancestry.com/Ancestry Ancestry] ($)
*''History of Washington County, Ohio,'' (Cleveland: H. Z. Williams &amp; Bros., 1881). Online at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/203694-history-of-washington-county-ohio-with-illustrations-and-biographical-sketches?offset=2 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=19878 Ancestry (Indexed)] at [https://www.ancestry.com/Ancestry Ancestry] ($)
*Dennis, James L., ''Washington's Darker Brother: One Hundred Years of Black History in Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1888,'' (Parkersburg, West Virginia: J.L. Dennis, 1986). {{FSC|516071|item|disp=FS Library book 977.198 F2d}}
*Dennis, James L., ''Washington's Darker Brother: One Hundred Years of Black History in Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1888,'' (Parkersburg, West Virginia: J.L. Dennis, 1986). {{FSC|516071|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.198 F2d}}
*Jordan, Wayne, ''The People of Ohio's First County,'' (Dayton, Ohio: Wright State University, 1989). {{FSC|626820|item|disp=FS Library film 1704680 item 6}}; Scroll down to Film/Digital Notes, then select the camera icon to view images.
*Jordan, Wayne, ''The People of Ohio's First County,'' (Dayton, Ohio: Wright State University, 1989). {{FSC|626820|item|disp=FS Library film 1704680 item 6}}; Scroll down to Film/Digital Notes, then select the camera icon to view images.


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{{OH Military Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Military Intro|Washington}}


*'''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.
*'''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.
*[http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/ohio_military.html MIlitary Records for Ohio Counties] at [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com Ohio Genealogy Express]
*[http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/ohio_military.html MIlitary Records for Ohio Counties] at [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com Ohio Genealogy Express]


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Civil War service men from Washington 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 Washington County.
Civil War service men from Washington 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 Washington County.


:- [[1st Regiment, Ohio Cavalry|1st Regiment, Ohio Cavalry]], Company L
{{Block indent|- [[1st Regiment, Ohio Cavalry|1st Regiment, Ohio Cavalry]], Company L}}
:- [[36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry|36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Companies A, F, and G
{{Block indent|- [[36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry|36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry]], Companies A, F, and G}}


*Sams, Catherine J. (Catherine Jean Lewis). ''1890 census, veterans &amp; widows of the Civil War, Washington County, Ohio.'' (Caldwell, Ohio F &amp; L Enterprises, 1989) {{FSC|566880|item|disp=FS Library Book 977.198 X2s}}
*Sams, Catherine J. (Catherine Jean Lewis). ''1890 census, veterans &amp; widows of the Civil War, Washington County, Ohio.'' (Caldwell, Ohio F &amp; L Enterprises, 1989) {{FSC|566880|item|disp=FS Library Book 977.198 X2s}}


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/319319 Chas. H. Newton, comp., ''Volunteers of Washington Co., Ohio War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865'' Marietta, Ohio : s.n. 1913.]
*{{FSC|319319|item|disp=Chas. H. Newton, comp., ''Volunteers of Washington Co., Ohio War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865'' Marietta, Ohio : s.n. 1913.}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3215391 compiled by Charles S. Perry and Rev. David C. Perry ; transcribed by Deborah Root Shell. ''The Civil War rolls of honor of Washington County, Ohio.'' Fairview Park, Ohio : Deb Root Shell, ©2017-2021] FS Library 977.198 M2p
*{{FSC|3215391|item|disp=compiled by Charles S. Perry and Rev. David C. Perry ; transcribed by Deborah Root Shell. ''The Civil War rolls of honor of Washington County, Ohio.'' Fairview Park, Ohio : Deb Root Shell, ©2017-2021}} FS Library 977.198 M2p


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


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


=== Newspapers ===
=== Newspapers ===
{{OH Newspapers Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Newspapers Intro|Washington}}


*'''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.
*'''1808-1843''' [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/OMP-1.htm Old Marietta Papers] at [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/ OhGenWeb]
*'''1808-1843''' [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/OMP-1.htm Old Marietta Papers] at [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/ OhGenWeb]
*'''1862-1867''' [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/OMP-2.htm Marietta Register] at [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/ OhGenWeb]
*'''1862-1867''' [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/OMP-2.htm Marietta Register] at [http://ohgen.net/ohwashin/ OhGenWeb]
*'''Early-late 1900s''' [https://ohiomemory.ohiohistory.org/newspapers Newspapers] at [https://ohiomemory.org/digital/ Ohio Memory] — sort by County, City, Time Period, and more.
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50066/ Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


=== Obituaries ===
=== Obituaries ===
{{OH Obituaries Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Obituaries Intro|Washington}}
*'''1657-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20485/ohio-obituaries?s=275764761 Ohio Obituaries] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*'''1884-2013''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61977/ Washington County, Ohio, U.S., Newspaper Obituaries, 1884-2013] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1884-2013''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61977/ Washington County, Ohio, U.S., Newspaper Obituaries, 1884-2013] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/browsenid.aspx?tp=2&cj=1&nid=919&p=38&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 Obituary Collection] at Ancestry ($)
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/obit/browsenid.aspx?tp=2&cj=1&nid=919&p=38&o_xid=0001546952&o_lid=0001546952 Obituary Collection] at Ancestry ($)
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1786-1998''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8801 Ohio Wills and Probate Records 1786-1998] at Ancestry ($) — index and images.
*'''1786-1998''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8801 Ohio Wills and Probate Records 1786-1998] at Ancestry ($) — index & images.
*'''1789-1805''' Abstracts of Washington County Wills & Estate papers in [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48565/ Gateway to The West, Vol. II] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1789-1805''' Abstracts of Washington County Wills & Estate papers in [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48565/ Gateway to The West, Vol. II] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1789-1996''' {{RecordSearch|1992421|Ohio Probate Records 1789-1996}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch.org] — [[Ohio Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records |How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
*'''1789-1996''' {{RecordSearch|1992421|Ohio Probate Records 1789-1996}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch.org] — [[Ohio Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records |How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28917 Abstracts of wills and administrations of estates of Washington County, Ohio] at Ancestry ($) Abstract
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28917 Abstracts of wills and administrations of estates of Washington County, Ohio] at Ancestry ($) Abstract
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49011 Abstract of Probate records, Washington County, Ohio] at Ancestry ($) abstract
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=49011 Abstract of Probate records, Washington County, Ohio] at Ancestry ($) abstract
*[http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/abstwills_admins/abstwills_admins_ab.htm Abstracts of Wills Administrations] at [http://www.genealogyexpress.com Ohio Genealogy Express]
*[http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/abstwills_admins/abstwills_admins_ab.htm Abstracts of Wills Administrations] at [http://www.genealogyexpress.com Ohio Genealogy Express]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/wills.html Washington County Wills and Probate Records] at [http://genealogytrails.com Genealogy Trails History Group]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/wills.html Washington County Wills and Probate Records] at [http://genealogytrails.com Genealogy Trails History Group]
 
*[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]


=== School Records ===
=== School Records ===
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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 and images.
*'''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''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30045/ohio-tax-records-1800-1850?s=275764761 Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1800-1850''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30045/ohio-tax-records-1800-1850?s=275764761 Ohio Tax Records, 1800-1850] at MyHeritage ($) — index


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{{OH Birth Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Birth Intro|Washington}}


*'''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.
*'''1841-2003''' {{RecordSearch|1932106|Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Births - 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
*'''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 ($)
*'''1959-1998''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10943/ohio-birth-index-1959-1998?s=275764761 Ohio, Birth Index, 1959-1998] at MyHeritage - index ($)


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*'''1789-1882''' [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/washco_marriages/washingtonco_marriages_a.htm Marriages 1789-1882] at [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/ Ohio Genealogy Express]
*'''1789-1882''' [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/washco_marriages/washingtonco_marriages_a.htm Marriages 1789-1882] at [http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/washington/ Ohio Genealogy Express]
*'''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.
*'''1789-2013''' {{RecordSearch|1614804|Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & 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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*'''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 and 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 & images.
*'''1908-1932, 1938–1944, and 1958–2007''' {{RecordSearch|1949341|Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007}} at FamilySearch– [[Ohio Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index.
*'''1908-1932, 1938–1944, and 1958–2007''' {{RecordSearch|1949341|Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007}} at FamilySearch– [[Ohio Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index.
*'''1908-1932, 1938-2018''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5763/ Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018] at Ancestry ($) — index and images
*'''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
*'''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 and images
*'''1918-1953''' {{RecordSearch|5000024|Ohio, Stillbirths, 1918-1953}} at FamilySearch — [[Ohio, Stillbirths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
==== Divorce ====
==== Divorce ====
{{OH Divorce Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Divorce Intro|Washington}}
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{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[[Parkersburg West Virginia FamilySearch Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wv/parkersburg/2515-capital-drive Parkersburg West Virginia FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.wcplib.info Washington County Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.wcplib.info Washington County Public Library] - an affiliate library


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{{OH Websites Intro|Washington}}
{{OH Websites Intro|Washington}}


*[http://catalog.ohiohistory.org/Presto/home/home.aspx?ssid=State_Archives Local Gov't Records by County] at [http://catalog.ohiohistory.org/Presto/home/home.aspx Ohio History Connection] — Browse their list; records are not online.
*[https://ohiomemory.org/digital/custom/browse?field=place Custom Browse of Historical Collections] at [https://ohiomemory.org/digital/ Ohio Memory] — Use map or alpha bar to select county or place, then browse search options in left sidebar.
*[https://ohiomemory.org/digital/custom/browse?field=place Custom Browse of Historical Collections] at [https://ohiomemory.org/digital/ Ohio Memory] — Use map or alpha bar to select county or place, then browse search options in left sidebar.
*[https://www.ogs.org/ Ohio Genealogical Society] ($) — online databases
*[https://www.ogs.org/ Ohio Genealogical Society] ($) — online databases
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*[http://www.ohgen.net/ohwashin/ OHGenWeb] project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
*[http://www.ohgen.net/ohwashin/ OHGenWeb] project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/ Ohio Genealogy Trails] - Online History Group
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/ Ohio Genealogy Trails] - Online History Group
*{{FSC Place IDNum|196936|Ohio|Washington}} – 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.
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1989|Ohio|Washington}} – 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.


== Research Guides ==
== Research Guides ==

Latest revision as of 10:45, 20 August 2025


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

County Facts
County seat: Marietta
Organized: Jul 27 1788[1]
Parent County(s): Unorganized territory[2]
Neighboring Counties
Monroe • Noble • Morgan • Athens • Wood (WV) • Pleasants (WV) • Tyler (WV)
See County Maps
Courthouse
Washington County, Ohio Courthouse.jpg
Location Map
OH washington.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Washington County was named for George Washington.[3] The county is located in the southeastern area of the state.[4]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Washington County Courthouse
205 Putnam St
Marietta, OH 45750
Phone: 740-373-6623
Washington County Website[5]

Washington 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[6]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1867 1789 1867 1795 1788 1789 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 Washington 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. %±
1800 5,427 —
1810 5,991 10.4%
1820 10,425 74.0%
1830 11,731 12.5%
1840 20,823 77.5%
1850 29,540 41.9%
1860 36,268 22.8%
1870 40,609 12.0%
1880 43,244 6.5%
1890 42,380 −2.0%
1900 48,245 13.8%
1910 45,422 −5.9%
1920 43,049 −5.2%
1930 42,437 −1.4%
1940 43,537 2.6%
1950 44,407 2.0%
1960 51,689 16.4%
1970 57,160 10.6%
1980 64,266 12.4%
1990 62,254 −3.1%
2000 63,251 1.6%
2010 61,778 −2.3%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records[edit | edit source]

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

Episcopal

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

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

  • Dennis, James L., Washington's Darker Brother: One Hundred Years of Black History in Washington County, Ohio, 1788-1888, (Parkersburg, West Virginia: J.L. Dennis, 1986). FS Catalog book 977.198 F2d

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


Manuscript 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]

Morgan CountyNoble CountyMonroe CountyAthens CountyWood CountyPleasants CountyTyler CountyOH WASHINGTON.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Revolutionary War

  • Daughters of the American Revolution. Marietta Chapter (Marietta, Ohio). Revolutionary soldiers buried in Washington County, Ohio containing military records and short history of lives. Online at FamilySearch Digital Library.

Civil War
Civil War service men from Washington 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 Washington County.

- 36th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, Companies A, F, and G
  • Sams, Catherine J. (Catherine Jean Lewis). 1890 census, veterans & widows of the Civil War, Washington County, Ohio. (Caldwell, Ohio F & L Enterprises, 1989) FS Library Book 977.198 X2s

World War I

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County. For state-wide library facilities, see Ohio Archives and Libraries.

Washington County Public Libraries
Main Library
615 Fifth St
Marietta, OH 45750-1973
740-373-1057
Website

Local History & Genealogy Archives
418 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
740-376-2172
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Campus Martius Museum
601 Second St
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-3750 or 800-860-0145
Website

Ohio River Museum
601 Front St
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-3750 or 800-860-0145
Website

Societies[edit | edit source]

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

Washington County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
PO Box 2174
Marietta, OH 45750
Email:WCCOGS@washogs.org
Website

Washington County Historical Society
346 Muskingum Dr
PO Box 103
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-1788
Email:WCHS
Website

Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen
PO Box 352
Marietta, OH 45750
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. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Washington County," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Ohio accessed 2/27/2017.
  4. ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Washington County, Ohio Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ohio/washington/ accessed 2/27/2017.
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ohio.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  7. ↑ Ohio Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  8. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Washington County, Ohio," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Ohio, accessed 17 January 2019.
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