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[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Ohio.htm Ohio Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Ohio.htm Ohio Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | ||
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== Ohio Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | == Ohio Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Ohio Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Ohio Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Ohio Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Ohio Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | ||
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Ohio/ohio.htm Ohio Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | *[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Ohio/ohio.htm Ohio Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | ||
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*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Ohio''' or '''OH''' - Free/$ | *Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Ohio''' or '''OH''' - Free/$ | ||
*Search the [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=38&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Ohio Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $ | *Search the [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=38&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Ohio Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $ | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5763&enc=1 Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007] at Ancestry.com - $ | |||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/ Ohio Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/ Ohio Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | ||
If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them.<br> | If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them.<br> | ||
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== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
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==== Birth and Death Records ==== | ==== Birth and Death Records ==== | ||
County-level registrations of births and deaths began in 1867 and were kept by the probate court; however, they are incomplete. A few counties have records dating from the 1840s. These records include the names of the parents and their place of residence. The obligatory recording on a state level of births and deaths in Ohio began 20 December 1908.<br>Birth and death records prior to 20 December 1908 are available from the probate court of the county where the event occurred. For more information see the [[ | County-level registrations of births and deaths began in 1867 and were kept by the probate court; however, they are incomplete. A few counties have records dating from the 1840s. These records include the names of the parents and their place of residence. The obligatory recording on a state level of births and deaths in Ohio began 20 December 1908.<br>Birth and death records prior to 20 December 1908 are available from the probate court of the county where the event occurred. For more information see the [[Ohio County Birth Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Ohio County Birth Records]] and [[Ohio County Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Ohio County Death Records]] pages. | ||
==== County or City Health Departments ==== | ==== County or City Health Departments ==== | ||
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Delayed and corrected registrations of births are also available for many counties at the Family History Library. Another source for vital statistics is the large collection of family Bible and cemetery records compiled by the [http://www.ohiodar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution] also (see the "[[Ohio Genealogy|Genealogy]]" page). | Delayed and corrected registrations of births are also available for many counties at the Family History Library. Another source for vital statistics is the large collection of family Bible and cemetery records compiled by the [http://www.ohiodar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution] also (see the "[[Ohio Genealogy|Genealogy]]" page). | ||
The [http://www.odh.ohio.gov/vitalstatistics/vitalstats.aspx Ohio Department of Health] <ref name="Ohio Department of Health">[http://www.odh.ohio.gov/vitalstatistics/vitalstats.aspx Division of Vital Statistics]<br> Ohio Department of Health <br> | The [http://www.odh.ohio.gov/vitalstatistics/vitalstats.aspx Ohio Department of Health] <ref name="Ohio Department of Health">[http://www.odh.ohio.gov/vitalstatistics/vitalstats.aspx Division of Vital Statistics]&lt;br&gt; Ohio Department of Health &lt;br&gt; P. O. Box 15098 &lt;br&gt; Columbus, OH 43215-0098 &lt;br&gt; Telephone: 614-466-2531 </ref>in Columbus has birth records since 20 December 1908 to the present. They can be contacted for copies of records. | ||
==== Adoption Records ==== | ==== Adoption Records ==== | ||
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The statewide registration of marriages began 7 September 1949. Records after that date can be obtained from the Division of Vital Statistics. The original marriage records, however, are filed with the probate judge in each county. A statewide index to marriages since 1949 is at the Division of Vital Statistics (address above). | The statewide registration of marriages began 7 September 1949. Records after that date can be obtained from the Division of Vital Statistics. The original marriage records, however, are filed with the probate judge in each county. A statewide index to marriages since 1949 is at the Division of Vital Statistics (address above). | ||
Before statewide registration, individual counties recorded marriages, generally from the date the county was created. These include marriage records, marriage returns, marriage consents of minors by parents, and ministers' license records. Marriage records are considered one of Ohio's most valuable genealogical sources because of their early beginnings and completeness. Marriage records show the names of the bride and groom, the date of the marriage, the county in which the marriage occurred, and the officiating individual. Sometimes there is information about the ages and residences of the bride and groom. Parents are not usually named in records dated before 1900. Each county maintains a marriage index. For more information see the [[ | Before statewide registration, individual counties recorded marriages, generally from the date the county was created. These include marriage records, marriage returns, marriage consents of minors by parents, and ministers' license records. Marriage records are considered one of Ohio's most valuable genealogical sources because of their early beginnings and completeness. Marriage records show the names of the bride and groom, the date of the marriage, the county in which the marriage occurred, and the officiating individual. Sometimes there is information about the ages and residences of the bride and groom. Parents are not usually named in records dated before 1900. Each county maintains a marriage index. For more information see the [[Ohio County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Ohio County Marriage Records]] page. | ||
For each county in Ohio, the Family History Library has microfilmed the marriage records up to 1910 and some to 1970. Many existing county records of marriages before 1876 have been indexed in the International Genealogical Index, available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers. However, 25 counties have large information gaps or are not included in this index. | For each county in Ohio, the Family History Library has microfilmed the marriage records up to 1910 and some to 1970. Many existing county records of marriages before 1876 have been indexed in the International Genealogical Index, available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers. However, 25 counties have large information gaps or are not included in this index. | ||
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== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
*''Certificates of Death, 1908-1944; Index, 1908-1911''. <ref>''Certificates of Death, 1908-1944; Index, 1908-1911'' Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983, 1994-1995. (On 1214 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetailsdisp=Certificates+of+death%2C+1908%2D1953+%3B%20%20columns=*,0,0 929253].) </ref> | *''Certificates of Death, 1908-1944; Index, 1908-1911''. <ref>''Certificates of Death, 1908-1944; Index, 1908-1911'' Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983, 1994-1995. (On 1214 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetailsdisp=Certificates+of+death%2C+1908%2D1953+%3B%20%20columns=*,0,0 929253].) </ref> | ||
*''Death Index, 1908- 1944'' <ref>Ohio Historical Society, comp. ''Death Index, 1908- 1944''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983, 1992, 1995. (On 21 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetailsdisp=Death+index%2C+1908%2D1944%20%20columns=*,0,0 2023798].) </ref> | *''Death Index, 1908- 1944'' <ref>Ohio Historical Society, comp. ''Death Index, 1908- 1944''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983, 1992, 1995. (On 21 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetailsdisp=Death+index%2C+1908%2D1944%20%20columns=*,0,0 2023798].) </ref> | ||
*The Ohio Department of Health <ref name="Ohio Department of Health" />in Columbus has death records for Ohio residents who died between January 1945 to the present. They can be contacted for copies of records. | *The Ohio Department of Health <ref name="Ohio Department of Health" />in Columbus has death records for Ohio residents who died between January 1945 to the present. They can be contacted for copies of records. | ||
*[http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/death// Deaths that occurred between 1913 and December 1944] are available at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, copies are available for a small fee. | *[http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/death// Deaths that occurred between 1913 and December 1944] are available at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, copies are available for a small fee. | ||
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Birth, marriage, and death records are listed in the Family History Library Place Search under: | Birth, marriage, and death records are listed in the Family History Library Place Search under: | ||
::OHIO - VITAL RECORDS <br> | ::OHIO - VITAL RECORDS <br> | ||
::OHIO, [COUNTY] - VITAL RECORDS <br> | ::OHIO, [COUNTY] - VITAL RECORDS <br> | ||
::OHIO, [COUNTY], [CITY] - VITAL RECORDS <br> | ::OHIO, [COUNTY], [CITY] - VITAL RECORDS <br> | ||
Divorce records are listed in the Family History Library Locality Search under: | Divorce records are listed in the Family History Library Locality Search under: | ||
::OHIO - DIVORCE RECORDS <br> | ::OHIO - DIVORCE RECORDS <br> | ||
::OHIO, [COUNTY] - DIVORCE RECORDS <br> | ::OHIO, [COUNTY] - DIVORCE RECORDS <br> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Ohio|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Ohio|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||