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''[[United States | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ohio_Newspapers_and_Obituaries|Newspapers and Obituaries]]'' | ||
Newspapers provide valuable genealogical information, including obituaries, marriage announcements, biographical sketches, divorce notices, and so forth. Other personal information may be included in various sections of a newspaper. There are many English and foreign-language newspapers from the early days of Ohio. Although these publications were often related to political or religious causes, they contain valuable genealogical information. | Newspapers provide valuable genealogical information, including obituaries, marriage announcements, biographical sketches, divorce notices, and so forth. Other personal information may be included in various sections of a newspaper. There are many English and foreign-language newspapers from the early days of Ohio. Although these publications were often related to political or religious causes, they contain valuable genealogical information. | ||
=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||
The [http://www.ohiohistory.org/ Ohio Historical Society]has a centralized collection of newspapers gathered by the Ohio State Library, Ohio State University Library, the Historical Records Survey, and other institutions. Detailed guides that will help you locate these publications are: | The [http://www.ohiohistory.org/ Ohio Historical Society]has a centralized collection of newspapers gathered by the Ohio State Library, Ohio State University Library, the Historical Records Survey, and other institutions. Detailed guides that will help you locate these publications are: | ||
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*''Guide to Ohio Newspapers, 1793-1973''<ref> Gutgesell, Stephen, ed. ''Guide to Ohio Newspapers, 1793-1973''. Columbus: Ohio Historical Society, 1974. (Family History Library book 977.1 A3g; fiche 6049903.)</ref> This is a complete bibliography of all extant newspapers published in Ohio. | *''Guide to Ohio Newspapers, 1793-1973''<ref> Gutgesell, Stephen, ed. ''Guide to Ohio Newspapers, 1793-1973''. Columbus: Ohio Historical Society, 1974. (Family History Library book 977.1 A3g; fiche 6049903.)</ref> This is a complete bibliography of all extant newspapers published in Ohio. | ||
*''Guide to Newspaper Holdings at the Center for Archival Collections'' <ref> Levinson, Marilyn, ed. ''Guide to Newspaper Holdings at the Center for Archival Collections''. 3rd ed. Bowling Green, Ohio: Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, 1991. (Family History Library book 977.1 B33g 1991.)</ref> Contains an inventory of the newspapers at the Bowling Green State University, which come from 19 northwest Ohio counties. | *''Guide to Newspaper Holdings at the Center for Archival Collections'' <ref>Levinson, Marilyn, ed. ''Guide to Newspaper Holdings at the Center for Archival Collections''. 3rd ed. Bowling Green, Ohio: Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, 1991. (Family History Library book 977.1 B33g 1991.)</ref> Contains an inventory of the newspapers at the Bowling Green State University, which come from 19 northwest Ohio counties. | ||
Many periodicals publish obituary records. These are referenced in the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI), which is described in the "[[Ohio Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page. | Many periodicals publish obituary records. These are referenced in the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI), which is described in the "[[Ohio Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page. | ||
=== Family History Library === | === Family History Library === | ||
The Family History Library acquires published newspaper abstracts and obituary lists for Ohio. Obituary records are also listed in the Place Search of the [[The Family History Library|The Family History Library Catalog]] under: | The Family History Library acquires published newspaper abstracts and obituary lists for Ohio. Obituary records are also listed in the Place Search of the [[The Family History Library|The Family History Library Catalog]] under: | ||
::*OHIO - OBITUARIES <br> | ::*OHIO - OBITUARIES <br> | ||
::*OHIO - NEWSPAPERS <br> | ::*OHIO - NEWSPAPERS <br> | ||
::*OHIO, [COUNTY] - OBITUARIES <br> | ::*OHIO, [COUNTY] - OBITUARIES <br> | ||
::*OHIO, [COUNTY] - NEWSPAPERS <br> | ::*OHIO, [COUNTY] - NEWSPAPERS <br> | ||
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*Obituaries from the Columbus Dispatch are available from the Columbus Public Library to card holders (any Ohio resident is eligible). Request Form [http://www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm?pageid=40 www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm]. Limit 1 request per day, 4 per month. E-mailed as a PDF. | *Obituaries from the Columbus Dispatch are available from the Columbus Public Library to card holders (any Ohio resident is eligible). Request Form [http://www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm?pageid=40 www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm]. Limit 1 request per day, 4 per month. E-mailed as a PDF. | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Ohio|Newspapers]] | [[Category:Ohio|Newspapers]] | ||