Williams county has a interesting collection of military records related primarily to those solders that fought in the Civil War. The papers are know as the Civil War Bounties and Military papers. They are located in the office of the county auditor. All of the records are located at the archives in Bowling Green.
The records include items related to exemptions, discharges, receipts, correspondences, fiscal records, relief payments and statements, applications and claims. The records start in 1859 then stop. They start up again and run from 1861-1892. These records will offer valuable information on your ancestors that fought in the Civil War.
Additional records exist for Militia rolls and they run from 1858, 1861-1865, 1867 and 1877. These lists primarily list a persons name and what part of the county they come from. Geographic proof and spelling of name would be important verification from these documents. These records typically apply to men that could not serve for various reasons in the regular army.
These records are often over looked. People do not realize that there are war records at the county level. Have a wonderful day.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Naturalization Records- Williams Co., OH
The county of Williams is unique, because they had many gaps in recording the Naturalization records in the county. Records are stored in two separate locations. They are the Common Pleas Court and the archives in Bowling Green.
The records at the county level are located at the Common Please court in Bryan. Dates are sporadic on their coverage. Here are the dates from the archives and they will be the same at the courthouse. 1836-1839, 1842, 1860-1864, 1873-1906 and 1922-1929. Be sure to check ahead prior to looking for your records to make sure your relative falls within these dates. Another place to check would be the neighboring counties and Toledo. They have no letters of intent.
Searching for these types of records in Williams Co will be a challenge. Have a great day.
The records at the county level are located at the Common Please court in Bryan. Dates are sporadic on their coverage. Here are the dates from the archives and they will be the same at the courthouse. 1836-1839, 1842, 1860-1864, 1873-1906 and 1922-1929. Be sure to check ahead prior to looking for your records to make sure your relative falls within these dates. Another place to check would be the neighboring counties and Toledo. They have no letters of intent.
Searching for these types of records in Williams Co will be a challenge. Have a great day.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Williams Co.- Will records
The discovery of a ancestors will offers valuable clues to ones life and relatives listed in the will. This document will provide valuable clues to a persons life that you will not find anywhere else in your search. Wills for the county of Williams exist in the court house at the probate court in Bryan and the archives in Bowling Green.
The courthouse records are located in the Probate Court and run from 1824- 1959. Over 29 volumes of wills exist for this period of time. Be sure to know the approximate time of death and work back from that date to locate your will. Time varies on the filing of a will from days to years. Sometimes these searches can be extensive.
The archives in Bowling Green has those wills that run from 1809 to 1852 and then they start up again in 1858 to 1911. All these records are on microfilm.
Be certain to make copies of these documents so that your are able to trace all the names in the document. Wills offer valuable clues to blood relationships that may not be available in any other document. Daughters are often listed with maiden names and executors on the will may also be relatives with different last names.
Other than land records wills are the most valuable document in determining relationships within a family group. Have a wonderful day.
The courthouse records are located in the Probate Court and run from 1824- 1959. Over 29 volumes of wills exist for this period of time. Be sure to know the approximate time of death and work back from that date to locate your will. Time varies on the filing of a will from days to years. Sometimes these searches can be extensive.
The archives in Bowling Green has those wills that run from 1809 to 1852 and then they start up again in 1858 to 1911. All these records are on microfilm.
Be certain to make copies of these documents so that your are able to trace all the names in the document. Wills offer valuable clues to blood relationships that may not be available in any other document. Daughters are often listed with maiden names and executors on the will may also be relatives with different last names.
Other than land records wills are the most valuable document in determining relationships within a family group. Have a wonderful day.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Williams County Ohio- Death Records
Death records are important to confirm facts about our ancestors and their relationships. Records in Williams county are in three different places. They are the Williams County Health Department that is located in Montpelier, OH, Williams Co. Record Center in Bryan and the archives in Bowling Green.
The Health Department records include those deaths in the county from 1909 to present. The records prior to this date run from 1867-1908. All certified records can be obtained at these two locations. Be sure to have the date narrowed down to the day or at least the year. Please be patient with the these folks as it takes time to retrieve the records.
The archives in Bowling Green has the death records on microfilm and they run from 1867 to 1943. All these records are on microfilm.
I will be discussing the wills in Williams County. Have a great day.
The Health Department records include those deaths in the county from 1909 to present. The records prior to this date run from 1867-1908. All certified records can be obtained at these two locations. Be sure to have the date narrowed down to the day or at least the year. Please be patient with the these folks as it takes time to retrieve the records.
The archives in Bowling Green has the death records on microfilm and they run from 1867 to 1943. All these records are on microfilm.
I will be discussing the wills in Williams County. Have a great day.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Snowy Sunday
Had some more snow over night. Going all be gone by Tuesday with a warm up. Have a great Sunday.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Recent Brickwalls
Recently I have been sent brick walls for Northwest Ohio. Over the next week I will be doing research on these lines. Next Saturday I will give updates on my search.
Have a great Saturday.
Have a great Saturday.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Sandusky Public Library- Upcoming Program
I wanted to let you know about a Library Program Room on Saturday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m. as author James E. Duffey discusses his recently published book Victim of Honor: The Story of John Y. Beall and the Northwestern Conspiracy. The book is a historical novel based on the plot engineered by Confederate officer John Yates Beall to free prisoners from the Johnson's Island Civil War Prison Camp. This all happens at the Sandusky Library in Sandusky, OH.
Update on the brick walls they are starting to come in now and I should be able to profile some of these in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your support.
Update on the brick walls they are starting to come in now and I should be able to profile some of these in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your support.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Williams Co., OH- Marriage Records
Marriage records are important for verifying and confirming relationships. In Williams Co., OH the records can be found at the Williams County Records Center and the Bowling Green archives.
The records at the Center run from 1824 to 1984. This is again the place to obtain records that are certified. It is wonderful that the records reaching such a early date.
The Archives in Bowling Green has the marriage records from 1824 to 1941. They also have a index of the marriage records, but only from 1824-1868.
Be certain when checking marriage records for the witnesses on the document. They often can provide valuable clues of marriages and related surnames.
Good luck in your marriage hunt.
The records at the Center run from 1824 to 1984. This is again the place to obtain records that are certified. It is wonderful that the records reaching such a early date.
The Archives in Bowling Green has the marriage records from 1824 to 1941. They also have a index of the marriage records, but only from 1824-1868.
Be certain when checking marriage records for the witnesses on the document. They often can provide valuable clues of marriages and related surnames.
Good luck in your marriage hunt.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Williams County- Birth Records
When it comes to birth records in Williams Co., OH you have several places to locate them depending on the time period that you are looking for the person. They are the Williams County Records Center, Williams County Health Department and the archives in Bowling Green.
The Records Center is located in the county seat of Bryan, OH. Birth records located here run from 1867 to 1908. This is where you would be able to get certified copies for this time period. As with all places of this type be patient with the staff and allow for some time with your search.
For more recent records you should go to the Williams County Health Department that is also located in Bryan, OH. Here you will find records that run from 1909 to present.
Finally the archives in Bowling Green has the birth records running from 1867-1943. All of these records are on microfilm.
Birth records give you excellent first hand information on time and place of birth. This is also the best source for parentage. Always make copies of these records for proof and verification.
Good luck in your search.
The Records Center is located in the county seat of Bryan, OH. Birth records located here run from 1867 to 1908. This is where you would be able to get certified copies for this time period. As with all places of this type be patient with the staff and allow for some time with your search.
For more recent records you should go to the Williams County Health Department that is also located in Bryan, OH. Here you will find records that run from 1909 to present.
Finally the archives in Bowling Green has the birth records running from 1867-1943. All of these records are on microfilm.
Birth records give you excellent first hand information on time and place of birth. This is also the best source for parentage. Always make copies of these records for proof and verification.
Good luck in your search.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Williams County Ohio- History
Williams County Ohio was originally formed in 1820. The county was named after David Williams who had been a Revolutionary War Hero. The original county seat has been in Defiance. This was changed when the area around Defiance became a county of the same name in 1845. The current county seat is in Bryan. Williams is bordered by Michigan to the North, Indiana to the west, Fulton Co. to the east and Henry Co. to the Southeast.
Tomorrow I will begin by profiling birth records in this county. Have a great day.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Ottawa County- Military Discharge Records
When researching a individual from a particular area with a military record they often overlook the county records. Ottawa County is no exception to keeping military records.
The records are called the Solders Discharge Records and run from 1865-1912. These records are located on microfilm at the Bowling Green Archives. These records will include time served, unit number, war fought and often any injuries received. It will also mention the next of kin.
Be sure to check out these records for further information on your ancestors past.
The records are called the Solders Discharge Records and run from 1865-1912. These records are located on microfilm at the Bowling Green Archives. These records will include time served, unit number, war fought and often any injuries received. It will also mention the next of kin.
Be sure to check out these records for further information on your ancestors past.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Saturday Morning
I hope that this blog is providing valuable information on resources in our area. As you can see now the Bowling Green Archives is a must see for research in our area.
Wanted to let you folks know that I am current working with the Lakeside Historical Society on a book. The book will cover a photographic history of Lakeside that dates from the 1870's to current day. Lakeside has been a popular destination for summer vacationers in our area for over 100 years. For those that do not know Lakeside is located by the Lake Erie Islands and the town of Marblehead in Ottawa Co.
Folks I run two other blogs on Northeast Ohio and Southeastern Michigan research. They have been very good at sending me their brickwalls. My intent is to use Saturdays to profile a persons genealogical challenge and show the steps to on solving them. Please send yours and let me use some of my thirty years of research experience to help you.
Thanks again for your support and have a great weekend.
Wanted to let you folks know that I am current working with the Lakeside Historical Society on a book. The book will cover a photographic history of Lakeside that dates from the 1870's to current day. Lakeside has been a popular destination for summer vacationers in our area for over 100 years. For those that do not know Lakeside is located by the Lake Erie Islands and the town of Marblehead in Ottawa Co.
Folks I run two other blogs on Northeast Ohio and Southeastern Michigan research. They have been very good at sending me their brickwalls. My intent is to use Saturdays to profile a persons genealogical challenge and show the steps to on solving them. Please send yours and let me use some of my thirty years of research experience to help you.
Thanks again for your support and have a great weekend.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Ottawa County Naturilization Records
The search for Naturalization and Intention records is important for any immigration ancestor. These documents provide valuable clues to the origins of family members. These records are located at two separate locations for Ottawa Co. Ohio.
The records in the county are located at the court house in Port Clinton under the Probate Court. The second location is at the archives in Bowling Green. These records run from 1860-1903 and are on microfilm.
Please look at the blog post for Putnam Co. Naturalization and Intention records for more information on these type of documents.
The records in the county are located at the court house in Port Clinton under the Probate Court. The second location is at the archives in Bowling Green. These records run from 1860-1903 and are on microfilm.
Please look at the blog post for Putnam Co. Naturalization and Intention records for more information on these type of documents.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Ottawa County- Wills
When searching for Wills in Ottawa County Ohio you need to check in two places. One is at the county courthouse in Port Clinton and the archives in Bowling Green.
Please be sure to have the date of death for the person you are searching for when going to the courthouse in Port Clinton. The records run from 1889 to present. Make sure you make copies during your visit for verification and confirmation of facts.
The Archives in Bowling Green has the wills that run from 1889 to 1912. These are all on microfilm.
When checking wills be sure to pay attention to the individuals names in the will, but also those people that served as executors. The executors were often trusted relatives out of the immediate family and offer valuable clues to ones ancestry.
Please be sure to have the date of death for the person you are searching for when going to the courthouse in Port Clinton. The records run from 1889 to present. Make sure you make copies during your visit for verification and confirmation of facts.
The Archives in Bowling Green has the wills that run from 1889 to 1912. These are all on microfilm.
When checking wills be sure to pay attention to the individuals names in the will, but also those people that served as executors. The executors were often trusted relatives out of the immediate family and offer valuable clues to ones ancestry.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Ottawa County cemetery records
Cemetery record research is a important step in researching ones ancestors. There is nothing like the feeling when you discover a long lost ancestor after walking around a cemetery. You get a real connection with those in your family that have gone before.
Cemeteries come in three forms. They are the church burial yard, public cemeteries and family burial plots. If you are fortunate to have a person buried in a church cemetery the church will often have the records for the burial. This information is similar to a death certificate, but will often include more information. Public cemeteries also have burial records and these are often stored at the local sexton's office or with the township. Family burial plots are often not as well covered, but some records are kept with the township.
The Ottawa County area is blessed with may of the tombstones be documented through inscription. These records are located at the Ida Rupp Public Library in Port Clinton, OH. This helps in locating the cemetery and the area that a person is buried.
A note on rubbings of the stones. This practice is frowned on by most people in the genealogy field. The exposure to weather has resulted in many stones be difficult to read. Rubbings only help in more destruction to the surface of the stone. Use common sense when you are in the cemetery.
Tomorrow I will cover wills.
Cemeteries come in three forms. They are the church burial yard, public cemeteries and family burial plots. If you are fortunate to have a person buried in a church cemetery the church will often have the records for the burial. This information is similar to a death certificate, but will often include more information. Public cemeteries also have burial records and these are often stored at the local sexton's office or with the township. Family burial plots are often not as well covered, but some records are kept with the township.
The Ottawa County area is blessed with may of the tombstones be documented through inscription. These records are located at the Ida Rupp Public Library in Port Clinton, OH. This helps in locating the cemetery and the area that a person is buried.
A note on rubbings of the stones. This practice is frowned on by most people in the genealogy field. The exposure to weather has resulted in many stones be difficult to read. Rubbings only help in more destruction to the surface of the stone. Use common sense when you are in the cemetery.
Tomorrow I will cover wills.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Ottawa County Ohio- Death Records
When researching death records in Ottawa Co., OH you have two places to locate the records. For certified copies the best place is to go to the courthouse in Port Clinton. The second place for not certified records is at the archives in Bowling Green.
The courthouse has all the death recorded death records in the county from 1869 to current. Please sure to have a good idea of the date prior to your visit. Limited access is granted for those records in the past seventy five years. Exceptions are proof of relationship.
The archives in Bowling Green has the death records from 1869 to 1908. These records are on microfilm.
In the case of both record sources be sure to make copies. Verification and proof are key to a excellent genealogy.
Wife is doing fine. She will be in the hospital for a few more days. Leaving to go there in a hour. Have a great day!!
The courthouse has all the death recorded death records in the county from 1869 to current. Please sure to have a good idea of the date prior to your visit. Limited access is granted for those records in the past seventy five years. Exceptions are proof of relationship.
The archives in Bowling Green has the death records from 1869 to 1908. These records are on microfilm.
In the case of both record sources be sure to make copies. Verification and proof are key to a excellent genealogy.
Wife is doing fine. She will be in the hospital for a few more days. Leaving to go there in a hour. Have a great day!!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Brick Walls
On Saturdays I would like to profile peoples brick walls. I will research your family for free offering clues and solutions to your research. Then I would profile the search on the blog. Please send them to my email. Thank you.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Updates from the Hayes Public Library
These two items appeared in the Hayes website this week. Thought it would be of interest for those doing Sandusky county research and be interested in the Black Swamp.
"SANDUSKY DAILY NEWS NOW ON MICROFILM
"SANDUSKY DAILY NEWS NOW ON MICROFILM
Thanks to the Sidney Frohman Foundation, a four-year run (1933 - 1937) of the only surviving copies of the Sandusky Daily News has been preserved on microfilm. Volunteers will soon enter obituary data from these issues into the Hayes Obituary Index. A second set of the film was donated to the Sandusky Public Library in Sandusky, Ohio. We hope that in 2008, we can film the final four-year run (1937 - 1941)."
BLACK SWAMP MEMORIES
If you would like to learn more about Northwest Ohio's Great Black Swamp, you will enjoy Black Swamp Memories, a digital 
Have a great Saturday. Send me those Brickwalls!!!
Friday, January 11, 2008
Ira Rupp Public Library- Port Clinton, OH
The library in Port Clinton contains city directories, historical atlases, collections of oral histories, books, and microfilm. In addition, the library makes available a number of research databases of interest to genealogists and others.
Good luck in your search. The library is located at
310 Madison St.
Port Clinton, OH 43452
The following local newspapers are available on microfilm at the library.
- The Daily News, 1956- 1969
- Ottawa County Democrat, 1857- 1864
- Ottawa County Herald, 1906- 1928
- Ottawa County News, 1865- 1956
- Ottawa County News Democrat, 1894- 1929
- Ottawa County Union, 1869- 1871
- The Peninsular News, 1916- 1987 (partial)
- Port Clinton Herald and Republican, 1937- 1969
- Port Clinton News Herald, 1969- present
- The Port Clinton Progressive Times, 1922- 1931
- Port Clinton Republican Herald, 1927- 1936
Good luck in your search. The library is located at
310 Madison St.
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Ottawa County, OH- Marriage Records
Marriage records can be found in two different locations in Ottawa Co., OH. The two places to look are at the courthouse in Port Clinton, OH and the archives in Bowling Green.
The records come in three different forms. They are the marriage index (1840-present), marriage records(1840-present) and loose files of marriage records (1869-1913). Records at the archives on the marriage records runs to 1952, index to 1864 and the loose to 1913.
Remember the primary facts of a marriage record are the persons getting married, date and location. A often over looked portion of the record is the name of witnesses. These names can offer valuable clues to relationships. Copies of this document should be made for proof and future confirmation of facts.
The records come in three different forms. They are the marriage index (1840-present), marriage records(1840-present) and loose files of marriage records (1869-1913). Records at the archives on the marriage records runs to 1952, index to 1864 and the loose to 1913.
Remember the primary facts of a marriage record are the persons getting married, date and location. A often over looked portion of the record is the name of witnesses. These names can offer valuable clues to relationships. Copies of this document should be made for proof and future confirmation of facts.
Ottawa County, OH- Birth Records
The location of birth records in Ottawa Co., OH is at the County courthouse in Port Clinton and the archives in Bowling Green. Birth records in the county did not start until 1867.
The records at the courthouse come in three different forms. The actual birth records that run from 1867 to present, general index of births 1867 to present and index to births that run from 1876 to 1890. The archives has the same records, but they run only to 1908. Records at the archives are on microfilm.
Birth records are important documents for finding the date of birth, parents name, place of birth and sex. These provide valuable information in your genealogical research. Please be sure to maintain copies of this document to help in proving out your lineage.
The records at the courthouse come in three different forms. The actual birth records that run from 1867 to present, general index of births 1867 to present and index to births that run from 1876 to 1890. The archives has the same records, but they run only to 1908. Records at the archives are on microfilm.
Birth records are important documents for finding the date of birth, parents name, place of birth and sex. These provide valuable information in your genealogical research. Please be sure to maintain copies of this document to help in proving out your lineage.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Ottawa County, OH- History
Ottawa County was formed out of Erie, Lucas and Sandusky counties on March 6 ,1840. The word Ottawa was used by Indians to describe a person that trades goods. The land is made up mostly of area formerly known as the Black Swamp. It was not until the 1830's when the land was drained that settlers came to this area in large numbers. A small portion of the county was in the Firelands area. The county seat is located in Port Clinton, OH.
We will begin discussing the genealogical records on Wednesday.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Fulton County- Wills
The wonderful thing about wills in Fulton Co. OH is that some survived the fire in 1865. The wills can be found in two different places.
The first place to look for wills in the county is at the county court house in Wauseon. Remember the staff is limited and be patient with the courthouse folks when requesting information. Dates for the wills run from 1859-present.
The second place to look for wills is at the archives in Bowling Green, OH. Here they have all the wills that run from 1859-1970. I believe these are all on microfilm.
Remember when looking at a will to make copies. It is very important to connect all the names in the will. Many times this will be your first clue of a daughters married name. Executors should also be traced, because they tend to be relatives or in-laws. Be sure to check for both spouses and be sure to check for more than one filing of a will. Inventories of estates are also important documents to locate, because they provide clues to the existence of family bibles
Good luck in your search.
The first place to look for wills in the county is at the county court house in Wauseon. Remember the staff is limited and be patient with the courthouse folks when requesting information. Dates for the wills run from 1859-present.
The second place to look for wills is at the archives in Bowling Green, OH. Here they have all the wills that run from 1859-1970. I believe these are all on microfilm.
Remember when looking at a will to make copies. It is very important to connect all the names in the will. Many times this will be your first clue of a daughters married name. Executors should also be traced, because they tend to be relatives or in-laws. Be sure to check for both spouses and be sure to check for more than one filing of a will. Inventories of estates are also important documents to locate, because they provide clues to the existence of family bibles
Good luck in your search.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Volunteer
I have noticed during my searches on the internet that many of the libraries local history rooms and genealogical groups are looking for volunteers. The projects vary from cataloging collections, helping fellow genealogist with challenges, documenting cemetery stones and helping with new items. Please help your local library or genealogy group so we all can benefit from the work.
Please send me your brickwalls and I will help you with them. Click on my profile by my picture and this will take you to my email. This will be featured in my Saturday posts as I help discover solutions.
Thank you again for all your support and have a great weekend.
Please send me your brickwalls and I will help you with them. Click on my profile by my picture and this will take you to my email. This will be featured in my Saturday posts as I help discover solutions.
Thank you again for all your support and have a great weekend.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Williams County Public Library
When doing genealogical research in Williams Co., OH the place to start is at the main library in Bryan, OH. They have a fantastic collection of information on genealogy and tracing your ancestors in Williams Co.
The library includes a vast collection of histories and genealogies related to the county. Family and county histories are a important starting point when researching your ancestors. Remember to not only look for the surname in the index, but check the section about the town or township that the person lived. Local histories often are overlooked and provide valuable clues to origins of our ancestors.
The collection also includes microfilm of the local newspapers that include Bryan, Edgerton, Edon and Montpelier. A obituary index is in the collection for Bryan and other parts of the county. As I have mentioned in the past on obits they are often short, but should always be consulted for clues.
Maps and historical atlases will offer clues to the location of where our ancestors lived in the county. The collection has a extensive collection.
Also in the collection are cemetery records, census records and family history files. The family history files are over 1000 Williams county families.
As I have mentioned numerous times before document, document, document. A genealogy without proof is just fiction.
The Williams County library is located at
107 East High St.
Bryan, OH 43506
The local history room is open during normal library hours. Be sure to check out this valuable resource when you have Williams Co. ancestors.
The library includes a vast collection of histories and genealogies related to the county. Family and county histories are a important starting point when researching your ancestors. Remember to not only look for the surname in the index, but check the section about the town or township that the person lived. Local histories often are overlooked and provide valuable clues to origins of our ancestors.
The collection also includes microfilm of the local newspapers that include Bryan, Edgerton, Edon and Montpelier. A obituary index is in the collection for Bryan and other parts of the county. As I have mentioned in the past on obits they are often short, but should always be consulted for clues.
Maps and historical atlases will offer clues to the location of where our ancestors lived in the county. The collection has a extensive collection.
Also in the collection are cemetery records, census records and family history files. The family history files are over 1000 Williams county families.
As I have mentioned numerous times before document, document, document. A genealogy without proof is just fiction.
The Williams County library is located at
107 East High St.
Bryan, OH 43506
The local history room is open during normal library hours. Be sure to check out this valuable resource when you have Williams Co. ancestors.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Fulton County- Cemeteries
Cemetery record research is a important step in researching ones ancestors. There is nothing like the feeling when you discover a long lost ancestor after walking around a cemetery. You get a real connection with those in your family that have gone before.
Cemeteries come in three forms. They are the church burial yard, public cemeteries and family burial plots. If you are fortunate to have a person buried in a church cemetery the church will often have the records for the burial. This information is similar to a death certificate, but will often include more information. Public cemeteries also have burial records and these are often stored at the local sexton's office or with the township. Family burial plots are often not as well covered, but some records are kept with the township.
The Fulton County area is blessed with may of the tombstones be documented through inscription. These records can be accessed via the internet on the Archbold Community Library website. This helps in locating the cemetery and the area that a person is buried.
A note on rubbings of the stones. This practice is frowned on by most people in the genealogy field. The exposure to weather has resulted in many stones be difficult to read. Rubbings only help in more destruction to the surface of the stone. Use common sense when you are in the cemetery.
Tomorrow I will cover wills.
Cemeteries come in three forms. They are the church burial yard, public cemeteries and family burial plots. If you are fortunate to have a person buried in a church cemetery the church will often have the records for the burial. This information is similar to a death certificate, but will often include more information. Public cemeteries also have burial records and these are often stored at the local sexton's office or with the township. Family burial plots are often not as well covered, but some records are kept with the township.
The Fulton County area is blessed with may of the tombstones be documented through inscription. These records can be accessed via the internet on the Archbold Community Library website. This helps in locating the cemetery and the area that a person is buried.
A note on rubbings of the stones. This practice is frowned on by most people in the genealogy field. The exposure to weather has resulted in many stones be difficult to read. Rubbings only help in more destruction to the surface of the stone. Use common sense when you are in the cemetery.
Tomorrow I will cover wills.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Fulton Co., OH- Obituaries
Obituaries can offer valuable information on the deceased and their family. The information in obituaries can vary widely. Some is simply date of death, funeral services and age. This tends to be the vast majority, but some offer valuable information on origins, life time achievements and living relatives. Be sure to use additional sources to document items that appear in the obituary.
The following newspapers were published in the county over time and in many cases more than one paper may list a obituary. At the Archbold library are the following newspapers.
Archbold Herald- 1/4/1893- 6/9/1898
Archbold Advocate- 1/18/1900- 12/5/1907
Archbold Buckeye- 1905- Present
The following papers are located at the Wauseon Public Library.
Fulton County Expositor- 1/1/1875- Nov. 4, 2003
Republican- 1/16/1868- 7/30/1981
Fulton County Tribune- 5/19/1883- 11/21/1924
Make sure to make copies of the obits, because things that appear in the obit that do not make sense now will make more sense at a later point when you find more information.
Tomorrow cemetery searches.
The following newspapers were published in the county over time and in many cases more than one paper may list a obituary. At the Archbold library are the following newspapers.
Archbold Herald- 1/4/1893- 6/9/1898
Archbold Advocate- 1/18/1900- 12/5/1907
Archbold Buckeye- 1905- Present
The following papers are located at the Wauseon Public Library.
Fulton County Expositor- 1/1/1875- Nov. 4, 2003
Republican- 1/16/1868- 7/30/1981
Fulton County Tribune- 5/19/1883- 11/21/1924
Make sure to make copies of the obits, because things that appear in the obit that do not make sense now will make more sense at a later point when you find more information.
Tomorrow cemetery searches.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy New Year
Hope everyone is having a great holiday. Back with obituaries in Fulton Co., OH on Wednesday. Have a great day.
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