Folks here is a new civil war site dealing those soldiers from the North that spent time at Andersonville. It also talks about the Sultanna disaster that was bringing many poor souls back up North when it sank.
http://www.civilwarprisoners.com/
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
A site worth trying out
www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com
Welcome to OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS.......The Quickest Way to Find your Roots thru FREE Genealogy Research
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Genealogy- Putting together the flavor of family
When and where were your brothers and sisters born? Did they marry? Have Families? (Follow up for the details) What were they like? Do you have any favorite memories of them?
The important element of identifying the location of birth for the siblings is to put together the migration pattern of the family. In my own family my grandmothers family moved from Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana, Northeast Ohio and then finally to Southeastern Michigan. The motivation was the time period and the constant need to find employment. In this situation it was not driven by family already being located in the area. Each of my G Aunt's and Uncle's was born in a different location. Meeting their spouses all along the way.
The importance of marriage is when you are looking to trace the siblings lines. Learning about these families help in understanding the fabric of the family.
Understanding more about siblings helps in understanding more about your own family line. This to me is what makes genealogy fun.
The important element of identifying the location of birth for the siblings is to put together the migration pattern of the family. In my own family my grandmothers family moved from Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana, Northeast Ohio and then finally to Southeastern Michigan. The motivation was the time period and the constant need to find employment. In this situation it was not driven by family already being located in the area. Each of my G Aunt's and Uncle's was born in a different location. Meeting their spouses all along the way.
The importance of marriage is when you are looking to trace the siblings lines. Learning about these families help in understanding the fabric of the family.
Understanding more about siblings helps in understanding more about your own family line. This to me is what makes genealogy fun.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Genealogy- Ohio Genealogical Society Toledo
Giving a talk today on "Tracing your Civil War Ancestors" at the OGS meeting at the Toledo downtown library. Love to share my talks.
Finished orientation for Advanced and Beginners class at Lourdes. I hope I get enough students.
Finished orientation for Advanced and Beginners class at Lourdes. I hope I get enough students.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Genealogy- Confirming the location
Where were you born and when? Do you remember any stories that your parents shared with you about your birth? Do you have your birth and/ or baptismal certificates?
It is important that you get all the information when determining where people were born. Remember in rural locations the family home was a common place or the local midwife. Remember to people would go to the closest city which did not always mean in the same county, state or country. I did research for a client who had family in Vermont and could not locate them. They happened to live along the US Canadian border. Guess what the family filed all their records in Canada.
When interviewing for stories in large families remember memories are going to vary a great deal from the youngest child to the oldest. You will get surprises from the people that you would not have felt when you started would have had the most information. Interview everyone that is willing.
In many cases the best source for birth records prior to a civil record would be the church. Remember that baptismal certificates often indicate the date they were baptized not the day they were born.
Tomorrow more insight into the questions.
It is important that you get all the information when determining where people were born. Remember in rural locations the family home was a common place or the local midwife. Remember to people would go to the closest city which did not always mean in the same county, state or country. I did research for a client who had family in Vermont and could not locate them. They happened to live along the US Canadian border. Guess what the family filed all their records in Canada.
When interviewing for stories in large families remember memories are going to vary a great deal from the youngest child to the oldest. You will get surprises from the people that you would not have felt when you started would have had the most information. Interview everyone that is willing.
In many cases the best source for birth records prior to a civil record would be the church. Remember that baptismal certificates often indicate the date they were baptized not the day they were born.
Tomorrow more insight into the questions.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Genealogy Analyzing the Questions
What is your full name? Do you know why your parents chose that name for you? Were you named after an ancestor? Someone famous? Do you have a nickname?
Why you say is it important to get the full name of the ancestor? Well for one thing it was very common to get the middle name of many of our ancestors from surnames on the maiden side of the family. In my genealogy I had a middle name that was used repeatedly. It turned out that two generations down the line it ended up being a surname. This is very common.
Knowing why someone used a particular first name may offer clues to past generations. Naming traditions were very common in many ethnic backgrounds. The first born son was named after the fathers father, the first born daughter was named after the fathers mother, second son was named after the mother's father, second daughter after the mother's mother and so on down the line. Please understand that our families were not real creative in coming up with regional names. A relative uncommon name like Magdalena can be popular when naming traditions are involved.
A common name to someone famous does not indicate that your ancestor is related to that person somehow. It is common today to have research done to prove relationships to people that are famous. Proof is not always there.
Finally pay attention to nicknames. My own grandmother was named Babe for the first five years of her life, because my great grandparents could not decide on a family name. Surprisingly these names appear many times in public records. Checking several sources will help in finding the true name.
So when doing your interviews be sure to ask questions that will offer solutions to problems that may be created as you do your research.
Why you say is it important to get the full name of the ancestor? Well for one thing it was very common to get the middle name of many of our ancestors from surnames on the maiden side of the family. In my genealogy I had a middle name that was used repeatedly. It turned out that two generations down the line it ended up being a surname. This is very common.
Knowing why someone used a particular first name may offer clues to past generations. Naming traditions were very common in many ethnic backgrounds. The first born son was named after the fathers father, the first born daughter was named after the fathers mother, second son was named after the mother's father, second daughter after the mother's mother and so on down the line. Please understand that our families were not real creative in coming up with regional names. A relative uncommon name like Magdalena can be popular when naming traditions are involved.
A common name to someone famous does not indicate that your ancestor is related to that person somehow. It is common today to have research done to prove relationships to people that are famous. Proof is not always there.
Finally pay attention to nicknames. My own grandmother was named Babe for the first five years of her life, because my great grandparents could not decide on a family name. Surprisingly these names appear many times in public records. Checking several sources will help in finding the true name.
So when doing your interviews be sure to ask questions that will offer solutions to problems that may be created as you do your research.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Genealogy- Putting together the questioning
•Questions to ask
–What is your full name? Do you know why your parents chose that name for you? Were you named after an ancestor? Someone famous? Do you have a nickname?
–Where were you born and when? Do you remember any stories that your parents shared with you about your birth? Do you have your birth and/ or baptismal certificates?
–When and where were your brothers and sisters born? Did they marry? Have Families? (Follow up for the details) What were they like? Do you have any favorite memories of them?
–When and where did you meet your wife/husband? How did your meeting come about? Was she/he your first love? Can you describe the proposal, the wedding ceremony, the honeymoon?
–When and where were your parents born? What are their full names? What do/did they look like? What were their occupations? How did they come to meet and marry?
–Where and when were your grandparents born? (both sets) What do/did they look like? What were their occupations? How did they come to meet and marry?
–Who was the oldest person you can remember in your family as a child? What do you remember about them? Do you remember visiting other relatives or family friends as a child?
–Did you serve in any wars? If so, which war? Which branch of the service were you in?
–Are there any items, traditions or customs in the family which have been handed down from generation to generation (these could include everything from naming traditions to jewelry to recipes)?
I will be putting more questions together in the next few days.
Friday, September 09, 2011
Genealogy- Preparing for the interview
Gathering Oral History
–Decide where to start
•Start with the family historian.
•Interview the older members of your family.
–Make a Game Plan
•Start with setting a appointment.
•Write down questions to work off.
•Bring along family chart and things that you have found so far that will jog memories.
–Tips for interview
•Read information on doing proper interviews.
•Consider writing or emailing questions
•Use the Phone
–This by far can be the hardest.
•Asking the correct questions
–Do your research.
•Make sure you know how the person being interviewed fits into the family.
•Use your charts as a guide.
–Use open ended questions.
•Get the person to tell stories instead of yes or no answers.
–Try to elicit facts.
•Be sure to find out the how, why, where, when and what
Tomorrow we will work on the questions to ask.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Genealogy Talking to the realtives
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Visit Family members homes or via the phone to locate information.
–Be respectful of their wishes.
–Best way is to get them involved in the hunt.
–Remind them you are looking for personnel history.
–Make sure to have your questions ready.
–Use a family check list to complete your hunt.
•Clues from Family Sources
–Photographs
•Names and dates
•Photographers mark
•Clothing and houses
–Postcards
•Pictures may offer clues to where they lived.
•Comments on the back may offer clues.
–Vital Records
•May be stored in a variety of places.
•Just the fact they were saved makes them important.
•Birth, marriage & death certificates, baptismal certificates, naturalization papers, wills, patents, military enlistments, discharges.
•Clues from Family sources
–Diaries, Letters & Journals
•Here is where you learn the stories of your families past.
•These are the important facts that document the events of their lives.
–Family Bibles
•The births, marriages and deaths that are documented are invaluable.
•Traditionally given at the time of a marriage of a couple.
•Documents many facts that you may not find somewhere else.
–Scrapbooks
•Will include obits, wedding & anniversary announcements, graduation and other events of their lives.
Saturday I will add more.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Just wanted to thank those other sights that are sending their folks my way. Please check out their blogs as well.
www.jessica journal.blogspot.com
www.limestones.blogspot.com
www.desktopgenealogiststunplugged.blogspot.com
www.historyfaces.blogspot.com
I will continue with contacting those relative tomorrow.
www.jessica journal.blogspot.com
www.limestones.blogspot.com
www.desktopgenealogiststunplugged.blogspot.com
www.historyfaces.blogspot.com
I will continue with contacting those relative tomorrow.
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Genealogy Contacting the relatives
Now that we have gathered the information we have at home the next
step is to put it in a context that we can understand where we need to
go. This step involved putting together all the names that you know
starting with you. This can all be put on what is know as a Pedigree
chart. Typically these are what is known as a five generation chart.
Start on the left side of the sheet. Then work your way to the right
and fill out as many blanks as you are able. The top part of the charts
is your paternal line (father's side) and the bottom portion is the
maternal line (mother's side). Be sure to fill out the categories of
birth, marriage and death. Please identify the date as follows. ex 4
September 2011. Include the location of the event. (Toledo, Lucas,
Ohio) Don't worry about filling it all out if you don't have it all.
Reference where you got your information. A genealogy without proof is
fiction.
Evaluate the blank spots. This give us the areas where we need to find more information. At this stage of the search it is now time to contact relatives. Start by making a list of people you know. As you go through the contact process be sure to ask for names with others that may be able to help. Be aware that often the people you think will help and those you don't think will help do. Information comes from the most unlikely places. The stories from the oldest to youngest can vary a great deal. Prior to making the calls, make a list of questions that will help you keep on track. Tomorrow we will go over a list of questions.
Evaluate the blank spots. This give us the areas where we need to find more information. At this stage of the search it is now time to contact relatives. Start by making a list of people you know. As you go through the contact process be sure to ask for names with others that may be able to help. Be aware that often the people you think will help and those you don't think will help do. Information comes from the most unlikely places. The stories from the oldest to youngest can vary a great deal. Prior to making the calls, make a list of questions that will help you keep on track. Tomorrow we will go over a list of questions.
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Genealogy- Why start?
Are you thinking about researching your Family? Most people face
this question at the beginning of their search. Many start after they
retire, but for me it began when I turned thirteen years old. Some
people are just curious about there families past. For others it
becomes a search for medical history.
One of the first steps in preparing for the search is to look to see what you have on hand. For me it was a large box that was handed to my mother when one of our relatives died.
Things to look for include obituaries, family bibles, discharge papers, birth announcements, etc. etc. Much of this information will not make sense in the beginning, but make sure to keep it. The family bible often given as a gift when a couple got married was the safe in olden times. Don't just look at the family information on the inside, but leaf through all the pages. Here if you get lucky you will find funeral cards, obits or military discharge records.
Make sure to organize this information for later use. One of the largest challenges for any genealogist is keeping things organized. This should start from the beginning. The next step is to contact relatives.
One of the first steps in preparing for the search is to look to see what you have on hand. For me it was a large box that was handed to my mother when one of our relatives died.
Things to look for include obituaries, family bibles, discharge papers, birth announcements, etc. etc. Much of this information will not make sense in the beginning, but make sure to keep it. The family bible often given as a gift when a couple got married was the safe in olden times. Don't just look at the family information on the inside, but leaf through all the pages. Here if you get lucky you will find funeral cards, obits or military discharge records.
Make sure to organize this information for later use. One of the largest challenges for any genealogist is keeping things organized. This should start from the beginning. The next step is to contact relatives.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Genealogy Class Begineers Monclova (Toledo)
The Monclova Community Center will have genealogy expert Derek Davey teaching
a six-week course .
Class participants will also have the change to go to the Allen County Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the end of the course with Derek. Class size is limited.
When: beginning Friday, September 30 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Class participants will also have the change to go to the Allen County Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the end of the course with Derek. Class size is limited.
When: beginning Friday, September 30 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Upcoming Class
Here is a class that I am teaching in the fall.
PRINCIPLES OF GENEALOGY
Instr. Derek S. Davey, Professional Genealogist
Monday, Oct. 4-11-18--25-Nov. 1-15 (6 wks)
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(No class on Monday, Nov. 8 to allow students to attend the seminar on “The Financial Meltdown and Government Intervention”)
This class is designed for anyone interested in family history research. The instructor will teach you about genealogical principles and ethics, research tools, records and their use. Students in this class will learn how to research, organize, and evaluate their findings. Also included will be newspaper sources as well as records including vital, court, church, immigration, military, cemetery and burial, probate and land. The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) will also be discussed.
Derek began researching his own family when he was only 13 years old in 1974. He is an active expert on Ancestry.com. His specialty areas include computer genealogy, Civil War and New England research. He is a member of the National Genealogical Society, Genealogy Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Interpetation and Evaluation
One of the most important of sound genealogical research is the ability to use the information we find correctly the first time. We have all had instances where we get a document or fact that at the time does not seem to have significance, but we realize later that it was what we needed to resolve the pieces of the puzzle.
Special attention should be spent to the details. Take for example one of the most common documents that we use in genealogical research the marriage certificate. At first glance we may be just looking for the names of the people getting married, the date and location. Many other interesting facts though can be learned from this document. Why did people get married in a different location? Were they married in a church or by a justice of the peace? Who were the witnesses. Were the parents listed.
A common occurrence in marriage certificates was being married in a different location. Many people traveled to the next town or to a completely different state. In the case of my own family I have ancestors that were married in another state and came right back to where they lived. Another married in a different city that had not connection to either party getting married. Understand the circumstances that caused these events.
Another interesting clue is where did they get married. Were they married in a church? What was the denomination of that church? Once you identify the church you will be able to evaluate there records as they relate to your family. Traditionally the marriage occurs in the brides home church.
Witnesses like on any document are often overlooked by genealogist. There is normally a strong connection to the people that are listed on a document. Check out their backgrounds. This will often shed light on unknown family relationships.
Finally use the marriage document to find the parents of the bride and groom. All though it does not state this on every document more times than not it does. This is one thing in my professional research that I am amazed that people don't check.
Please send in any further questions or problems you might have. They will be answered in this blog.
Special attention should be spent to the details. Take for example one of the most common documents that we use in genealogical research the marriage certificate. At first glance we may be just looking for the names of the people getting married, the date and location. Many other interesting facts though can be learned from this document. Why did people get married in a different location? Were they married in a church or by a justice of the peace? Who were the witnesses. Were the parents listed.
A common occurrence in marriage certificates was being married in a different location. Many people traveled to the next town or to a completely different state. In the case of my own family I have ancestors that were married in another state and came right back to where they lived. Another married in a different city that had not connection to either party getting married. Understand the circumstances that caused these events.
Another interesting clue is where did they get married. Were they married in a church? What was the denomination of that church? Once you identify the church you will be able to evaluate there records as they relate to your family. Traditionally the marriage occurs in the brides home church.
Witnesses like on any document are often overlooked by genealogist. There is normally a strong connection to the people that are listed on a document. Check out their backgrounds. This will often shed light on unknown family relationships.
Finally use the marriage document to find the parents of the bride and groom. All though it does not state this on every document more times than not it does. This is one thing in my professional research that I am amazed that people don't check.
Please send in any further questions or problems you might have. They will be answered in this blog.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Update on status
Well since I last posted here I have had lot's of changes happen in my genealogical life. I have started talking to various groups about genealogy across Ohio and Michigan. This has brought me in contact with many of my fellow researchers.
Recently I graduated from Boston University with a certificate in genealogy. This was a very difficult process, but helped me to improve my skills of research. The course was done online and was a very exciting process to go through.
Since May of 2009 I have been participating on Ancestry as a genealogical Expert. This has taken up a great deal of my time. This has also helped in developing my skills and has caused me to take my professional career to a all new level.
Genealogy has changed in many ways over the past year. I look forward to getting your feedback.
Recently I graduated from Boston University with a certificate in genealogy. This was a very difficult process, but helped me to improve my skills of research. The course was done online and was a very exciting process to go through.
Since May of 2009 I have been participating on Ancestry as a genealogical Expert. This has taken up a great deal of my time. This has also helped in developing my skills and has caused me to take my professional career to a all new level.
Genealogy has changed in many ways over the past year. I look forward to getting your feedback.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Huron Co. - Naturilization Records
The county of Huron 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 Norwalk. Dates are sporadic on their coverage. Here are the dates from the archives and they will be the same at the courthouse. Nat Records 1864-1893, Aliens 1903-1905, Declaration of Intent 1859-1905, Minors 1185-1903 and proof of residency 1864-1903 . Be sure to check ahead prior to looking for your records to make sure your relative falls within these dates. Be sure to get copies of the documents or take copious notes.
Searching for these types of records in Huron Co will be a challenge. Have a great day.
The records at the county level are located at the Common Please court in Norwalk. Dates are sporadic on their coverage. Here are the dates from the archives and they will be the same at the courthouse. Nat Records 1864-1893, Aliens 1903-1905, Declaration of Intent 1859-1905, Minors 1185-1903 and proof of residency 1864-1903 . Be sure to check ahead prior to looking for your records to make sure your relative falls within these dates. Be sure to get copies of the documents or take copious notes.
Searching for these types of records in Huron Co will be a challenge. Have a great day.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wood County Public Library- Bowling Green, OH
When researching ancestors in Wood County you must do some of your research at the main library in Bowling Green. They hold a variety of sources that include.
Cemeteries
Bound indexes are available for the cemeteries in the following townships: Bloom, Freedom,
Grand Rapids, Henry/Jackson, Lake, Liberty, Milton, Montgomery, Plain, Perry, Perrysburg,
Portage, Troy, Washington, Webster, Weston. There are also indexes for Bradner (Town),
Eisenhour, Fort Meigs Union, and Oak Grove Mausoleum.
Census Records
The census for Wood County is on microfilm for the years 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870,
1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930. The U.S. census for 1890 was destroyed by fire; the
Wood County special 1890 census of war veterans is available.
Bound indexes for the 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 are
available for Wood County, as well as indexes for the Ohio Census for the years 1820, 1830,
1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.
Directories
Older Bowling Green City Directories, Wood County Directories and Bowling Green
Telephone Directories and Wood County Telephone Directories are shelved in the locked
case. A staff member will unlock these materials for your use.
Family Histories
The Local History area has many bound family histories catalogued as 929.2. These books
are shelved in a special Family History collection. Additional family history material in
notebooks, folders, and envelopes is located in drawers labeled Family History.
Ancestor charts are also available in the Local History area. The charts are in notebooks, and
there is a surname index that identifies the names that have a chart on file. There is also an
online index to the Ancestor charts. Copies of the charts are available for purchase through
the Wood County Genealogical Society.
Newspapers
The following newspapers are available on microfilm in the Local History area. An on-line
index is available for the Sentinel-Tribune only. This database provides partial indexing from
the 1960’s to 1995 and comprehensive coverage from 1995 to the present.
BOWLING GREEN ADVOCATE - May 18, 1866 – November 30, 1866
BRAD BRADNER ADVOCATE - October 26, 1894 – September 30, 1954
DS DAILY SENTINEL June 23, 1890 – present
DST DAILY SENTINEL TRIBUNE
ST SENTINEL TRIBUNE
NBWB NORTH BALTIMORE WEEKLY BEACON
November 27, 1884 – July 14, 1893
(WCOGS has been donating additional rolls – check microfilm drawer.)
PL PEMBERVILLE LEADER - November 28, 1890 – December 30, 1976
PJ PERRYSBURG JOURNAL - March 10, 1853 – July 28, 1939
(WCOGS has been donating additional rolls – check microfilm drawer.)
UNIQUE WEEKLY - March 8, 1907 – June 24, 1948
UNIQUE DERRICK- July 1, 1948 – December 25, 1958
WCFP WOOD COUNTY FREE PRESS - August 3, 1900 – February 4, 1910
WCS WOOD COUNTY SENTINEL - February 22, 1867 – December 27, 1906
WOOD COUNTY TRIBUNE - October 3, 1889 – September 25, 1890
MISCELLANEOUS NEWSPAPERS – ROLL NO. 1 AND ROLL NO. 2
BUCKEYE GRANGER - May 11, 1876 – February 28, 1878
MIAMI OF THE LAKE - October 5, 1836
WOOD COUNTY PACKET - March 20 – 27, 1839
PERRYSBURG NEWS - July 5, September 27, December 27, 1842
MIAMI OF THE LAKE ERIE - 1844 – 1846
OHIO WHIG - 1838 – 1840
NORTHWEST DEMOCRAT -1852 – 1854
MAUMEE VALLEY DEMOCRAT -1854 – 1856
WOOD COUNTY INDEPENDENT - 1862 – 1863
PERRYSBURG NEWSPAPERS – ROLL NO.1
FORT MEIGS REVEILLE - June 3, 1848 – May 31, 1851
PERRYSBURG STAR - June 7, 1851 – May 15, 1852
(INCLUDES THE START OF THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL)
Vital Record Indexes
The following indexes are available to help with genealogical research in Wood County:
Probate Birth Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume I, 1867-1880
Probate Birth Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume II, 1880-1887
Wood County, Ohio, Marriage License Applications, 1899-1927: Bride and Groom
Indexes
Wood County, Ohio, Marriage Records, Volume I through Volume 4, March 1820 through
February 1867
Wood County, Ohio, Marriage Records, Volumes 5, 6, 7, and 8, March 1867 through
February 1888
Probate Death Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume I, 1867-1887
Probate Death Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume II, 1888-1901
Probate Death Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume III, Dec 1901–Dec 1908
Index to Naturalization Records, Wood County, Ohio, Book One – Probate Court 1859-1925,
Book Two – Common Pleas 1849-1906, Addendum 1837–1841, 1847–1852
Index to Wood County, Ohio, Wills, Estates & Guardianships, 1851–1900.
Plan ahead for your visit. Create a list of things that you want to work on.
I will be back on Monday.
Cemeteries
Bound indexes are available for the cemeteries in the following townships: Bloom, Freedom,
Grand Rapids, Henry/Jackson, Lake, Liberty, Milton, Montgomery, Plain, Perry, Perrysburg,
Portage, Troy, Washington, Webster, Weston. There are also indexes for Bradner (Town),
Eisenhour, Fort Meigs Union, and Oak Grove Mausoleum.
Census Records
The census for Wood County is on microfilm for the years 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870,
1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930. The U.S. census for 1890 was destroyed by fire; the
Wood County special 1890 census of war veterans is available.
Bound indexes for the 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 are
available for Wood County, as well as indexes for the Ohio Census for the years 1820, 1830,
1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.
Directories
Older Bowling Green City Directories, Wood County Directories and Bowling Green
Telephone Directories and Wood County Telephone Directories are shelved in the locked
case. A staff member will unlock these materials for your use.
Family Histories
The Local History area has many bound family histories catalogued as 929.2. These books
are shelved in a special Family History collection. Additional family history material in
notebooks, folders, and envelopes is located in drawers labeled Family History.
Ancestor charts are also available in the Local History area. The charts are in notebooks, and
there is a surname index that identifies the names that have a chart on file. There is also an
online index to the Ancestor charts. Copies of the charts are available for purchase through
the Wood County Genealogical Society.
Newspapers
The following newspapers are available on microfilm in the Local History area. An on-line
index is available for the Sentinel-Tribune only. This database provides partial indexing from
the 1960’s to 1995 and comprehensive coverage from 1995 to the present.
BOWLING GREEN ADVOCATE - May 18, 1866 – November 30, 1866
BRAD BRADNER ADVOCATE - October 26, 1894 – September 30, 1954
DS DAILY SENTINEL June 23, 1890 – present
DST DAILY SENTINEL TRIBUNE
ST SENTINEL TRIBUNE
NBWB NORTH BALTIMORE WEEKLY BEACON
November 27, 1884 – July 14, 1893
(WCOGS has been donating additional rolls – check microfilm drawer.)
PL PEMBERVILLE LEADER - November 28, 1890 – December 30, 1976
PJ PERRYSBURG JOURNAL - March 10, 1853 – July 28, 1939
(WCOGS has been donating additional rolls – check microfilm drawer.)
UNIQUE WEEKLY - March 8, 1907 – June 24, 1948
UNIQUE DERRICK- July 1, 1948 – December 25, 1958
WCFP WOOD COUNTY FREE PRESS - August 3, 1900 – February 4, 1910
WCS WOOD COUNTY SENTINEL - February 22, 1867 – December 27, 1906
WOOD COUNTY TRIBUNE - October 3, 1889 – September 25, 1890
MISCELLANEOUS NEWSPAPERS – ROLL NO. 1 AND ROLL NO. 2
BUCKEYE GRANGER - May 11, 1876 – February 28, 1878
MIAMI OF THE LAKE - October 5, 1836
WOOD COUNTY PACKET - March 20 – 27, 1839
PERRYSBURG NEWS - July 5, September 27, December 27, 1842
MIAMI OF THE LAKE ERIE - 1844 – 1846
OHIO WHIG - 1838 – 1840
NORTHWEST DEMOCRAT -1852 – 1854
MAUMEE VALLEY DEMOCRAT -1854 – 1856
WOOD COUNTY INDEPENDENT - 1862 – 1863
PERRYSBURG NEWSPAPERS – ROLL NO.1
FORT MEIGS REVEILLE - June 3, 1848 – May 31, 1851
PERRYSBURG STAR - June 7, 1851 – May 15, 1852
(INCLUDES THE START OF THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL)
Vital Record Indexes
The following indexes are available to help with genealogical research in Wood County:
Probate Birth Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume I, 1867-1880
Probate Birth Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume II, 1880-1887
Wood County, Ohio, Marriage License Applications, 1899-1927: Bride and Groom
Indexes
Wood County, Ohio, Marriage Records, Volume I through Volume 4, March 1820 through
February 1867
Wood County, Ohio, Marriage Records, Volumes 5, 6, 7, and 8, March 1867 through
February 1888
Probate Death Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume I, 1867-1887
Probate Death Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume II, 1888-1901
Probate Death Records, Wood County, Ohio, Volume III, Dec 1901–Dec 1908
Index to Naturalization Records, Wood County, Ohio, Book One – Probate Court 1859-1925,
Book Two – Common Pleas 1849-1906, Addendum 1837–1841, 1847–1852
Index to Wood County, Ohio, Wills, Estates & Guardianships, 1851–1900.
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