Changes

There have been three laws passed in the state of Ohio regarding the recording of vital records.  The first law was passed in 1856.  This statute required birth, death, and marriage registration.  This law was generally disregarded by individuals.  The second law was passed in 1867.  It required that births and deaths be recorded at the county level.  Although it was required by law, many births and deaths still were not recorded. In 1908, the third law was passed, mandating the recording of births and deaths at the state level.  As a result, births and deaths occurring from 20 December 1908 forward are more complete.

There have been three laws passed in the state of Ohio regarding the recording of vital records.  The first law was passed in 1856.  This statute required birth, death, and marriage registration.  This law was generally disregarded by individuals.  The second law was passed in 1867.  It required that births and deaths be recorded at the county level.  Although it was required by law, many births and deaths still were not recorded. In 1908, the third law was passed, mandating the recording of births and deaths at the state level.  As a result, births and deaths occurring from 20 December 1908 forward are more complete.