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==Ohio Births Prior to 1867==
==Ohio Births Prior to 1867==
There are a few known counties that have surviving copies of birth records prior to 1867. Wayne County, OH has some births recorded for the year ending 1 March 1857. The [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/wcgs/wcgs_index.html Wayne County Genealogical Society] has a publication of the vital records from 1856-1857. A copy of the [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/6638051048_wayne_county,_ohio_births,_deaths_and_marriages,_1856-1857_with_some_1858_included book] can be found in our department. Other known counties with early birth and death records include the following:
There are a few known counties that have surviving copies of birth records prior to 1867. Wayne County, OH has some births recorded for the year ending 1 March 1857. The [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/wcgs/wcgs_index.html Wayne County Genealogical Society] has a publication of the vital records from 1856-1857. A copy of the [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/6638051048_wayne_county,_ohio_births,_deaths_and_marriages,_1856-1857_with_some_1858_included book] can be found in our department. Other known counties with early birth and death records include the following:
==Wayne County, OH Records==
==Wayne County, OH Records==
Our department has two different books recording the births in Wayne County, OH. ''Wayne County, OH Births 1800-1870'' was started by a member of the Wayne County Genealogical Society years ago. The births recorded in this book are not actual births. Rather, the book is a compilation of early births that may have occurred in Wayne County, OH. The compiler used more than 14 different resources. Some of the most commonly referred resources include, with their abbreviations:
Our department has two different books recording the births in Wayne County, OH. ''Wayne County, OH Births 1800-1870'' was started by a member of the Wayne County Genealogical Society years ago. The births recorded in this book are not actual births. Rather, the book is a compilation of early births that may have occurred in Wayne County, OH. The compiler used more than 14 different resources. Some of the most commonly referred resources include, with their abbreviations:
==Contact Information==
==Contact Information==
In December 1908, the state health department mandated the recording of birth records. There was a preprinted form that was used to standardize the recording of the births. Our department does not have birth records after 1908. The researcher would need to contact the county Health Department in which the individual was born or the State Health Department to obtain a copy of the birth record.
In December 1908, the state health department mandated the recording of birth records. There was a preprinted form that was used to standardize the recording of the births. Our department does not have birth records after 1908. The researcher would need to contact the county Health Department in which the individual was born or the State Health Department to obtain a copy of the birth record.
[http://wayne-health.org Wayne County Health Department] <br/>
[http://wayne-health.org Wayne County Health Department] <br/>
Wooster, OH 44691 <br/>
Wooster, OH 44691 <br/>
330-264-9590 <br/>
330-264-9590 <br/>
[http://www.odh.ohio.gov/healthStats/vitalstats/vitalstatsmainpage.aspx Ohio Department of Health] <br/>
[http://www.odh.ohio.gov/healthStats/vitalstats/vitalstatsmainpage.aspx Ohio Department of Health] <br/>
Columbus, OH 43215-0098 <br/>
Columbus, OH 43215-0098 <br/>
614-466-2531 <br/>
614-466-2531 <br/>
Beginning in 2003, Ohio no longer issues non-certified copies of birth records. It is necessary to have a certified copy. Contact the county or state health department to determine the most current price.
Beginning in 2003, Ohio no longer issues non-certified copies of birth records. It is necessary to have a certified copy. Contact the county or state health department to determine the most current price.
The dates 1867 and 1908 are specific for Ohio. Other states may have recorded births earlier or later. Do a [http://www.google.com Google] search for the county and/or state health department of interest, or you can visit the [http://vitalrec.com Vital Records] website.
The dates 1867 and 1908 are specific for Ohio. Other states may have recorded births earlier or later. Do a [http://www.google.com Google] search for the county and/or state health department of interest, or you can visit the [http://vitalrec.com Vital Records] website.
Many times, birth announcements will be made in the local [[newspapers]]. Do not overlook this as another resource.
Many times, birth announcements will be made in the local [[newspapers]]. Do not overlook this as another resource.
[[Category: Birth]]
[[CATEGORY: Birth]]
[[Category: Topics in genealogy]]
[[CATEGORY: Topics in genealogy]]