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Unfortunately, the compilation of early birth records has not been completed.  The compiler completed the surnames beginning with the letter A thru letter R.  He started but did not complete surnames beginning with S.  He passed away prior to the completion of the book.

Unfortunately, the compilation of early birth records has not been completed.  The compiler completed the surnames beginning with the letter A thru letter R.  He started but did not complete surnames beginning with S.  He passed away prior to the completion of the book.

A second book in our collection is ''Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records 1867-1908''.  The book is divided in two parts.  Volume 1 is organized by the father’s last name.  In volume 1, the father’s name and mother’s maiden name are listed.  Each child that was born to them and that was recorded is listed beneath the father and mother and indented a few spaces.  Many of the children do not have names.  At the time the birth was recorded, a name had not been given to the child, yet.  Also, the compiler of the book lumped children together as being born in the same township.  This is not necessary accurate.  The researcher would need to refer to the original birth records on microfilm to verify the township in which the child was born.  The volume and page number in which the birth was recorded can be found following each child listed.

A second book in our collection is [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3580900048_birth_records_of_wayne_county,_ohio,_1867-1908 Wayne County, Ohio Birth Records 1867-1908].  The book is divided in two parts.  Volume 1 is organized by the father’s last name.  In volume 1, the father’s name and mother’s maiden name are listed.  Each child that was born to them and that was recorded is listed beneath the father and mother and indented a few spaces.  Many of the children do not have names.  At the time the birth was recorded, a name had not been given to the child, yet.  Also, the compiler of the book lumped children together as being born in the same township.  This is not necessary accurate.  The researcher would need to refer to the original birth records on microfilm to verify the township in which the child was born.  The volume and page number in which the birth was recorded can be found following each child listed.

 

Volume 2 of the book covers the delayed births.  In the 1930s when Social Security came into effect, many individuals did not have actual birth records to prove their birth date.  They would need to have someone write a letter verifying the applicant’s birth date.  We do not have the original delayed birth records in our department.

Volume 2 of the book covers the delayed births.  In the 1930s when Social Security came into effect, many individuals did not have actual birth records to prove their birth date.  They would need to have someone write a letter verifying the applicant’s birth date.  We do not have the original delayed birth records in our department.