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.  Birth and death certificates after 1908 are available through the Ohio Department of Vital Statistics or county Health Departments.  Ohio death certificates from 1908-1953 are available through [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch].

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.  Birth and death certificates after 1908 are available through the Ohio Department of Vital Statistics or county Health Departments.  Ohio death certificates from 1908-1953 are available through [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch].

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:656492/one History of Wayne County, Ohio] by Ben Douglass => DG <br/>

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:656492/one History of Wayne County, Ohio] by Ben Douglass => DG <br/>

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:115604/one Commemorative Biographical Record of Wayne County, Ohio], originally published by J.H. Beers & Co. => BE <br/>

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:115604/one Commemorative Biographical Record of Wayne County, Ohio], originally published by J.H. Beers & Co. => BE <br/>

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1977888048_history_of_wayne_county,_ohio History of Wayne County, Ohio] published by B.F. Bowen Co. => BO <br/>

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1977888/one History of Wayne County, Ohio] published by B.F. Bowen Co. => BO <br/>

* 1988 International Genealogical Index (IGI) => IG <br/>

* 1988 International Genealogical Index (IGI) => IG <br/>

* 1992 International Genealogical Index (IGI) => IG <br/>

* 1992 International Genealogical Index (IGI) => IG <br/>

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 [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.

A second book in our collection is [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:3612518/one 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.

==Births Recorded in Newspapers==

===Births Recorded in Newspapers===

Many births may be found recorded in local newspapers.  These are normally found in the social pages.

Many births may be found recorded in local newspapers.  These are normally found in the social pages.

* [[Rittman Press Births]]

* [[Rittman Press Births]]

==Apprenticeships==

===Apprenticeships===

Often times researchers may discover birth and parental information in [[Apprenticeship|apprenticeships]]. Early [[Wayne County, Ohio]] apprenticeships may be found in the Wayne County, Ohio Land Deeds volume 5.  In addition, in the first few issues of "Our Wayne County Heritage," the Genealogical Section of the [[Wayne County Historical Society and Museum|Wayne County Historical Society]] abstracted many of the apprenticeships.

:Often times researchers may discover birth and parental information in [[Apprenticeship|apprenticeships]]. Early [[Wayne County, Ohio]] apprenticeships may be found in the Wayne County, Ohio Land Deeds volume 5.  In addition, in the first few issues of "Our Wayne County Heritage," the Genealogical Section of the [[Wayne County Historical Society and Museum|Wayne County Historical Society]] abstracted many of the apprenticeships.

 

:Beginning in late 1898 in Wayne County, Ohio parents' names of the bride and groom to be married were given on the application.  A few years later, the marriage records also indicated the approximate age of the bride and groom.

==Contact Information==

==Contact Information==