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.

==Births of 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.  These will soon be available on the Wayne County Genealogical Society’s website:

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.  These will soon be available on the Wayne County Genealogical Society’s website: