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Business records are one of the least used resources for genealogists.  Information about business may be found in many ways.  Histories of businesses may be found through newspapers, directories, local histories, [[Biographies|biographical]] collections, and old [[Photographers|photographs]].  In addition, business directories, local vending licenses, estate settlements, annual reports, business history publications, account books and journals, Common Pleas court records, and maps may include useful information pertaining to businesses.  Other genealogical resources such as census records and agricultural and manufacturing schedules, obituaries, and family histories, should not be ignored.

Business records are one of the least used resources for genealogists.  Information about business may be found in many ways.  Histories of businesses may be found through newspapers, directories, local histories, [[Biographies|biographical]] collections, and old [[Photographers|photographs]].  In addition, business directories, local vending licenses, estate settlements, annual reports, business history publications, account books and journals, Common Pleas court records, and maps may include useful information pertaining to businesses.  Other genealogical resources such as census records and agricultural and manufacturing schedules, obituaries, and family histories, should not be ignored.

Many early Americans (17th and 18th centuries) focused on farming and [[Agriculture|agriculture]] as their principal means of survival.  However, between 10 and 20 percent of the population engaged in non-farming activities.  These activities may include but are not limited to grocers and dry goods, blacksmiths, silversmiths, entrepreneurs, salesmen, teachers, tavern owners, mill workers, canal men, [[Railroad|railroad]] men, coachmen, clerks, clergymen, doctors, lawyers, judges, etc.  It was common for many individuals to serve as an apprentice or indentured servant.  Individuals would be bound to one person for a given period of time in payment for some services.  There were two basic types of indentures: (1) to learn a trade and (2) pay for passage to America.  Those who were apprenticed to learn a trade may have started as young as 8 years old.  If the family was having a difficult time to make ends meet, young boys would become an apprentice to learn a trade, normally until they turned 21.  Young girls would be indentured to learn “housewifery.”  Former prisoners from England and individuals who could not afford the passage to America would often become indentured for a number of years as to have away across the ocean.

Many early Americans (17th and 18th centuries) focused on farming and [[Agriculture|agriculture]] as their principal means of survival.  However, between 10 and 20 percent of the population engaged in non-farming activities.  These activities may include but are not limited to grocers and dry goods, [[Blacksmiths]], silversmiths, entrepreneurs, salesmen, teachers, tavern owners, mill workers, canal men, [[Railroad|railroad]] men, coachmen, clerks, clergymen, doctors, lawyers, judges, etc.  It was common for many individuals to serve as an apprentice or indentured servant.  Individuals would be bound to one person for a given period of time in payment for some services.  There were two basic types of indentures: (1) to learn a trade and (2) pay for passage to America.  Those who were apprenticed to learn a trade may have started as young as 8 years old.  If the family was having a difficult time to make ends meet, young boys would become an apprentice to learn a trade, normally until they turned 21.  Young girls would be indentured to learn “housewifery.”  Former prisoners from England and individuals who could not afford the passage to America would often become indentured for a number of years as to have away across the ocean.

Often, storekeepers would keep account books.  Many times, these account books note family relationships and individuals involved with the transactions and delivery of goods.  Schoolmasters would often keep records on their students.  Sometimes these are considered school records.  However, early schools were privately run and the teachers were paid by the students’ families.  In this sense, they could be considered business records.

Often, storekeepers would keep account books.  Many times, these account books note family relationships and individuals involved with the transactions and delivery of goods.  Schoolmasters would often keep records on their students.  Sometimes these are considered school records.  However, early schools were privately run and the teachers were paid by the students’ families.  In this sense, they could be considered business records.

The prominence of lawyers, judges, and doctors lends itself to the publication of many directories and biographical sketch books on individuals practicing such professions.  For Wayne County, OH lawyers and judges, many are included in the following books:

The prominence of lawyers, judges, and doctors lends itself to the publication of many directories and biographical sketch books on individuals practicing such professions.  For Wayne County, OH lawyers and judges, many are included in the following books:

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/980720048_within_the_bounds_of_the_law Within the Bounds of the Law: Bench and Bar of Wayne County, Ohio 1812-2000] by Betty K. Schuler.

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:980720/one Within the Bounds of the Law: Bench and Bar of Wayne County, Ohio 1812-2000] by Betty K. Schuler.

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2785958048_history_of_the_lawyers_of_wayne_county,_ohio,_from_1812_to_1900 History of the Lawyers of Wayne County, Ohio, from 1812 to 1900] by Ben Douglass.

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2785958/one History of the Lawyers of Wayne County, Ohio, from 1812 to 1900] by Ben Douglass.

* Directory of Wayne County, OH Attorneys 1836-1964 compiled by Harry McClarran.

* Directory of Wayne County, OH Attorneys 1836-1964 compiled by Harry McClarran.

There are a few other books in the department that may assist with researching medical records.  They include the following:

There are a few other books in the department that may assist with researching medical records.  They include the following:

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/4951449048_house_calls_and_hitching_posts House Calls and Hitching Posts: Stories from Dr. Elton Lehman’s Career Among the Amish] by Elton Lehman

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:5868173/one House Calls and Hitching Posts: Stories from Dr. Elton Lehman’s Career Among the Amish] by Elton Lehman

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/5495424048_stories_of_medicine_in_athens_county,_ohio Stories of Medicine in Athens County, Ohio] by Gary E. Cordingley

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:5495424/one Stories of Medicine in Athens County, Ohio] by Gary E. Cordingley

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/555214048_a_medical_miscellany_for_genealogists A Medical Miscellany for Genealogists] by Dr. Jeanette L. Jerger

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:555214/one A Medical Miscellany for Genealogists] by Dr. Jeanette L. Jerger

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1972714048_send_us_a_lady_physician Send Us a Lady Physician: Women Doctors in America 1835-1920]  

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1972714/one Send Us a Lady Physician: Women Doctors in America 1835-1920]

==Wayne County, OH Business Resources==

==Wayne County, OH Business Resources==

Other sources include:

Other sources include:

* [[Lateral Files|Business lateral files]]

* [[Business files|Business lateral files]]

* [[19th Century|19th Century Wayne County, OH Businesses]]

* [[19th Century|19th Century Wayne County, OH Businesses]]

* [[20th Century|20th Century Wayne County, OH Businesses]]

* [[20th Century|20th Century Wayne County, OH Businesses]]

* [[Wooster Newspapers|Readings from Wooster newspapers 1820-1829]]

* [[Wooster Newspapers 1820s|Readings from Wooster newspapers 1820-1829]]

* [[Wooster Democrat|Readings from Wooster Democrat newspaper 1830-1881]]

* [[Wooster Democrat|Readings from Wooster Democrat newspaper 1830-1881]]

* [[Wooster Republican|Readings from Wooster Republican newspaper 1827-1869]]

* [[Wooster Republican|Readings from Wooster Republican newspaper 1827-1869]]

==Publications==

==Publications==

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Congress+General+Store+ledger)) Congress General Store ledger]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:379750/one Congress General Store ledger]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Generations+of+Excellence%3A+Smith+Dairy+Products+Company)) Generations of Excellence: Smith Dairy Products Company]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:927636/one Generations of Excellence: Smith Merchant Wholesalers - Durable Goods Company]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Historical+sketches+of+Kidron+businesses)) Historical sketches of Kidron businesses]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:16285/one Historical sketches of Kidron businesses]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(A+History+of+the+Fredericksburg%2C+Ohio+Potteries+and+Reference+Guide)) A History of the Fredericksburg, Ohio Potteries and Reference Guide]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:5900636/one A History of the Fredericksburg, Ohio Potteries and Reference Guide]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(History+of+the+Wayne+County+Public+Library)) History of the Wayne County Public Library]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2824561/one History of the Wayne County Public Library]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Joint+City+of+Wooster+and+Township+Hospital+1884-2000)) Joint City of Wooster and Township Hospital 1884-2000]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1760186/one Joint City of Wooster and Township Hospital 1884-2000]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Laborers+in+the+vineyards+including+early+history+of+the+Children%E2%80%99s+Home+and+history+of+the+Child+Welfare+Board+and+Children+Services)) Laborers in the vineyards including early history of the Children’s Home and history of the Child Welfare Board and Children Services]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:735240/one Laborers in the vineyards including early history of the Children’s Home and history of the Child Welfare Board and Children Services]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(My+25+Years+at+the+Beeson+Clinic)) My 25 Years at the Beeson Clinic]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:5982449/one My Twenty-Five Years at the Beeson Clinic]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(A+Pillar+in+the+Wilderness%3A+A+Narrative+History+of+Ebenizer+Lodge+No.+33%2C+F.+and+A.M.+Wooster%2C+OH)) A Pillar in the Wilderness: A Narrative History of Ebenizer Lodge No. 33, F. and A.M. Wooster, OH]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2025378/one A Pillar in the Wilderness: A Narrative History of Ebenizer Lodge No. 33, F. and A.M. Wooster, OH]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Rubbermaid+Annual+Reports+and+Other+Publications+1968-2001+%28located+in+map%2Fatlas+case%29)) Rubbermaid Annual Reports and Other Publications 1968-2001 (located in map/atlas case)]

* Rubbermaid Annual Reports and Other Publications 1968-2001 (located in map/atlas case)

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Seeds+of+Change%3A+A+History+of+the+Ohio+Agricultural+Research+%26+Development+Center)) Seeds of Change: A History of the Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1641987/one Seeds of Change: A History of the Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Shreve+Grange+record+books+7+Feb+1939+-+24+Mar+1987)) Shreve Grange record books 7 Feb 1939 - 24 Mar 1987]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2022549/one Shreve Grange record books 7 Feb 1939 - 24 Mar 1987]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Tavern+licenses+granted+in+Wayne+County%2C+OH+1835-1867)) Tavern licenses granted in Wayne County, OH 1835-1867]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:540218/one Tavern licenses granted in Wayne County, OH 1835-1867]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Wayne+County+Home+Care+Center+%28located+in+map%2Fatlas+case%29)) Wayne County Home Care Center (located in map/atlas case)]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2925362/one Wayne County Home Care Center (located in map/atlas case)]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Wayne+County+Pioneer+Association)) Wayne County Pioneer Association]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2923862/one Wayne County Pioneer Association]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Wayne+County+Topics)) Wayne County Topics]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1363770/one Wayne County Topics]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Wayne+Savings+Community+Bank)) Wayne Savings Community Bank]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2341782/one Wayne Savings Community Bank]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Where+Chicken+is+King...The+Story+of+Smithville+Inn+on+its+25th+Anniversary)) Where Chicken is King...The Story of Smithville Inn on its 25th Anniversary]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:3558641/one Where Chicken is King...The Story of Smithville Inn on its 25th Anniversary]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Wildcat+Banks+and+Broken+Banks+of+the+Wayne+County+Frontier)) Wildcat Banks and Broken Banks of the Wayne County Frontier]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:5636422/one Wildcat Banks and Broken Banks of the Wayne County Frontier]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/search?custom_query=(title%3A(Wooster+Poetry+Society)) Wooster Poetry Society]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:3611344/one Wooster Poetry Society]

==Other Resources: Non-Wayne County Specific==

==Other Resources: Non-Wayne County Specific==

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/5475722048_turn-of-the-century_farm_tools_and_implements Turn-of-the-Century Farm Tools and Implements: Peter Henderson & Co.]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:5475722/one Turn-of-the-Century Farm Tools and Implements: Peter Henderson & Co.]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/147148048_the_american_gas_station The American Gas Station]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:147148/one The American Gas Station]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1456122048_the_story_of_the_airship The Story of the Airship]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1456122/one The Story of the Airship]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2598365048_the_directory_of_north_american_railroads,_associations,_societies,_archives,_libraries,_museums_and_their_collections The Directory of North American Railroads, Associations, Societies, Archives, Libraries, Museums and Their Collections]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2598365/one The Directory of North American Railroads, Associations, Societies, Archives, Libraries, Museums and Their Collections]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2360213048_legacy_of_one-room_schools Legacy of One-Room Schools]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2360213/one Legacy of One-Room Schools]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2706914048_the_cemetery_directory The Cemetery Directory, volumes I & II]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2706914/one The Cemetery Directory, volumes I & II]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1950632048_the_national_yellow_book_of_funeral_directors The National Yellow Book of Funeral Directors]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1950632/one The National Yellow Book of Funeral Directors]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1458912048_makers_of_coaches,_carriages_and_wagons_in_north_america,_1865-1866 Makers of Coaches, Carriages and Wagons in North America 1865-1866]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1458912/one Makers of Coaches, Carriages and Transportation Equipment Manufacturing in North America 1865-1866]

* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/5397976048_taverns_and_drinking_in_early_america Taverns and Drinking in Early America]

* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1458912/one Taverns and Drinking in Early America]