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==General Overview==
Death records were first recorded in Ohio in 1867. The county was responsible for recording the deaths. However, the recording of deaths was not strictly enforced.
Death records were first recorded in Ohio in 1867. The county was responsible for recording the deaths. However, the recording of deaths was not strictly enforced.
Wayne County, OH deaths between 1867 and 1908 are entered similar to a journal entry. The following information can be found on the death records:
Wayne County, OH deaths between 1867 and 1908 are entered similar to a journal entry. The following information can be found on the death records:
* Date of record
* Date of record
* Record number
* Record number
Beginning in December 1908, the State of Ohio Health Department began to more strictly enforce the recording of deaths. Forms were standardized across the state of Ohio. Parents’ names were required to be included, if the informant knew the information. Other information not previously listed on the death record includes:
Beginning in December 1908, the State of Ohio Health Department began to more strictly enforce the recording of deaths. Forms were standardized across the state of Ohio. Parents’ names were required to be included, if the informant knew the information. Other information not previously listed on the death record includes:
* Date of birth
* Date of birth
* Name of father
* Name of father
In recent months, Family Search Indexing has started to digitize the vast number or resources available in their granite mountain in Utah. One project that has been completed is the Ohio Death Certificates, 1908-1953 available through https://familysearch.org. The website is free to use; however, users must register. This website is currently not available within the library due to a firewall issue.
In recent months, Family Search Indexing has started to digitize the vast number or resources available in their granite mountain in Utah. One project that has been completed is the Ohio Death Certificates, 1908-1953 available through https://familysearch.org. The website is free to use; however, users must register. This website is currently not available within the library due to a firewall issue.
==Ohio Death Records Pre-1867==
As discussed briefly in chapter 2 on birth records, some counties recorded deaths prior to 1867. Recently, it was discovered that Wayne County, OH recorded deaths for the year ending 1 March 1857. These surviving records will soon be available on the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/index.htm Wayne County Genealogical Society’s website].
As discussed briefly in chapter 2 on birth records, some counties recorded deaths prior to 1867. Recently, it was discovered that Wayne County, OH recorded deaths for the year ending 1 March 1857. These surviving records will soon be available on the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/index.htm Wayne County Genealogical Society’s website].
In Ancestry’s Redbook, edited by Alice Eichholz, two other types of death records may exist. These may include cholera deaths registered during epidemics and veterans’ deaths. Neither of these types of death records is known to exist in Wayne County, Ohio.
In Ancestry’s Redbook, edited by Alice Eichholz, two other types of death records may exist. These may include cholera deaths registered during epidemics and veterans’ deaths. Neither of these types of death records is known to exist in Wayne County, Ohio.
==Mortality Schedules==
In 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880 mortality schedules were taken. These schedules were designed to enumerate those people who died during the year prior to the regular U.S. census. The dates would be as follows:
In 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880 mortality schedules were taken. These schedules were designed to enumerate those people who died during the year prior to the regular U.S. census. The dates would be as follows:
The Genealogy and Local History Department of the library does own the 1850, 1860, and 1880 Ohio Mortality Schedules on microfilm. In addition, and abstract of the 1850 Ohio Mortality Schedule is available in book form. It is shelved under Ohio – Death – M841j – 1850. The “complete” version of the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 is found through the database, Ancestry Library Edition.
The Genealogy and Local History Department of the library does own the 1850, 1860, and 1880 Ohio Mortality Schedules on microfilm. In addition, and abstract of the 1850 Ohio Mortality Schedule is available in book form. It is shelved under Ohio – Death – M841j – 1850. The “complete” version of the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 is found through the database, Ancestry Library Edition.
==Other Death Record Resources==
Two other state-wide resources for deaths in Ohio exist in the collection. The first is Ohio Veteran’s Home Death Records January 3, 1889 through December 31, 1983. This publication includes the name of the deceased, the age at the time of death, the date of death, the place of burial, and the registration number of the deceased while a resident at the Veteran’s home in Sandusky, Ohio. It was compiled by the Erie County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society and copied from the death books at the Ohio Veteran’s Home. The call number is Ohio – Death – Oh3e.
Two other state-wide resources for deaths in Ohio exist in the collection. The first is Ohio Veteran’s Home Death Records January 3, 1889 through December 31, 1983. This publication includes the name of the deceased, the age at the time of death, the date of death, the place of burial, and the registration number of the deceased while a resident at the Veteran’s home in Sandusky, Ohio. It was compiled by the Erie County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society and copied from the death books at the Ohio Veteran’s Home. The call number is Ohio – Death – Oh3e.
A second resource is titled, A Partial Death Record of over 2,000 of Holmes, Wayne, Stark, and Tuscarawas Co’s and Other Amish Communities. It was compiled by Eli Mast of Millersburg, Ohio. Information includes the name of the deceased, date of death, and age. With many of the entries, some additional information such as spouse, parents, condition (single, married, widow), and occupation is given. Some of the deaths date to the 1870s and go forward to the 1980s. The call number is Ohio – Death – M39p.
A second resource is titled, A Partial Death Record of over 2,000 of Holmes, Wayne, Stark, and Tuscarawas Co’s and Other Amish Communities. It was compiled by Eli Mast of Millersburg, Ohio. Information includes the name of the deceased, date of death, and age. With many of the entries, some additional information such as spouse, parents, condition (single, married, widow), and occupation is given. Some of the deaths date to the 1870s and go forward to the 1980s. The call number is Ohio – Death – M39p.
==Social Security Death Index==
Another resource that may be use to determine birth and death dates is the Social Security Death Index. This is available through two different websites. Ancestry Library Edition has a simplified version of the SSDI. It is searchable. Information that is provided includes:
Another resource that may be use to determine birth and death dates is the Social Security Death Index. This is available through two different websites. Ancestry Library Edition has a simplified version of the SSDI. It is searchable. Information that is provided includes:
The second website that provides access to the SSDI is www.familysearch.org. This website provides additional information. The zip code is given in addition to the residence localities.
The second website that provides access to the SSDI is www.familysearch.org. This website provides additional information. The zip code is given in addition to the residence localities.
==Funeral Home Records==
Funeral home records are another resource for finding information on the deceased. We do not have any Wayne County, OH funeral home records in our collection. In most cases, the funeral homes in Wayne County, OH are very cooperative when researchers visit them to inquire information. Keep in mind that funeral homes are private companies and they have the right to restrict access to their records.
Funeral home records are another resource for finding information on the deceased. We do not have any Wayne County, OH funeral home records in our collection. In most cases, the funeral homes in Wayne County, OH are very cooperative when researchers visit them to inquire information. Keep in mind that funeral homes are private companies and they have the right to restrict access to their records.
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