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The Wayne County (OH) Wiki was started in 2014. Since its introduction, library staff have a new vision for the Wiki.
The Wayne County (OH) Wiki was started in 2014. Since its introduction, library staff have a new vision for the Wiki. It is now known as the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center.
To find out more about the Wayne County (OH) Wiki and its vision, please read [[About Wayne County (OH) Wiki]].
To find out more about the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center and its vision, please read [[About Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center]].
The Wayne County (OH) Wiki is divided into three main sections: [[Portal:Genealogy|Genealogy]], [[Portal:Local History|Local History]] and [[Portal:Business|Business]]. To simplify browsing subjects on the Wiki, the most common areas of interest are listed below.
The Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center is divided into three main sections: [[Portal:Genealogy|Genealogy]], [[Portal:Local History|Local History]] and [[Portal:Business|Business]]. To simplify browsing subjects on the Wiki, the most common areas of interest are listed below.<br>
Many programs are offered throughout the year. An updated list of library programs may be found on the [[Genealogy and Local History Programs]] page or choose "Upcoming Events" from the sidebar on the left for a list of genealogy and local history programming offered in the community.
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|content=Downtown [[Wooster, Ohio]] was the core for industry in the 19th and early to mid 20th centuries. Early Wooster industry is much forgotten. Likewise, early industry in other towns throughout [[Wayne County, Ohio]] is not recorded in much detail. Through deed searches, court records, [[Newspapers|newspaper]] searches, local histories maintained by area historical societies, history books, and memories of the residents and former residents of Wayne County, a listing of past and present business is in the process of being created. On the [[Portal:Business|Business Portal]] of the Wayne County (OH) Wiki, hundreds of businesses may be found. Some of these businesses have a recorded history; others do not.
|content=Downtown [[Wooster, Ohio]] was the core for industry in the 19th and early to mid 20th centuries. Early Wooster industry is much forgotten. Likewise, early industry in other towns throughout [[Wayne County, Ohio]] is not recorded in much detail. Through deed searches, court records, [[Newspapers|newspaper]] searches, local histories maintained by area historical societies, history books, and memories of the residents and former residents of Wayne County, a listing of past and present business is in the process of being created. On the [[Portal:Business|Business Portal]] of the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center, hundreds of businesses may be found. Some of these businesses have a recorded history; others do not.
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|content=Many churches representing a variety of denominations have come and gone in [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. The whereabouts of many early church records in Wayne County, Ohio are unknown. The Genealogy and Local History Department of the Wayne County Public Library has very few church records but several church histories. The department is currently working on a list of [[Churches|churches]] that have at one time or still do exist locally. The Wayne County Cemetery Preservation Society does have an alphabetical index to the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwccps/wooster_german.html Wooster German Lutheran and Reformed Church Birth and Baptism Records of Wayne County, Ohio 1819-1854].
|content=Many churches representing a variety of denominations have come and gone in [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. The whereabouts of many early church records in Wayne County, Ohio are unknown. The Genealogy and Local History Department of the Wayne County Public Library has very few church records but several church histories. The department is currently working on a list of [[Church |churches]] that have at one time or still do exist locally. The Wayne County Cemetery Preservation Society does have an alphabetical index to the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwccps/wooster_german.html Wooster German Lutheran and Reformed Church Birth and Baptism Records of Wayne County, Ohio 1819-1854].
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|content=[[Wayne County, Ohio]] has a history of great activity in wartime. With the Northwest Territory came great opportunity for westward expansion and the opportunity to own affordable land. Many soldiers of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 received land in what became Ohio. Not all soldiers settled west. Often times, descendants of those war soldiers and early founders of the country came west to look for greater opportunity. Many settled in Wayne County, Ohio. Local history books includes lists of soldiers who served or was known to have been pensioners of the early wars. Other resources include lists of [http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~silver/waynevet/vet_home.html soldiers buried in Wayne County, Ohio].
|content=[[Wayne County, Ohio]] has a history of great activity in wartime. With the Northwest Territory came great opportunity for westward expansion and the opportunity to own affordable land. Many soldiers of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 received land in what became Ohio. Not all soldiers settled west. Often times, descendants of those war soldiers and early founders of the country came west to look for greater opportunity. Many settled in Wayne County, Ohio. Local history books includes lists of soldiers who served or was known to have been pensioners of the early wars. Other resources include lists of [http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~silver/waynevet/vet_home.html soldiers buried in Wayne County, Ohio].
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|content=Wayne County, Ohio was established in 1812. Many of the early [[Court|court]] records are housed in the Genealogy and Local History Department of the [[Wayne County Public Library]]. These records are preserved on microfilm. Others copies may be found at Microfilm Services located in the Administration Building at 428 W. Liberty St. in [[Wooster, Ohio]].
|content=Wayne County, Ohio was established in 1812. Many of the early [[Court|court]] records are housed in the Genealogy and Local History Department of the [[Wayne County Public Library]]. These records are preserved on microfilm. Others copies may be found at Microfilm Services located in the Administration Building at 428 W. Liberty St. in [[Wooster, Ohio]].
Most of the early court records include some type of index, usually by the Plaintiff only. To aid researchers in searching the court records, the Genealogy and Local History Department is in the process of creating an every name index. At some future date, the index will become available on the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.
Most of the early court records include some type of index, usually by the Plaintiff only. To aid researchers in searching the court records, the Genealogy and Local History Department is in the process of creating an every name index. At some future date, the index will become available on the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center.
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|content=[[Newspapers]] are wonderful resources for local information. In the later 1800s and early to mid 1900s, newspapers were full of social news happening at the local level. [[Marriage|Marriages]], [[Divorces|divorces]], [[Family Reunions|family reunion]], school reunions, who is visiting in town and out of town, [[Churches|church]] events, and many other items of great local history interest may be found in newspapers.
|content=[[Newspapers]] are wonderful resources for local information. In the later 1800s and early to mid 1900s, newspapers were full of social news happening at the local level. [[Marriage|Marriages]], [[Divorces|divorces]], [[Family Reunions|family reunion]], school reunions, who is visiting in town and out of town, [[Church|church]] events, and many other items of great local history interest may be found in newspapers.
Many of the early [[Wayne County, Ohio]] are now searchable and digitally available online. Links to the digital newspapers may be found on the [[Portal:Genealogy|Genealogy Portal]] and on the [[Newspapers]] page.
Many of the early [[Wayne County, Ohio]] are now searchable and digitally available online. Links to the digital newspapers may be found on the [[Portal:Genealogy|Genealogy Portal]] and on the [[Newspapers]] page.
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|content=The library subscribes to several paid databases: [https://www.americanancestors.org/index.aspx American Ancestors], [https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/ Ancestry Library Edition], [https://www.ancestryheritagequest.com/HQA HeritageQuest Online], [http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/ Rutherford B. Hayes Online Obituary Index] and the [http://www.saga-omii.org/ Swiss Anabaptist Genealogical Association]. Also, the library has partnered with the Ohio History Connection's [http://www.ohiomemory.org/ Ohio Memory Project] to provide access to additional [[Newspapers|newspapers]] and images of [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. Many other databases have been created by staff and volunteers. The databases created by staff and volunteers are unique to the department and should not be copied in full and repackaged as your own database.
|content=The library subscribes to several paid databases: [https://www.americanancestors.org/index.aspx American Ancestors], [https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/ Ancestry Library Edition], [https://www.ancestryheritagequest.com/HQA HeritageQuest Online], [http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/ Rutherford B. Hayes Online Obituary Index] and the [http://www.saga-omii.org/ Swiss Anabaptist Genealogical Association]. Also, the library has partnered with the Ohio History Connection's [http://www.ohiomemory.org/ Ohio Memory Project] to provide access to additional [[Newspapers|newspapers]] and images of [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. Many other [[Internal Databases|databases]] have been created by staff and volunteers. The [[Internal Databases|databases]] created by staff and volunteers are unique to the department and should not be copied in full and repackaged as your own database.
Other websites of interest may be found through the [[Portal:Genealogy|Genealogy Portal]] and other pages on the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center.
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|content=Histories of organizations in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] usually remain with the [[Organizations|organization]] or individuals within the organization. Most have been kept in scrapbook form. In recent years, some have been donated to the Genealogy and Local History Department. There is no index to these scrapbooks, nor to the items held within the pages of the scrapbooks.
|content=Histories of organizations in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] usually remain with the [[Organizations|organization]] or individuals within the organization. Most have been kept in scrapbook form. In recent years, some have been donated to the Genealogy and Local History Department. There is no index to these scrapbooks, nor to the items held within the pages of the scrapbooks.
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|content=The [[Portal:Local History|digital collection]] is a work in progress. Images and metadata for [[Bible records|Family Bibles]] may be found here. This is the future home of unidentified photos in the Genealogy and Local History Department's collection. Other parts of the Digital Collection have been incorporated into other parts of the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.
|content=The [[Portal:Local History|digital collection]] is a work in progress. Images and metadata for [[Bible records|Family Bibles]] may be found here. Other items include [[Directories|directories]], [[Business Letterheads|business letterheads]], [[School records|schools]], [[Church|churches]], and residences throughout [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. Photos of select residences may be found under the respective township page. Also, this is the future home of unidentified photos in the Genealogy and Local History Department's collection. View the [[Scanned Documents List|scanned documents]] page for more images.
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|content=[[Property records]] include land deeds, mortgages, leases, Chancery records, chattel (horses, cows) and carriage taxes, taxes paid on property, and other forms of taxes assessed during specific time periods. Very few tax records exist for the 1850s and 1860s for [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. Not all early years have a listing of those paying taxes on property. For some years, only [[Tax Records|tax records]] for horses and cows exist.
|content=[[Property records]] include land deeds, mortgages, leases, Chancery records, chattel (horses, cows) and carriage taxes, taxes paid on property, and other forms of taxes assessed during specific time periods. Very few tax records exist for the 1850s and 1860s for [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. Not all early years have a listing of those paying taxes on property. For some years, only [[Tax Records|tax records]] for horses and cows exist.
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|content=Many of the early settlers of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] were German or of German descent. Other pockets of immigrants were of Swiss and French descent. Many individuals originally settled in Pennsylvania before moving westward to Ohio. Others came from Maryland and Virginia. Yet, other pioneers came directly to Wayne County, Ohio to join family and friends. The land was affordable and much of the geography reminded the early settlers of their native homes.
|content=Many of the early settlers of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] were German or of German descent. Other pockets of immigrants were of Swiss and French descent. Many individuals originally settled in Pennsylvania before moving westward to Ohio. Others came from Maryland and Virginia. Yet, other pioneers came directly to Wayne County, Ohio to join family and friends. The land was affordable and much of the geography reminded the early settlers of their native homes.
Leading up and following the Civil War, many of the great folks who had moved westward into Northwestern Ohio, Indiana, and places further west started to return home to Wayne County, OH.
Leading up and following the [[Military|Civil War]], many of the great folks who had moved westward into Northwestern Ohio, Indiana, and places further west started to return home to Wayne County, OH.
Many individuals from Virginia and the Carolinas moved northward to work in the mining industry. Moving into the 20th century, individuals from southern Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and other areas started to move northward to seek employment in the industry of the North.
Many individuals from Virginia and the Carolinas moved northward to work in the mining industry. Moving into the 20th century, individuals from southern Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and other areas started to move northward to seek employment in the industry of the North.
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|content=In early [[Wayne County, Ohio]], section 16 of each township in Ohio was set aside to financially support the schools. The land was leased at $0.12 per acre and not sold. This method did not produce adequate funding. In 1826 Congress passed an act which permitted the states to sell the land. The money was deposited into the State Treasury and the interest earned on these funds would be paid to the Township Schools. This system of funding continued until 1968. After 1968, the funds would be paid directly to the school boards.
|content=In early [[Wayne County, Ohio]], section 16 of each township in Ohio was set aside to financially support the schools. The land was leased at $0.12 per acre and not sold. This method did not produce adequate funding. In 1826 Congress passed an act which permitted the states to sell the land. The money was deposited into the State Treasury and the interest earned on these funds would be paid to the Township Schools. This system of funding continued until 1968. After 1968, the funds would be paid directly to the school boards.
The Genealogy and Local History Department has some "One-Room School files". These files include a variety of items, dependent on what was available to the compiler of the collection. Other school records from the mid-1880s have been found for [[Franklin Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Franklin Township]].
The Genealogy and Local History Department has some "One-Room School files". These files include a variety of items, dependent on what was available to the compiler of the collection. They are organized by township. Listings of the one-room schools may be found on the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center under their respective township. A limited number of school records from the mid-1880s have been found for [[Franklin Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Franklin Township]].
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|content=The Genealogy and Local History Department has many published [[Family histories]] and [[Family papers]]. Other sources for biographies may be found in local history books, the department's biographical notebooks, and many online resources. Compiled genealogies may be found through such websites as [https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/ Ancestry Library Edition], [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch], [https://www.ancestryheritagequest.com/HQA HeritageQuest Online], [http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb World Connect Project], and a variety of family genealogy pages.
|content=The Genealogy and Local History Department has many published [[Family histories]] and [[Family papers]]. Other sources for biographies may be found in local history books, the department's biographical notebooks, [[Newspapers|newspaper clippings]] and many online resources. Compiled genealogies may be found through such websites as [https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/ Ancestry Library Edition], [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch], [https://www.ancestryheritagequest.com/HQA HeritageQuest Online], [http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb World Connect Project], and a variety of family genealogy pages.
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|content=The 1796 Map of Wayne County, Northwest Territory shows how far north and west the territory expanded. In 1812, when [[Wayne County, Ohio]] was formed, only four townships: [[Mohican Township, Ashland County, Ohio|Mohecan]], [[Wooster Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Wooster]], [[Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Sugar Creek]], and [[Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio|Prairie]]. Currently, there are 18 townships, the two most recent include [[Killbuck Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Killbuck]] which is [[Wooster, Ohio]] and Rittman Township which is [[Rittman, Ohio]]. The latter was created in December 2011.
|content=The 1796 Map of Wayne County, Northwest Territory shows how far north and west the territory expanded. In 1812, when [[Wayne County, Ohio]] was formed, only four townships: [[Mohican Township, Ashland County, Ohio|Mohecan]], [[Wooster Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Wooster]], [[Sugar Creek Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Sugar Creek]], and [[Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio|Prairie]]. Currently, there are 18 townships, the two most recent include [[Killbuck Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Killbuck]] which is [[Wooster, Ohio]] and Rittman Township which is [[Rittman, Ohio]]. The latter was created in December 2011.
[[Jackson Township, Ashland County, Ohio|Jackson]], [[Lake Township, Ashland County, Ohio|Lake]], [[Mohican Township, Ashland County, Ohio|Mohican]] and [[Perry Township, Ashland County, Ohio|Perry Township]]s became part of [[Ashland County, Ohio]] when it was formed in 1846. Part of [[Paint Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Paint]] and [[Salt Creek Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Salt Creek Township]]s and [[Washington Township, Holmes County, Ohio|Washington]] and [[Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio|Prairie Township]]s became part of [[Holmes County, Ohio]] when it was formed in 1825. Part of [[Prairie Township, Holmes County, Ohio|Prairie Township]] became [[Ripley Township, Holmes County, Ohio]].
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