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This website is a collaborative effort between staff at the [[Wayne County Public Library]] and volunteer editors. It is intended to archive local knowledge and history of [[Wayne County, Ohio]].  Some biographical and genealogical information may be found on select individuals who have resided in [[Wayne County, Ohio]].  Digital images of some documents may be found.
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To utilize the Wayne County (OH) Wiki to its fullest potential, it is necessary to have a great community of volunteer contributors and editors.  Time and knowledge of staff are limited so it is essential to have contributions by the community.  You do not need to be a current resident in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] to become involved.  Go to [[Adopt a Wiki]] page for more information on how to participate.  You may contact us by [mailto:gen-dsk@wcpl.info email: gen-dsk@wcpl.info] with any questions or concerns.
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Staff and volunteers of the Wayne County Public Library and our selected Wiki editors try our best to include accurate information on the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.  However, the information is only as good as the original or in some cases, the derivative source.  Newspapers, directories and other such resources often contain discrepancies.  Users of the Wayne County (OH) Wiki should use their own discretion in determining what is correct or what information may be incorrect in the resources provided.  After examining the facts, researching the known resources, and following up on further research on the subject of interest, the end user may draw their own conclusions based on [http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/preponderance+of+the+evidence Preponderance of the Evidence].  The library, staff and volunteers of the library, and Wiki editors should not be held liable for inaccurate or misrepresented information found in original sources or derivative sources used to create a Wiki Page.
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* [https://oh0245.oplin.org/login?qurl=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/%3Fp=AWNB Access World News]: Text-base current newspapers for Ohio. Remote access.
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* [http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/africanamericanheritage African American Heritage]: African-American Heritage. Remote access.
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* [http://americanancestors.org American Ancestors]: Includes vital records; focuses on New England area. Wooster library only.
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* [http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/ancestry Ancestry Library Edition]: Vital records, property, military, US Census, and much more. In-library use only.
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* [https://www.heritagequestonline.com/ipbarcode?aid=3818 Heritage Quest Online]: US Census Records, Directories, Serials, and much more. Remote access.
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* [https://www.wcpl.info/dbases/n Newspaper Archives]: Includes area newspapers, including Akron, Massillon, Orrville, et al. Remote access.
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* [https://glorecords.blm.gov/default.aspx Bureau of Land Management]: Provides access to more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1788 and the present.
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* [https://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi's List]: Includes more than 300,000 links to genealogy websites. The links are categorized and cross-referenced.
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* [https://familysearch.org/en FamilySearch]: Includes millions of digitized records. Search the global index or access images through the online catalog and the images.
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* [https://www.rbhayes.org/main/ohio-obituary-index/ RB Hayes Obituary Index]: Includes more than 3.7 million obituaries, death and marriage notices and other sources from the 1810s to the present day from more than 65 partner libraries, including the Wayne County (OH) Public Library.
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* [http://wcpl.advantage-preservation.com/ Wayne County Community Archive, Historical Newspaper Collection]": Includes digitized images of Wayne County, Ohio newspapers beginning in 1836.
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* [https://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16007coll53 ''Wayne County Democrat'']: Includes scatter digitized images from 1845-1891 and November 1913.
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* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohwayne/index.html Wayne County Genealogical Society]: Includes information about the Wayne County Genealogical Society and digitized images of some newsletters.
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* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~ohwccps/index.html Wayne County Preservation Society]: Although this society is no longer active, the website includes a master index of Wayne County burials, death records, and other tools to assist researchers.
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* [https://www.ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p16007coll38 ''Wooster Daily News'']: Includes digitized images from 1913 and 1917-1920.
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* [https://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16007coll37 ''Wooster Daily Republican'']: Includes digitized images from 1917-1920.
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* [https://ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p16007coll34 Wayne County, Ohio Through the Years]: Includes Wayne County, Ohio images added to the Ohio Memory Project.
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|intro=The Wayne County, Ohio Online Community Archive is designed to be a history of Wayne County, Ohio from when Wooster was first surveyed in 1807 until the present day. It is divided into three main sections: [[Portal:Genealogy|Genealogy]], [[Portal:Local History|Local History]], and [[Portal:Organization|Organizations]]. This Community Archive is a work in progress and is not designed to be a comprehensive and complete history of Wayne County, Ohio and its communities.
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<p>Beginning '''June 1, 2021''', the Genealogy and Local History will be open the following hours:</p>
  
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The genealogy portal focuses on individuals who at one time resided in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] or who may have had some business or personal connection with [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. Such records as [[Birth|birth]], [[Census|census]], [[Court|court]], [[Marriage|marriage]], [[Necrology|death]] and [[Property|property]] may be found through the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.  Discussion on the [[Ethnicity|ethnicity]] in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] and [[Immigration|immigration]] into the county may be found through the [[Portal:Genealogy|Genealogy]] Portal. Some general information on how to search each record is discussed.  
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Another part of the Genealogy portal includes information on the department research services and hours available in the Wayne County Public Library, Genealogy and Local History Department.  Much of our collection may be found through our [http://wayne.bibliocommons.com/ online catalog].  However, parts of our collection have not been cataloged or digitized.  A listing of these items may be found throughout the Wayne County (OH) Wiki or you may browse the WCPL Resources located in the left sidebar.
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The third part of the Genealogy portal includes an area for researcher submitted genealogies.  If you are interested in having your family's genealogy added to the Wayne County (OH) Wiki, please contact the department.  We will not add any of the genealogies currently found in our department without written consent of the compiler and donor.  Information on compiled genealogies may be found in the genealogy portal tab, [[Portal:Genealogy/Family trees|Family trees]].
 
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Latest revision as of 13:50, 22 June 2023

Wayne County, Ohio Public Library
Welcome to the
Online Resource Center
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The Community History Wiki
Databases ↑Up
The methodology of researching one's family history has not changes. However, how individuals are able to access images has changed. Many companies and organizations offer information through the Internet. Some may have a cost associated with them. These are known as subscription databases. Other databases are freely searchable.
Library Databases
Familytree.jpg
More Databases
Frequently Used Websites
  • Bureau of Land Management: Provides access to more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1788 and the present.
  • Cyndi's List: Includes more than 300,000 links to genealogy websites. The links are categorized and cross-referenced.
  • FamilySearch: Includes millions of digitized records. Search the global index or access images through the online catalog and the images.
  • RB Hayes Obituary Index: Includes more than 3.7 million obituaries, death and marriage notices and other sources from the 1810s to the present day from more than 65 partner libraries, including the Wayne County (OH) Public Library.
  • US GenWeb: Includes many text-based indexes and abstracts of records throughout the United States. The availability of information depends on the county of interest.
More Websites
Wayne County, Ohio
More Wayne County Databases
About ↑Up
The Wayne County, Ohio Online Community Archive is designed to be a history of Wayne County, Ohio from when Wooster was first surveyed in 1807 until the present day. It is divided into three main sections: Genealogy, Local History, and Organizations. This Community Archive is a work in progress and is not designed to be a comprehensive and complete history of Wayne County, Ohio and its communities.
Genealogy
Courthouse Offices.jpg

The genealogy portal focuses on individuals who at one time resided in Wayne County, Ohio or who may have had some business or personal connection with the County.

Local History
Mill Creek Farm.jpg

Examine the history of Wayne County, Ohio and its many communities. You will find information on townships, towns and villages, buildings, organizations, military, churches, schools, and so much more.

Organizations
East Union Hotel.jpg

Family run businesses are the start of any community. The organization section explores many of the businesses and non-profits here in Wayne County, many of which became nationally and internationally recognized.

Vision
Salt Creek view.jpg

What is the overall vision of the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center? It is designed to serve as a collaborative project to provide a thorough and historical accurate record of Wayne County and its communities.

Navigate the Online Resource Center
Bertha Ellsperman 1897.jpg

Do you need help navigating the Community History Wiki? Learn how the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center is organized and some hints to improve search results.

How you may help
HelpWanted.jpg

Would you like to help add content to the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center? You may inquire about becoming an editor and populate select pages. For those not interested in learning how to edit, you may send the library information to be added.


Portals

Take a closer look at the Online Resource Center's sections via our portals.

  • Organizations
  • Genealogy
  • Local History
    • Featured
    Recent Edits
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    • Public Library

    Beginning June 1, 2021, the Genealogy and Local History will be open the following hours:


    Monday 10:00 am–8:00 pm
    Tuesday 10:00 am–8:00 pm
    Wednesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    Thursday 10:00 am–8:00 pm
    Friday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
    Saturday 10:00 am–1:00 pm
    Facial masks are not required at this time.

    If you do not feel comfortable coming into the library, curbside service is available at all locations.

    genealogy@wcpl.info

    telephone: 330-262-0916, ext. 4670

    Retrieved from "https://wiki.wcpl.info/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=314319"