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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. It is now known as the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center.
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To find out more about the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center and its vision, please read [[About Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center]].
 
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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>
 
  
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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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|intro=There are many resources available when researching one's family history. Some of the main areas include Vital Records (Births, Marriages, Deaths), Census Records, Court Records, Biographies and Compiled Genealogies to name a few.
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|content=Births started in Ohio in 1867 and were recorded at the local level. Births were recorded at both the local and state level beginning in December 1908.
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[[Births|Birth]] and [[Necrology|death]] records in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] were first recorded in 1856 and 1857 as the result of an Ohio Act passed in 1855.  However,this first attempt did not last long. About 10 years later, Ohio attempted once again to record births and deaths.  The recording of most births and deaths began in 1867.  These were recorded at the county level.  In December 1908, births and deaths were recorded at the local level and copies were sent to the [http://www.odh.ohio.gov/healthStats/vitalstats/vitalstatsmainpage.aspx Ohio Department of Health].
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The Wayne County Cemetery Preservation Society has compiled an index to the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwccps/death_records.html Wayne County Death Records 1867-1908].  Another index to early death records may be found through the [http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/ Rutherford B. Hayes Online Obituary Index].
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|content=There are many historical buildings still standing in [[Wooster, Ohio]] and [[Wayne County, Ohio]]. Other buildings have been razed. The Genealogy and Local History Department has some exterior photos of buildings. Most are found in published books such as ''Picturesque Wayne'', ''Wooster Souvenir'', ''Historic Heritage'', and many of the published books about local areas such as [[Creston, Ohio|Creston]], [[Dalton, Ohio|Dalton]], [[Doylestown, Ohio|Doylestown]], [[Orrville, Ohio|Orrville]], [[Rittman, Ohio|Rittman]], and [[Shreve, Ohio|Shreve]]. Some photos may be found on the Wayne County, (OH) Wiki. [[Historic Founders' Row District]] is one example of a neighborhood researching their homes.
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The department does not have interior photos of buildings. We do have city and county directories which may be used to research the residents of homes. Directories in connection with plat maps and deed searchers may aid researchers in tracking previous owners of the property or building to see if early photos still exist.
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The Wayne County Historical Society maintains a list of [http://waynehistoricalohio.org/research/wa-co-historical-landmark-list/ Wayne County Historical Landmarks] through their website.
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|content=Education has always been very important in Wayne County. In 1878, historian Ben Douglass stated that "Education in Wayne county is perhaps as far advanced as in any other county in the State, and that in its progress and development it can challenge comparison with the foremost in Ohio."
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In the state of Ohio, [[Marriage records|marriages]] are recorded at the county level. The years and Marriages were first recorded once the county was established.
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In Ohio, marriages begin when the county was first organized.  For [[Wayne County, Ohio]], marriages begin in 1812.  However, most parents were not listed on marriages in Wayne County until 1899.
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Domestic Relations Court was not established in Wayne County, Ohio until 1914.  [[Divorces]] prior to this time may be found in [[Wayne County Court Index|Chancery Records]], [[Land Deeds in Wayne County, Ohio|Land Deeds]], Supreme Court Records, Journals, [[Newspapers]] and other possible places. The department has been working on an early [[Divorces|divorce]] index.
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|content=The number of digital collections becoming available through commercial businesses and non-profit organizations is improving access to valuable documents and information. Wayne County, Ohio digital collections may be found through a variety of websites.
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|content=Our collection includes books on Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Indiana, and West Virginia. In addition, there is a growing collection of [[Family papers|family papers]] and [[Family histories|family histories]] available for visitors to browse.
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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 [[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.
 
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Revision as of 17:24, 1 June 2022

Wayne County, Ohio
Welcome to the
Online Resource Center
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The Community History Wiki
People Records ↑Up
There are many resources available when researching one's family history. Some of the main areas include Vital Records (Births, Marriages, Deaths), Census Records, Court Records, Biographies and Compiled Genealogies to name a few.
Births
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Births started in Ohio in 1867 and were recorded at the local level. Births were recorded at both the local and state level beginning in December 1908.

Marriages
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Marriages started in Ohio at the time the county was officially established.

Divorces
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Early divorces may be found in Common Pleas Court: Supreme Court Records, in Journals, and in newspapers.

Deaths
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Deaths started in Ohio in 1867 and were recorded at the local level. Deaths were recorded at both the local and state level beginning in December 1908.

Census
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The U.S. Census was first taken in 1790. It has been taken every 10 years. The individual details for the 1950 U.S. Census was released April 1, 2022.

Court
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Early court records include wills, estates, naturalizations, criminal and civil actions, list of jurors, ministers being ordained, international vendors, and much more.

Genealogies
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Use Compiled genealogies with caution. These usually include secondary information and may be correct or incorrect.

Biographies
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Biographies may be found in newspapers as well as county history books.

Infrastructure ↑Up
Infrastructure focuses on the history of the county, its buildings and property, transportation and much more.
County Histories
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Community and county histories contain information on people and places. You may find information on churches, schools, businesses, early settlers and much more.

Historical Buildings
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Many communities have historical buildings, some that have been recognized while others have not.

Cemeteries
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There are more than 230 cemeteries in the county. Many are still in existence while others have not survived the test of time.

Property
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Property records include land deeds as well as taxes. Often, land deeds are the only resource available to researchers that may provide evidence of a parent-child relationship.

Transportation
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The first train arrived in Wooster, Ohio in 1852. The railway opened opportunities for people to travel longer distances at quicker rates.

Social Entities ↑Up
Genealogy is much more than names, places and events. It is important to understand the social history of a community. Businesses, organizations, churches, schools, and ethnic groups help make up the social aspects of a community. Newspapers include a wealth of information about the community.
Businesses
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In many of the local municipalities, the downtown area was the center of the business industry. As the years went by, businesses set up shop throughout the county.

Organizations
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Organizations have been common throughout history. They provide many services at little or no cost to many. Some have been long lasting while others were in existence for a limited period of time.

Churches
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When the early settlers started a new community, the first and most important public building to be erected was the church. The church was the hub for many social activities.

Schools
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Education has always been very important in Wayne County. In 1878, historian Ben Douglass stated that "Education in Wayne county is perhaps as far advanced as in any other county in the State, and that in its progress and development it can challenge comparison with the foremost in Ohio."

Ethnicity
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Many immigrants to the United States brought traditions, elements of their culture, skills, trade and much more to the United States. Often, they came with very little in their pockets seeking a better life for themselves and their descendants.

Immigration
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From the beginning of our country, our nation has been a melting pot. Immigrants came to Colonial America and the United States to seeking economic opportunities or seeking asylum from religious and/or government persecution.

Military
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Learn about the individuals who served for the U.S. Armed Services in wars from the Revolutionary War through World War II.

Newspapers
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Historical newspapers were the "Social Media" of their time. If you want to find out the latest gossip, spend some time reading the news of long ago.

Research ↑Up
There is a growing number of collections becoming available online. The library offers many resources, both local and national to help assist you in your research.
Digital Collection
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The number of digital collections becoming available through commercial businesses and non-profit organizations is improving access to valuable documents and information. Wayne County, Ohio digital collections may be found through a variety of websites.

Databases
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The library has access to several subscriptions databases. In addition, volunteers and staff have created a number of unique databases for the county.

Collection
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Our collection includes books on Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Indiana, and West Virginia. In addition, there is a growing collection of family papers and family histories available for visitors to browse.

Finding Aids
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Several subject bibliographies have been prepared to assist researchers with the collection. These include books on a variety of ethnic groups, military, women's history, heraldry, the Mayflower, organizing your genealogy, preservation, and much more.

Classroom
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Whether you are a novice or seasoned researchers, there is something here for you. Several instructional videos have been prepared. In some cases, several documents that go along with the instructional videos are available through the classroom.

Portals

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

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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 strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status.

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

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