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### HEADER ###
This website serves as both source and repository for research pertaining to the local history of Wayne County and the genealogy of its residents. For an introduction to conducting genealogical research, see our [[Getting started]] guide. If you're looking for something specific, use the search bar above. To find information on a specific family name, search for the name followed by "(surname)" without quotation marks. To find information about the Smith family, for example, you would search for "Smith (surname)" without quotation marks. For historical information on specific [[Business history|'''businesses''']] in Wayne County, Ohio, browse through our business history category or do a search on the name of the business.
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<p>'''The Wayne County Online Resource Center, Genealogy Portal serves as both source and repository for research pertaining to the Wayne County residents. It is not a complete record of all residents of the county. It serves as a platform that encourages others in the community to submit information for the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.'''</p>
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<p>'''Two other portals exist: Business and Local History. The Business Portal focuses on a variety of businesses, some that have seen their time come and go while others are still active in the community. The Local History Portal focuses on other aspects of local history.'''</p>
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For an introduction to conducting genealogical research, see our [[Getting started]] guide.
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To find information about the Smith family, for example, you would search for "Smith (surname)" without quotation marks.
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<h3>Access World News</h3>
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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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<h3>African-American Heritage</h3>
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[http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/africanamericanheritage African American Heritage]: African-American Heritage. Remote access.
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<h3>American Ancestors</h3>
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[http://americanancestors.org American Ancestors]: Includes vital records; focuses on New England area. Wooster library only.
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<h3>Ancestry Library Edition</h3>
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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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<h3>Daily Record</h3>
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[https://oh0245.oplin.org/login?qurl=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/browse-multi%3Fp=AWNB%26t=favorite%3ADAILY!Daily+Record+Collection The Daily Record Collection]: Text-base and images for the Wooster Daily Record. Remote access.
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<h3>Fold3</h3>
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[http://ohioweblibrary.org/db/fold3 Fold3]: Focuses on military records. Remote access.
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<h3>HeritageQuest Online</h3>
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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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<h3>Reference USA</h3>
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[http://www.referenceusa.com/Home/Home Reference Solutions]: White and yellow pages. Remote access.
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<p>'''The staff in the Genealogy and Local History collection of the Adult Department is here to help you in your quest to find information on your family. Also, the collection includes directories, historical files, newspapers dating back to 1822, and much more to assist you in local history research.'''</p>
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{{info section|content=Visitor: Our physical location is 220 W. Liberty St., in downtown Wooster. We are located on the 2nd floor.|important=1}}
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{{info section|content=Email: Please send requests to genealogy@wcpl.info}}
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{{info section|content=Mail: Please send requests to Wayne County Public Library; Genealogy and Local History; 304 N. Market St; Wooster, OH 44691}}
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<p> Volunteers and the support of the College of Wooster interns have been the backbone of collection development in Genealogy and Local History. </p>
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<p>Many of our resources available today were the product of former and present-day staff members; library volunteers; members of the [[Wayne County Historical Society and Museum|Wayne County Historical Society]] and the [[Wayne County Genealogical Society]]; College of Wooster intern students; Kent State University intern and practicum students; and many other community members.
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<p>The library is welcoming volunteers back to assist staff. If you are interested in assisting with projects for the Genealogy and Local History Collection, please contact Susan Buchwalter, Human Resources. Her direct number is 330.804.4683. <p>
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<p> There are more than 20 videos available through the library's You Tube Channel that cover genealogy and local history topics. More will become available as time permits.
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<p> [https://www.youtube.com/c/WayneCountyPublicLibraryOhio Wayne County Public Library You Tube]
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<p> [[Instructional videos]]
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<p> [[Instructional videos, local history]]
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<p> [[How-To Series: Getting Started]]
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<p> [[How-To Series: Wayne County Resources, Cemetery Records]]
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<p> [[How-To Series: Wayne County Resources, Court Records]]
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<p> [[Wayne County Records Online]]
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|date=2022/09/13
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|link=Genealogy and Local History Programs
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|text=Casting Your Net: Finding Your Ancestors Online
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|announce=Wayne County Fairgrounds, Grange Building from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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|date=2022/09/20
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|link=Genealogy and Local History Programs
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|text=Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, and the United States Colored Troops
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|announce=Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.
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|date=2022/09/24
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|link=Genealogy and Local History Programs
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|text=Return of the Genealogy Lock-in
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|announce=Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, 2nd floor from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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|date=2022/09/29
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|link=Genealogy and Local History Programs
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|announce=Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.
 
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Revision as of 14:40, 7 September 2022

Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center Portals
Welcome to the
Genealogy Portal
  • About

The Wayne County Online Resource Center, Genealogy Portal serves as both source and repository for research pertaining to the Wayne County residents. It is not a complete record of all residents of the county. It serves as a platform that encourages others in the community to submit information for the Wayne County (OH) Wiki.

Two other portals exist: Business and Local History. The Business Portal focuses on a variety of businesses, some that have seen their time come and go while others are still active in the community. The Local History Portal focuses on other aspects of local history.

For an introduction to conducting genealogical research, see our Getting started guide.

If you're looking for something specific, use the search bar above.

To find information about the Smith family, for example, you would search for "Smith (surname)" without quotation marks.

Databases.jpg
Subscription

Access World News

Access World News: Text-base current newspapers for Ohio. Remote access.

African-American Heritage

African American Heritage: African-American Heritage. Remote access.

American Ancestors

American Ancestors: Includes vital records; focuses on New England area. Wooster library only.

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition: Vital records, property, military, US Census, and much more. In-library use only.

Daily Record

The Daily Record Collection: Text-base and images for the Wooster Daily Record. Remote access.

Fold3

Fold3: Focuses on military records. Remote access.

HeritageQuest Online

Heritage Quest Online: US Census Records, Directories, Serials, and much more. Remote access.

Reference USA

Reference Solutions: White and yellow pages. Remote access.

  • Our Services

The staff in the Genealogy and Local History collection of the Adult Department is here to help you in your quest to find information on your family. Also, the collection includes directories, historical files, newspapers dating back to 1822, and much more to assist you in local history research.

Visitor: Our physical location is 220 W. Liberty St., in downtown Wooster. We are located on the 2nd floor.

Email: Please send requests to genealogy@wcpl.info

Mail: Please send requests to Wayne County Public Library; Genealogy and Local History; 304 N. Market St; Wooster, OH 44691

Phone: 330.262.0916, ext. 4670. Please limit phone calls to simple requests only. For more detailed requests, please send a letter or email.

Genealogists 2019.jpg
Community

Volunteers and the support of the College of Wooster interns have been the backbone of collection development in Genealogy and Local History.

Many of our resources available today were the product of former and present-day staff members; library volunteers; members of the Wayne County Historical Society and the Wayne County Genealogical Society; College of Wooster intern students; Kent State University intern and practicum students; and many other community members.

The library is welcoming volunteers back to assist staff. If you are interested in assisting with projects for the Genealogy and Local History Collection, please contact Susan Buchwalter, Human Resources. Her direct number is 330.804.4683.

Genealogy Youtube Titlecard.PNG
Help

There are more than 20 videos available through the library's You Tube Channel that cover genealogy and local history topics. More will become available as time permits.

Wayne County Public Library You Tube

Instructional videos

Instructional videos, local history

How-To Series: Getting Started

How-To Series: Wayne County Resources, Cemetery Records

How-To Series: Wayne County Resources, Court Records

Wayne County Records Online

Events banner.jpeg
Calendar
13
Sep

Wayne County Fairgrounds, Grange Building from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

20
Sep

Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.

24
Sep

Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, 2nd floor from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

29
Sep

Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, Conference Room at 6:00 p.m.