Genealogy and History

An index to almost 700,000 obituaries, death and marriage notices, and other sources from Ohio from the 1830's to the present day.

Search the records of more than 230,000 items in the Society's library, newspaper, manuscript, audiovisual, state archives, history, natural history, and archaeology collections.

Search for a deceased ancestor in historical records to uncover vital information from their life.  

Identifying flint artifacts.

Historical maps of Ohio cities.

Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.

A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America's military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents.

Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.

IN LIBRARY ONLY
Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database..