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Choose one of the following date ranges that is closest to when you think your ancestor was born: Before 1867

After 1867

Choose one of the following date ranges that is closest to when you think your ancestors were married: 1536 to 1837

Select one of the following options for step by step instructions.


 * 1) Church & chapel post 1837 marriage registers
 * 2) Civil marriage records 1837 to the present

Choose one of the following date ranges that is closest to when you think your ancestor died: Before 1908

1908-1953

1954-present

Research Tips Success with Ohio birth, marriage and death records depends on a few key points.
 * If your ancestor has a common name, extra reference points in the search query improve search options and success.
 * Find your ancestor in each available census.
 * Use indexes, but if the image is available, always look at the image to verify accuracy and see information not indexed.
 * Where a person lived can be a great help to group individuals into their correct families.
 * Dates in a person's life will point to various options for learning more about them. Even approximate dates for birth, marriage and death can help.
 * Find at least two documents from independent sources to verify what you learn.
 * Use maps - doing genealogy without a map is like painting with your eyes shut.