Ohio, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in the Collection?
The collection consists of an index to selected birth and baptism records for the years 1765 to 1947.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of child
 * Birth date
 * Birthplace
 * Parent's names

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * The location or date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives.
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Ohio.
 * Ohio Guided Research
 * Ohio Record Finder
 * Ohio Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Ohio Research, 1880-Present

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Cleveland, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Church records, 1853-1916
 * Cleveland, Case Avenue Presbyterian Church, Church records, 1867-1889
 * Delaware, Second Presbyterian Church. Church Records, 1841-1853
 * Logan, First Presbyterian Church, Church records, 1829-1887
 * Salem, First Presbyterian Church, Church records, 1832-1876
 * Savannah, Presbyterian Church, Church records, 1841-1882
 * Shiloh, Presbyterian Church, Church records, 1873-1877
 * Ostrander, Little Millcreek Presbyterian Church, Church records, 1814-1886
 * Uniontown, Associate Reformed Church, Church records, 1865-1881
 * Wooster, First Reformed Church, Church Records, 1883-1888
 * Morrow Co., Gilead Twp, Society of Friends. Alum Creek Monthly Meeting Records, 1765-1865

Citing This Collection
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