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Marriages were kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county.

Before using marriage records know:

 * Name of the groom or bride
 * Year of the marriage
 * Place of marriage (county)

Search a state death record index
Try 1st
 * United States Marriages at FindMyPast - Index and images

Try 2nd
 * at FamilySearch - Index and images
 * or


 * Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993 at Ancestry - Index and images

Next Steps

 * Compare any new information in the record with what was known before to be sure details are consistent
 * Check for a monumental inscription or cemetery record which may link individuals to other family members
 * Check probate records to see if the deceased left a will

Obtain the Certificate
If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

Death Certificates for the period December 20, 1908 through 1953 are held at the Ohio History Connection.

If you do not know the exact date or place of death: The Ohio Department of Health will search for the death of one individual for free. Searches for additional individuals are available for a fee.

'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. '''