We are accustomed, sir, to praise the lawgivers of antiquity. The monroe county bicentennial commission was set up to recognize the milestone of the county s 200th anniversary and organize corresponding activities to celebrate the yearlong event. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. His father resides in lincolncounty, west virginia, but at the time of her death he resided in lawrence county, ohio. Death records since since 1954 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present there is a fee for each copy requested. Where can find monroe county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The monroe county ohio historical society, located in woodsfield, oh, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of woodsfield. The monroe county library system enriches the quality of life for all residents of the county by providing free access to informational, educational and recreational resources. Founded in 1814, residents named woodsfield after archibald woods, who established the community. Mckelvey biographical publishing company, 1903 belmont county ohio 833 pages. Named from tablet to tablet, monroe county, illinois, 18162016, 200 years of history, this historical treatise is described by author dennis knobloch, who serves as monroe county clerk and recorder, as consisting of some.
The county was created in 18 and later organized in 1815. Woodsfield has been monroe countys only seat of government. History of monroe county, ohio, 181889 howe, henry on. Usa 1,060,369 ohio 49,796 monroe county 392 monroe county cemetery records 201. Usa 1,060,369 ohio 49,796 monroe county 392 monroe county histories and genealogies 34. There is a mailing list to share your original ohio source material. Monroe county ohio historical society woodsfield, oh.
The monroe county library system strives to maintain a wellrounded and accessible genealogy collection at the ellis library and reference center. It is predominantly rural, with less than one percent of the countys 456 square miles consisting of urban areas. If you are interested in submitting data to ohio genealogy express, please contact me, sharon wick. B4 m354 1903 camera canon eos 5d mark ii foldoutcount 0 identifier. Usa 1,060,369 ohio 49,796 ohio histories and genealogies 3,356 monroe county histories and genealogies 34. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers, obituaries.
The clerk is responsible for filing, recording and storing official documents and acts as agent for state and federal governments for passports, pistol permits, sporting licenses and motor vehicle related transactions. Daily was married in lawrence county, ohio, april 4, 1852, to burthana j. The history of madison county, ohio internet archive. Monroe white pages phone books in ohio oh whitepages. Ohio genealogy express monroe county, ohio history. For example, in religion in ohio profiles of faith communities it states. The county clerks filing office will be open from 9. If you do not have any reference, there are two index books which can be used in order to find specific entries. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now monroe county, ohio, gleaned from the indexes of the u.
Includes list of post offices, statistical table, record of original surveys, distance table, illustration of court house in woodsfield. Engineers office plat books these books contain property surveys and town plan plats prior to 1975. Bicentennial history book finally arrives republictimes. It is the fourth courthouse building on this site, with two of the previous ones destroyed in fires.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. The department is the principal organization level of the county. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
The county used to be parts of belmont, guernsey, and washington counties. Sanborn fire insurance maps, 18671970 ohio digital sanborn fire insurance maps have been licensed for use by ohio citizens by the ohio public library information network. Lc land ownership maps, 655 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. May 20, 2010 244 pages with 65 total maps locating original landowners in maps has never been an easy taskuntil now. These events will be held on tuesday, february 11 th, from 5. All this and much more is now available on cds from the monroe county historical society mchs. Monroe county recorder s office welcome to monroe county, ohio. The heroic story of the settlers who brought the american ideal west by david mccullough, the ohio frontier. Popular ohio history books meet your next favorite book. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. Monroe county pictorial history book monroe county pictorial history, 2nd edition, 2004. Centennial history of belmont county, ohio, and representative citizens. The following are web links to genealogy, records and resources pertaining to monroe county. Welcome to the home page of the monroe county, ohio history and.
Reportedly, after a single afternoon of work, the street was clean of trees. The official web site of the monroe county public library ohio. Usa 1,060,369 ohio 49,796 ohio cemetery records 16,102 monroe county cemetery records 201. We share this information with others and may provide the link you are seeking. Home departments tax map department historic plat books and road records please use the links below to go to the appropriate category for the content you are interested in. Open by appointment the monroe county historical society is. Statewide collections are found on the ohio cemetery records page. The monroe county chapter of the ohio genealogical society meets the third sunday of every month except december at 2. History of monroe county, ohio illustrated a condensed history of the county. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,642, making it the secondleast populous county in ohio. The county clerk, district attorney and sheriff are directly elected by popular vote as are the county executive and the.
Containing a history of the county, its townships, towns etc. Monroe county, ohio was formed january 29, 18, from belmont, washington and guernsey counties. World war i draft registration cards, 19171918 monroe county source. The countys eastern border lies along the ohio river. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day. Woodsfield is the county seat of monroe county, ohio. Peters german evangelical protestant churches worldcat. Also free the indexes of the monroe county court of common pleas 1815 through 1906. According to legend, to clear the towns main street of trees, in 1814, archibald woods purchased a keg of brandy, offering drinks to any man who would help him clear the street.
Volunteers dedicated to free genealogy our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of. It would mirror the arrowheads to aerojets book published as part of the monroe county sesquicentennial in 1966. Jamie romeo, monroe county clerk the monroe county clerk is the county registrar and clerk of the supreme and county courts. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 monroe county, ohio source. Monroe county is a county located on the eastern border of the u. Monroe county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. Its loaded with stories, histories, and photographs of monroe countys earliest towns, villages, settlers, places, and events. This county is unique among churches of christ and our nation. What was once armstrong corner, is now the monroe theatre.
It was a series of stores that marketed shoes, dry goods, carpets, window shades. Focusing on the families of monroe county, michigan, materials extend to coverage of surrounding counties including those in northwest ohio and their ties to monroe. The greater effort however, extends well beyond the bicentennial as our slogan implies, celebrating 200 years and counting. In a census taken in 2000, ohio had 428 congregations and 47,472 adherents, a term that refers to baptized believers and their minor children. The monroe county ohio recorder accepts electronically recorded documents. Family maps of monroe county, ohio arphax publishing co. Page 164 at the foundation of the constitution of these new northwestern states lies the celebrated ordinance of 1787. With these books you must have a reference to a book and page to know where certain information is. First court held in belmont county november 1801 first jps of belmont co, and some early marriages 18025 prosecuting attorneys of belmont co 18011902 18011902. Monroe county, ohio memories added a new photo to the album. Rose, who is a native of this county, bornnovember 28, 1828. The monroe county bicentennial commission was set up to recognize the milestone of the countys 200th anniversary and organize corresponding activities to celebrate the yearlong event. Monroe county, ohio genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Ohio wills and probate records, 17861998 includes monroe county source. Biographies in monroe county ohio genealogy trails. Originally published in 1976, this book has been our best seller. Centennial history of belmont county, ohio, and representative citizens a. Biographies in monroe county ohio genealogy trails history. Statewide collections are found on the ohio cemetery records. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Monroe county, ohio genealogy and history part of the genealogy trails family. Engineers office plat books these books contain property. Monroe county, ohio genealogy trails history group. Monroe county, ohio monroe county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi ohajo savezna drzava. Oct 11, 2015 this county is unique among churches of christ and our nation.
The monroe county district library is holding two meet and greets for local candidates in the 2020 primary election. Monroe county 1869 these antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. The monroe county courthouse is located in woodsfield, ohio and is one of few courthouses located in a town square. Founded in 1817, see how our county was integral in the developmental narrative of the beautiful state of michigan. Plat books and road records welcome to monroe county, ohio. Please use the links below to go to the appropriate category for the content you are interested in. Guide to monroe county, ohio ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death. The present building is of red brick with yellow brick quoins, pillars and pediments, which are said to represent the colors of fall in the surrounding countryside. New castle baresville and surrounding out lots sardis corporation of woodsfield clarington graysville antioch lewisville.
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