Marion County Ohio Resources

This page lists resources available for Marion County historical and genealogical research. See the repository list for resource locations and meaning of location abbreviations.

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Bible Records

Bible records : (mostly Marion County, Ohio) / by Maxine Marshall.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : [Marion Area Genealogical Society] ; 1989.; 422 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Index.; Lib: 929.3771514 MARS; FHL book: 977.1514 D2mm; MAGS

Early vital records of Ohio : Bible records / copied by the Daughters of the American Revolution.: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1963.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of typescript in the State. Partially indexed.; [these are from Bibles owned by people living in Marion in the 1960s and are not of people historically from Marion OH - sharon]; FHL microfilm: 0317441

Biography

Life and letters of Judge Thomas J. Anderson and wife : including a few letters from children and others ; mostly written during the Civil War ; a history / carefully edited and copiously annotated by James House Anderson 1833-: Pub: [Columbus, Ohio] Press of F. J. Heer, 1904.; 535 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.; Lib: B An551a

I am what I am ... and here's why / Cleo R. Ludwig. 1909-: Pub: [Ohio?] : Vimach Associates, c1986.; 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.; Lib: B L9482

The Marion Steam Shovel Company family/George W. King: Reprinted from Randall and Ryan's History of Ohio, 1915; George W. King was born in 1854 in Marion county. Also includes biographies of other founders of the company.; 97 pages, illus.; FHL book: 977.1514 /M1 D3k

Cemetery and Funeral Home Records

Grave records from Marion County, Ohio cemeteries / compiled by Ora Ellis Leeka, Chairman Genealogical Committee, Captain William Hendricks Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : The Chapter, 1947.; 104 leaves ; 29 cm. Series: Early vital records of Ohio / Daughters of the American Revolution; Lib: 977.15 DAUG; FHL Microfilm: 0859778; FHL microfilm 0317442 & 0859778

Tombstone Inscriptions of Marion County Ohio / compiled by Paul J. and Barbara Midlam.: Pub: Marion Area Genealogy Society, 1985; inscriptions from 115 Marion cemeteries; index, 358 pages; FHL book: 977.1514 V3m; LOC: F497.M3 M53 1984
MAGS; Index Allen Potts' page
Marion Cemetery : Marion, Ohio est. 1857 / edited by Maxine Marshall.: Pub: [Marion, Ohio] : published by the Marion Area Genealogical Society, 1993.; 2 volumes. : map ; 22 cm.; Lib: 929.5 MARI; FHL book: 977.1514/M1 V33m

Founders of Grand Prairie Cemetery: [1881]; Article and picture; MAGS

Index to Marion Co, OH Tombstone Inscriptions / by Karen Brewer: MAGS

Historical sketch of the Marion Cemetery Association from the organization to 1905 with its rules & regulations, improvements and names of lot-owners.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : 1905.; 113 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.; Lib: 977.15 HIST

Bonner Cemetery, LaRue ; inscriptions legible July and August 1979 / Iris Knapp, compiler.: Pub: s.l. : 1979?; 9 leaves ; 29 cm.; Lib: 929.3 BONN

Chapel Heights Memorial Garden: MAGS

Cemeteries of southern Ohio: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1963.; 2 cemeteries of Marion Co., Ohio; 11 cemeteries of Adams Co., Ohio. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of typescript in the Ohio State Library, D.A.R. Collection, Columbus, Ohio.; FHL microfilm: 0317313

Record of Agosta Cemetery, 1909-1941./Bureau of Vital Statistics.: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records at Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio. Includes permit no., date of interment, name of deceased, cause of death, place of death, undertaker, address.; FHL microfilm: 1869488

Records from Meeker and Union Cemeteries abt. 1819 to 30 Nov. 1960/ compiled by Allen Lee Potts, 1939-: Pub: Marion, Ohio : A. L. Potts, 1960. Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975; (63 leaves)1 microfilm reel; 35mm; FHL microfilm: 0908795; Index is on Allen Potts' page

Tombstone Inscriptions of Delaware County: including portions of Morrow and Marion County / Esther Powell: Akron, Oh: Powell: 1972; 448 pgs; FHL book: 977.1535 V22p
Tombstone inscriptions of the Claridon Cemetery, Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio / copied and transcribed by Lewis & Mary Caskey, Ruth K. Hocker.: bound with:
Tombstone inscriptions of the Caledonia Cemetery, Claridon Township, Marion County, Ohio / copied and transcribed by Winton & Dolores Arnold [et al.].: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Marion Area Genealogy Society, 1985.; 88p.: map. Copied and transcribed July 1985 by members of the Marion Area Genealogy Society and the Ohio Genealogical Society. Includes surname index.; FHL book: 977.1514/C1 V3t

Funeral directors records of Mr. Tom E. Drake and Mr. Fred Gehm, Prospect, Ohio, 1907-1972 / copied and sponsored by the Marion Area Genealogical Society.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Marion Area Genealogical Society, [1980?]-; Contents: v. 1. Funeral records, 1907-1914 -- v. 2. Funeral records, 1914-1921 -- v. 3. Funeral records, 1921-1931. Includes indexes.; FHL book: 977.1514/P1 U3m; Reprint:; Vol. 1 also on microfiche. Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982. 1 microfiche; 11 x 15 cm.; FHL microfiche: 6017050

Tombstone inscriptions and other records of Delaware County, Ohio; including portions of Marrow and Marion counties. /Compiled by Esther Weygandt Powell. 1895-: Published: Akron, Ohio, 1972.; 448 p. map. 29 cm.; LOC: F497.D3 P6

Census

1820-1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920 census, Marion County, Ohio/: Lib: Microfilm cabinet; FHL books and microfilm: various; also printed indexes are at many local FHC libraries as well as AIS index microfiche
Partial 1860 census at Allen Potts' page
1900 Index MAGS
1850 census, Marion County, Ohio / copied and printed by The Marion Area Genealogical Society. United States. Census Office. 7th Census, 1850: Pub: [Marion, Ohio] : Marion Area Genealogical Society, 1982.; 259 p. ; 28 cm, surname index, arranged by township.; Lib: 929.3 EIGH; FHL book: 977.1514 X28M; printed extract online at MAGS
1850-1870 mortality census, Marion County, Ohio: FHL microfilm: 1850: 978351; 1860: 1602354; 1870: 1602356

1850-1860, 1880 agriculture census, Marion County, Ohio: Washington DC; National Archives, 1988; State Library: original records; Includes names of people conducting farms, acreage, and value of farm; FHL microfilm: 1850: 1602331 Index; 1860: 1602347; 1880: 1602399
1850, 1870-1880 industrial census, Marion County, Ohio: Washington DC; National Archives, 1988; State Library: original records; includes names of company or individual and values of production; FHL microfilm: 1850: 1602337; 1870: 1602371; 1880: 1602418

1856 Ohio census of deaf, dumb, blind, insane, and idiotic persons: Pub: Bowie, MD, Heritage Press, 1987; 231 pages, index; FHL book: 977.1 X2o
1870 census index, Marion County, Ohio / copied and indexed by Maxine Marshall.: Pub: Marion, Ohio (1067 Richmond Avenue, Marion 43302) : Maxine Marshall, 1986.; 43 leaves : map ; 28 cm.; Lib: 929.3 EIGH

1876 Census, Middletown./Marion County (Ohio). Recorder.: Pub: [S.l.] : Filmed by Vern Saunders, 19--?.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH.; Town plat book includes a special 1876 census of Middletown, taken for incorporation.; FHL microfilm: 0840048

Index to the 1880 census for Marion County, Ohio / indexed and typed by Pat Winn ; copied by members of the Marion Area Genealogy Society.: Pub: [Marion County (Ohio) The Society], 1983.; 58 leaves ; 28 cm.; Lib: 929.3 INDE; MAGS

1880 census of delinquent, defective, and dependent classes, Marion County, Ohio: FHL microfilm: 1602425

1890 special census of union soldiers and widows, Marion County, Ohio: FHL microfilm:
Partial extract

Church History & Records

The Story of Fite Memorial Baptist Church / by Margaret L. Darling.: Pub: [Marion, OH? : 197?]; 64 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.; Lib: 977.15 DARL
Quarterly Conference minutes, 1843-1874 / Methodist Episcopal Church. Caledonia Circuit (Marion County, Ohio): Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1995; Microfilm of original records at the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.; Includes records of Caledonia Circuit from 1843-1845 and Waldo & Westfield Circuits from 1845-1874.Waldo & Westfield Circuits include Marion and Morrow County area.; FHL microfilm: 2020745

An historical sketch of the development and organization of the Catholic Church in Marion County, Ohio / by Carmen J. Arcuri.: Pub: [s.l.] : 1957.; 108 leaves ; 29 cm.; Lib: 977.15 ARCU

Methodism in Claridon Township: [1976]; Includes history of Caledonia Methodist Church, Caledonia, Marion Co. 1830-1980; MAGS

Epworth United Methodist Church.: Pub: [Lexington, Oh., 20th Century Publications & Printing [1978]; 56 p. illus., 28 cm.; Lib: 287.6 EPWO

The Marion Presbytery: its churches, elders, ministers, missionary societies, etc./A.C. Crist: 1908; 352 pages; index; FHL book: 977.1514 K2c

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1995; Church records 1955-1963; FHL microfilm: 2020900 - offsite

St. John (Windfall) Lutheran Church: Baptisms 1835-1888, Marriages 1841-1897, Burials 1841-1897
See Allen Potts' page

Court Records

Some early Court records, Marion County, Ohio: Pub: [S.l.] : Marion Area Gen. Soc., 1982.; 116 p., index. Common Pleas Court docket 1846-1847, bond book 1852-1874, stray animal book 1839-1904. Index; Lib: 977.1514 TITLE; MAGS; FHL book: 977.1514 P28m
Naturalization records, 1859-1905./Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Index. Microfilm of original records in the CH.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; FHL microfilm: Index 1860-1898 and Declarations 0384349, Naturalization records 0384348
For German records, see Allen Potts' page.

Court records, 1824-1861./Court of Common Pleas (Marion County).: Pub: Columbus : Filmed by the OHS, 1982.; 9 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of record books located in MAGS. Includes indexes. Actual record packets are in the CH, unindexed.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; FHL microfilm: Index 1303209, records 1303204-1303212

Court records, 1825-1883./Supreme CH (Marion County).: Pub: Columbus : Filmed by the OHS, 1982.; 2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of record books located in MAGS. Includes indexes. Actual record packets are in CH, unindexed.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet
FHL microfilm: 1303213 & 1303209

Index to land sales./ Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; FHL microfilm: 0384351

Index to estates./ Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH.; FHL microfilm: 0384352

Deeds, 1821-1937; index to deeds, 1821-1954./ Marion County (Ohio) Recorder.: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971; 95 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records filmed at the CH. Includes general index. Most volumes individually indexed.; FHL microfilm: Index 0385071-0385086; deeds1821-1904 0373543-038511; deeds 1908-1925 0969709-0969735
Abstract of 1821-1825 at Allen Potts' page

Deeds, 1826-1845; index to deeds / Wyandot County (Ohio) Recorder: Pub: Salt Lake City; Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973; [Wyandot was formed from Marion and other counties in 1845]; FHL microfilm: Index 926570; deeds 926579
Mortgage records, 1900-1944; index, 1821-1969./ Marion County (Ohio). Recorder.: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah.; 63 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH. Additional indexes are at front of most volumes.; FHL microfilm: Index 0840040-0840047; records 0385112-0969763

Adoption records, 1923-1948./Ohio. Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 2 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH. Includes index.; FHL microfilm: 0384354-0384355

General index to probate Court records, 1828-1964./Ohio. Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; FHL microfilm: 0384353

Probate Records, 1825-1964 /Ohio. Probate Court (Marion County).: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 8 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records at the CH.; Index 1825-1950 FHL 0384334; FHL: 0374082-0374088
MAGS

Probate Journals, 1852-1911 /Ohio. Probate Court (Marion County).: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 9 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records at the CH.; FHL: 0374073-0374081

Guardian bonds and applications, 1879-1953./Ohio. Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Marion County, 1964.; 4 microfilm reels ; 16 mm. Microfilm of original records at the CH.; FHL: 0374068-0374071
Civil docket of mother's pension, 1915-1929 ; record of mother's pension, 1915-1920/Ohio. Probate Court (Marion County).: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1994.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Index. Microfilm of original records at the OHS.; FHL: 1955725

Directories

Robinson's Marion County, Ohio rural directory.: Pub: Hillsdale, Mich. : Robinson Directories, Inc.; ill. ; 24 cm. 1882, 1918, 1953, 1956, 1958; Lib: 917.715 ROBI; FHL microfilm: 1320900

Marion, Ohio city directory.: Pub: Taylor, Mich. : R.L. Polk & Co., 1892-; 27 cm. 1890, 1901, 1903, 1905, 1909, 1920; Lib: 917.715 MARI

The farm journal illustrated directory of Marion County, Ohio, 1918/ Wilmer Atkinson Company.: Pub: Fort Wayne, Ind. : Allen County Public Library, 1989.; 160 p. : ill. Photocopy of original published: Philadelphia : Wilmer Atkinson Company, 1918. Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.; FHL microfilm:1320899

Marion, Ohio, city directory : including Marion County taxpayers, also a buyers' guide and a complete classified business directory.: Pub: Columbus, Ohio : R.L. Polk, 1931; ill. Index. 1931; FHL microfilm: 1033999
Classified Business and professional directory of prominent towns and cities of Ohio and eastern Indiana/P.R. Johnson: Columbus, Ohio: Berlin Printing Company, 1899; 303 pgs; FHL microfilm: 1000888

Genealogies

Marion County family genealogies - territorial days to the present / by The Marion Area Genealogy Society.: Pub: Chicago : Adams Press, 1980, c1981.; 627p. : maps ; 24 cm. Contains pedigree charts, and other genealogical data concerning persons who have been residents of, or have been associated with the part of Ohio which is now Marion County.; Lib: 929.2 MARI; MAGS; FHL book: 977.1514 D2m

Daniel Longacre and his Descendants: Capital Publishing Company, Perry, GA
1995
First Families of Marion County.: Submissions prove genealogies to ancestor residing in Marion County prior to 1850. Membership 1-166. Index; Lib:; FHL microfilm: 1908750, 1909003; MAGS

Surnames : [five generation charts of Marion Area Genealogy Society Chapter of OGS] / Marion Area Genealogy Society Chapter of OGS.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : The Society, 1984-1986; 44 p. ; 22 cm., index; Lib: 929.42 MARI; FHL book: 977.1514 D22m
MAGS
Ellmendingen, Baden - Marion County, Ohio connections / compiled by Allen L. Potts.: Pub: [S.l.] : Potts, 1993.; 2 volumes. : charts ; 29 cm. Vol. 1: Pedigree charts; Vol. 2: Family group sheets.; Lib: 929.2 POTT; See Allen Potts' page for info
Marion County, Ohio connected families / compiled by Allen L. Potts.: Pub: [S.l. : s.n.], 1994.; 2 volumes. : charts ; 29 cm. v. 1: John C. Baker and Adeline Handchey ; ...Heinrich Jacob Burbach and Anna Marie Bender ; ... John Garwood and Sarah Matlock ; ... Shelby Jump and Eunice Slater ; Pioneer families of Ohio: Junkin, Mulvain, McCune and Craig; Lib: 929.2 POTT; MAGS; FHL microfilm: 1698146 (offsite); book: 977.1514 D2p; Index on Allen Potts' page
A geneologic history of Doris Van Meter Hickson and her family : including pertinent Clarks, Burtsfields, Hudsons, and McFaddens / arranged by John L. Hickson; Burton and Doris McFadden: Pub: Marion, OH : Hickson, 1993.; Looseleaf ; 29 cm. Burtsfield -- Clark -- Doris Hickson mementos -- Marion County genealogy notes/history -- Hudson -- McFadden -- Stone -- VanMeter.; Lib: 929.2 HICK

A Hickson family geneology : descendants of the children of Abraham Hickson, 1819-1875 / collected and assembled by John L. Hickson.: Pub: Marion, OH : Hickson, 1994.; Looseleaf ; 29 cm. Burtsfield -- Caldwell -- Family trees of John, Doris and Elizabeth Hickson -- Hickson -- Hockstetter (see Wieland) -- Holverstott -- LeFever -- Wieland.; Lib: 929.2 HICK

The Life and writings of Elizabeth Susan Pennell : a Pennell family history and genealogy, and a collection of original poetry and prose of the nineteenth century / by Donald James Pennell.: Pub: Bloomfield Hills, MI : Pennell Marketing Consultants, c1993.; 312 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.; Lib: 929.2 PENN; MAGS

The family of Hugh V. Smith and Sarah Yeazel : a pioneer family of Salt Rock tp., Marion County, Ohio / by Allen L. Potts: Pub: Newark, OH : 1980.; 221 p. ; 29 cm.; Lib: 929.2 POTT; MAGS; See Allen Potts' page
Lester Hanger McGhee (1879-1954) : summarized genealogy / [by Robert Lester Hull]: Pub: Marion, Ohio : All Hallowsmas, 1976.; 38 leaves ; 30 cm. Bibliography; Lib: 929.2 HULL
George Gray genealogy; a brief history of George and Mary Jane Barr Gray, of Marion County, Ohio, and their descendants 1806-1972, compiled by Richard Holman May 1908-.: Pub: Mill Valley, Calif., 1973.; 32 leaves, 30 cm.; Lib: 929.2 MAY; LOC: CS71.G78 1973
Descendants of Thomas Orbison, 1715-1779. Compiled and printed by Robert Allison Orbison. Henry Orbison family expanded by Leonard and Julia M. Hill.: Pub: [n. p.] 1968.; 23 leaves. 28 cm.; Lib: 929.2 ORBI

A genealogy of Eber and Lydia Smith Baker of Marion, Ohio, and their descendants./by Baker, Elwood Thomas, 1853-: Pub: Chariton, Iowa, Lydia A. Copeland [c1909]; 87 p. illus., forms. 21 cm. Eber Baker, 1780-1864. Francis Baker, 1611-1696. Includes Eber Baker Civil War diary.; State: CS71 .B17 1909.; MAGS

George A. Uncapher of Marion County, Ohio, 1815-1897: his letters, life, and ancestry / compiled and edited by Caryl Ellis Leeka, chairman Genealogical Records.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Captain William Hendricks Chapter, D.A.R., 1954.; 66 leaves ; 29 cm. Series: Early vital records of Ohio / Daughters of the American Revolution. Typescript (carbon copy). Includes bibliographical references and indexes.; State: CS71 .U48 1954 X.

The Stayner genealogy : beginning from Boston, Massachusetts 1630 migration on to Pennsylvania, Ohio and Iowa through 1900's /: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Captain William Hendricks Chapter, DAR, [1976?]; 9 leaves ; 29 cm. Includes index.; State. CS71 .S7988 1976 X.

Klinefelter History / by Rev. Gerald R. Klinefelter: Berea, KY [1994]; looseleaf notebook, no index.; MAGS

Ancestors and Descendants of Hiram G. Lacey and Sophia Sell / by Garland Howard Lacey: Washington, IL [1995]; hardbound. Includes Kail, Brasel, Butts, and Yates families.; MAGS

Descendants of Capt. Frederick and Elizabeth (Willett) Cramer / by Paul R. Orr: Burlington, IA [1994]; looseleaf notebook, no index.; MAGS

Adams Families of Putnam Co, NY and Delaware Co, OH / by Jane Ratterman: Marion, OH [no date]; looseleaf notebook.; MAGS

The McCords of Fairview Ridge : by the family, about the family, for the family / edited by Marion T. & Mary E. Haines.: [Chillicothe, Ohio] : M. & M. Haines, 1978, c1979.; 206 p., maps.James McCord (1761/1770-1834/1839) immigrated from Ireland to Ross County, Ohio, married Martha Burch about 1790, and moved to Pike County, Ohio. index. Includes Dobey, Gaddie, Haines, Pitzer, Rayburn, Rine families.; MAGS; FHL 929.273 M137hm

Hildreth genealogy - ancestors and descendants of William and Joanna Chalker Hildreth of Glastonbury, Connecticut : with information on Tuthill, Wells, Chalker, Coleman, Hurlbut, Stokely and Riley families / by Allen D. Sheneman (1896- ), with Trella Hemmerly Romine.: Santa Ana, Calif. : A.D. Sheneman & T.H. Romine, 1982 (Defiance, Ohio :Hubbard Company). [1982]; 135 p., geneal. table, map. William Hildreth I (ca.1735/1736-1810) married Joanna Chalker, served in the Revolutionary War, and lived in Marlborough, Connecticut. His widow and some of the family moved to Knox County, Ohio. Sources: p. 122. Indexes. Includes Bell, Scheneman families.; MAGS; Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983; FHL: 1033943

The Christopher and Magdalena Schrote Weist Family/ by Allen L. Potts: [1991]; Lib:; OHS; See Allen Potts' page for info
Ancestors of Christopher Weist and Magdalena Schrote / by Allen L. Potts: [1993]; Lib:; OHS; See Allen Potts' page for info

Our Family, the Weist Family/ by Allen L. Potts: [Aug 1997]; Contains extensive information on the Balzli, Beckman,Burbach, Weist, Schrote, Seiter, Dutt, Wilt(Wild), Miller, Itschner,Flach, etc., Families. These families all came to Marion County in the 1820s, 30s, & 40s.; Lib:; MAGS; OHS; Index on Allen Potts' page

Thew Family History / by Robert E. Thew: Wayne, NJ [1995]; Looseleaf notebook, no index.; MAGS

Busby Family History: MAGS

Havens Family History: MAGS

Halderman Family History: MAGS

Sulser Family History: MAGS

The Family of Jeptha & Susan Black Martin of Marion Co, OH and Their Descendants and the Luke Family / by James B. Martin: Lawrence, KS [1982]; Looseleaf notebook, no index.; MAGS

The King Family History, Records of the Family of James King Jr., Revolutionalry War Soldier from Delaware / by Anna Lou Arnett: Lynn, IN [1982]; Looseleaf notebook, no index.; MAGS

Looking Back at the Myers Kuhn Family in Marion & Mercer Counties, Ohio and Adams County, Indiana / by Mary Jo Myers Baker: Waldo, OH [1982]; Looseleaf notebook, Index.; MAGS

Family of Reuben & Eleanor (Chapman) Vestal / by Eunice M. Vestal: Huntington Beach, CA [1995]; Looseleaf notebook, no index.; MAGS

Postle(s) in America, Vol. 1 / by Martha A. Montgomery & Joanne V. Lewis Thomas: Copymate Instant Printing, KansasCity, MO; LSoftbound, Index.; MAGS
Germans to Marion County, Ohio and Their Ancestors/by Allen L. Potts.: First-generation immigrants to Marion County, Ohio from a German-speaking region of Europe between 1823 and 1900. Includes such data as the immigrant's date and place of birth, parents' names, spouse's name, and date and place of marriage.; 1996, 234 pp., 8.5x11, paper; Heritage Books, #P578, $25.00; LOC: F497.M3 P68 1996

Barrick (Berg) families of Frederick County, Maryland : primarily descendants of John William Barrick (Berg) / by Eloise Barrick Weller 1923-.: Pub: Evansville, Ind. : Evansville Bindery, 1989.; 586 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references.; Lib: 929.2 WELL
Now in Our Fourth Century: Some American Families (a Documentary and Pictorial History of More Than Twenty Families Who Were Well Settled in the American Colonies Before the Year 1700, and of Many of Their Ancestors, Kin, and Descendants) / by Paul Drake J.D.: 1994.; Several Marion families are included in this book, including Carner, Drake, Kistler, Midlam, Roberts, and Snyder.

The ancestors and descendants of Earl Percy Copeland and Olive Princess Henrietta Norton of Marion, Ohio, and Rochester, Indiana / compiled by Charles S. Broward, 1918-: Published: 1965.; Description: 30 l. 30 cm.; LOC: CS71.C786 1965; Dewey No.: 929.2/0973; Notes: Typescript. Includes a reproduction of the t.p. and p. 18-22 of "The ancestors and descendants of Josiah Snell Copeland and Katharine Guild of Easton, Massachusetts" printed in Chariton Iowa, 1907. On t.p.: Coral Gables, Florida.

History

The first fair of Marion County Ohio, 1851./by Carrroll Neidhart & Brooks, Bernard: Pub: Marion, Ohio, Marion County Historical Society, 1851 [1976]; 12 p. illus., maps 28 x 44 cm.; Lib: MAP CASE 977.15 NEID

The History of Marion County, Ohio: containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc; general and local statistics; military record; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the Northwest Territory; history of Ohio; miscellaneous matters, etc., etc.: Pub: Chicago, Leggett, Conaway, 1883.; 1031 p. illus., map 25 cm.; Lib: 977.15 HIST; Reprint:; Pub: Tucson, Ariz. : W. C. Cox Co., 1974.; 1 microfilm reel : ill., ports. ; 16 mm. Includes index.; FHL microfilm: 1000330; Reprint:; Pub: [Evansville, Ind., Unigraphic, inc., 1973]; 1031 p. incl. illus., map 25 cm.; Lib: 977.15 HIST; MAGS; Reprint:; Pub: Bowie, Md. : Heritage Books, 1992.; 2 volumes. 1107p : ill., map ; 21 cm.; Lib: 977.15 HIST 1992
Complete text at Allen Potts' page

Portrait and biographical record of Marion and Hardin counties, Ohio, containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the counties, together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the United States.: Pub: Chicago, Chapman publishing co., 1895.; 560 p. incl. plates, 28 cm.; Lib: 920.0771 PORT; Reprint:; Pub: Tucson, Ariz. : W. C. Cox Co., 1974.; 1 microfilm reel : ill., ports. ; 16 mm. Includes index.; FHL microfilm: 1000330

History of Marion County, Ohio, and representative citizens. Edited and compiled by J. Wilbur Jacoby 1871-: Pub: Chicago, Biographical Pub. Co., 1907.; 834 p. illus., 28 cm.; Lib: 977.15 JACO; Reprint:; Pub: Tucson, Ariz. : W. C. Cox Co., 1974.; 1 microfilm reel : ill., ports. ; 16 mm. Includes index.; FHL microfilm: 1000331; Reprint:; Pub: Evansville, Ind., Unigraphic, Inc., 1976, [c1907].; 834p. : ill. ; 28 cm. 1976 Bicentennial Edition.; Lib: 977.15 JACO; MAGS
Complete text at Allen Potts' page

Marion, Ohio centennial, July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th : official program and souvenir book / [edited by Charles Clement Fisher].: Pub: [s.l. : Geo. F. Deisler & Co.], 1922.; 94 p. : ill., 20 cm. Marion centenary celebration, 1822-1922.; Lib: 977.15 FISH

Greetings, Marion County Klan Konklave; program of the day and story of the floats, June 28, 1924/by G.F. Carr.: Pub: [Marion, Ohio] 1924.; 28p. 23 cm.; Lib: 977.15 CARR

100 years of growth and development with a city we're proud to serve : celebrating our centennial, 1839-1939 / The Marion County Bank.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Marion County Bank, 1939.; 12 p. : ill., Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.; FHL microfilm: 1320881

Pioneer records of Marion County Ohio manuscript / comp. and ed. by Ora Ellis Leeka: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Capt. William Hendricks Chapter, D.A.R., 1941.; (various pagings) : photos. ; 29 cm. Includes histories of the county and its townships and family sketches.; Lib: 977.15 LEEK

Biographies of many residents of Marion County, Ohio and review of the history of Marion County. Sylvia Dixonson [and] Ruth E. Wilson. editors.: Pub: [Wilson Printing Co., Galion, Ohio, c1950]; 370 p. 21 cm.; Lib: 977.15 WILS; FHL microfilm: 1320899

This Land of Ours: January 4, 1952, 10:00 to 10:30 p.m.; featuring Marion, Ohio.: Pub: [n.p.] WLW, 1952.; Radio script; Lib: 977.15 THIS

177th anniversary of the Corps of Engineers; program, June 16, 1952.: Pub: [Marion, The Depot, 1952]; 24 p. : 21 cm.; Lib: 355.7 MARI

Sesquicentennial history of Marion County, Ohio 1822-1972 official souvenir booklet.: Pub: [Marion, Ohio?] : Marion County Sesquicentennial Committee, [1972]; 80 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.; Lib: 977.15 SESQ; Reprint:; Pub: Ft. Wayne, Ind. : Allen County Public Library, 1989.; 1 microfilm reel : ill., ports. ; 16 mm. Includes index. filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991; FHL microfiche: 6088591

Caledonia's early homesteads.: Pub: [Caledonia, OH] 1977.; 18p. 29 cm.; Lib: 977.15 CALE

Marion County 1979 history / Trella H. Romine, editor and general chairman.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Marion County Historical Society, 1979.; 848 p. : ill., map, index; 28 cm.; Lib: 977.15 ROMI; MAGS; FHL book: 9771514. H2m
Education in Claridon Township from pioneer days to the present / by Mary Brocklesby.: Pub: Marion, OH : 198?]; 273 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.; Lib: 977.15 BROC

The Marion County Courthouse, 1884-1984/edited and compiled by Trella Hemmerly Romine.: Pub: [Marion, Ohio] : Marion County Historical Society, c1984.; 60 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.; Lib: 977.15 ROMI

The Scioto Ordnance Plant and the Marion Engineer Depot of Marion, Ohio : a profile after forty years / by Charles D. Mosher and Delpha Ruth Mosher.: Pub: [Marion, Ohio] : C.D. and D.R. Mosher in cooperation with the Marion County (Ohio) Historical Society, c1987.; 190 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Bibliography, index; Lib: 977.15 MOSH; LOC: UF543.M37 M67 1987
Crystal Lake : articles from various sources relating to the history of the Crystal Lake Amusement Park, Marion, OH / compiled by Joseph C. Grounds.: Pub: Marion, OH : Grounds, 1993.; looseleaf : ill. ; 29 cm.; Lib: REFERENCE DESK

Marion County memories.: Pub: Marceline, Mo. : Heritage House Publishing, 1993.; 128 p. : chiefly ill. ; 20 x 26 cm.; Lib: 977.1514 MARI

Marion lodge number 70, free and accepted mason of Marion Ohio 1840-1941 / Centennial History Committee: Cincinnati, Ohio: 1941; 302 pgs, portraits; FHL book: 977.1514/M1 C4m

Day before yesterday, a collection of Marion Ohio vignettes / Trella Romine: Pub: Caledonia, Ohio: Terradise Press, 1994; 144 pgs, illus, map, index; FHL microfilm: 1698063 (off-site); LOC: F499.M32 R65 1994

LaRue Centennial 1851-1951, LaRue in Review / LaRue Community Centennial. Mrs. Ivan Cooper: Pub: LaRue, Ohio: 1951
Allen Potts' page

Inventories

Bibliography and guide to research in Marion, Morrow and Delaware Counties, Ohio / by Ohio Genealogical Society.: Pub: [Columbus, Ohio : The Society, 1975].; 10 leaves. Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.; FHL microfilm: 1036698

Ohio historic inventory [Marion, Ohio]/ prepared by Carroll Neidhart. Marion County Historical Society.: Pub: [Marion, Ohio?]: Marion Co. Historical Society, 1979.; Lib: 720.9771 NEID

Maps

Atlas of Marion County, Ohio ; from records and original surveys, to which is added a map of the United States & a railroad map of Ohio ; ill. by H. G. Howland, artist ; published by Harrison, Sutton & Hare, Philadelphia, 1878.: Reprint:; Pub: Evansville, Ind. : Unigraphic, 1974.; 128 p. : ill., maps. ; 35 cm. Includes names of land owners.; Lib: MAP CASE 977.15 ATLA; Reprint:; Pub: Tucson, Ariz. : W. C. Cox Co., 1974.; 1 microfilm reel : ill., ports. ; 16 mm. Includes index.; FHL microfilm: 0396344; Reprint:; Pub: Evansville, Ind. : Unigraphic, 1975. lt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.; Lib: MAP CASE 977.15 ATLA 1994
FHL microfilm: 0928073
Allen Potts' page

Triennial atlas & plat book, Marion County, Ohio.: Pub: Rockford, Ill. : Rockford Map Publishers, c1970.; 38 p. : maps ; 28 cm. Plat book, Marion County, Ohio.; Lib: MAP CASE 977.15 TRIE

Index of atlas of Marion County, Ohio : from records and original surveys, illustrations by H. G. Howland. Published by Harrison, Sutton & Hare, Philadelphia / indexed by Beulah Mohart Scott.: Pub: [s.l.] : Scott, 1970.; typeset, 55 p. ; 28 cm. Atlas of Marion County, Ohio.; Lib: 977.15 INDE; Reprint:; Fort Wayne, Ind. : Allen County Public Library, 1989. Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989.; 1 microfilm reel : ill., 16 mm.; FHL microfilm: 0396344
FHL microfilm: 1320897

Town plats, 1821-1880./Marion County (Ohio). Recorder.: Pub: [S.l.] : Filmed by Vern Saunders, 19--?.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH.; Town plat book; FHL microfilm: 0840048

Military Records

Soldiers of Marion County, Ohio, 1776-1900. Written, edited, and indexed, by David L. Hartline.: Pub: Marion, Ohio, 1972.; 250 p. 23 cm. Includes bibliography.; Lib: 977.15 HART; LOC: F497.M3 H3
Soldiers and sailors discharges, 1865-1970./Marion County (Ohio). Recorder.: Pub: Marion, Ohio : Marion County, 1971.; 9 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records at the CH. Each volume individually indexed. (Vol 1 = 1865-1918); FHL microfilm: 0969701-0969708, 0888997

Soldiers' and sailors' memorial chapel, Marion Cemetery / Maxine Marshall: 1982; 43 pages; Contains names of soldiers and sailors who served from Marion County before 1888; FHL book: 977.1514/M1 V3m

Newsletters

Marion Area Genealogy Society Newsletter: 1976-present; MAGS; FHL microfiche: 6088338 (1987 on)
Marion County Historical Society Newsletter: 1969-present; MAGS

Newspapers

Early newspapers, Marion County, Ohio, 1828-1842 / [abstracted by Maxine Marshall].: Pub: Marion, Ohio : M. Marshall, 1983.102 p. Includes surname index. Contains abstracts of news events, death notices, marriages, divorces, legal matters, from the People's Advocate, Oct. 1828-Mar. 1830, the Marion Phenix Weekly, Apr. 1830-May 1831, the Marion Observer, July 1832-Nov. 1832, the Western Galaxy, Nov. 1832--Jan. 1836, the Marion Gazette, Mar. 1838-Apr. 1838, the Marion County Whig, Oct. 1842. Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. 2 microfiches.; FHL microfiche: 6088727

Buckeye eagle. May 17, 1850 - July 20, 1854 / [abstracted by Maxine Marshall]: Pub: [Marion, Ohio] : 1983.; 73 p. ; 28 cm.; Lib: 071.771 BUCK

News from Marion, Marion County, 1844-1861/Sharon Moore: Pub: [Heritage Books, Bowie MD]: 199.; 1995, 211 pp., 8.5x11, illus., index, paper, $33.00, #M557; Lib: 071.771 BUCK; FHL book: 977.1514/M1 V29m; LOC: F497.M3 M66 1995
Scrapbook of Prospect, Ohio pioneers / Rebecca Jane Jacobs Rynders, editor and publisher.: Pub: [Abilene, Tex.] : RJJR, c1989.; 300 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. Birth, marriage, and death clippings from the scrapbook of Rebecca Jan Bevis Hedges 1887-1929. (Over 1700 names). Poems and stories of happenings around Prospect, Ohio. Extracts of births, marriages, deaths and reunions from the Prospect Monitor 1901-1938. Index.; Lib: 977.1514 RYND; FHL microfilm: 1597929

LaRue News obituaries, 1925 through 1942.: Pub: [n.p., n.d.]; 73 p. 28 cm.; Lib: 920.016 LARU; MAGS

A newspaper's childhood ; The Marion Star from Hume to Harding/by Downes, Randolph Chandler 1901-.: Pub: [s.l.] : 1964.; 145p : ill. ; 24 cm.; Lib: 977.15 DOWN

Miscellaneous early Marion newspapers, 1828-1861: Scattered. Copy of originals at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; WR

Marion Buckeye Eagle, 1844-1850, 1851-1854: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; WR

Marion Independent American, 1854-1856: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet

Marion Eagle, 1856-1857: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet

Marion Republican, 1857-1861: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; LOC Title: Marion Independent (Marion, Ohio : 1857, "Republican")
Marion Independent, 1865-1874, 1876-1896: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet

Republican Transcript, 1896-1899: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; WR

Marion Mirror, 1843-1901: Copy of original at OHS (1843-1844, 1850-1860, 1865-1890, 1893-1896, 1900-1901); Lib: Microfilm cabinet (1850-1860, 1865-1890, 1893-1896, 1900-1901); WR (scattered 1846-1850)
Marion Daily Mirror, 1901-1912: Microfilm copy of original at OHS

Marion Ohio Tribune, 1912-1923: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet (1919-1920)

Marion Star, 1877-1992: Copy of original at OHS; Lib: Microfilm cabinet

Marion Weekly Star, 1885-1892, 1900-1901, 1904-1912: Microfilm copy of original at OHS

Prospect Monitor, 1901-1902, 1904-1916, 1929-1956: Microfilm copy of original at OHS

LaRue News, 1925-1939, 1941-1942: Microfilm copy of original at OHS

Marion County Obituary File. 1986-: Lib:

Marion Newspapers at the Library of Congress (LOC) (maintained by title): The Visitor, 1841; Ohio star (Marion, Ohio); The Marion daily star (1878-1926); Democratic mirror (Marion, Ohio : 1842); Marion Democratic mirror (Marion, Ohio : 1844-1848); Marion Democrat (Marion, Ohio); Democratic mirror (Marion, Ohio : 1850); Marion Democratic mirror (Marion, Ohio : 1859); The Republican transcript.; Marion observer (Marion, Ohio); The Western galaxy. 1832-1834; Independent American. (1854-1856); Marion eagle (1856-1857); Marion County Republican (1857-1858); The Marion Republican (1858-1859); Marion County Republican 1859-; The Democratic mirror (1847-1856); Marion mirror (1857-1858); The Marion mirror 1899-; Semi-weekly tribune (1912-1914); Marion Ohio tribune (1914-; The Marion daily mirror (1896-1912); Marion Democratic mirror (Marion, Ohio : 1859).; Marion Democratic mirror (Marion, Ohio : 1859), 1895-1899; and: Marion mirror (Marion, Ohio : 1899), 1899-1912.; Daily star (Marion, Ohio, 1877-1878); The Marion star. (1926-; The Marion Ohio tribune (1912-1923); Semi-weekly tribune (Marion, Ohio), 1912-1914; and Marion Ohio tribune (Marion, Ohio : 1914), 1914-1920.; Marion Republican (Marion, Ohio : 1905)

Obituary Notebooks: compiled by Ruth Wolfinger; Obituaries in the Marion Star, Nov 1980-Dec 1994

Records from Meeker and Union Cemeteries abt. 1819 to 30 Nov. 1960 and obituary notices from local newspapers./ compiled by Allen Lee Potts, 1939-: Pub: Marion, Ohio : A. L. Potts, 1960. Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975; (63 leaves)1 microfilm reel; 35mm; FHL microfilm: 0908795; Index on Allen Potts' page

Poor House Records

Infirmary register & relief record, 1856-1921./Ohio. County Home (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records at OHS. Infirmary register, v. 1-2 (1856-1919); relief record (1882-1890, 1900-1913, 1921) Relief record includes index.; Index 1856-1880; FHL microfilm: 1869488

Tax Records

Tax records, 1824-1838./Marion County (Ohio). Auditor.: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967.; 3 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records filmed at the OHS.; FHL microfilm: 0545121, 0511795, 0545122

Vital Records

Marion County Ohio marriage records, 1824-1865 / compiled by Captain William Hendricks Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.: Pub: [Marion, Ohio : Captain William Hendricks Chapter, D.A.R., 1937?].; 2 volumes. 539 leaves; 28 cm. Series: Early marriage bonds of Ohio / Daughters of the American Revolution; Lib: 929.3 MARI; Reprint:; Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1963.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of typescript in the State.; FHL microfilm: 0317440 (also 0859825)

Birth records, 1867-1908/Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 2 microfilm reels; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH. General index. Also, each volume individually indexed.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; FHL microfilm: Index 0384335, Births v. 1-3 0384336 (extraction is in progress) (extracted records are at www.familysearch.com)

Birth corrections and registrations, 1941-1964./Ohio. Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964. 11 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH. Each volume individually indexed.
FHL microfilm: 0384337-0384347
Birth corrections and registrations, 1941-1964./Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 11 microfilm reels; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records in the CH. Arranged by filing date. Index.; FHL microfilm: 0384337-0384347

Death records, v. 1-3, 1867-1908./Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Includes index. Microfilm of original records in the CH.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet; FHL microfilm: 0384350; Vol 1 MAGS
Abstract 1867-1880 at Allen Potts' page
(See Ohio Historical Society for index to Ohio death records 1913-1937)

Death records, 1893-1921, for Montgomery Township./Marion County (Ohio). Board of Health.: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992.; 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. Microfilm of original records at OHS. Includes register of deaths (1893-1913), register of patients treated for contagious diseases (1897-1913), and certificates of death (1902-1904, 1917-1921).; FHL microfilm: 1869488

Marriage records, 1824-1964./Probate Court (Marion County).: Pub: Salt Lake City : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1964.; 25 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.; Lib: Microfilm cabinet
FHL microfilm: Index 0384237-0384238; records 0384239-0384261 (Records extracted for 1824-1882; in progress for 1882-1925) (extracted records are at www.familysearch.com)
1824-1902 extracts on Allen Potts' page