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Paulding County, Ohio
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Paulding County, Ohio Facts
When was Paulding County, OH Created?
Paulding County was created on April 1, 1820 from Shelby County, Darke County, Williams County and Wood County. This county was named for the John Paulding (1758–1818), captor of spy John André during the Revolutionary War .
What is the County Seat of Paulding County, OH?
The County Seat is located in Paulding also, the county government website is www.pauldingcountyoh.com .
What counties are adjacent to Paulding County, OH?
Bordering Counties are Defiance County, Putnam County, Van Wert County, Allen County, Indiana .
Paulding County, OH Vital Records
Where can find Paulding County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Paulding County vital records can be found at the Ohio Department of Health which has Birth Records since Dec 20, 1908; Death Records since since 1954 and copies of Marriage and Divorce Records since 1918 to present There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Ohio for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Paulding County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Ohio Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Application to mail. The Archives Division has copies of births before 1908, death before 1944 and marriage records before 1949.
- County Vital Records Held at the OHS
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Ohio Marriage Project
- Ohio, County Births, 1856-1909
- Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
- Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962
- Ohio, Marriages, 1800-1958
- Ohio, County Marriages, 1790-1950
- Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007
- Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900
- Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007
- Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913 – 1944
- Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953
- Ohio, Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
- Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997
- Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
Paulding County, OH Census Records
What Paulding County, OH census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Paulding County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Paulding Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Paulding Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Paulding Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Ohio Census Records Research Guide
Paulding County, OH Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Paulding County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Paulding County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Ohio courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Ohio residents. The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Paulding County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also Ohio Courthouse Records Research Guide.
- Paulding County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 115 N. Williams St., Paulding 45879-0000
- Phone: (419) 399-8205
- Paulding County Clerk of Probate Court
- Phone: (419) 399-8256
- Marriage Records: 1839
- Probate Records: 1842
- Paulding County Recorder
- Phone: 419-399-8276
- Land Records: 1835
- Paulding County Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
- Phone: (419) 399-2051
- Court Records: 1839
- Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998
- BLM Land Records
- Paulding County USGenWeb Archives Project
Paulding County, OH Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Paulding County, OH?
A list of Paulding County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Ohio Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Paulding County Chapter, OGS, 205 E. Main St., Paulding, OH 45879-1492; Phone: (419) 399-2032; Paulding County Chapter, OGS meets at the Paulding County Library, 205 E. Main St., Paulding, OH on the second Wednesday of each month January through June and September through November at 6:30pm, unless another location is specified. This OGS Chapter is active in preserving and collecting local history, county records, and family genealogies. It has published numerous research books and has plans for more. The Chapter also maintains a “First Families of Paulding County” record for people who have ancestors in Paulding County dating back to 1880.
- Antwerp Preservation Society, PO Box 987, Antwerp, OH 45813-0987; Phone: (419) 258-5511; The Antwerp Historical Society seeks to revitalize downtown Antwerp and to teach and promote the heritage of the area.
- John Paulding Historical Society Inc, PO Box 93, Paulding, OH 45879-0093; Phone: (419) 399-8218; The John Paulding Historical Society seeks to depict the Paulding County agricultural community as it was at the turn of the century and other events through World War II.
- Otto E Ehrhart-Paulding County Historical Society, 14745 St Rt 49, Antwerp, OH 45813-9348; Phone: (419) 258-2665; The Ehrhart-Paulding County Historical Society maintains the Otto E. Ehrhart Museum, which houses Ehrhart’s world-renowned wildlife collection. Currently the Society is restoring Antwerp’s railroad depot.
- Ohio Historical Society, Archives-Library Division, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211; Telephone: 614-297-2300
- Ohio Genealogical Society, 713 South Main Street, Mansfield OH 44907-1644
Where can I connect with other Paulding County, OH Researchers through message boards and forums?
- https://www.archives.gov/research/census
- Ohio Genealogy Community (plus.google.com)
- Ohio State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Paulding County, Ohio Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Paulding County
- Paulding County, Ohio Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com) read and post messages with other genealogy researchers for Paulding County
What other genealogical resources are available in Paulding County, OH?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Paulding County.
Paulding Co. OH Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Ohio Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Ohio historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Ohio (1802 – 1970) (genealogybank.com)
- Paulding County, Ohio Books (amazon.com)
- Search Ohio Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Paulding County Newspaper Articles (usgwarchives.net)
- Paulding County Obituaries (usgwarchives.net)
Paulding Co. OH Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards
- Paulding Co., Ohio Graves (findagrave.com)
- Paulding County Cemetery Transcriptions and Tombstone Photos (usgwarchives.net)
- Paulding Co. Ohio Tombstone Photo Project (usgwarchives.net)
- Paulding County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Paulding Co., Ohio Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Paulding Co., Ohio Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Paulding Co. Church Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Paulding Co. Bible Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Paulding County, Ohio Church Books (amazon.com)
Paulding Co. OH Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- County Biographies (usgwarchives.net)
- Penny Postcards From Paulding Co. (usgwarchives.net)
- County Photos (usgwarchives.net)
Paulding Co. OH General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Ohio
- Paulding County Ohio (genealogytrails.com)
- Paulding County, Ohio Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Paulding County, Ohio Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Paulding Co. OH Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Paulding County History (usgwarchives.net)
- Paulding County, Ohio (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Ohio – Counties – Paulding (cyndislist.com)
- Paulding Co. OHGenweb (ohgenweb.org)
- Paulding County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Paulding Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Paulding Co. OH Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for Ohio
- Paulding County Naturalization Records held by OHS (ohiohistory.org)
Paulding Co. OH Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Statewide Maps and Atlas Links for Ohio
- Paulding Co., Ohio Township Map
- Adams County Maps Index (usgwarchives.net)
- 1895 Paulding County Map (livgenmi.com)
Paulding Co. OH Military Records
- Ohio Military Records Research Guide
- Paulding County Military Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Ohio Military Records (Fold3.com) provides access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Ohio women and men which served. Great for Paulding County genealogists, researchers, historians and a lot more.