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Washington County, Ohio
Genealogy, History & Facts

County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
County Societies, Family History Resources and County Genealogy Links

Washington County, Ohio Facts

When was Washington County, OH Created?
Washington County was created on July 27, 1788 from Unorganized Land. This county was named forGeorge Washington (1732–1799), commander of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, and future U.S. President .

What is the County Seat of Washington County, OH?
The County Seat is located in Marietta also, the county government website is www.washingtongov.org/ .

What counties are adjacent to Washington County, OH?
Bordering Counties are Noble County, Monroe County, Tyler County, West Virginia, Pleasants County, West Virginia, Wood County, West Virginia, Athens County, Morgan County .

Washington County, OH Vital Records

Where can find Washington County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Washington 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 Washington 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.

Washington County, OH Census Records


What Washington County, OH census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Washington County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790-1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Washington Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Washington Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Washington 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

Washington County, OH Courthouse and Government Records

Washington County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Washington County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Washington 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 Washington 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.

Washington County, OH Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Washington County, OH?
A list of Washington County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Ohio Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

  • Washington County Chapter, OGS, PO Box 2174, Marietta, OH 45750-2174; Washington County Chapter, OGS meets the third Saturday of each month at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 320 Second St., Marietta, at 2:00pm. Meetings are open to the public and visitors are always welcome. This OGS Chapter maintains a library with monthly meetings that occur the third Saturday of the month in the Second Congregational Church, Highway 26 in Marietta.
  • Washington Co Historical Society and Archives, P. O. Box 103, Marietta, OH 45750-0103; (740) 373-1788; Phone: (740) 373-1788; The Washington County Historical Society maintains the Fearing House Museum that houses furnishings dating from the 1860s-1890s. The Society’s library, located at 417 Second Street in Marietta, contains collections of manuscripts, periodicals, books, maps, and documents pertaining to Washington County. The Society has recently acquired a historic home that it is currently being rehabilitated to serve as the Society’s home.
  • Washington County Public Library Local History and Genealogy Services, 418 Washington St., Marietta, OH 45750-1992; 740-376-2172, fax 740-376-2175
  • Belpre Historical Society, PO Box 731, Belpre, OH 45714-0731; Phone: (740) 423-7588; The Belpre Historical Society Museum Education Center collects Belpre area artifacts, archival and genealogy information. Host’s history related programs/workshops for regular and special meetings. Items of interest c.1840 restored C-spring carriage, c. 1876 Parlor, Southeastern Ohio Underground Railroad Exhibit by Henry Burke.
  • Campus Martius/Ohio River Museum, 601 2nd St, Marietta, OH 45750-2122; Phone: (800) 860-0145; The Campus Martius and Ohio River Museums are sites of the Ohio Historical Society. Campus Martius deals with the settlement of Marietta, the late 19th century movement of farmers to the cities, and Appalachian people into Ohio’s industrial centers. The Ohio River Museum deals with all aspects of United States inland river heritage, especially the history of steamboats.
  • Lower Muskingum Historical Society, PO Box 525, Beverly, OH 45715; Phone: (740) 984-4250; The Lower Muskingum Historical Society’s collection includes spinning wheels, dolls, organs, and the contents of a doctor’s office. The property includes an original 1800s Log Cabin and a new barn with farm equipment, tools, a forge, and an anvil.
  • Matamoras Area Historical Society Inc, PO Box 1846, New Matamoras, OH 45767-0186; Phone: (740) 865-3706; The Matamoras Area Historical Society maintains a museum that reflects the history of the European-American settlers who first arrived in the Grandview Township area in 1790.
  • 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 Washington County, OH Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Washington County, OH?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Washington County.

Washington Co. OH Books, Newspapers & Publications

Washington Co. OH Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

Washington Co. OH Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Washington Co. OH General and History Websites

Washington Co. OH Immigration & Naturalization

Washington Co. OH Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Washington Co. OH Military Records