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Hardin 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

Hardin County, Ohio Facts

When was Hardin County, OH Created?
Hardin County was created on April 1, 1820 from Logan County and Delaware County (Organized in 1833). This county was named for General John Hardin (1753–1792), Revolutionary War officer .

What is the County Seat of Hardin County, OH?
The County Seat is located in Kenton also, the county government website is www.co.hardin.oh.us/ .

What counties are adjacent to Hardin County, OH?
Bordering Counties are  Hancock County, Wyandot County, Marion County, Union County, Logan County, Auglaize County, Allen County .

Hardin County, OH Vital Records

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

Hardin County, OH Census Records


What Hardin County, OH census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Hardin 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.

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

Hardin County, OH Courthouse and Government Records

Hardin County Courthouse

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

Hardin County, OH Societies and Family History Resources

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

  • Hardin County Chapter, OGS, PO Box 520 , Kenton, OH 43326-0520, Phone: (419) 674-4088, The Society’s Genealogy Library is located at:, 211 W Franklin St, Kenton, Ohio ; Hardin County Chapter, OGS meets the second Monday of the month at the Kenton Moose Family Center, 801 W. Lima Ave. Kenton, OH except in June, a members picnic is held on the 3rd Saturday. No meeting in September and Government holidays. This OGS Chapter’s holdings are housed in the Hardin County Library.
  • Hardin County Historical Museums, 223 N Main St Rear, Kenton, OH 43326-1505; Phone: (419) 673-7147; Three historic sites (Sullivan-Johnson Museum and Burnison Farmstead/Agricultural Museum) feature permanent and changing exhibits devoted to the colorful heritage of Hardin County.
  • Ada Public Library-Historic Preservation, 320 N Main St, Ada, OH 45810-1184; Phone: (419) 634-5246; The Ada Public Library collects and makes available for research archival materials of local interest.
  • 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 Hardin County, OH Researchers through message boards and forums?

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

Hardin Co. OH Books, Newspapers & Publications

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