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Jefferson County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society P O Box 2367 100 Fernwood Road Wintersville, Ohio 43953 Email: jeffersoncounty1@att.net Phone: 740-346-2820

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Formed to support the objectives of the Ohio Genealogical Society by creating and building interest in the collection and preservation of historical and genealogical materials and records of Jefferson County, Ohio and the related areas of the Ohio Valley. This chapter takes an active part in the collection of records and helps to make these chapter discoveries available for use by the public in various formats.

The chapter was formed in 1986 to bring together individuals having a common interest in genealogy and/or local Jefferson County history. Persons living in Jefferson County, as well as those having roots in the county, comprise the membership. 

Have you ever considered giving a gift that would benefit the chapter or the cemetery project in the form of a donation?

TAX STATUS: The Chapter is tax exempt and accepts charitable donations. The chapter has held a tax exempt status since September of 1987. Any donations/donors to the chapter may deduct contributions when filing their Federal Income taxes. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to our chapter are all deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes.  The chapter meets 501(c) (3) status of the Internal Revenue Code. When you make a donation, you will receive a thank you letter  that will include all the information you will need to file your taxes. The letter, from the chapter treasurer will include the following information: our tax exempt information, the amount donation/value of item donated,  and the date the donation was made.

If you have an interest in tracing your family in Jefferson County, Ohio, 
you are cordially welcome to become a member.

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	Research Queries	Clothing & Souvenirs
	Publications	Tombstone Photos

JEFFERSON COUNTY TOWNSHIP LINKS

COUNTY MILITARY RECORDS

Grave Registration Card Index	Revolutionary War	War Histories
Civil War	Indian Wars	Individual Veteran Histories
War of 1812	Spanish/American War	Miscellaneous Military Records
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution	National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution	The Dayton, Ohio  Soldiers and Sailors Home
SAR Links	DAR Links	More Military Record Links
Mexico War
National Graves Registration Project It is the intention of the SUVCW to freely share the gathered information with anyone requesting it. Copies of completed county databases will be available for preservation and research efforts by genealogical and historical organizations. The success of the National Graves Registration Project depends on the devotion of members and friends to preserve the memory of the Civil War veterans in their communities. For further information contact: Kent Dorr, SUVCW Ohio Dept Graves Registration at Dorr64ovi@aol.com or 619 Highland Ave., Mansfield OH 44903.
Commemorative Flag Holders and Plaques
The Ohio Historical Society Archives/Library has most birth records before 1908 and copies of original death certificates on microfilm for the period December 20, 1908 through 1953.

LIBRARIES & HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY & OHIO

	Jefferson County Historical Association & Museum
	Smithfield Historical Society - Lee Mooney: manocinema@aol.com
	Mt. Pleasant Historical Society - Sherry Sawchuck: Underground Railroad Tours. Ph: 1-800-752-2631 (Quaker Meeting House Tours, Mt. Pleasant, Oh)
	Richmond Historical Society Crew House Museum & Quaker Days Celebration - Historical Society President - Don Swickard, 740-765-4517 Member Ruth Hout, 740-765-4834 Quaker Days are held each October on a Saturday.
	Historical Society of Toronto, Ohio
	Ohio Historical Society	Columbus Historical Society - Email: ancestor@win.slo.state.oh.us
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Genealogy Division, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. 614-645-2ASK (2275) The Genealogy Division holds microfilm; printed, typescript, and manuscript collections, including family and local histories; atlases; cemetery records; city directories; military records; censuses and census indexes; and transcribed records provided by the Ohio chapters of the DAR. + Learn more from Russ Pollitt at rpollitt@columbuslibrary.org, 614.849.1244.
State Library of Ohio Records have been moved to the "Columbus Metropolitan Library"
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wintersville, Ohio (Jefferson County) Family History Library, Cheryl Reed, Director - E-mail: reedminalga@eohio.net / Phone: 740-264-6190
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor 151 West Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44501 Phone:  330-743-5934 or 800-262-6137 Visit their Website for a list: www.ohiohistory.org
Genealogy Division, Stark County District Library 715 Market Ave, North Canton, OH  44702-1080 Phone (330) 452-0665 ext. 2765 Email: genealogy@starklibrary.org Web site: www.starklibrary.org
Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County
Free Ohio Death Certificates & More
Digital Shoebox
Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library
Ohio Archaeological Society
Bergholz Museum now open -  Jefferson County, Ohio
Columbiana County Archives and Research Center 129 South Market Street Lisbon, Ohio 44432
Columbiana County, Ohio Preservation Project underway – Learn more about this important record preservation project by contacting  Shirl Criss, CCARC columbianacountyarchives@yahoo.com.

JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWSPAPERS

	Steubenville Herald Star Newspaper	Times Leader	US Newspaper List
Obituaries Help is a free resource (maintained by volunteers) for  information on where to obtain vital records, birth certificates, death records, marriage records and other genealogy/family related records accross the United States. I have free genealogy downloads including a family tree chart and many advice articles covering everything from how  to write an obituary to using vital records for your genealogy  research.  I've listed our information below:  Title/Anchor text: Newspaper Obituaries - ObituariesHelp.org  Description: Access newspaper obituaries and discover your genealogy online. Discover how to use vital records, obituary resources, old newspaper obituary archives, genealogy forms and printable family tree charts.  URL: http://www.obituarieshelp.org/ Melanie Walters - Webmaster  E-mail: melanie_walters@obituarieshelp.org

We are excited about offering our Tombstone Inscription Indexes FREE and also our Tombstone Inscriptions, listed individually by cemetery - as digital books (pdfs), which anyone can purchase for a small fee, which you can choose to print or save  on your files. We realize that is it no longer cost effective to publish books on all of our discoveries. However, this doesn't mean that we won't ever publish books. In fact, we are currently gathering materials to publish a book in the near future. It just means that we are planning to use various formats to reach more researchers. We feel using this website will speed up the process of disseminating and receiving genealogical information.

The chapter hopes to continue receiving donations of genealogical materials to be added to this website and used in our chapter newsletters. Remember, this site is only as good as the members and visitors that share their sources with us! Since this website is an open invitation to all those interested in researching Jefferson County, Ohio, we invite you to share any genealogical sources you may have on this area. Consider sharing various materials such as: photos, family histories, area histories, military and veteran files, as well as various genealogical materials you feel may be of interest to those visiting this site. When sending a genealogical donation, please include a statement to release the material to be used on this website and/or the chapter newsletters. There are various formats you can send this information in and including: pdf format, acrobat reader, email attachments in word/works, or excel. Note - We have various programs to convert any files sent. The easiest format and best method for sharing genealogical data, received from you, which can be added to this website, would be by sending it in a digital form or file of some kind, NOT a hard copy through the mail.  Although, we do accept hard copies as well.

    Send files to:
Flora L. VerStraten, Chapter President at fverstraten@dishmail.net 
Subject line: Jefferson County Chapter, OGS
Or mail to: JCC OGS, PO Box 2367, Wintersville OH 43953

While our chapter is very active in locating, cleaning, and restoring pioneer cemeteries throughout the county, this is not our only concern and focus, although it does take a major effort and a lot of volunteer hours. If you would like to offer assistance and/or volunteer to help with the county wide Cemetery Preservation Restoration Project, you can contact Flora L. VerStraten. Volunteers are needed in various aspects of this project such as: typists for spreadsheets in excel word/works programs,  volunteers willing to physically assist with the cleanup efforts, volunteers with digital cameras willing to take photos of tombstones, tombstone inscription recorders, and of course, monetary donations. It takes money to clean and restore the various cemeteries. We need to purchase expensive archival cleaners, epoxy, sacrete, tools, gloves, and gasoline. Many local volunteers donate their own equipment and tools and the chapter provides lunch for the workers in most cases. If you have any questions about the cemetery project and how you can assist with this huge project, or you would like to volunteer or donate time or money, the following is the contact information you will need:

Cemetery Preservation - Restoration Project Donations