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. Our chapter is ever changing and attempting to keep up with the needs of its members. The format in which we can share our chapter genealogical materials, is not limited to a printed book form any longer. It is our goal, to share our genealogical discoveries in various formats including: newsletters, printed publications, digital books (pdf format) and right here on our chapter website. We would be limiting ourselves if we didn't use this website to promote our sources. Many of the public libraries nationwide (and locally) are using their websites to digitize, then share, on their websites, various genealogical and historical information. Even the largest genealogical sources in the United States are offering their sources, in a digital format from their websites. We must keep up with the times. If you have an interest in tracing your family in Jefferson County, Ohio, Membership Application
JEFFERSON COUNTY TOWNSHIP LINKSCOUNTY MILITARY RECORDS
LIBRARIES & HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF JEFFERSON COUNTY & OHIO
JEFFERSON COUNTY NEWSPAPERS
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: 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 John E. Borkowski. 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: John E. Borkowski, Cemetery Co-Chair
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