British library, historical print editions the british library is the national library of the united kingdom. The marietta public library is the only library in the united states built atop an indian mound. Hamilton county chapter, ohio genealogical society, 1981. In ohio it is the county recorder who has the important and indispensable task of keeping the vital records pertaining to ownership in real estate land and to all encumbrances or liens upon it. Nov 26, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Map of washington county, ohio the library of congress. Washington county comprises the marietta, oh micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the parkersburgmariettavienna. There is a great deal of contributed transcribed research about washington county and its citizens on this site, literally hundreds of pages. Washington court house has served as the county seat since the founding of. This site is a collaborated effort of many coordinators over the past 12 years in the free ohgenweb project. Marietta branch library washington county public library. The county seat is hillsboro, which, with a population of 6,368 people, was the countys largest city in 2000. History of washington county, ohio, with illustrations and.
It is one of the worlds largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats. Though the library has been remodeled over the years, it. History of perry county, ohio, library of congress. The topography of ohio county is undulating and well suited for agriculture. Residents named the community in honor of former president of the united states george washington. The local history and genealogy archives has an extensive collection of books, cds, microfilm and clippings that are of special interest to those interested in researching their family histories. History of washington county from its first settlement to the present time.
The county was established from part of hardin county on december 17, 1798, and was named for the ohio river, which formed its northern boundary until daviess county 1815 and hancock county 1829 were created from it. County history washington county, pa official website. The county, the oldest in the state, is named for george washington washington county comprises the marietta, oh micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the parkersburgmariettavienna, wvoh combined statistical area. Washington county historical society home facebook. Death records since since 1954 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present there is a fee for each copy requested. Texts partially cut off in some pages because of tight margin. County history creation of washington county on march 28, 1781, washington county was created by an act of the pennsylvania general assembly, and named in honor of general george washington. Opened in 1918 it was funded in large part by andrew carnegie.
Some pioneers of washington county, pa a family history, 1902 by francis smith reeder. Washington county, originally about onehalf the territory now included in the state of ohio, was established by proclamation of gov. Washington county historical society, marietta, ohio. Here at washington county historical society our mission is to collect, study and preserve all items pertaining to the history of washington county, ohio, and to educate the public concerning it. Thomas, whose abduction by virginia officers in 1845 almost caused a war between the states of ohio and virginia.
History of grover hill latty and washington townships of. History of marietta and washington county, by martin r. History of washington county, ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. Get the best books about the history of ohios university, its landscape, its communities, and more. The county, the oldest in the state, is named for george washington. Washington court house is the county seat of fayette county, ohio. Known as the riverboat town, it is located at the confluence of the ohio and muskingum rivers. History established in 1788, marietta is the oldest city in the state of ohio, and the first official american settlement territory north and west of the ohio river. With illustrations and biographical sketches american county histories oh only.
History of washington county from its first settlement to the present time, first under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781, and subsequently under pennsylvania. Osterling company of pittsburgh, is registered as a national landmark. Though primarily focused on the history of washington county, the collection also contains resources spanning the nation and parts of europe. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Ohio lands book this book is a publication of the auditor of state 88 east broad street columbus, ohio 432161140. Includes index for marietta, table of distances and 6 views.
Add tags for history of grover hill latty and washington townships of paulding county, ohio. Washington county ohio history history of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens edited and compiled by martin r. The present day washington county courthouse, completed in 1900 by the f. Hi, my name is sandra quinn, and i am your washington county ohgenweb county coordinator. Washington county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page. History of marietta and washington county, ohio, and. Read the history of ohio and the facts that established the state as we know it. Volunteers of washington county, ohio war of the rebellion 18611865 source. Find best sellers about civil war, american legends, breweries and wineries, and more. Clair, governor of the northwest territory, on the 26th day of july, 1788.
Popular ohio history books meet your next favorite book. Ohio history of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens, martin register andrews. Washington court house has served as the county seat since the founding of fayette county in 1810. Washington county, originally about onehalf the northwest territory now included in the state of ohio, was established by proclamation of gov. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. Washington county ohio history, washington county ohio biography, marietta ohio history, marietta ohio biography, genealogy publisher chicago. This page is designed for the washington county historical society to share our archives and news with those interested in our county. Ohio land and property genealogy familysearch wiki. Bonn newport cutler barlow watertown grandview plymouth, pleasanton buells lowell matamoras beverly marietta salem. For your convenience, there are three recommended approaches for navigating this site. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
History of washington county ohio, 17881889 howe, henry on. World war i draft registration cards, 19171918 washington county source. These are important for genealogy research purposes. In july 1863, old washington was the site of a small engagement during the course of morgans raid. Kentucky has counties that no longer exist because they were discontinued, renamed or merged with another county a lot of these counties were established and disbanded within the 19th century.
History of washington county, ohio 1881 edition open. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. History of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens, volume 1 county and regional histories of the old northwest. Internet archive volunteers of washington county, ohio war of the rebellion 1861 1865 source. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. Title history of perry county, ohio, contributor names martzolff, clement l. History of washington county washington county, oh. In the course of their campaign through ohio, the confederate raiders appeared in several guernsey county villages, including old washington, where they wreaked havoc before being caught by union cavalry. Includes probate of wills, administrator bonds, account filings but no details, petitions to sell, guardianship records, etc. Washington county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. First paperback edition 2002 printed in the united states of america.
Where can find washington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Washington county ohio history of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens edited and compiled by martin r. The heroic story of the settlers who brought the american ideal west by david mccullough, the ohio frontier. Lc land ownership maps, 686 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Original ohio land subdivisions volume 3, final report. It is predominantly rural, with less than one percent of the countys 553 square miles consisting of urban areas. Welcome to the home page of the monroe county, ohio history and genealogy. Washington countys earliest visitors arrived more than 2,000 years ago, and today thousands of visitors continue to come to. Abstract of book 3, probate record 18291834, hamilton county, ohio. The town of basset, later renamed washington, served as the site of the first county courthouse, a log structure built in 1787.
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