Northeastern Ohio Research Links

This is a sort of "favorites" list with a bit of deep linking to items often used.

Skip to: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Trumbull, Ohio

Ashtabula County

Ashtabula County OHGenWeb Huge collection of databases and links.
Ashtabula GenWeb Archives Bios, cemeteries, census, history, etc.
Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, Inc.
Access Genealogy - Harrington's Point Cemetery, Lakeville.
Ashtabula County Courthouse Links to all government offices.
- County Auditor Property Search
Health Departments of Ashtabula County
Ashtabula Convention and Visitors Bureau
Ashtabula County Historical Society
Interment.net Three cemetery listings.
Lampson History and Genealogy 1895 Business directory, 1895 map, post cards, post office link.
Ashtabula County District Library
- History & Archives - Special History & Genealogy Resources Obituary and Surname Indexes, links, databases, etc.
- Harbor-Topkey Memorial Library has DAR Collection, no web site.
Linkpendium for Ashtabula County
OPLIN - Ohio Public Library Information Network - Links
Ashtabula Postcards and Photographs
Rootsweb Resources
Genealogy Trails includes cemetery indexes, marriage records, etc.
Ashtabula Star Beacon Obits past 30 days

Cuyahoga County

Archives, Cuyahoga County
- e-mail archive@cuyahogacounty.us
- Coroner Case Files (large file!)
Books of Interest
- A Book of Clevelanders... Thanks to Access Genealogy.
- Brigham Young University Family History Archive -such as A history of the City of Cleveland : its settlement, rise and progress, 1796-1896
- Case Western Reserve University Digital Book Collection
- Cleveland Digital Library from Cleveland State University books and links to books.
- Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, full linked text, thanks to CWRU and WRHS.
- HeritageQuest Online through your local library has many online history and genealogy books for Cuyahoga County.
- The Pioneer Families of Cleveland 1796-1840
Cemeteries in Greater Cleveland by Michelle Day
- Histories, Maps, Links
- Index to Interments for Alger, Brookmere and Denison Cemeteries
- Hospitals and related health departments for vital records
- Many links of interest under research, some unusual.
Cemeteries in Cuyahoga County by Lawrence A. Boyle - a listing of cemetery addresses, photos of the front gates and more.
Cemetery and Church Records by MattsonWorks Genealogy Preservers
- Strongsville Cemetery interments, inscriptions, obits
- St. Adelbert's (Polish) Cemetery Berea, interments, inscriptions, obits
City Directories
- 1834-35 OhioCityDirectories.com
- 1900 DistantCousin.com
- 1834, 1845, 1846, 1848, 1850 Morgan Library of Ohio
- City Directories of the United States of America (copies)
Cleveland Ohio Pastors and Their Churches by Laura Hine.
- FAQs for Cuyahoga Research - just about everything!
- Cleveland 1906 Street Name Changes
- Marriage Volume vs. Year (the years the marriage volumes cover)
- Tremont History Project
Cleveland Public Library Includes
- The Necrology File (Obits from 1833-1975),
- The Cleveland News Index (index to articles 1983 to current and obituaries 1976 to current,)
- Some Genealogy Databases (library card required,)
- WorldCat (library card required)
- e-mail for 3 free obit copies
Cuyahoga County Cemeteries Page by Michele - mostly historical lists of interees.
Cuyahoga OH GenWeb Queries, links and other things.
Cuyahoga OH GenWeb Archives Miscellaneous organized contributed data.
Cuyahoga County Ohio Genealogy and History by Holly Timm and Lorraine Newsome
- Naturalizations,
- Probate birth and death indexes (Partial) 1867-1908,
- Index to 1906 Street Name Changes,
- 1930 Census abstract (partial)
- Lutheran Cemetery Records
- Coroner Cases (in smaller files)
- Lots of other goodies.
Cuyahoga County American History and Genealogy Project/American Local History Network by Denise Wells
- Township Histories
- New site, more to come
East Cleveland Twp. Cemetery
- Scranton Road Cemetery.
GenWeb Archives
Lakeview Cemetery Genealogy page
Linkpendium A good list of links and a great search engine.
Links for Genealogy Research - Cuyahoga County by FreeGen.
OPLIN Ohio Public Library Information Network - Links
Probate Court Includes estates, guardianships, marriages since 1998 and much more.
- Historical Marriage License Index 1810-April 1998
Recorder's Office Deed images and many other records 1810 - current, Veteran Graves Registration, etc.
Rootsweb Resources - Cuyahoga County- lots of links including local family sites.
Soldiers and Sailor's Monument
Western Reserve Historical Society
- 1907 Cleveland Voter Registration Index
- Bible Records Index
- Biographical Sketch Name Index
- The Library catalog
- and so much more.
The Plain Dealer Obituaries current 90 days

Geauga County

Bicentennial Celebration 1806-2006 History, links, activities.
Geauga County Archives Older records from most departments and some links.
Geauga County Fair -the state's oldest, includes history and events, often of historic interest.
Geauga County OHGenWeb General links and information, queries.
Geauga County OHGenWeb Archive Collection of records, submitted by individuals and Geauga Co. Gen. Society. Includes 1874 and 1900 landowner map indexes, and much more.
- Births 1867-1908
- Cemetery Inscription Index Go to cemeteries then index.
- Census Indexes including 1820, 1900, 1920, 1930
- Marriage Index Grooms and Brides
Geauga County Government includes histories, photos, current events, property search with maps, recent court records and web sites for each office.
Geauga County Public Library, Genealogy page Lots of information on Geauga Genealogical Society, Library projects, classes, links
Linkpendium A large collection of links and a great search engine, too.
OPLIN - Ohio Public Library Information Network Links
Rootsweb Resources Links and searchers
Tombstone Transcription Project
Geauga Tourism
Geauga County Transit - includes history of county and transit.

Lake County

Lake County OHGenWeb Most everything for Lake County history and genealogy. Loaded with links, bios, pioneers, census indexes, enumerations of youth, obit info, births, deaths, histories, library and society information, etc.
Lake County Genealogical Society Projects Site Includes Cemetery inscriptions, Naturalization index, Geauga deeds for Lake Co. to 1840, First Families pioneers.
Lake County Historical Society
Lake County OHGenWeb Archive Collection of records, submitted by individuals. Nice collection of Perry data.
Lake County Government Site Links to each office, treasurer, auditor, recorder, courts, etc.
Lake GIS (Geographic Information System) Includes property search with aerial maps, old tax maps, recorder's info, etc.
Morgan Library of Ohio School Catalogs including Painesville Academy, Willoughby Female Seminary, and Willoughby Medical College.
Morley Library Genealogy page includes links to Lake Co. Gen. Society home page, many others. Has button for in-progress obituary index to The Telegraph 1882-1986, The News-Herald 1986-current. Links to databases that require library card.
Linkpendium A good collection of links and a great search engine, too.
Rootsweb Resources Links and search engines.
Lake County Ohio Visitor's Bureau

Lorain County

Lorain County OHGenWeb Lots of information including cemetery inscriptions!
Interment.net Brooksdale, Evergreen and Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemeteries.
Lorain County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society
Herrick Memorial Library, Wellington - Local history resources
Lorain Library Local History Resources links to historical societies, histories, and more.
- Genealogy services guidelines
Linkendium Large numbers of links for history, genealogy, etc.
Lorain County Historical Society
- The Hicks Library - the Hickories
Newspaper Index 1860-1929 by Oberlin College
Obituary Index at Rutherford B. Hayes Library
Electronic Oberlin Group, Biographies, histories, Black Freedom, links.
Oberlin Heritage Society holdings
The Poorhouse Story Pictures of the County Infirmary
Government Records
- County Auditor - Property Search
- Common Pleas Court records since 1988.
- Probate Records, including marriage since 1824
- Recorder's Office - Deed research
Rootsweb Resources
Lorain County Visitors Bureau

Medina County

Medina County OHGenWeb
Rootsweb Resources
Medina County OHGenWeb Archive
Linkpendium good list of links
Maggie's Skeleton Closet interesting facts and links
ePodunk Large variety of Medina County links, Cemetery listings include maps.
My Ohio Genealogy links, especially historical societies.
Tombstone Inscription Project
Interment.net Woodlawn Cemetery
Medina Historical Society Includes info on other historical societies and museums.
Medina County District Library Genealogy holdings (on GenWeb)
Medina County Gazette Newspaper On-line Edition today only
Medina Gazette Obituary Archives Search Engine
Medina Gazette Index by Medina Co. Library volunteers 1850s to current, nearly complete.
Medina County Courts
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Medina County Recorder's Office Property Search (at least 1986-current, probably back to 1960s) Includes maps
Medina County Auditor, property and tax information

Summit County

Summit County OHGenWeb Lots of info on local resources
Summit County OHGenWeb Archive
Barberton Birth Record Search 1948-current
Barberton Death Record Search 1948-current
Akron-Summit County Public Library
- Holds microfilm of Ohio Death Certificates 1909-1953 plus indexes.
- Access Genealogy Bible Baptist Church, Manchester Cemetery.
- Genealogy Links Page
Barberton Public Library Local History Room Includes lots of local links, especially a variety of Summit Co. historical societies.
Government Site - the official Summit County page for property information and maps, courts, services, etc.
- Clerk of Courts Search court cases since 1986. Now naturalization papers including images are available.
History of Akron lots of Akron links
Hudson Library and Historical Society, Home of Hudson Genealogy Study Group
Hudson Genealogy Study Group, a chapter of the OGS.
Summit County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society has many good database and info.
- Finding records for Summit County
Summit County Historical Society
University of Akron Archives Local businesses and other collections.
Linkpendium A good collection of links and a great search engine, too.
Maggie's Skeleton Closet
Marriage Index about 1988-2000 includes date of marriage, ages, officiate.
My Ohio Genealogy Lots of links, general county info.
Akron Beacon Journal Search the past 1 year obituaries
Hudson Hub Times Archived from 2002 to current.
OPLINOhio Public Library Information Network Links
Rootsweb Resources Links and searchers.

Trumbull County

Trumbull County OHGenWeb
Trumbull County OHGenWeb Archives
Trumbull County Genealogical Society, Chapter of OGS
Common Pleas Court Case search
Recorder of Deeds 1985-current, includes military discharges.
Probate Court Case Search 1993-current, includes marriage licences.
Historical Societies
American Local History Network - Trumbull County
Interment.net Two cemetery listings
Public Library list
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Local History & Genealogy Page. Library holds Ohio Death Certificates 1909-1953 with indexes
Linkpendium Lots of links
Maggie's Skeleton Closet
Rootsweb Resources

General and Ohio Links for local people

Cleveland District Round Table Meetings, activities and links to area genealogy societies.
Rootsweb.com
FamilySearch.org
Ohio GenWeb state links for census, Ohio Memory Project, etc.
Ohio Historical Society Library, databases, etc.
Ohio Death Certificate Index 1913-1944
NARA Archives, includes military personnel
BYU Library book and genealogy collection
SteveMorse.org One-step search engines for immigration, passenger, census and vital records
Message Boards by place and subject
Morgan Library of Ohio Indexes to many area books, businesses and schools before 1850.
Obituary Central
All-in-One Newspaper finder
Tombstone Transcription Project - Ohio
Census Transcription Project - Ohio
TheUltimates.com Multiple phone and crisscross directories in one.

Updates should be directed to Cynthia Turk.

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Last updated 28 FEB 2007