Researching Your Ohio Ancestors

Chris Staats, Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Nov 12, 2013

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Syllabus

Content

Welcome

3m 5s

Speaker Introductions

1m 54s

Introduction

2m 48s

Brief History

45s

Geography

2m 6s

Vital Records

4m 16s

Church Records

2m 27s

Census Records

44s

Land Records

50s

Probate and Court Records

44s

Key Online Resources

14m 2s

Courthouse Records

1m 28s

Probate Court

6m 11s

County Recorder

2m 2s

Common Pleas

7m 0s

Where To Look

1m 21s

What Else?

2m 49s

Archives and Repositories

15m 6s

Announcements / prizes

4m 48s

Questions / answers

16m 9s

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About this webinar

If you have ancestors who lived in or passed through Ohio, you'll find a wealth of documents waiting for you online, and at archives, libraries, and repositories. Discover what records are available, where they are located, and how to utilize them to trace your roots in the Buckeye state.

About the speakers

Chris Staats

Chris Staats is a Cleveland, Ohio-based professional genealogical researcher, presenter, and writer. He has written articles for Family Tree Magazine, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterl...

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Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.

Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer specializing in Eastern European research and nonfiction writing. She is the author of 11 books, includ...

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