Though primarily focused on the history of washington county, the collection also. Washington county comprises the marietta, oh micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the parkersburgmariettavienna. Page 777 washington county was formed july 26, 1788, by proclamation of gov. Ohio history of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens, martin register andrews. Washington county, ohio these are the complete books, digitized, and searchable. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Ebenezer sproat was the first sheriff in the northwest territory, serving fourteen years from 1788 to 1802 as sheriff of washington county, the oldest county in ohio. Washington county historical society, marietta, ohio.
The towns are provided to verify the location, but may not be referenced in the book. As county auditor, my responsibilities are varied and extensive. Coauthor emily blankenship white is a librarian and an active member of the washington county historical society. Washington county was created on july 27, 1788 from unorganized land. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A history of belpre, washington county, ohio public library of cincinnati. Your web site for free family genealogy information as you search online to find your roots in marietta and washington county, ohio. The county, the oldest in the state, is named for george washington.
Nov 26, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A history of belpre, washington county, ohio family history library a history of belpre, washington county, ohio genealogy gophers. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Washington county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Fayette county ohio historical society home facebook. Hi, my name is sandra quinn, and i am your washington county ohgenweb county coordinator. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of washington county, ohio. History of washington county, ohio 1881 edition open library.
For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section ohio local histories. With illustrations and biographical sketches american county histories oh only. Washington county historical society home facebook. 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. Washington county, originally about onehalf the northwest territory now included in the state of ohio, was established by proclamation of gov. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Free family records for researching ancestry in washington. History of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens. Some facts were obtained from the h istory of washington county, ohio, some from the history of danvers, massach usetts, and many from unpublished manuscripts. Known as the riverboat town, it is located at the confluence of the ohio and muskingum rivers. Internet archive every name index to history of marietta and washington county, ohio and representative citizens, 1902 source. Marietta genealogy in washington county, oh usa 1,015,348 ohio 47,764 washington county 878 marietta 254. There is a great deal of contributed transcribed research about washington county and its citizens on this site, literally hundreds of pages. Residents named the community in honor of former president of the united states george washington.
Texts partially cut off in some pages because of tight margin. History of marietta and washington county, by martin r. Hildreths pioneer history of washington county, ohio and williams history of washington county, ohio, also d. 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. History and some anecdotes of the settlement of newbury, washington county, ohio family history library the belpre settlement. History of washington county ohio download ebook pdf. Where can find washington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. In july 1863, old washington was the site of a small engagement during the course of morgans raid. Click on the slide of the resource you wish to use and you will be taken to the login for the. This site is a collaborated effort of many coordinators over the past 12 years in the free ohgenweb project. The official web site of the washington county public library ohio. The founders the founders of ohio landed from their boat, the mayflower, at marietta, april 7, 1788 and established the first english settlement in the northwestern territory.
Washington county ohio marietta belpre beverly lowell oh. Clair, being the first county formed within the limits of ohio. Death records since since 1954 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present there is a fee for each copy requested. There will be a craft hour at the john dodge senior center. Marietta oh images of america paperback may 24, 2004. History of marietta andwashington county ohioandrepresentative citizens by martin r.
Here at washington county historical society our mission is to collect, study and preserve all items pertaining to the history of washington county, ohio. Join us for a morning of celebrating the birthday of the wonderful dr. With illustrations and biographical sketches ebook written by. Washington county ohio history, washington county ohio biography, marietta ohio history, marietta ohio biography, genealogy publisher chicago. With just two months actually spent on the judges seat of the washington county court of common pleas, judge john. Please allow me this opportunity to briefly summarize for you some of the things that the county auditors office does. Washington countys earliest visitors arrived more than 2,000 years ago, and today thousands of visitors continue to come to. No colony in america was ever settled under such favorable auspices as that which has just commenced at the muskingum. Genealogy trails history group washington county ohgenweb source. 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. Newtonpublished 19, 104 pages, searchablealso members and officers of buell. Washington county, ohio genealogy familysearch wiki.
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. History of washington county, ohio, 17881889 book, 1977. About 1,000 washington county residents have voted since early in. They will be at the beverly library on monday mornings and wednesday evenings. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. This listing is for the following county history book. Guide to washington county, ohio ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth. History of marietta and washington county, ohio, and.
History of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens by andrews, martin register, 1842 4n. These are important for genealogy research purposes. 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. We have a large collection of washington county books and sources to assist in family research and genealogy. To signup, stop by the childrens department or call us at 7403731057 ext. The digital shoebox project historical treasures of southeastern ohio. Annotations in pencil and colored pencil on some maps.
Washington county underground railroad oh images of america. History of marietta and washington county, ohio and representative citizensedited and compiled by martin r. Fayette county ohio historical society 517 columbus ave, washington court house, ohio 43160 rated 4. Washington county ohio history of marietta and washington county, ohio, and representative citizens edited and compiled by martin r. It is possible that additional public data or private data may be available as authorized or required by the data practices act and washington county data practices access policies and procedures that can be found on the washington county general web site.
Washington county, originally about onehalf the territory now included in the state of ohio, was established by proclamation of gov. At that time, the county encompassed lands from the ohio river in the south, to lake erie in the north, embracing half of the eventual state of ohio. Land records early ohio settlers purchasers of land in southeastern ohio, 18001840 source. On monday the seventh of april 1788, these 48 men made the first lawful english settlement in the northwest territory by landing at marietta, ohio on the flatboat named the mayflower. 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. Washington county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. It is one of the worlds largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats. 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. We will craft our own horton, from horton hears a who. Wills and probate records in washington county, ohio.
Usa 1,012,695 ohio 47,743 washington county 878 washington county records by type. Washington county, ohio genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Washington court house has served as the county seat since the founding of fayette county in 1810. History of washington county, ohio 1881 edition open. Birth records cemetery records census records church records court records death records city directories histories and genealogies immigration records land records. Thomas, whose abduction by virginia officers in 1845 almost caused a war between the states of ohio and virginia. Though primarily focused on the history of washington county, the collection also contains resources spanning the nation and parts of europe. British library, historical print editions the british library is the national library of the united kingdom. An tremendous work of the history of marietta and washington county, ohio. History of washington county ohio, 17881889 henry howe on. The present name was lated adopted to mitigate postal confusion with washington court house in fayette county.
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. History of washington county washington county, oh official. Sarah thomilly, daughter of col israel putnam, died at philadelphia, 6141818, aged 54 years. Click download or read online button to get history of washington county ohio book now. Roster of ohio soldiers 186166 civil war portage county, ohio, farmers directory, 191520. Map of washington county, ohio the library of congress. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level.
History of washington county washington county, oh. The local history and genealogy archives has an extensive collection of books, cds. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. History of washington county, ohio, with illustrations and. Home usa ohio washington county history histories of specific towns and townships please, add your favorite websites to this page. The surface is generally hilly and broken, excepting the broad strips of alluvial land on the ohio. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. This page is designed for the washington county historical society to share our archives and news with those interested in our county. Washington county chapter ohio genealogical society po box 2174, marietta,oh 45750. The county was named after george washington 17321799, who later became president. Each of the the resources below is accessible online with an ohio library card. History of washington county, ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches. Early settlers who arrived in marietta, ohio in 1788, 1789. This county was named forgeorge washington 17321799, commander of the continental army, president of the constitutional convention, and future u.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Ohiolink repositories from all over ohio a brief history of washington county washington county, originally about onehalf the northwest territory now included in the state of ohio, was established by proclamation of gov. County and regional histories of the old northwest. Washington court house is the county seat of fayette county, ohio. A story of the early days along the beautiful river 1919 juvenile fiction andrews, israel ward, washington county, and the early settlement of ohio 1877 andrews, martin register, history of marietta and washington county, ohio. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Clair, governor of the northwest territory, on the 26th day of july, 1788. County history washington county, pa official website.