This may be of interest to persons looking for vital records in Belmont County. This information was on the Times Leader Web site for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000: http://www.timesleaderonline.com/week.html It was announced last week that vital statistic records ( birth and death certificates) from the Martins Ferry City Health District would merge with the Belmont County General Health District. The Martins Ferry Health Department closed its doors on Nov. 17 Anyone in need of information regarding vital statistics from the Martins Ferry Health Department can contact the county department at 695-1202. Belmont County Health Department State Route 331 68501 Bannock Road St. Clairsville, OH 43950 (740) 695-1202 Available records are as follows: Birth - 1867 to present Death - 1917 to present (No records for 1922 Martins Ferry Health Department previously held these records: Births - 1909 to present Deaths - 1908 to present (some 1900) http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbelmon/resources.html#health