Marriage records for Hamilton Cty are located in Probate Court on the 10th floor of the William Howard Taft building at 230 E 9th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202.....513-946-3551. No appointment is necessary. The older marriage records are in bound volumes and .10 cents for a photocopy and .50 cents for those on microfilm/fiche. ----- Original Message ----- From: <TAllgeyer@aol.com> To: <OHHAMILT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 8:27 AM Subject: [OH-HAMILT] Resources in Cincinnati-where > Hello Group, > > This question has probably been discussed, and I apologize for being > asked > again. > > 1.) Are the Cincinnati births and death prior to 1911 still available at > Elm Street, and is an appointment necessary, still? > > 2.) Where are the books/films of marriages located now for Hamilton > County? > > > Thanks for anyone who can respond! > > Tim Allgeyer > Cincinnati > > > > > ==== OHHAMILT Mailing List ==== > ~~ The List GOLDEN RULE ~~ > Keep to genealogy, history, anything ancestor that pertains to Hamilton > County. ...Positively *NO* selling or OFF TOPIC announcements or > messages. If you're unsure, email the List Mom first at: > OHHAMILT-admin@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Just some additional info on the Cinti Board of Health on Elm St........The vital records are located on the fourth floor and you do need an appointment because it is a relatively small room. They do it 2-hour time slots on Tues, Wed and Thurs......9-11 and 2-4. If you want a copy of a particular certificate there is a $16 charge for a certified copy. They don't allow photocopies, per state of Ohio. You are able to view the certificate on the microfilm reader and make your own notes of interest. Parking is safest on Central Parkway as the lot behind the center is very small and always packed. You can enter the building from the back, facing Central Parkway. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Boniker" <IRAY@msn.com> To: <OHHAMILT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [OH-HAMILT] Resources in Cincinnati-where > > Tim asked: 1.) Are the Cincinnati births and death prior to 1911 still > available at Elm Street, and is an appointment necessary, still? > > Rita replied: Yes, you need an appt to see records prior to 1911 in City > of Cinti. > > ****** > > Actually this is no longer the case. The City Health Center on Elm Street > USED to hold the vital records prior to 1909. They were on index cards, > stored under the surname. As of a year or two ago, those index cards were > moved to the Blegen Library at University Of Cinc. > > Now, the Health Center at 1525 Elm Street holds birth and death records > from 1909 to present. And yes, an appointment is still necessary. The > number to call is 513-352-2912. > > At the Carl Blegen Library, you will find: Births 1874-1908, Deaths > 1865-1908, Citizenship 1837-1916, Will 1791-1901. They do recommend an > appointment, but I don't think they're strict about that. They are > located at 2624 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati 45221. Their phone number is > 513-556-1959. > They're open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. > > Happy hunting, > > Ray > > > > ==== OHHAMILT Mailing List ==== > Missed posts? Deleted that one that put a chink in the wall? Try the > Archives. Select either searchable or browsable Archives from here! > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OH/hamilton.html > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

Dear Carole, I'm sorry that I can't help you with the obit look-up, but I would appreciate it if you could look-up a Wendel (Vendelin, Vendolin, Vendel or spelled with W) Keller. He was German from Mollau, Alsace, France born in 1785, wife was Agatha. Most of his family including his wife are buried in Pittsburgh, PA. I last found him in the 1850 census for 11th ward Cincinnati, Ohio. He is one of my brick walls. Thank you for any help. I very much appreciate it. Peggy PeggyB22@aol.com

Tim asked: 1.) Are the Cincinnati births and death prior to 1911 still available at Elm Street, and is an appointment necessary, still? Rita replied: Yes, you need an appt to see records prior to 1911 in City of Cinti. ****** Actually this is no longer the case. The City Health Center on Elm Street USED to hold the vital records prior to 1909. They were on index cards, stored under the surname. As of a year or two ago, those index cards were moved to the Blegen Library at University Of Cinc. Now, the Health Center at 1525 Elm Street holds birth and death records from 1909 to present. And yes, an appointment is still necessary. The number to call is 513-352-2912. At the Carl Blegen Library, you will find: Births 1874-1908, Deaths 1865-1908, Citizenship 1837-1916, Will 1791-1901. They do recommend an appointment, but I don't think they're strict about that. They are located at 2624 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati 45221. Their phone number is 513-556-1959. They're open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Happy hunting, Ray

Tim: this is Rita again.. Yes, you need an appt to see records prior to 1911 in City of Cinti Records for Hamilton County are in Court House on Main St & 8th. Can't remeber which floor but the people there are very hepful. I got a lot of info on my family there. Good luck, Rita

List, I am looking for the records of St.John's (Cathlolic)cemetery and don't think they are available online. I've found several references to LDS microfilm for this cemetery and have a local center from where I can order film. Has anyone researched this film with success? I have been to the LDS here a few times and have had success with the records they have on-site, but have not ordered film before.I live in the Atlanta area and have to settle for doing my research from here. Are there other resources available for this cemetery? Also, I have found names I am researching in an index of obituaries in a German newspaper, Cincinnati Volksblatt 1846 -1918. Where can I locate the actual newspaper to extract the obit? I purchased the book on ebay. It was indexed by Jeffrey G. Herbert and published by the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. The back of the book states that the index was extracted from microfilmed issues of the paper. I would be happy to do lookups from the index in the hope that some kind soul would also copy the obits of the folks I am researching: Edward MISTLE notice date: Oct. 23, 24 1891 date of death October 21, 891 - page 8. Elisabeth MISTLE, date of notice September 1, 1906, date of death August 31, 1906 page 8. Elisabeth KELSCH, date of notice July 25, 1912, date of death July 24, 1912, page 8 Joseph KELSCH, date of notice May 1, 1875, date of death April 29, 1875, page 1 Katharina KELSCH, date of notice January 7, 1905, date of death January 6, 1905, page 8 Katharine KELSCH, date of notice June 8, 1917, date of death, June 6, 1917, page 8 I would be happy to pay any fees involved. THANKS!!! Carole in Alpharetta, GA ________________________________________________________________ Keep unwanted email out. Visit www.spamsubtract.com for more information.

Hello Group, This question has probably been discussed, and I apologize for being asked again. 1.) Are the Cincinnati births and death prior to 1911 still available at Elm Street, and is an appointment necessary, still? 2.) Where are the books/films of marriages located now for Hamilton County? Thanks for anyone who can respond! Tim Allgeyer Cincinnati

Chaille, What information were your looking for? Surnames. I have no clue unless you give me a hint. I've sent a lot of information to the list. Have you checked in your Recently Deleted mail for a copy of that email? Tom in Florida.

Hello, Anyone researching the Nicholas Allgeier family of Mohawk Avenue? Looking for fellow researchers and or descnedants of this family. Nichoals married Magdaline Neuner in 1882 and had 8 children, 6 who survived into adulthood: George Dec 1885 Clara April 1890 Andrew Oct 1891 Gertrude Jul 1897 Magdaline Jul 1897 Hilda Feb 1900 In addition, anyone else looking/searcing for other Allgeier's in Hamitlon County I'd like to get in touch with you..perhaps we can help each other. Tim Allgeyer Cincinnati

Hello. I am working on FESS, HERRING, KERR, MILLS, SHAFFER, NOLAN, REAM, BINKLEY, RICHEY, BROWN (Geo W. marr Eliz Fess), ALLEN (Cyrus marr. Pyrle Fess), MAYER (David marr. Lydia Fess), several others. Some in Hamilton co, others Allen, Auglaize, Perry, Guernsey counties). Most from PA, some MD. I'd like to hear from all working on the above surnames, either to see if they link or to see if there is a line I can eliminate. Sure hope to hear from you! Pavla Chandler

Hello All I'm new to this list but would like to ask for some assistance. I'm looking for information on the Nick & Maria Sedrick family with their children, Benard, Fannie and Annie. They were listed on the 1870 census as living in Cincinnati but they vanish to me after that. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Glen A. Sedrick

Good Morning, I'm back on the list after a few months off. We have moved and I changed my e-mail address from Jansgen@aol.com to Jansgen@gmail.com. I am still researching the following names in Hamilton County and would like to connect with anyone who is researching the same names. NEUHAUS, RUDERSHAUSER, HOEHN, DESMOND, CONSTABLE WINDOFFER, BRILL, BELL Thanks for all your help in the past. Janet Lippelman

I accidentally deleted a message from "Tom"...that name was all I saw before I hit the "delete" button by mistake... Please re-send your message! Thank you, Chaille

Pshew - it sounds like I will need a vacation from my vacation - lots to see and do! Thank you Phyllis for your information about resources and the helpful tips! Buying that book sounds like a good plan and I never would have known about the Administration Building, which sounds promising. Putting some meat on the bones of dry dates and facts is exactly what I hope to do, and your suggestions as well as cemetery help from another kind lister gives me a great jumping off point. I really appreciate both of you taking the time to help me. I wish I could offer to do research for other listers, but I think I will have my hands full. Certainly, if I have other names on any of the pages I come home with, I will post them and hopefully, be able to help someone out that way. Wow, the Historical Society never occurred to me, though my grandmother did want to visit Union Station. I would fall over if I found my family in some photographs! Thanks again, and I'll give a report of my visit upon my return! --Chaille

This is a good plan. For the 10th floor at Hamilton Co Probate, the cost for copies is still 10cents each. Except if it's from microfilm, it's 50 cents each. The wills are in the process of being photographed to go on-line. They should be online within 6 months to a year. So not all of those are there to check. The staff there will search through them if you leave the info on the name, case #. There is an index of these wills at the downtown library. It helps going there with the case #s. Carol On Jun 8, 2005, at 11:42 AM, Phyllis Garratt wrote: > Chaille, this is slightly scaled down version of what I posted to the > list in 2003. All hours etc. are what they were in 2003 so you need to > doublecheck for more current information. > > 1. An absolute must is a book put out by the Hamilton County > Chapter of > the Ohio Gen. Society called Guide to Genealogical Resources in > Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. I used this every day! It has > addresses, hours, holdings information, and more! It can be ordered > from > them directly by writing to them at PO Box 15865, Cincinnati, OH > 45215-0865. Or better yet, you can buy a copy when you get into > town at > the Ohio Bookstore located at 726 Main Street (downtown). Their phone > number is (513) 621-5142. They also carry other books on local history > and genealogy. > > 2. The public library is an absolute must. I think their hours were > changed recently so be sure to check in advance. Great fun combing > through old Cincinnati newspapers on microfilm. They have a hard > copy of > the Sanborn Insurance maps here that are not bound in a book and > can be > copied easily on any of their copiers (they have regular, oversize, > and > color copiers). They also have the maps on microfilm, but much > harder to > use as you only see a small section of the map at a time and often the > street names are not included in that particular frame. Much better > than > the Historical Society, which has a bound copy that they say is too > heavy to bring out. > > 3. The 10th floor of the Hamilton County Probate Court (located at > 230 > E. Ninth St) has books containing marriage certificates that you can > copy yourself for 10 cents (in 2003) on their photocopiers. They have > indexes for these. Also wills and brief estate records and some other > records as well. I almost didn't go there, but was glad I did. I spent > only a half day there. Could have spent up to 2 days there. > > 4. Hamilton County Administration Building located at 138 E. Court > Street has deeds, some military discharge papers, plat maps and other > records (see the booklet Guide to Gen Research mentioned above). In > 2003 > their hours were officially 8-4 (unofficially they open at 6:30 am.) > The first morning I got there at 9 am and all the machines were taken. > They showed me where everything was located and then I came back at > 6:30 > am the next morning to do my research. If you get there before 8 am, > there may not be anyone there to help you. You must get there at 8 am > prompt or you probably won't get a machine. Most of the people doing > work here are professional title searchers and there is no time > limit on > the machines, so you could waste a lot of time waiting for one to > become > available. Better to go back early the next day. They were very > helpful, > although some of the staff knows very little about the records or > how to > use the machines, so be patient and ask if there is someone there who > could help you. I spent a half-day here, but would have liked to have > spent at least 2 days. I learned a lot about my family here, such as > property transfers that took place due to a death in the family, > and who > was the executor of the estate, etc. This is the kind of meaty > information that brings color to our ancestors' lives. It not just > names > and dates. > > 5. I had planned to spend several days at Blegen Library Rare > Books and > Archives on the University of Cincinnati campus, but they were in the > process of moving their holdings around and were not allowing > visitors. > They recommended that I arrange in advance to visit them. Also, they > said it is helpful if I can let them know in advance what I want to > look > at so that they can get the records pulled. They said this is because > there is not always someone available to help. > > 6. The Cincinnati Historical Society is located downstairs at the > Cincinnati Union Terminal Building. They have an extensive Photograph > collection, as well as many other records (once again, see the > Guide to > Hamilton County Research for more information). Their hours are (in > 2003): 12-5 Monday through Friday and 9-5 on Saturday. I found > photos of > my ancestors there. They also have the original membership book and > other records from the Cincinnati German Pioneer Society. > > In 2003 I stayed at the Garfield Suites Hotel (phone: (513) 421-3355) > and paid $120 per night for two people (tax is included in this). > Parking at the garage is $5 per day. The rooms here all have separate > bedrooms and a full-sized kitchen. I ate 95% of my meals here and > saved > a lot of money and time that way. This hotel is right across the > street > from the Public Library (what a great convenience!) and only 3 short > blocks from the Probate Court and 4 short blocks from the Hamilton > County Administration Building (recorder's office). I felt the > neighborhood was safe in the daylight hours, but would not be on the > streets here after dark. Crime is not uncommon in this neighborhood. > > Have fun! Cincinnatians are wonderful people! > > Phyllis > > > ==== OHHAMILT Mailing List ==== > ~~ The List GOLDEN RULE ~~ > Keep to genealogy, history, anything ancestor that pertains to > Hamilton > County. ...Positively *NO* selling or OFF TOPIC announcements or > messages. If you're unsure, email the List Mom first at: > OHHAMILT-admin@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Had to run back home for something and just wanted to say thanks again. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: <OHHAMILT-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <OHHAMILT-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 5:00 PM Subject: OHHAMILT-D Digest V05 #117

Chaille, this is slightly scaled down version of what I posted to the list in 2003. All hours etc. are what they were in 2003 so you need to doublecheck for more current information. 1. An absolute must is a book put out by the Hamilton County Chapter of the Ohio Gen. Society called Guide to Genealogical Resources in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. I used this every day! It has addresses, hours, holdings information, and more! It can be ordered from them directly by writing to them at PO Box 15865, Cincinnati, OH 45215-0865. Or better yet, you can buy a copy when you get into town at the Ohio Bookstore located at 726 Main Street (downtown). Their phone number is (513) 621-5142. They also carry other books on local history and genealogy. 2. The public library is an absolute must. I think their hours were changed recently so be sure to check in advance. Great fun combing through old Cincinnati newspapers on microfilm. They have a hard copy of the Sanborn Insurance maps here that are not bound in a book and can be copied easily on any of their copiers (they have regular, oversize, and color copiers). They also have the maps on microfilm, but much harder to use as you only see a small section of the map at a time and often the street names are not included in that particular frame. Much better than the Historical Society, which has a bound copy that they say is too heavy to bring out. 3. The 10th floor of the Hamilton County Probate Court (located at 230 E. Ninth St) has books containing marriage certificates that you can copy yourself for 10 cents (in 2003) on their photocopiers. They have indexes for these. Also wills and brief estate records and some other records as well. I almost didn't go there, but was glad I did. I spent only a half day there. Could have spent up to 2 days there. 4. Hamilton County Administration Building located at 138 E. Court Street has deeds, some military discharge papers, plat maps and other records (see the booklet Guide to Gen Research mentioned above). In 2003 their hours were officially 8-4 (unofficially they open at 6:30 am.) The first morning I got there at 9 am and all the machines were taken. They showed me where everything was located and then I came back at 6:30 am the next morning to do my research. If you get there before 8 am, there may not be anyone there to help you. You must get there at 8 am prompt or you probably won't get a machine. Most of the people doing work here are professional title searchers and there is no time limit on the machines, so you could waste a lot of time waiting for one to become available. Better to go back early the next day. They were very helpful, although some of the staff knows very little about the records or how to use the machines, so be patient and ask if there is someone there who could help you. I spent a half-day here, but would have liked to have spent at least 2 days. I learned a lot about my family here, such as property transfers that took place due to a death in the family, and who was the executor of the estate, etc. This is the kind of meaty information that brings color to our ancestors' lives. It not just names and dates. 5. I had planned to spend several days at Blegen Library Rare Books and Archives on the University of Cincinnati campus, but they were in the process of moving their holdings around and were not allowing visitors. They recommended that I arrange in advance to visit them. Also, they said it is helpful if I can let them know in advance what I want to look at so that they can get the records pulled. They said this is because there is not always someone available to help. 6. The Cincinnati Historical Society is located downstairs at the Cincinnati Union Terminal Building. They have an extensive Photograph collection, as well as many other records (once again, see the Guide to Hamilton County Research for more information). Their hours are (in 2003): 12-5 Monday through Friday and 9-5 on Saturday. I found photos of my ancestors there. They also have the original membership book and other records from the Cincinnati German Pioneer Society. In 2003 I stayed at the Garfield Suites Hotel (phone: (513) 421-3355) and paid $120 per night for two people (tax is included in this). Parking at the garage is $5 per day. The rooms here all have separate bedrooms and a full-sized kitchen. I ate 95% of my meals here and saved a lot of money and time that way. This hotel is right across the street from the Public Library (what a great convenience!) and only 3 short blocks from the Probate Court and 4 short blocks from the Hamilton County Administration Building (recorder's office). I felt the neighborhood was safe in the daylight hours, but would not be on the streets here after dark. Crime is not uncommon in this neighborhood. Have fun! Cincinnatians are wonderful people! Phyllis

Hi Folks! I am going to be in Cincinnati in a couple weeks' time to do some genealogy and genealogy-related sightseeing. I only have three days so I really want to focus on items that I can only/most easily obtain while I am "on site." I am planning on visiting Spring Grove and Vine Street cemeteries, and have the main library and Probate Courts on my list, too. Here's what I want to find: a marriage certificate/record for my Lisette Voss circa 1915 marriage certificate/record for Frederick Schad and Jeanette Schweikert circa 1904 birth records (several, all prior to 1908) naturalization records divorce records for Lisette and Frederick Schad circa 1938 I think I am pretty well set with death and burial records, so those are not a focus. I know that other folks have asked for travel/research suggestions, but a search of the list archives turned up nuthin'... I welcome any and all suggestions! Best, Chaille Cincinnati family names: SCHWEIKERT, SCHAD, VOSS, TAMOOR, GEIGER, SCHULTE (George W.), GEIGER, FREIER/FREYER, SIEGERT,

Dear Michael, Phebe Edwards daughter of James and Jane Evans was born in Wrightsboro Georgia They were Quakers In 1780 ahe married Alexander Lackey Moore She died in1760 in Wayne County Indiana Phebe Edwards and Alexander Moore were among the earliest settlers of Wayne County Indiana and were true pioneers Betty

Trying to verify the name of my Great-Grandfather as being Charles Forest EDWARDS of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH. Also, trying to confirm his father was John O. EDWARDS of Anderson Twp., Hamilton Co., OH. My father was born out of wed-lock and was given my Grandmother's name. Dorothy "June" EDWARDS was born in 1925 in Cincinnati as was the sibling to Mary Lou EDWARDS-COOPER and Ella Mae WIDMEYER. She has since passed on and any info about my father's side of the family is a mystery. Great drama surrounded my father's birth back in the 40's so trying to get info about my Grandmother's side of the family is paramount to eventually learning the identity of my father's biological father. If anyone has any connection to these individuals, I really would love to hear from you. Thanks! Michael Edwards Florissant, MO mtedwards64@aol.com