Sandra, As far as I know there are no birth records before 1864/65 in Hamilton County. Check this web site for further information about birth records in the state of Ohio. _http://vitalrec.com/oh.html_ (http://vitalrec.com/oh.html) Marilyn ----------------------original message----------------------- In a message dated 2/18/2008 8:39:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I would like to know if there are any birth records for 1856? If so, where could I find them? I am looking for birth record of John Charles Tremont Gray, born 6 September 1856 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His parents were David Gray and Pricilla (Armstrong) Gray. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sandra (Gray) Schnipke **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)