Ohio did not begin recording births [or deaths] until 1867. Stark County District Library will probably be able to help on copy of the 1823 marriage record but bear in mind typically there is little information on early marriages. Parents were not shown until ca 1909 marriages but it's worth getting a copy. You can request directly online to the library: http://www.starklibrary.org/genealogyservices.html Click on Request Forms. Good luck, Shirley In a message dated 7/3/2006 3:01:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I'd like to find a birth certificate for a person born in the late 1700s. Does Ohio have birth certificates that far back? Will the library be able to help or should I go to the state? This person was married in 1823 can I get his marriage license? I already have the certification from the minister. I'm looking for the names of his parents. Thanks, Barb Chandler