My husband and I were in Mason County last month. Birth and Death records start at 1853. Good luck on your search. Joan > Hi, > > Am going to be in Mason Co. next week and would like the best places to do > research. My ancestors are from Mason, Jackson, and maybe Galia OH. How far > back do the records at the courhouse.? Such as birth and death and tax > lists. My husband once lived in Mason Co. and if I remember right, the > courthouse had a fire at one time, because he had to mail to Charleston for a > birth cert. Any help appreciated. Does Pt. Pleasant Library have a > genealogy dept? > > Bev >