Welcome to the Monroe County History and Genealogy Website

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Click here to go to the MCHS website

Click here to go to the MCC of OGS website

 

CDs of important Monroe County record books are now available.  Each page of dozens of Monroe County record books have been photographed and made into CDs.  For a current list of available CDs click here.

 

 

 

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Monroe County History & Genealogy (MCHG) Web Site

 

There are a number of ways to navigate the Monroe County History and Genealogy (MCHG) web site.  One way is to go to the home page that has a series of buttons that will take you to various sections and pages of the site.  Another is to use the list/index of the most frequently used sections that is included at the bottom of most pages on the site.  Below is still another option.  This Table of Contents (TOC) is designed to provide at a glance all of the sections and pages on this site.  It has the advantage of showing how the various sections and pages are related.  By clicking on any blue highlighted item in the TOC, you will be transported to that item.  By clicking on the term “Table of Contents” in the Short-cut Table of Contents found at the bottom of each web-page, you can return to this TOC.

 

Table of Contents

 

Acknowledgments – individuals who have earned special recognition by MCHG

          Major Contributors to Web Site – individuals making a major contribution to the MCHG web site

 

Administration – Items of administration relating to the MCHG

          Maps – a selection of several maps for getting to and about in Monroe County

          Modifications – listing of significant changes made to the MCHG website, by date of change

 

Books – a selection of books containing Monroe County genealogy data and information

 

Books on CDs – several dozen Monroe County Record books photographed and put on CDs are available

 

CDs – Monroe County Record Books available on CDs

 

CD Indices – alphabetical and computer searchable indexes of Monroe County Record Books on CDs are online

 

Cemeteries – databases for the 225 or more cemeteries found in Monroe County

          Monroe County Cemeteries Listed by Cemetery Name

          Monroe County Cemeteries Listed by Township

          Specific Cemeteries – descriptions, directions for finding, grave inventories, and some pictures

 

Death Records – several thousand death records of Monroe Countians

 

Databases – informational databases available at MCHG

          Belmont County, Ohio 1811 Tax Records

Belmont County, Ohio 1812 Tax Records

Death Records

Monroe County, Ohio 1821 Tax Records

Latitude/Longitude Coordinates of Selected Sites

          Adding Lat/Long Data – to add data to the database, consult this section 

1890 Veterans Census, Monroe County, Ohio;

Monroe Countians in the 7th WV Infantry

 

e-mail – e-mail address for this website

 

Family Trees, Family Tree Books, Family Tree Websites, etc.

          Biographical Sketches – bio-sketches of individuals

Books – books of interest to Monroe County genealogy researchers

          Family Trees – family trees available on the MCHG web site

          Web Sites – a list of other web sites containing family trees and genealogical information

 

History – a history of Monroe County

 

Index of Books on CDs – online indices of Monroe County Record Books on CDs

 

Latitude & Longitudes of Geographical Sites – precise location of sites such as towns, graves, buildings, etc.

 

Links -- to other web sites, excluding family tree web sites (For links to other Family Tree web sites, click here)

 

Maps – maps of places of interest and importance in Monroe County

          Directions to MCC of OGS monthly meetings – maps to Monroe County Public Library

          Directions to MCHS monthly meetings – maps to Department of Health and Parry Museum

          Ohio Map (eastern half of state) – 1815

 

Marriages, etc. – includes births, reunions, special events, etc. but no obituaries (see obituaries below)

 

Monroe County – a description and history of Monroe County, Ohio

          BioSketches – biographical sketches of Monroe County residents by surname

          BioSketches – biographical sketches by surname, grouped by Township

History – a description and history of Monroe County, Ohio

Maps – maps of places of interest and importance in Monroe County

Organization of Monroe County – a chronology of the original organization of Monroe County, Ohio

Photos – photos of important places, events and people of Monroe County

          Settlements – early settlements in Monroe County

Settlers – initial settlers in Monroe County by township

 

Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (MCC of OGS)

 

Monroe County Historical Society (MCHS)

 

Obituaries – alphabetical listing of several hundred deaths – obituaries arranged by year of death

 

Photos – pictures of people, places and things

          Ancestors’ pictures – pictures of known ancestors

          Bridges – photos and locations of four remaining covered bridges in Monroe County

          Churches – listing of many of the churches of Monroe County including many turn-of-the-century pictures

          Family Tree Searches – special focus on specific family searches plus photos of unknown family members

          Schools & Classes – photos of many one-room and later schools and photos of classes of students

          Towns – people, buildings, stories, histories, of a number of Monroe County towns and villages

                  

Antioch

Duffy

Laings

Miltonsburg

Stafford

Bealsville

Fly

Lebanon

Rinard Mills

Sycamore Valley

Brownsville

Graham

Lewisville

Round Bottom

Way

Calais

Graysville

Malaga

Sardis

Wilson

Cameron

Hannibal

Marr

Sprague

Woodsfield

Clarington

Jerusalem

Mechanicsburg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Unknown – pictures of ancestors, places, and events in search of identification

 

Queries – collection of queries arranged by surname (combined with “Surnames” below)

          Query Form – online query form

 

Special Notices, Announcements, and Miscellany – special information on this site not otherwise classified

 

Stories – a collection of articles and interesting stories relating to Monroe County ancestors and events

 

Surnames – collection of surnames and queries arranged by surname (combined with “Queries” above)

          Surname Form – online surname form – submit your surname request directly online

 

Time-Line – a graphical presentation of the chronology of development of Monroe County, Ohio (under construction)

 

Web Sites – selected web sites with possible useful data and information for Monroe County genealogy

 

Wills – the text of several selected wills prepared by Monroe County ancestors

 

 

Use the “Back-arrow” at the top of this web-page to return to the “Previous Page.” 

 

 

CDs of important Monroe County record books are now available.  Each page of dozens of Monroe County record books have been photographed and made into CDs.  For a current list of available CDs click here.