Ohio marriage records can be used for a great number of things. However, one of the more common and popular things to do with them is to use them to find out about your genealogy. This tool can provide a large amount of data to you as long as it is filled out properly and that you are able to get it and use it.

There are different methods by which to acquire and different places you can look, however you will find that you need to get the tool before you can start to explore it.

In order to be able to get Ohio marriage records you will need to make sure you go to the right place and that you put the most effort into getting everything you want and need as a result of tracking down this form.

The first thing you will need is to have the name of the person you are looking for. if you have the names of both members of the couple that will help even more. Once you know who to look for you can begin looking. The first place to look is Ohio Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics. Here records were recorded on a state level starting in 1908. If you cannot find it here, then you will want to look at the local probates to see if they are able to help or if they have any records to peruse. You can also look at the church where you believe that they were married to see if they have any record of the marriage.

·         Location of the ceremony. This way you will know if it was public or private and if the ceremony was religious or not.

 

·         The next thing to look for is the name of the couple. Here you may find previous and maiden names. These can provide more help and data to continue the search.

 

·         The date of the ceremony can help you to know more about the family and if the information you had was correct.

 

·         The address of the couple will help you to know where they after marriage and possibly know where they were before the wedding.

 

·         The names of the parents of the couple. This can help you to track even further than if you were to simply have a maiden name.

Choosing the right path and getting Ohio marriage records can help you to find a lot of data that you did not have previously. You will find a lot more that will be helpful and will give you the right information to keep you searching and lead you even more paths for more information.

 

• Ohio Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• Ohio Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• Ohio Marriage Certificates & Records

• Ohio Marriage License Laws