County clerk of courts utilizing the link and directions below. Hancock county, ohio biographies genealogy trails history group. The hancock county courthouse is a historic courthouse in findlay, ohio, united states. Dec 15, 2009 illustrated historical atlas of hancock county, ohio by h. The hancock county chapter, ogs, a chapter of ohio genealogical society since 1979.
A centennial biographical history of hancock county, ohio ebook written by. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. On march 10, 1888, the ohio senate passed a resolution to allow the commissioners of williams county to either repair their old courthouse or to erect a new courthouse. The city of frankfort and franklin county are particularly fortunate in possessing ample. Sparta was located at an indian trading post and was in constant danger of border trouble, the town was. Stark county ohio history exclude extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. Popular ohio history books showing 150 of 86 the pioneers. William gassman removed from seneca county, ohio, to. V, 1987 old deshler hotel registry old deshler slides. Exhibits change regularly to reflect current events, the season, and recent acquisitions. Books available from the society hancock county tennessee and lts people, volume i this is the original hancock county book that contains the most family histories. History of genealogy of the cucullu family in north america cucullu, clyde j. History books tend to make a big deal of the treacherous.
Twentieth century history hardin county ohio abebooks. This county was named for john hancock 17371793, president of the continental congress what is the county seat of hancock county, oh. An index ohio handbook of the civil war ohio county maps ohio lands a short history ohio newspaper abstracts, vol. Research books available from the hancock county tennessee historical and genealogical society. Ohios historic courthouses preservation of the courthouses building characteristics.
This magnificent, lavishly illustrated book presents each of ohios 88 existing courthouses through a sumptuous layout of color and blackandwhite images. The heroic story of the settlers who brought the american ideal west hardcover. Containing a history of the county, its townships, towns. The building, as planned in 1885, was to replace a previous brick courthouse located at the same site. For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit the hancock county page in the live roots catalog. Portraits of early settlers and prominent men, biographies, history of the northwest territory, history of ohio, statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc. History of edgefield county, south carolina chapman, john a. Ohio historic inventory ohio historic preservation office 567 e. Common pleas clerk of courts will be offering e filing for all case types. Sharon indian school in king william county highlights a future virginia landmark register property. Full text of a history of coweta county from 1825 to 1880. The history of houghton county in inextricably linked with copper mining, and, indeed. This book has additional county history, 230 family histories, in addition to volume i, plus it has 582 cemeteries. When oil and natural gas were discovered in hancock county shortly thereafter, the courthouse was given many of its unique and eclectic stylings.
Ohio genealogy express a part of genealogy express. Cemeteries of henry county, ohio worldcat cemeteries, henry county, ohio worldcat cemetery deed record, 18721976 family history library cemetery records in putnam and henry counties, ohio genealogy gophers. Research books available from the hancock county tennessee. Stennis space center, beautiful sandy beaches, lovely scenic byways, exciting gaming action, eclectic shopping, art galore, diverse dining, fun festivals, and. Geauga county courthouse van wert county courthouse ohio. Cathy has served as clerk of courts since january of 1998. The hancock county courthouse was designed by architects frank weary and george washington kramer and built in 1888. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Death records since since 1954 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present there is a fee for each copy requested. History of jackson county, mississippi, the supervisors.
This is all set out in detail in a history of the ohio company of virginia. Hancock county was established on january 21, 1828, by the ohio general assembly from the southern portions of wood county. The school year consisted of three months term in the summer for the smaller ones. Athens county, ohio courthouse history genealogy trails. Originally containing only findlay township, the county would add amanda and welfare now delaware townships later in april of that year. Containing a history of the county, its townships, towns etc.
Ohio genealogy express hancock county, ohio history. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Ohio towns and townships we will be updating the information on henry county soon ohio area key ohio cemeteries, cemetery addendum ohio wills and estates to 1850. A centennial biographical history of hancock county, ohio. Presented by genealogy trails for family research in athens county,ohio. Hancock county is the southernmost county in the state of mississippi, situated along the gulf of mexico and the state line of louisiana. Hancock county was created on april 1, 1820 from logan county, delaware county and wood county organized in 1828. For about a year and a half after the organization of the county, the court was held in a room, rented for that purpose, of leonard jewett and silas bingham.
Hamilton won the competition for the county seat, thanks to israel ludlow, hamiltons founder ludlows donation of the public square secured the county seat. History of hancock county, ohio containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc portraits of early settlers and prominent men. Your best source for free genealogy information, always updating, always free. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a centennial biographical history of hancock county, ohio.
In 18078, a hewed log court house was erected, very near the spot where the present one stands, in which the courts were held for about. The heroic story of the settlers who brought the american ideal west hardcover by. History of franklin county, mississippi, to 1861, a hadskey, john william. Counties where the western mirgration began the history of. Hancock county ohio historical markers the historical. Geauga county courthouse van wert county courthouse ohio historic courthouse symposium. As agriculture remains one of hancock countys top industries, these strong relationships are very valuable to the cause of preserving and.
April 15th two men travel by train from new orleans to toulme station in hancock county for the purpose of consummating a hostile meeting, or in other words. Mississippis hancock county mississippis hancock county. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in an. A centennial biographical history of hancock county, ohio by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a centennial biographical history. Butler county was created on march 24, 1803, about three weeks after ohio became a state. Cemetery records in putnam and henry counties, ohio family history library cole cemetery find a grave. These books have numerous melungeon stories which should interest the reader. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. This book reveals the remarkable history of a company that for 100 years has always been in the business of. Weapons used were dueling pistols and the distance was 12 paces.
Contributor names lewis publishing company, chicago, pub. The hchs is located in the chapel in the park museum and the old log jail museum at 26 and 28 north apple street in greenfield, indiana. Illustrated historical atlas of hancock county, ohio. Hancock county, findlay 532 hancock county courthouse side a. Findlay bicentennial commemorative edition findlay historic trip through town findlay, ohio. Relative importance in history physical condition proposed use. Fayette county ohio historical society 517 columbus ave, washington court house, ohio 43160 rated 4.
Just as in ohio and other westein states there are numerous remains of forts and vil. The historic barn tour garnered significant local support and sponsorship from the agricultural community. Volume 1 1910 by minnie ichler kohler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All parties involved are arrested later that day but eventually acquitted because there had been no casualties. First county prison second prison and first courthouse sec ond. History of cincinnati and hamilton county, ohio books group on. Nationwide environmental title research hancock county, ohio genealogy source. Hancock county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. May 19, 2016 a list of historical markers or monuments in hancock county ohio historical markers. Historic events in the tuscarawas and muskingum valleys, and in other portions of the state of ohio. We are a local, mostly volunteer group that is a notforprofit 50 organization. Geographical and statistical classic reprint jacob a.
Internet archive a centennial biographical history of hancock county, ohio 1903 source. Become a hancock historical museum member and take an active role in the future of your museum. The museum hosts several new and engaging exhibits annually that bring artifacts and the history and lessons around them to life. Illustrated historical atlas of hancock county, ohio by h. A twentieth century history of hardin county, ohio. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are from. Fayette county ohio historical society home facebook. The comprehensive documentation efforts then commenced. Our statute books still offer bounties for the heads of wolves and catamounts, and the. On april 17, 1885 the ohio legislature authorized the construction of a new courthouse for hancock county, raising. Hancock county was organized march, 1828, court being held in a log schoolhouse. Hancock county genealogical society findlayhancock county.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Hancock county genealogical society findlayhancock. Gassman, clerk, findlay, was born in eppingen, baden, march 7, 1845, son of william and catherine haasinger gassman, who came to this country in 1848, the former of whom, a baker by trade, left his native country in consequence of the revolution there, that he might enjoy his liberty in free america. Where can find hancock county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The decision was made to tear down the old courthouse and erect the new courthouse on the same site. In addition, susan thrane provides a brief history of each county with relevant details about the design of the courthouse and highlights of the events which occurred there. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in houghton county, michigan. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in hancock county, ohio this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in hancock county, ohio, united states. This court let out the contract to vjuild our court house. Google books a centennial biographical history of hancock county, ohio 1903 source. The hancock county historical society hchs welcomes you to take a visit through the history of hancock county, indiana.
The boys and girls of that day knew nothing of the modern improvements in school houses, school books, and school conveniences. Linden village hall and fire station and of course the houghton county courthouse. Sparta, the seat of justice in hancock county, became a chartered town, dec 3, 1803. Hamilton won the competition for the county seat, thanks to israel ludlow, hamiltons founder ludlows. Cathy prosser wilcox has been with the hancock county clerk of courts office since 1987. Historical collections of ohio history of hardin county ohio by henry howe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ohio genealogy express hancock county, ohio history 1886. This magnificent, lavishly illustrated book presents each of ohio s 88 existing courthouses through a sumptuous layout of color and blackandwhite images.