Laning-Young Research Library
The Huron County Chapter of OGS does not have a library. We work cooperatively with the Firelands Historical Society, and some of our members volunteer and assist researchers at the Firelands Historical Research Center/Laning-Young Research Library. This library has a collection of local historical and genealogical materials and is the repository for Chapter records for Huron County lineage societies, the Ancestor File, and other resources compiled by the Chapter. A Wi-Fi network in the library provides access to the Internet.
The Norwalk Public Library has many genealogy and local history resources, including newspapers, city directories, atlases, DAR and DAC lineage books, and obituaries, for example. Contact the library (see link below) for their policy on handling genealogy requests.
The Norwalk Public Library has many genealogy and local history resources, including newspapers, city directories, atlases, DAR and DAC lineage books, and obituaries, for example. Contact the library (see link below) for their policy on handling genealogy requests.
• Ohio's premiere resource for genealogical materials.
\_ Membership includes free admission to the library and access to additional
online resources, including Heritage Pursuit, which includes transcriptions of
Ohio county histories.
\_ Membership includes free admission to the library and access to additional
online resources, including Heritage Pursuit, which includes transcriptions of
Ohio county histories.
Public Libraries in Huron County, Ohio
• Norwalk Public Library [county seat]
\_ Extensive collection of Genealogy and Local History Resources.
NOTE: The Norwalk Public Library has up-dated their website, and the link
above for their Genealogy and Local History page no longer works as of
10/15/2016.
• Bellevue Public Library
\_ Special Collections at the Bellevue Public Library
• Milan-Berlin Township Public Library
\_ Local History
• Monroeville Public Library
• New London Public Library
\_ Local History
\_ Genealogy Collection
• Huron County Community Library [home page]
\_ Willard Memorial Library - Main Library
\_ Website includes:
• Historical Pictures from the Willard, Ohio, Area
• Willard Area Births and Obituaries
\_ Greenwich Public Library
\_ North Fairfield Public Library
\_ Wakeman Community Library
\_ Extensive collection of Genealogy and Local History Resources.
NOTE: The Norwalk Public Library has up-dated their website, and the link
above for their Genealogy and Local History page no longer works as of
10/15/2016.
• Bellevue Public Library
\_ Special Collections at the Bellevue Public Library
• Milan-Berlin Township Public Library
\_ Local History
• Monroeville Public Library
• New London Public Library
\_ Local History
\_ Genealogy Collection
• Huron County Community Library [home page]
\_ Willard Memorial Library - Main Library
\_ Website includes:
• Historical Pictures from the Willard, Ohio, Area
• Willard Area Births and Obituaries
\_ Greenwich Public Library
\_ North Fairfield Public Library
\_ Wakeman Community Library
Public Libraries in Neighboring Counties
• Ashland Public Library [Ashland County]
\_ Genealogy and Local History Resources
• Elyria Public Library System [Lorain County]
\_ Local History
• Birchard Public Library, Fremont [Sandusky County]
\_ Local History
\_ Obituaries and Genealogy
• Galion Public Library [Crawford County]
\_ Genealogy and Local History
• Mansfield-Richland County Public Library [Richland County]
\_ Local History and Genealogy
\_ Provides link to: Mansfield Newspaper Index 1828, 1909, 1952 to the present.
• Sandusky Library [Erie County]
\_ Archives Research Center and Genealogy
• Tiffin-Seneca Public Library [Seneca County]
\_ Genealogy Department
\_ Genealogy and Local History Resources
• Elyria Public Library System [Lorain County]
\_ Local History
• Birchard Public Library, Fremont [Sandusky County]
\_ Local History
\_ Obituaries and Genealogy
• Galion Public Library [Crawford County]
\_ Genealogy and Local History
• Mansfield-Richland County Public Library [Richland County]
\_ Local History and Genealogy
\_ Provides link to: Mansfield Newspaper Index 1828, 1909, 1952 to the present.
• Sandusky Library [Erie County]
\_ Archives Research Center and Genealogy
• Tiffin-Seneca Public Library [Seneca County]
\_ Genealogy Department
Other Ohio Libraries
• BGSU Center for Archival Collections
\_ Collection focuses on Northwest Ohio Resources
\_ Huron County records in this collection
• Cleveland Public Library - Genealogy
\_ Cleveland Necrology File and Cleveland News Index
• CLEVNET - Library cooperation in 45 library systems in 12 counties in northern Ohio.
\_ Requires a library from one of the Participating Libraries.
\_ Provides online access to many Research Databases.
• Columbus Metropolitan Library - Local History and Genealogy
\_ Includes some genealogy collections formerly held at the State Library of Ohio.
• Ohio Network of American History Research Centers
• Ohio Web Library
\_ Requires a library card from any Ohio public library.
• Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
\_ Genealogy and Local History Department
\_ Has many unique collections including African-American and slave records.
• R. B. Hayes Presidential Library - Fremont
\_ Notable for its Ohio Obituary Index.
• State Archives - Family History at Ohio History Connection
\_ Ohio History Connection is the new name of the Ohio Historical Society.
• State Library of Ohio - Collections
• Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
\_ Local History
\_ Online access to their Obituary Index.
\_ Collection focuses on Northwest Ohio Resources
\_ Huron County records in this collection
• Cleveland Public Library - Genealogy
\_ Cleveland Necrology File and Cleveland News Index
• CLEVNET - Library cooperation in 45 library systems in 12 counties in northern Ohio.
\_ Requires a library from one of the Participating Libraries.
\_ Provides online access to many Research Databases.
• Columbus Metropolitan Library - Local History and Genealogy
\_ Includes some genealogy collections formerly held at the State Library of Ohio.
• Ohio Network of American History Research Centers
• Ohio Web Library
\_ Requires a library card from any Ohio public library.
• Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
\_ Genealogy and Local History Department
\_ Has many unique collections including African-American and slave records.
• R. B. Hayes Presidential Library - Fremont
\_ Notable for its Ohio Obituary Index.
• State Archives - Family History at Ohio History Connection
\_ Ohio History Connection is the new name of the Ohio Historical Society.
• State Library of Ohio - Collections
• Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
\_ Local History
\_ Online access to their Obituary Index.
• Find Other Public Libraries in Ohio - OPLIN [Ohio Public Library Information Network]
• More Ohio Archives and Libraries [FamilySearch.org]
• More Ohio Archives and Libraries [FamilySearch.org]
Other Resource Centers
• Allen County (IN) Public Library Genealogy Center
\_ Nationally known for its large collection of genealogy resources.
• Brigham Young University Family History Library
• Daughters of the American Revolution Library
\_ Genealogical Research System
• Family History Center, Sandusky, OH [no website]
\_ At the LDS Church - 4511 Galloway Road - Map - 419-626-0663
Hours: Wednesday - 10 am - 2 pm, 6 pm - 9 pm and by appointment
During Winter: Call ahead to make sure the volunteer was able to open. When
schools are closed, they are closed.
Other Closures: The weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
See Also: Introduction to LDS Family History Centers
• Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
\_ FamilySearch.org - LDS online searchable databases. Billions of records from
primary sources. Registration is required, but registration is free.
• Library of Congress
\_ Local History and Genealogy Reference Services
\_ Bibliographies, Research Guides, and Finding Aids
\_ Genealogical Research at the Library of Congress
\_ Digital Collections
\_ Duplication Services
• National Archives - Resources for Genealogists
• New England Historic Genealogical Society
\_ Occasionally offers free access to some of their databases on a monthly basis.
\_ Nationally known for its large collection of genealogy resources.
• Brigham Young University Family History Library
• Daughters of the American Revolution Library
\_ Genealogical Research System
• Family History Center, Sandusky, OH [no website]
\_ At the LDS Church - 4511 Galloway Road - Map - 419-626-0663
Hours: Wednesday - 10 am - 2 pm, 6 pm - 9 pm and by appointment
During Winter: Call ahead to make sure the volunteer was able to open. When
schools are closed, they are closed.
Other Closures: The weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
See Also: Introduction to LDS Family History Centers
• Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
\_ FamilySearch.org - LDS online searchable databases. Billions of records from
primary sources. Registration is required, but registration is free.
• Library of Congress
\_ Local History and Genealogy Reference Services
\_ Bibliographies, Research Guides, and Finding Aids
\_ Genealogical Research at the Library of Congress
\_ Digital Collections
\_ Duplication Services
• National Archives - Resources for Genealogists
• New England Historic Genealogical Society
\_ Occasionally offers free access to some of their databases on a monthly basis.
