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Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library
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Genealogy Research
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Library Archives
Visit the library archives to find local newspapers on microfilm, census records, school yearbooks, city and county directories, and other historical documents are available at the library archives. All archival documents are for in-library use only and cannot be checked out.
View a list of available resources.
Hardin County Genealogy Society
The Hardin County Genealogy Society offers a vast variety of publications to aid in your genealogy research, as well as historical county resources.
Visit the center:
211 W Franklin ST
Kenton, OH 43326
419-674-4088
www.hardincountyconnections.com
Online Genealogy Resources
African American Heritage
Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.Access Now
Ancestry – Library Edition
Trace your genealogy using a wide variety of historical records. You must be in the library to access this database.Access Now
FamilySearch
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Find a Grave
Find a Grave is the best place on the internet to look for burial and other final disposition information for family, friends and famous people.Access Now
Fold3 Library Edition
Fold3 is a premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents.Access Now
HeritageQuest
Search HeritageQuest Online for census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.Access Now
Ohio Memory
Explore digital content from over 390 cultural heritage institutions representing all 88 of Ohio’s counties covering a wide range of topics from prehistory to present day.Access Now