Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library
| Hours Mon-Thu 9am-8pm Fri & Sat 9am-5pm
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Genealogy Research
Have a Genealogy question? Email and we may be able to help.
Library Archives
Visit the 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to find local newspapers on microfilm, census records, school yearbooks, city and county directories, and other historical documents are available at the library archives.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
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Fold3 Library Edition
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HeritageQuest
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Ohio Memory
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