Genealogy & Obituaries
Fostoria presents a unique challenge to genealogists because it is located in three counties---Seneca, Hancock, and Wood.
Due to the generous support of the Fostoria Lineage Research Society and local genealogists,
the library has been able to build a large collection of materials pertaining to Fostoria's tri-county area.
Some of these resources include:
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County genealogical publications and newsletters
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Toledo Diocese records
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U.S. Census microfilm and indexes
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Cemetery records and indexes
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Ohio military records
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Family histories contributed by Lineage Society members
Access to the online Ancestry Library Edition--as well as general Internet access-- is provided by the public computers located in the department.
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Two Canon 400 Microfilm Readers are provided to read and print from newspaper and census microfilm as well as microfiche.
GENEALOGY WEB SITES OF LOCAL INTEREST
- Ohio Death Certificates
- Seneca County Rootsweb
- Seneca Co. Cemetery Information
- R.B. Hayes: Obituary Index for NW and other Ohio Counties
OBITUARIES
A comprehensive obituary card file is available on site. The index is also available online at http://rbhayes.org. Obituaries can be ordered by mail for $3.00 each. Please include payment with your order.
Obituary requests and reference questions concerning genealogy or local history can be directed to:
Genealogy/Reference Department
Kaubisch Memorial Public Library
205 Perry St.
Fostoria, OH 44830
Requests may also be emailed to: Genealogy/Obituaries
Please allow up to five business days to respond to your request.