Genealogy and Local History
The Library Collection in the Annex, at the DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
focuses on material for Delaware County, Ohio and adjacent counties. Sources include vital
records, county histories, census data, maps, newspapers, etc. The collection contains many
microfilms and the IGI (for all of the USA and most of Europe), the vital records and
compilations of materials found in the County Court House and elsewhere. This material has been
prepared by members of the DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY and the
DELAWARE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, and others.
The volunteer librarians are members of the Delaware County
Genealogical Society, and will do
their best to assist you in your research.
The NASH HOUSE, 1880's House Museum open Mid April to Mid November, Sunday and
Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:30 PM local time. CLOSED all Legal Holidays.
NOTE: Special appointments may be made by calling well in advance for use of the Library at
times and days not listed above, of for group tours of the house.
Research
Donation
Research will be performed for donations at the rate of $10.00 per hour, plus copy costs and postage. Address your query to
Research Dept. Delaware County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1126, Delaware, OH,
43015-8126 or email us
. Please be sure to include your mailing address.
A name search only, will be performed as follows: For a $5.00
donation, volunteers of the Delaware County Genealogical Society will conduct a surname search of
the "Bouic Index of Delaware and Union Counties" (covering over 300 sources relating to the
area). The search will include (two pages) of persons with the same last name,
(if there are more
you will be advised), a list of the sources and some possible researchers if further work is needed.
Send your check or request: The Delaware County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1126, Delaware, OH, 43015-8126.
Delaware County Materials Available
Other Research Centers in
Delaware
The Delaware County Courthouse,
(Probate Court for Wills and Marriages and Recorder's Office
for Land Records, 91 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, Oh. 43015 Phone: 740-369-8761. Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
The Delaware County Record Center.
(For non-current records). Hours 8:30am to 4:30pm. M-F,
50 Channing Street, Delaware, Oh, 43015. Phone: 740-368-1800 or 740-548-7313.
Delaware County District Library,
84 East Winter St., Delaware, Oh, 43015 Phone: 740--362-3861
or
740-548-7210. (Genealogy Collection located in the Ohio Room, call for hours).
Wornstaff Memorial Library,
302 High Street, Ashley, Oh, 43003. Phone: 740-747-2085. Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
Sunbury Community Library,
44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury, Oh, 43074. Phone: 740-965-3901.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
Beeghly Library, Ohio Wesleyan University,
43 University Ave., Delaware, Oh, 43015. Phone:
740-368-4431 and ask for "special collections".
Updated March 2006