NEW! Century Families of Williams County – CFWCWe announced our newest lineage society, Century Families of Williams County, at the June Banquet. WCGS is very excited to offer this new lineage society to our members. And the excitement is growing as there are already several members that are working on their CFWC application. I encourage everyone to start working on your application and be one of the first to be inducted into CFWC in June 2019! Eligibility Any member of WCGS who is a direct descendant of one or more individuals who settled within the area designates as Williams County between January 1, 1861 and 100 year prior to current year is welcome to apply for membership of Century Families of Williams County. |
How to find the Williams County Local History Center, West Annex of the Williams County Public Library
The research center is located on the north-east corner of the Court House Square, at the corner of North Main Street and East High Street with entrances at 102 N. Main and at 103 E. High Street.
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Main Street Entrance |
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Programs open to the Public! |
Click on “Events” above anytime to see our Calendar and join the fun in person! |
Our Newest PublicationNEW! Land Records of Williams Co. OH Beginning 1823, Marty Richie $35.00, S and H $3.00, OH Residents Tax $2.54 Please Mail Your Order To: WCGS |
Montpelier’s Native Son: |
Research starting points are great finds. Here are some Williams County, Ohio families that may be links for your research. Check them out. |
Williams County Genealogical Society’s Publications chairperson, Pamela Pattison Lash has provided this research on Divorces in Williams County.Divorce Primer: How to use divorce recordsDivorces Stories: by Pam Pattison LashFor more of Pam’s research visit her blog at:http://williamscountyohiogenealogy.blogspot.com | |
“Biographical Record of Northwestern Ohio“ | 1899 History Biographical Index |
“The County of Williams“ | 1905 History Biographical Index |
“A Standard History of Williams County Ohio“ | 1920 History Biographical Index |
Wolf Scalps Records 1835-1847 | Cemeteries of |
Here is a link for listing of Williams County Obits from area papers.Wms. Co. Public Library site |
The holdings of the WCGS are located in the Local History Center of the Williams County Public Library, Bryan Branch, |