Local Resources for Research
Many early records were lost in the Courthouse fires.
Birth & Death records were not recorded by law until 1867.
County Clerk has Divorce & Court records from early 1800s (Source: Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed)
Note: The records that were destroyed in the 1867 fire of the Monroe County Court House were
the Probate Records: marriage, birth, wills and death.
Deed Records ca 1813 (not too many listed at this early date through).
Common Pleas Court records start 1813. - The above information provided by: Shirley Neiswonger
Monroe County Courthouse
Records:
Land Deeds (c1836 - Present) - Recorder's Office
Birth & Death (1867 - 1908)
Marriage, Wills & Estates (1867 - Present) - Probate Office
Monroe County Courthouse
101 North Main Street
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone: (740) 472-5181
Website: www.monroecountyohio.com
Monroe County's Health Department
Records: Birth & Death (1909-Present)
Health Department
118 Home Ave
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone: (740) 472-1677, ext. 2
Website: www.monroecountyohio.com/departments/health_department
Additional County Resources
Monroe County Chapter, OGS
Box 641
Woodsfield, OH 43793-0641>
Phone: Karen Romick (740) 483-1029
Email: monroechapterogs@gmail.com
Monroe County District Library
96 Home Ave.
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone Number: (740)472-1954
Website: http://www.monroecounty.lib.oh.us
Monroe County District Library - Resource Room Holdings
Monroe County Historical Society
Email: moncohissoc@att.net
Parry Museum - Hollister-Parry House
217 Eastern Ave.
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone Number: (740) 472-1933
Added to the National Register of Historic places in 1980 .
The Monroe County Park District acquired the Parry house and 5-acres of land in 1974. The house was built in the 1800's and furnished in turn of the century style. This property is leased to the Monroe County Historical Society. Archives and old records are also kept in the Museum for Genealogical references. During the summer months, a caretaker and tour guide is on duty to welcome visitors to explore Monroe County's rich historic past.
Page last updated March 2025