Stratton house inn belmont county ohio history historic. Belmont county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. Belmont county court systems serves all residents of belmont county in the state of ohio. An engaging and moving book originally published under the title bonnie belmont, this book brings. Centennial history of belmont county, ohio, and representative citizens, edited by a. Belmont county belmont county was established september 7, 1801, by proclamation of gov. The orphanage closed in 1981 and the empty buildings were demolished. Belmont county welcomes visitors to an area rich in history and natural beauty. William johnson was a native of ireland, and located on short creek near wheeling west virginia, where he lived until the time of his death. The main library in martins ferry has a local history and genealogy collection that includes books, online data, clippings, microfilm and an obituary file. Belmont county, ohio ohio genealogy express belmont co.
Belmont county childrens home 18801981 was an orphanage, located in tacoma in belmont county, east of barnesville, ohio, united states. New book the society is pleased to announce that a new updated edition of the book the streets of belmont and how they were named has been published and is now available for purchase. Dille, ohio, also known as dilles bottom, was located across the ohio river from moundsville, west virginia. Belmont county history, 1988 unknown binding january 1, 1988 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Belmont county is located in the east central part of ohio and borders the ohio river. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore your library services. Allen, the man who runs the place, is incredibly informed on the history of gaston county, and he has a wide. Before you arrive we ask that all visitors wear a face covering in the library and practice social distancing. It was a brick building with a cupola on each of the central 4story towers and two threestory wings. Mohler parkinson, jacob, is one of the prominent farmercitizens of richland township, and owns and operates a fine farm of 204 acres, located within a few miles of st. Centennial history of belmont county, ohio and representative citizens. These tax maps were in use from about 1914 to the 1950s to 1970s and were replaced by the current tax map format as they were completed. Short biographies, rosters of the civil war, mexican war, war of 1812, 1st settlers of each twp, and much more.
And incidentally historical collections pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the ohio valley american county histories oh only. Every name index to 1903 centennial history of belmont county, ohio. Belmont county chapter, ohio genealogy society, barnesville, oh. This county was named for belle monte, which means beautiful mountain in french. I enjoyed my visit to the millican pictorial history museum immensely. The website was created in 1999 to build interest in preserving and collecting all genealogical and historical records relating to the early settlers of belmont county. Among them was the famous abolitionist benjamin lundy.
Usa 1,015,348 ohio 47,764 belmont county 579 belmont county histories and genealogies 40. Here you can search public records and pay your fees online. Belmont county history 1988 ohio extension homemakers on. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Belmont county chapter, ohio genealogy society facebook. John johnson, subjects father, was born in virginia in 1800, and resided in his native place until his mother married john allen, of belmont county, ohio, whither the family removed.
Beginning tuesday, may 12 th, 2020 all branches of the belmont county district library will be open from noon to 5pm monday through friday how are we keeping you safe. The name is derived from two french words signifying a fine mountain. The area offers one of the largest country music festivals, other festivals and fairs, beautiful lakes and parks, and breath taking scenery. Belmont county was authorized in september 1801 by the northwest territorial legislature, with area partitioned from jefferson and washington counties. Centennial history of belmont county, ohio 1903 source. Statewide collections are found on the ohio histories and. On the east of belmont county is the ohio river, which for many decades functioned as the major river route to the west. Historic belmont county, ohio relive history stratton house inn is located in historic belmont county, ohio, which truly was the gateway to the west.
Centennial history of belmont county, ohio, and representative citizens a. It takes its name from the french for beautiful mountain. History of belmont and jefferson counties, ohio books. Beautiful belmont, by judge john salisbury cochrane. Belmont county chapter, ohio genealogy society home. Belmont county history 1988 hardcover january 1, 1988 by ohio extension homemakers author.
The collection is organized into sections including cemetery records, family. The digital shoebox project centennial history of belmont county, ohio 1903 source. Belmont county, ohio, before 1830 by catharine foreaker fedorchak, 1999, belmont county chapter, ohio genealogical society edition, in english. And incidentally historical collections pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the ohio valley. The martins ferry public library local history and genealogy reference section offers the researcher many resources. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Allen, the man who runs the place, is incredibly informed on the history of gaston county, and he has a wide range of unique pictures to go along with his information. Belmont county, ohio genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Cumberland trail genealogical society, 2001 fhl book 977.
The local history collection contains books that are specific to belmont county. Public records belmont county courts belmont county. Family history belmont county, ohio chapter of the ohio genealogical society. T mckelvey, 1 book catharine foreaker fedorchak, 1 book roslin cantrell, 1 book charles fry, 1 book roger pickenpaugh, 1 book helen wallace, 1 book thomas d. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Thanks to the belmont county engineers office for its cooperation with the belmont county gis office. Belmont county, ohio genealogy trails history group. The belmont county chapter was established in 1977 and chartered by the ohio genealogical society in 1978. Centennial history of belmont county, ohio, and representative citizens this historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Mckelvey biographical publishing company, 1903 belmont county ohio 833 pages.
Centennial history of belmont county, ohio, and representative citizens. The belmont county port authoritys goal is to implement economic development initiatives that. History of belmont and jefferson counties, ohio, and incidentally historical collections pertaining to border warfare and the early settlement of the adjacent portion of the ohio valley. William anderson was clerk of the township for about fifteen or eighteen years, assessor for one year, census enumerator, and one year treasurer. Death records since since 1954 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present there is a fee for each copy requested. Muskingum county history 115 jefferson st, zanesville, ohio 43701 rated 4. Explore our site to download forms, maps and many other resources for your convenience. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. To build interest in family history and ancestors in belmont county ohio. Every name index to 1903 centennial histor of belmont county. The website was created in 1999 to build interest in preserving and collecting all genealogical and historical records relating to.
The ten commandments of real estate recording belmont county. James johnson, deceased, who during his life was a prosperous farmer in pultney township, belmont county, ohio, was born nov. Internet archive ohio valley genealogies relating chiefly to families in harrison, belmont and jefferson counties, ohio, and washington, westmoreland, and fayette counties, pennsylvania source. Goshen township book missing kirkwood township book missing mead township.
Biographical publishing company, 1903 belmont county ohio 833 pages. Belmont county history 1988 hardcover january 1, 1988 by ohio extension homemakers author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The county was created on september 7, 1801 and organized on november 7, 1801. Belmont county, ohio gis home page important notice. The belmont county port authoritys goal is to implement economic development initiatives that will strengthen and. Clair, being the ninth county formed in the northwestern territory the name is derived from two french words signifying a fine mountain.
You will also find books focusing on area communities and organizations. Carr, 1 book melvin philip mcelfresh, 1 book charles a. Usa 1,015,348 ohio 47,764 ohio histories and genealogies 3,356 belmont county histories and genealogies 40. The first edition of this book was created in the mid1960s by richard betts, a lifelong resident of the town and the official belmont historian. Belmont library was one of four libraries specifically named in the bond measure to get special treatment. Please contact the office if an appointment is necessary.
Belmont county history, 1988 ohio extension homemakers council. The county s 537 square miles are part of ohios appalachian region. Quakers were among the county s first residents and many of these people became outspoken critics of slavery. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Linkpendium belmont county, ohio genealogy and family history belmont county, ohio chapter of the ohio genealogical society southeastern ohio digital shoebox project belmont county, ohio cemetery list cemeteries of belmont count, ohio belmont county, ohio public libraries belmont county, ohio book weown lookups belmont county genealogical. Belmont stock farm creamery, tacoma october 2, 1892. He was a son of john and jane gordon johnson and grandson of william and martha giffen johnson. Belmont county was created on september 7, 1801 from jefferson county and washington county. Beginning tuesday, may 12 th, 2020 all branches of the belmont county district library will be open from noon to 5pm monday through friday. Centennial history of belmont county, ohio, and representative.
It is a very hilly, picturesque tract and contains much excellent land. The collection is organized into sections including cemetery records, family history, city directories, obituaries and marriage and death records. Belmont county district library martins ferry public library. John anderson and william anderson, brothers, born in the county of sligo, ireland, came to canada and settled on the west half of lot 4, concession 6, belmont, in 1860. Some of the books are also available in the regular collection and can be checked out for 3 weeks. To minimize the impact caused by the spread of the covid19 virus, effective wednesday, march 18, 2020, the engineers office is limiting facility access to those persons with a scheduled appointment only. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Belmont county, ohio, before 1830 1999 edition open.
They located on a farm on high ridge, in pultney township, and in time john johnson accumulated a large amount of land. Millican pictorial history museum belmont 2020 all you. Internet archive centennial history of belmont county, ohio and representative citizens source. Where can find belmont county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Welcome to the new and improved ohio genealogy website. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Clair, being the ninth county formed in the northwestern territory. Lorraine indermill quillon, 2 books esther weygandt powell, 1 book irene mount ochsenbein, 1 book l. The countys 537 square miles are part of ohios appalachian region. Every name index to 1903 centennial histor of belmont. Records after january 1st, 1992 can be found on the kofile technologys web portal. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 70,400. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy.
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