Research Aids

Online indexes

Start with our searchable indexes: the obituary index (1821–2012), the newsletter surname index, the Big Walnut history index, Gold Star Mothers, the Children's Home index, family histories held in our collection, and police biographies.

Records online

• Cemeteries of Delaware County, by township
• Historic maps of the town, county and townships
• Probate and estate record indexes
• Obituary indexes by range of years
• Delaware County Pioneers: honored pioneers and their descendants

Research by the Society

Volunteers will research for donations at the rate of $10.00 per hour, plus copy costs and postage. A surname search of the Bouic Index is available for a $5.00 donation; see Surname Research. Address queries to Research Dept., Delaware County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1126, Delaware, OH 43015-8126, or use the contact form. Please include your mailing address.

Research centers

The libraries, courts and societies in Delaware County that hold original records are listed on Visit Us.