History and Research
Records Available for Research
| Records Available | Years Available | Department of Origin |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 County Directory | 1913 | Archives |
| 1937 City Directory | 1937 | Archives |
| Aerial Photos | 1937 | Engineer |
| Birth Record and Death Record Books See Vital Records (1867-1907) at USGenWeb | 1867-1909 | Probate Court |
| Building Inspection Cards | 1957-1987 | Building Department |
| Civil and Criminal Court Case Files Indexes | 1806-1960 | Clerk of Courts |
| Civil and Criminal Court Cases | 1997-2012 | Clerk of Courts |
| Commissioners Journals | 1806-1902 | Commissioners |
| Commissioners Journals Index | 1865-1902 | Commissioners |
| County Atlases | 1874 and 1900 | Archives |
| Decennial Appraisals | 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910 | Auditor |
| Deed and Mortgage Indexes | 1798-1965 (On microfilm) | Recorder |
| Deed/Mortgage Books | 1798-1965 | Recorder |
| Geauga Record Newspaper | 1961-1962 | Archives |
| Geauga Times Leader Newspaper | 1955-1962, 1964, 1975-1985 | Archives |
| Guide to the Painesville (Ohio) Telegraph, 1822-1829 | Archives | |
| Index to the Painesville Telegraph Newspaper 1830-1861 | Archives | |
| Marriage Records See Marriage Index (1806-1919) at USGenWeb | 1806-2006 | Probate Court |
| Monumental Work: Inscriptions and Interments in Geauga County, Ohio through 1983. See Cemetaries Index at USGenWeb | 1983 | Archives |
| Naturalization Records | 1860-1958 | Clerk of Courts |
| Oral History Transcripts | 1976-1989 | Archives |
| Pioneer and General History of Geauga Co., Ohio | 1880 and 1953 | Archives |
| Probate Records See Index To Probate Records at USGenWeb | 1806-1955 | Probate Court |
| Road Records | 1802-1951 | Engineer |
| Surveyor’s Records | 1834-1937 | Engineer |
| Tax Lists and Duplicates | 1810-1951 | Auditor |
| Tax Maps See Geauga County Engineer’s Historical Maps | 1820-1870, 1935-1980 | Engineer |
| Williams Brothers History of Lake and Geauga Co. | Archives | |
| Williams Brothers History of Lake and Geauga Co. Index | Archives |
Additional Repositories
Geauga County has many of its records stored onsite in the various department collections of records stored at other repositories. These records are directly related to Geauga County government and history and serve as a valuable resource for researchers. The links below can direct you to information about how to access these records from external storage sites.
Western Reserve Historical Society
Main website: https://www.wrhs.org/
Catalog: https://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/search
Ohio Local Government Records Guide: WRHS Ohio Local Government Record Guide