Fulton County Genealogical Society
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The Fulton County Genealogical Society was founded in 1978 and in 1980 received its charter from the Ohio Genealogical Society. In 2025, the group reformed as the Fulton County Genealogy Group (FCGG) of the Fulton County Historical Society, Inc., which retains affiliation with the Ohio Genealogical Society.
The merger of these organizations will enable the Historical Society to support the excellent informational and instructional programs sponsored by the FCGG. Meanwhile, the members of the FCGG will bring their expertise and robust resources to enhance the genealogical research services offered at the Spiess Research Center at the Museum of Fulton County.
The Group’s collection consists of over 1,300 books and over 200 rolls of microfilm. Resources include birth and death records beginning in 1867; marriage records from 1864 (although the county was formed in 1850, a fire in July 1864 destroyed many early records). The collection also includes family histories, county histories, obituaries, tombstone inscription books, as well as a wide variety of other Ohio county records.
Digital copies of county newspapers for 1868 through about 1910 are available at https://fultoncounty.historyarchives.online/home
Lineage Societies
For an additional fee, Members can apply for the following lineage groups:
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First Families of Fulton County with documented proof that their relative lived here before 31 December 1860.
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Civil War Families for members who can show documented proof of their ancestor’s service in the Civil War
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Centennial Families for members whose ancestors can be proven to have resided in Fulton County 100 years before the date of application.
Special Events
Information regarding events for the Fulton County Genealogy Group can be found at https://www.museumoffultoncounty.org/upcoming-events
Contact Us!
Fulton County Genealogy Group
8848 State Highway 108
Box 104, Wauseon, Ohio 43567
Email: FCHSGenealogy@gmail.com
