Publication Category

Death Records

Death records often contain valuable genealogical details including parents, residence, occupation, and cause of death. The Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society has published several important death record compilations transcribed directly from Jefferson County records and local newspapers. These publications help researchers locate ancestors and connect family relationships throughout the county’s history. Individual publications are available through a suggested chapter donation of $25 per publication.

Publications are available through a suggested chapter donation of $25 per publication. These donations directly support the Jefferson County Chapter’s efforts to preserve genealogical research, historical records, and local family history for future generations.
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1867–1887 Deaths Recorded in Jefferson County, Ohio

Leila S. Francy · 1997 · Softbound · 218 pages

Copied from the Jefferson County death record books, these records cover the entire county and are listed alphabetically by the deceased. A supplementary index lists additional names associated with the descendants. Entries may include occupation, names of parents, color, residence, death date, and cause of death.

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1888–1898 Deaths Recorded in Jefferson County, Ohio

Leila S. Francy · 1997 · Softbound · 172 pages

Copied from the Jefferson County death record books and covering the entire county, these records are listed alphabetically by the deceased. A supplementary index lists additional names associated with the descendants. Entries may include occupation, parents, residence, death date, and cause of death.

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1899–1908 Deaths Recorded in Jefferson County, Ohio

Leila S. Francy · 1997 · Softbound · 175 pages

Transcribed from the Jefferson County death record books and arranged alphabetically by the deceased. A supplementary index lists additional names associated with the descendants. Entries often include occupation, parents, residence, death date, and cause of death.

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Jefferson County Deaths Recorded in Steubenville Newspapers (ca. 1875–1879)

Leila S. Francy · 1992 · Softbound · 254 pages

Abstracts of death notices appearing in Steubenville newspapers, arranged alphabetically by the deceased. A supplementary index includes all additional names mentioned within the obituary notices, making this publication a valuable resource for researching Jefferson County families.

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