How to Order Information from the Wayne County Public Library

The Wayne County Public Library has been indexing other sources into this database. At this time, the other sources include:

Wayne County, Ohio Burial Records
Wayne County, Ohio Death Records 1867-1908
Wayne County, Ohio Grave Registration Cards
Wayne County, Ohio Wills, Estates, Guardianships 1812-1851
Wayne County, Ohio Wills, Estates, Guardianships 1852-1900

Dates and ages given in the index may be provided with the information found in the record and/or other sources. Dates affiliated with the Wills, Estates, and Guardianships are often times probate date and not death dates. Some known discrepancies with the dates and ages are noted.

When requesting information from these other sources:

Please limit your request to 5.
Please wait 4-6 weeks after receiving your information before submitting the next request.
The cost is $0.25 per copy plus $1.00 for handling plus postage.
Prepayment is not necessary.
Donations are always welcome.
Send your request in writing to:

Wayne County Public Library
Genealogy and Local History Department
304 N. Market St.
Wooster, OH 44691
[email protected]

Please include your mailing address, email address, and/or phone number when sending a request.
If you would prefer to have the obituaries scanned and sent via email, please indicate this in the request. The cost is $1.00 per individual.
For more information about our collection and services, please visit our website. The address is https://wcpl.info/

Researchers can also visit the Genealogy and Local History Room at the Main Library in Wooster to look up obituaries.  The Main Library is located at 220 W. Liberty St., Wooster. For more information about our hours and location, see our website at: https://www.wcpl.info/content/welcome-genealogy-and-local-history-room