RESEARCH SERVICES

Certain research services are available through The HCGS Research Committee.

MARRIAGE and DEATH NOTICES

The indexes can be found at www.hcgsdata.org or the DATABASES button to the left. The books used for this service are indexes to records, not copies of the records. This service does not provide death certificates or actual marriage records.

Marriage Index -- The marriage index is compiled from numerous church records and some newspaper entries. It includes the name of the bride and groom, the date, and the location of the marriage record.

Death Notice Index -- The death index information is taken from several newspapers. The entry gives the name of the deceased, the death date, the newspaper publication date, and sometimes a maiden name.

Process

· Lookups from the database will be made for a fee of $ .50 per name for members and $ 1.00 per name for non-members. Payment must be made by check made out to HCCOGS.

· There is a maximum of 10 names per request and 2 requests per month.

· All research requests must be submitted via the US Mail.

· All requests MUST be accompanied by ONE business-sized, self addressed stamped envelope for 1 - 5 names and TWO business-sized, self addressed stamped envelopes for 6 - 10 names.

· Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC SEARCH

This search includes more than sixty books, our periodical "The Tracer" and our Surname Card File. A list of the publications can be viewed by clicking on the "List of Publications Searched" link below.

Process

· The search will be limited to the name of ONE ANCESTOR for ONE HOUR of research time for a fee of $10.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members Payment must be made by check made out to HCCOGS.

· There is a maximum of two ancestors per request per month.

· All requests MUST use the Research Request Form submitted via the US Mail. Click on the link just below.

· All requests must be include a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope for EACH name requested.

· Due to the popularity of this service please allow 8 to 12 weeks for processing.

Research Request Form for the HCGS Research Committee
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List of publications searched by
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Paid Researchers - Hamilton County, Ohio
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Genealogical researchers who include Hamilton County, Ohio as a specialty are also available. These researchers have opted to have their contact information listed through the Chapter, but please note that The HCGS is not responsible for agreements made between the researcher and client.

Marilyn Armstrong 7032 Lookout Court Liberty Township, OH 45011-5294 513-863-7370 mlarmstrong@fuse.net	Genealogy research in Ohio counties of Hamilton and Butler utilizing census, vital, court, church, military and cemetery records; city directories, and passenger lists; plus numerous other records available through Public Libraries, Historical Societies and the Internet.
Chris Bell-Puckett 7002 Martha Road Cincinnati, OH 45230-2334 513-231-2546 chrispycreme@fuse.net	Over 20 years professional experience concentrated in Hamilton, Clermont and Butler Counties in Ohio. Also Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana searching original resources not found on the internet. Available to travel to other U.S. areas. Will take documentary photographs.
Bob Brodbeck 3310 Lambert Place Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-3720 www.genealogiewerks.com bob@genealogiewerks.com	Can perform research, prepare family history documentation, and/or facilitate your own research and documentation activities. Specializing in, but not limited to, SW Ohio and Northern KY German-American family heritage. Member HCGS, OGS, APG
Ann Hambrecht 7019 Ohio Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45236-3548 513-793-1886 ghambre@fuse.net	General Genealogical Research (Census, Directories, Newspapers, etc.) Records search in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont Counties, OH. Kenton, Campbell, Boone Counties, KY (Wills, Estates, Marriages, Births, Deaths, Burial, Deeds). Will tutor or assist you in your research.
W. Edward Clayton 9449 Wyoming Point Place Cincinnati, OH 45231-4060 513-729-2147 edclgenealogy@cinci.rr.com	Research for you or facilitate your research. Specialize Hamilton County, OH, surrounding counties, KY, TN & VA. Expertise finding families in census others can’t & reading old script. Member of HCGS, OGS. Volunteer FHC. Access to rare books. Cost effective. .
Steve Hutzel 7231 Maryland Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-791-8382 hutzlstv@aol.com	Will translate German church records and documents, written in either German or Latin.
Jean Nathan 7813 Gail Drive Cincinnati, OH 45236-2331 513-793-2106 gnealogist@cinci.rr.com	Experienced in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky research; special interest in searching Hamilton County Civil War veterans and German immigrants to the Cincinnati area. Fellow OGS, member Association of Professional Genealogists.
Catherine Popp 11127 Hanover Road Cincinnati, OH 45240 513-742-9469 Apop@aol.com	Let me research your German-speaking ancestors back to their homeland, and locate your German cousins. I research all records of southern OH, southern IN and northern KY. No request too small and I enjoy doing them all.
Janice L. Shives 26 Dudley Pike Edgewood, KY 41017 859-331-7375 jshives@fuse.net	General genealogy of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Quaker genealogy with emphasis on colonial Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio. I will organize your materials, make family books, timelines, charts, and/or individual and/or family narratives.
Liz Stratton 306 Whitthorne Drive Cincinnati, OH 45215 513-443-2708 cliftongorge@gmail.com	Bringing your Ancestors into focus using manuscript, land, court and other records. I specialize in breaking down brick walls, building detailed family histories and resolving conflicting information. Researching in the Ohio Counties of Hamilton, Butler, Darke, Miami, Montgomery and Preble.