Our Shared History: Delaware, Methodism, and Ohio Wesleyan University is a collaborative project between Ohio Wesleyan University and the Delaware County Historical Society. About the History of United Methodism in Ohio The Archives is housed at Beeghly Library, Ohio Wesleyan University and is jointly sponsored and supported by the University and the East and West Ohio Conferences of The United Methodist Church. The Archives of Ohio United Methodism is a collection of books, manuscripts, pamphlets, periodicals, artifacts, and other materials organized to encourage the study of the history of United Methodism in Ohio. You can submit a request to the archivist with the details of your research needs. The Archives does offer research services to those interested in any of these areas. The Archives of Ohio United Methodism is a rich resource for researching church history, clergy members, and genealogy. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Morris' papers, and the Roy Leedy Evangelical collection volume (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870 Search Americas historic newspaper pages from 1777-1963 or use the U.S. Personal papers and diaries, including J.B.Choose the Local History & Genealogy link under Explore Your History for more information. Newspapers, journals, and periodicals including Western Christian Advocate, Ladies' Repository, Der Christliche Apologete, Haus und Herd, Der Christliche Botschafter, Methodist History Visit Main Library in person or Reserve an Expert online for one-on-one help with your research and genealogy questions.The Ohio Genealogical Society uniquely creates a network of Ohio expertise that lets genealogists discover their families so they feel personally enriched and confident in their results. Dead Ministers file (index to clergy who have died - service records & locations of memoirs, photos, etc.) Since 1959, we have been one of the nation’s leading state genealogical societies.
Records of closed and abandoned churches.Publications of The United Methodist Church.Artifacts, photos, and other museum objects of good quality that depict the history of United Methodism in Ohio.Manuscripts and conference proceedings relevant to the history of Ohio United Methodism.There are no copies of records or images to order from this particular index. This index covers through - January 2018. Books about the history of United Methodism in general Cemetery information (address, website, contact info.) Click the button below to begin searching the Archives & Librarys Veterans and Beneficiaries Burials in Ohios Federal Cemeteries.The Archives Center has several collections: Primary emphasis is on the East and West Ohio Conferences with other materials maintained from antecedent conferences. Items which represent the heritage of The United Methodist Church in Ohio from its inception up to and including the present day will be selected.
The collection functions as an archival and historical repository and research center.