About Lucas County

Lucas County is located in northwest Ohio. It was formed from Wood and Sandusky counties on 20 June 1835 and named for the then current governor, Robert Lucas. The county seat is Toledo. The establishment of Lucas County was part of Ohio's response to Michigan in the 'Toledo War', a dispute between Ohio and Michigan about the location of the Ohio—Michigan border.

Research Requests

Our research committee members will perform genealogical research for a nominal fee. Research is limited to the holdings of the Toledo—Lucas County Public Library. See our research page for complete details.

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Newsletter

Fort Industry Reflections is the quarterly e-newsletter published by the Lucas County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. Subscription to the newsletter is included with membership and available to fellow Genealogical Societies on an exchange basis.

Fort Industry Reflections contains articles about Lucas County history and the people who helped make that history. It also has updates about Chapter business, meetings, and speakers.

Chapter members are invited to send the surnames they are researching to the editor for publication. Contributions to the newsletter are accepted and printed upon approval of the Editor. Copies of printed issues are available for $.50 per issue plus postage.

Orders, articles, and surnames should be mailed to our Chapter address:

Lucas County Chapter, O.G.S.
Toledo-Lucas County Library
c/o Local History & Genealogy Dept.
325 North Michigan Street
Toledo, OH 43604