West Virginia Genealogy, Family Trees and Family History Records online
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Statewidegenealogy starting points
State Archives & Libraries
State archives, libraries, and official repositories are the best starting point for manuscripts, local histories, newspapers, and curated research guides.
- West Virginia Archives and History Genealogy CornerFind many genealogy links and resources
- West Virginia Records Management and Preservation BoardWhere to find county land books which list real estate owners, location, description and more
- West Virginia State Archives Naturalization RecordsFind naturalization records that are available at the West Virginia State Archives on microfilm
- Library of VirginiaFind collections that document the history, culture, and people of the commonwealth
Vital Records & Family History
Birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption, cemetery, and family-history resources that support lineage and family-tree research.
- West Virginia Division of Culture and HistoryFind records of births, deaths and marriages
- West Virginia Health Statistics CenteVital registration's genealogy information
Societies, GenWeb & Community Projects
Genealogical societies, volunteer projects, surname forums, and local organizations often provide finding aids and specialized local knowledge.
- West Virginia Historical, Genealogical, and Preservation SocietiesFind contact list of libraries, genealogy, heritage and history societies
- WVGenWeb ProjecWest Virginia genealogy and family-history research resource.
Related West Virginia Search Topics
- West Virginia Public Records HubReturn to the main West Virginia public-record directory and browse more official record categories.
- West Virginia Vital RecordsBirth, death, marriage, and divorce record guidance for West Virginia.
- West Virginia Background ChecksBackground-check and identity-research resources for West Virginia.
- West Virginia Court RecordsCourt, probate, and case-search resources relevant to family-history research.
- Military RecordsNational military and service-record research tools that can support family-history projects.