Full text of history of wetzel county, west virginia. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers. It was named for lewis wetzel, a frontiersman and indian scout. Index to wetzel county, west virginia history, 1983 estlack, helen jane on. Wetzel county west virginia genealogy trails history group. William hal gorby west virginia university william hal gorby received a ph. History of wetzel county, west virginia mceldowney. Roane county, wv history book, 1989 roane county historical. West virginia division of culture and history, 1997.
The following are a selection of recommended books, journals, and magazines to read that are focused on the history of jefferson county and the eastern panhandle of west virginia. Kevin barksdale marshall university and ken foneswolf west virginia university assembled this collection of essays, mostly from the journal they edit, west virginia history, to serve as a reader for courses on the mountain states history. Calhoun county west virginia genealogy trails history group. Learn more about the history, the events, the people and counties of west virginia with our west virginia books series at arcadia publishing. Wetzel county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death records from january 1917 to present. Highway historical markers voyager online catalog search for books. Calhoun has one of the largest genealogy collections in the state, housed at calhoun county library.
History of wetzel county, west virginia 1901 john c. One of the most remarkable men in the history of west virginia is isaac smith. Burial locations are often listed in death records and obituaries. For several years he kept an inn at west liberty, but after the removal of the county seat to wheeling he removed to the same place and conducted a hotel on the. Preston county, west virginia images of america series, author. Usa 1,060,369 west virginia 20,234 west virginia cemetery records 10,804 pocahontas county cemetery records 123 note.
Wetzel county siblings recall years at howells grist mill, news register, 831 1997. Break, break, break, at the foot of thy crags, o sea. Where can find pendleton county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Page 77 and the stately ships go on to their haven under the hill. Nationwide environmental title research land records. Its northern border aligns with the masondixon line but is to the west of the lines western terminus. An open access reader west virginia university libraries. Wetzel county west virginia history and genealogy volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Cabell county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of. Van meters second marriage, whose name was sarah,she married the late robert patterson, of. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research.
Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and. Queries forums general discussion roane county, wv history book, 1989. Genealogy history news special offers west virginia county history and genealogy books. He was born at williamsport, washington county, pennsylvania, in the year of 1789, and lived to be 109 years old, which was but a few years back.
West virginia encyclopedia ewv west virginia history journal. Joseph doddridge, the celebrated author of notes of western virginia. Its northern border aligns with the masondixon line but is to the west of the actual masondixon line. New martinsville the northern border is the masondixon line. The ancestor of this family, zachariah sprigg, was one of the early settlers of west liberty and ohio county, and was a man of prominence and influence in the affairs of the county. Barbour county, west virginia, book of deaths 1, 18531919 and will books 1 and 1 12, 18391889. Originally published in 1890 by the civil war veterans of the regiment, this new modern version includes the entire original text, 58. Pendleton county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death records from january 1917 to present. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions. Library of virginia 800 east broad street richmond, virginia 232198000 parking and directions agency hours.
Wetzel county history sources west virginia department. Calhoun county was founded in 1856, and is named for south carolina politician john c. At his death he was the oldest man in west virginia, and probably the southern states. Small publishers enable wvs storytelling, literary pursuits charleston gazette, 11282019. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between. The literature of the border is filled with details of his adventures and exploits, some. The library is also home to the west virginia room which includes books on west virginia and by west virginians. It covers the jennings gang and the little known indian mounds that were located along the ohio river in new martinsville. Familysearch libraries, museums, archives 11 lookups. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
Neuware the history of barbour county, west virginia from its earliest exploration and settlement to the present time is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Barbour county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. Storm community in grant and mineral counties, west virginia 1927, by d. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, logan is the friend. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Chalkleys records include harrison co residents during that time period. Susan, the third daughter, married john rolland, who resided at west liberty, ohio county, virginia. The county, founded in 1846, is named for lewis wetzel, a famous frontiersman and indian fighter. An anthology and the author of life, work, and rebellion in the coal fields. Guide to wetzel county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Wetzel county courthouse in new martinsville, west virginia. A history and record of the protestant episcopal church in the diocese of west virginia, and, before the formation of the diocese in 1878, in the territory now known as the state of west virginia 1902, by geo. The author has used great pains in securing the most important events during that time, and has succeeded as far as the interesting matter is concerned, though there may be a few incidents left out for the want of data.
Monroe county, west virginia genealogy familysearch. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. West virginia archives and history ohio county public records source. We got our jackson county west virginia history volume i there. Harrison county was a part of augusta county and the augusta district from 17391776. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Pages in category novels set in west virginia the following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. Barbour county was created by an act of the virginia general assembly on march 3, 1843 from parts of harrison, lewis, and randolph counties. History of wetzel county, west virginia the history of wetzel county runs from the year of 1772 to the present time. Full text of history of wetzel county, west virginia see other formats. History of wetzel county, west virginia mceldowney, john. Cabell county, west virginia family history and genealogy books. Local history books on west virginia arcadia publishing. This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our county s government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer.
A case study of mcdowell county, west virginias black migrants, 18901940. Our mission is to preserve, educate, and promote the history and culture of wetzel county, west virginia. He received his phd in history from the university of maryland and lives in annapolis. Guide to monroe county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. The history of barbour county, west virginia, from its earliest exploration and settlement to the present time by maxwell, hu, 18601927.
Additional records will be added as they are completed. Press babysitters club author martin to headline 2020 wv book festival charleston gazette, 02212020 putting the word out. History of wetzel county, west virginia classic reprint by jr, john c mceldowney and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wetzel county was formed by act of january 10, 1846, from tyler, and named in honor of lewis wetzel, the distinguished frontiersman and indian scout the boone of northwestern virginia. Corbin is the editor of the west virginia mine wars. Some events of importance in the development of the mountain state. Index to wetzel county, west virginia history, 1983. Wetzel county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. West virginia archives and history wetzel county museum new martinsville, west virginia source. Archives and history has a new online exhibit on the woman suffrage movement.
A history of pendleton county, west virginia oren frederic morton full view. Wetzel county history sources west virginia department of. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. Wetzel man aged 102 recalls interesting facts states early history, exponent, 228 1937.
Where can find wetzel county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Statewide collections are found on the west virginia cemetery records page. During the course of the last long and bloody war, logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Idleman html at items below if any are from related and broader terms. Wetzel county is separated from greene county, pennsylvania, and from marshall county on the north by a portion of the historic mason and dixon line. A collection of the best books by west virginia writers or about west virginia. The history of barbour county, west virginia, from its. Wetzel county, west virginia was created in 1846 from tyler county. West virginia university joseph super serves as an adjunct instructor in history at west virginia university. But o for the touch of a vanishd hand, and the sound of a voice that is still. Battle of charleston and the 1862 kanawha valley campaign our price. Genealogy history news special offers virginia county history and genealogy books. Page 47 i appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered logans cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat. American state, county, and town sources, third ed.
Index and images for will books from all 55 counties of west virginia. Please take the time to explore our site and let us know how we can better serve our community through this medium. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v. This book was written at the turn of the century as is packed full of very interesting subject matter concerning wetzel county, west virginia and the surrounding area. Search our sites submit your data founded 1846 county seat. County commissioners association of west virginia west virginia county histories. Wetzel remembers major lacy, clarksburg exponent, 12311939.