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Revision as of 14:47, 13 December 2018
Guide to Webster County, West Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The County was named for Daniel Webster. The County has Webster Springs as its seat and the County was created January 10, 1860. The County is located in the centre area of the state.[2]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Webster County Courthouse
2 Court Sq, #G1
Webster Springs, WV 26288
Phone:304-847-2508
Webster County Website
County Clerk has birth, marriage, death, burial, probate, and land records from 1887.[3]
Webster County, West Virginia Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1887 | 1887 | 1887 | 1887 | 1887 | 1887 | 1870 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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1888 Fire burned the courthouse and destroyed many records. Additionally, prior to the fire, records were not consistently kept.
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Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
For animated maps illustrating West Virginia county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation West Virginia County Boundary Maps" (1617-1995) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. |
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census Records[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1860 | 1,555 | — |
| 1870 | 1,730 | 11.3% |
| 1880 | 3,207 | 85.4% |
| 1890 | 4,783 | 49.1% |
| 1900 | 8,862 | 85.3% |
| 1910 | 9,680 | 9.2% |
| 1920 | 11,562 | 19.4% |
| 1930 | 14,216 | 23.0% |
| 1940 | 18,080 | 27.2% |
| 1950 | 17,888 | −1.1% |
| 1960 | 13,719 | −23.3% |
| 1970 | 9,809 | −28.5% |
| 1980 | 12,245 | 24.8% |
| 1990 | 10,729 | −12.4% |
| 2000 | 9,719 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 9,154 | −5.8% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
For tips on accessing Webster census records online, see: West Virginia Census.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See West Virginia Land and Property for additional information about early West Virginia land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed.
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Webster County, West Virginia Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section West Virginia Local Histories.
- West Virginia Archves & History - Webster County
- Webster County, West Virginia History
- Webster County, West Virginia History
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
for more resources
- Maps of West Virginia (1617-1995)
- Map of 1850 Virginia and West Virginia
- Webster County Map
- Webster County, West Virginia 1895 Map
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Revolutionary War[edit | edit source]
Civil War[edit | edit source]
Regiments. Service men in Webster served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Webster County:
- - 3rd Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate). Companies B and I.
- - 9th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Hansbrough's) (Confederate). Company B (Capt. William H. Mollohan's Company).[7]
Records and histories are available, including:
- 1861-1865 Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865
- 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- 1861-1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- Civil War and Rev War for Webster County
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
- 1814-1991 West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991 at FamilySearch — index and images
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Records
- 1724-1978 West Virginia Wills and Probate Records 1724-1978 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
- 1756-1971 West Virginia Will Books 1756-1971 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1888-1964 Webster County, West Virginia Will Books 1888-1964
- West Virginia Will Books
- Wills of Webster County, Rootsweb
School Records[edit | edit source]
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
West Virginia real and personal property tax records are managed by the County Assessor in each county. Land and land improvements are considered real property while mobile property is classified as personal property.
Many County Assessors offer an online searchable database, where assessment record searches can be performed by name, account number, year, or mp/parcel number. Where online records are not available, requests for records can be made to the Assessment Office in person, by phone, or in writing.
The search for tax information can start here
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
- West Virginia Vital Records, 1865-1969 (varies) - Includes birth, death, and marriage.
Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1801-1962 - West Virginia, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- Webster County, West Virginia Marriage Records
Death[edit | edit source]
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Webster County. For state-wide archival repositories, see West Virginia Archives and Libraries.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Template:Family History Centers Intro
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Webster County. For state-wide library facilities, see West Virginia Archives and Libraries.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Webster County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see West Virginia Societies.
- Webster County Historical Society
- Webster County Historical Society newsletter
- Webster County DAR and SAR
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Webster County, WV History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- West Virginia Genealogy Network Community on Google+
- West Virginia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- Cyndi's List for West Virginia
- Webster County Family Histories
- Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descedants, Inc
- FamilySearch Catalog - The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), West Virginia.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster County, West Virginia" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_West_Virginia."
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), West Virginia.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster County, West Virginia. Page 743-746 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 742-743.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), West Virginia.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster County, West Virginia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_West_Virginia, accessed 29 August 2018.
- ↑ Richard L. Armstrong, 25th Virginia Infantry and 9th Battalion Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, c1990). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 71.