West Virginia Compiled Genealogies (view source)
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'''Willis Guy Tetrick Collection.''' This collection consists of family and other records of Harrison County and central [[West Virginia|West Virginia]]. The original collection is in the possession of the Tetrick family in Clarksburg, West Virginia and may be searched by appointment. Microfilm copies are available at the West Virginia University Library and at the Family History Library. | '''Willis Guy Tetrick Collection.''' This collection consists of family and other records of Harrison County and central [[West Virginia|West Virginia]]. The original collection is in the possession of the Tetrick family in Clarksburg, West Virginia and may be searched by appointment. Microfilm copies are available at the West Virginia University Library and at the Family History Library. | ||
One portion of the collection is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WEST VIRGINIA, HARRISON - GENEALOGY. This includes the ''Family Records of Harrison County, West Virginia''. (Family History Library | One portion of the collection is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WEST VIRGINIA, HARRISON - GENEALOGY. This includes the ''Family Records of Harrison County, West Virginia''. (Family History Library {{FHL|304936|title-id|disp=films 163723-838}}) and the Family Sheets, an Uncompleted Survey for a “''Genealogical History of Harrison County, West Virginia''”. (Family History Library {{FHL|304936|title-id|disp=films 163848-96}}.) which are arranged alphabetically. | ||
Another portion of the Tetrick collection consists of transcripts of county records, cemetery records, Sons of the American Revolution applications, and newspaper obituaries. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under the specific counties or cities (and record types). | Another portion of the Tetrick collection consists of transcripts of county records, cemetery records, Sons of the American Revolution applications, and newspaper obituaries. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under the specific counties or cities (and record types). | ||
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[http://www.citlib.org/ Citizen's Library]<br>55 S. College Street<br>Washington, PA 15301<br>'''Phone: 724 222-2400 <br>''''''Fax: 724 225-7303 ''' | [http://www.citlib.org/ Citizen's Library]<br>55 S. College Street<br>Washington, PA 15301<br>'''Phone: 724 222-2400 <br>''''''Fax: 724 225-7303 ''' | ||
'''West Virginia University Library, Genealogies'''. This is a collection of alphabetized pedigrees and genealogies of West Virginia families. It is available at the Family History Library (Family History Library | '''West Virginia University Library, Genealogies'''. This is a collection of alphabetized pedigrees and genealogies of West Virginia families. It is available at the Family History Library (Family History Library {{FHL|321027|title-id|disp=films 239244-53}}.). | ||
'''Smith-Riffe collection of New River genealogy and local history.''' This collection by Aubrey O. Smith and Winton A. Rife relates mainly to families from Boone, Fayette, Greenbriar, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties, and some southeast border counties. The original collection is at the Archives and History Library. (Family History Library | '''Smith-Riffe collection of New River genealogy and local history.''' This collection by Aubrey O. Smith and Winton A. Rife relates mainly to families from Boone, Fayette, Greenbriar, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties, and some southeast border counties. The original collection is at the Archives and History Library. (Family History Library {{FHL|60190|title-id|disp=films 1036968-80}}.) | ||
The collection is available on microfilm at the Family History Library in two parts. The family section (Family History Library | The collection is available on microfilm at the Family History Library in two parts. The family section (Family History Library {{FHL|60190|title-id|disp=films 1036968-77}}) consists of loose alphabetized papers such as family group records, obituaries, newspaper clippings, Bible records, pedigrees, and cemetery records for 189 major families. The locality section (Family History Library {{FHL|60190|title-id|disp=films 1036978-80}}) contains cemetery transcriptions, church records, county courthouse abstracts, and other records, arranged by county. | ||
'''Genealogical Records of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, 18th Century to 1975''' by Hazel Hansrote. This handwritten collection of genealogies and research extracts is alphabetized by surname. It is useful for finding information about Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania families who settled the West Augusta District. (Family History Library | '''Genealogical Records of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, 18th Century to 1975''' by Hazel Hansrote. This handwritten collection of genealogies and research extracts is alphabetized by surname. It is useful for finding information about Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania families who settled the West Augusta District. (Family History Library {{FHL|30157|title-id|disp=films 984210-17}}.) | ||
=== Printing Your Family History === | === Printing Your Family History === | ||
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Other published sources include: | Other published sources include: | ||
Brown, Stuart E., Jr. ''Virginia Genealogies, A Trial List of Printed Books and Pamphlets''. Three Volumes. Berryville, Virginia: Virginia Book Company, 1967-89. (Family History Library | Brown, Stuart E., Jr. ''Virginia Genealogies, A Trial List of Printed Books and Pamphlets''. Three Volumes. Berryville, Virginia: Virginia Book Company, 1967-89. (Family History Library {{FHL|254291|title-id|disp=book 975.5 D23b}}.) This set indexes about 4,000 family histories from manuscripts and books and periodicals published before 1980. This is a supplement to Robert Armistead Stewart's book, mentioned below. | ||
Stewart, Robert Armistead. ''Index to Printed Virginia Genealogies.'' 1930. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1970. (Family History Library | Stewart, Robert Armistead. ''Index to Printed Virginia Genealogies.'' 1930. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1970. (Family History Library {{FHL|236224|title-id|disp=book 975.5 D22s 1970}}; the 1965 reprint edition is on {{FHL|235809|title-id|disp=film 962558 item 2 and on fiche 6019375}}.) This book lists indexes about 650 Virginia family histories published before 1930. | ||
Wardell, Patrick G. ''Virginians and West Virginians, 1607-1870''. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1986-1992, Three Volumes in four. (Family History Library | Wardell, Patrick G. ''Virginians and West Virginians, 1607-1870''. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1986-1992, Three Volumes in four. (Family History Library {{FHL|70563|title-id|disp=book 975 D2wp}}.) Includes genealogical data abstracted from History of Virginia, Six Volumes. New York, New York: American Historical Society, 1924. (Family History Library {{FHL|70563|title-id|disp=book 975.5 H2a; films 1421672 item 11 and 1321473}}.) and an index to the biographical volumes of that history. | ||
Butcher, Bernard Lee. ''Genealogical and Personal History of the Upper Monongahela Valley, West Virginia''. Three Volumes. New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912. (Family History Library | Butcher, Bernard Lee. ''Genealogical and Personal History of the Upper Monongahela Valley, West Virginia''. Three Volumes. New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912. (Family History Library {{FHL|47943|title-id|disp=book 975.4 D2b; film 1000647}}.) | ||
''History of the Great Kanawha Valley: With Family History and Biographical Sketches''. Two Volumes. Madison, Wisconsin: Brant, Fuller & Co., 1891. (Family History Library | ''History of the Great Kanawha Valley: With Family History and Biographical Sketches''. Two Volumes. Madison, Wisconsin: Brant, Fuller & Co., 1891. (Family History Library {{FHL|139739|title-id|disp=film 1000648 items 1-2}}.) | ||
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