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'''Willis Guy Tetrick Collection.''' This collection consists of family and other records of Harrison County and central [[West Virginia, United States Genealogy|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, United States Genealogy|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 FamilySearch Catalog under WEST VIRGINIA, HARRISON - GENEALOGY. This includes the ''Family Records of Harrison County, West Virginia''. {{FHL|304936|item|disp=FHL films 163723-838}} and the Family Sheets, an Uncompleted Survey for a “''Genealogical History of Harrison County, West Virginia''” {{FHL|304936|item|disp=FHL films 163848-96}} which are arranged alphabetically.  
One portion of the collection is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under WEST VIRGINIA, HARRISON - GENEALOGY. This includes the ''Family Records of Harrison County, West Virginia''. {{FHL|304936|item|disp=FS Library films 163723-838}} and the Family Sheets, an Uncompleted Survey for a “''Genealogical History of Harrison County, West Virginia''” {{FHL|304936|item|disp=FS Library 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 FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch 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>  
[http://www.citlib.org/ Citizen's Library]<br>55 S. College Street<br>Washington, PA 15301<br>Phone: 724 222-2400<br>  


'''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 {{FHL|321027|item|disp=FHL films 239244-53}}  
'''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 {{FHL|321027|item|disp=FS Library 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. {{FHL|60190|item|disp=FHL films 1036968-80}}  
'''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. {{FHL|60190|item|disp=FS Library films 1036968-80}}  


The collection is available on microfilm at the Family History Library in two parts. The family section &nbsp;{{FHL|60190|item|disp=FHL films 1036968-77}}&nbsp;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 {{FHL|60190|item|disp=FHL films 1036978-80}} contains cemetery transcriptions, church records, county courthouse abstracts, and other records, arranged by county.  
The collection is available on microfilm at the Family History Library in two parts. The family section &nbsp;{{FHL|60190|item|disp=FS Library films 1036968-77}}&nbsp;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 {{FHL|60190|item|disp=FS Library 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.{{FHL|30157|item|disp=FHL films 984210-17}}  
'''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.{{FHL|30157|item|disp=FS Library films 984210-17}}  


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27194 Sir George Yeardley, or Yardley, governor and captain general of Virginia, and Temperance (West), Lady Yeardley&nbsp;: and some of t] at Ancestry ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27194 Sir George Yeardley, or Yardley, governor and captain general of Virginia, and Temperance (West), Lady Yeardley&nbsp;: and some of t] at Ancestry ($)
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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. {{FHL|254291|item|disp=FHL 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.  
Brown, Stuart E., Jr. ''Virginia Genealogies, A Trial List of Printed Books and Pamphlets''. Three Volumes. Berryville, Virginia: Virginia Book Company, 1967-89. {{FHL|254291|item|disp=FS Library 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. {{FHL|236224|item|disp=FHL book 975.5 D22s 1970}}; the 1965 reprint edition is on {{FHL|235809|item|disp=FHL film 962558 item 2 and on fiche 6019375}} This book lists indexes about 650 Virginia family histories published before 1930.  
Stewart, Robert Armistead. ''Index to Printed Virginia Genealogies.'' 1930. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1970. {{FHL|236224|item|disp=FS Library book 975.5 D22s 1970}}; the 1965 reprint edition is on {{FHL|235809|item|disp=FS Library 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. {{FHL|70563|item|disp=FHL book 975 D2wp}}&nbsp;Includes genealogical data abstracted from History of Virginia, Six Volumes. New York, New York: American Historical Society, 1924.{{FHL|70563|item|disp=FHL films 1421672 item 11-1321473; book 975.5 H2a}} and an index to the biographical volumes of that history.  
Wardell, Patrick G. ''Virginians and West Virginians, 1607-1870''. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1986-1992, Three Volumes in four. {{FHL|70563|item|disp=FS Library book 975 D2wp}}&nbsp;Includes genealogical data abstracted from History of Virginia, Six Volumes. New York, New York: American Historical Society, 1924.{{FHL|70563|item|disp=FS Library films 1421672 item 11-1321473; book 975.5 H2a}} 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. {{FHL|47943|item|disp=FHL film 1000647; book 975.4 D2b}}  
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. {{FHL|47943|item|disp=FS Library film 1000647; book 975.4 D2b}}  


''History of the Great Kanawha Valley: With Family History and Biographical Sketches''. Two Volumes. Madison, Wisconsin: Brant, Fuller and Co., 1891. {{FHL|139739|item|disp=FHL film 1000648 items 1-2}}  
''History of the Great Kanawha Valley: With Family History and Biographical Sketches''. Two Volumes. Madison, Wisconsin: Brant, Fuller and Co., 1891. {{FHL|139739|item|disp=FS Library film 1000648 items 1-2}}  


Crozier, William Armstrong. ''A Key to Southern Pedigrees: Being a Comprehensive Guide to the Colonial Ancestry of Families in the States of Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Alabama.'' 2nd ed. Baltimore: Southern Book Company, 1953. Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/428422-a-key-to-southern-pedigrees-being-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-colonial-ancestry-of-families-in-the-states-of-virginia-maryland-georgia-north-carolina-south-carolina-kentucky-tennessee-west-virginia-and-alabama?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].  
Crozier, William Armstrong. ''A Key to Southern Pedigrees: Being a Comprehensive Guide to the Colonial Ancestry of Families in the States of Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Alabama.'' 2nd ed. Baltimore: Southern Book Company, 1953. Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/428422-a-key-to-southern-pedigrees-being-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-colonial-ancestry-of-families-in-the-states-of-virginia-maryland-georgia-north-carolina-south-carolina-kentucky-tennessee-west-virginia-and-alabama?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].  
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