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Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. The | Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of many important research collections. | ||
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=== Manuscript Collections === | === Manuscript Collections === | ||
'''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 | '''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 FamilySearch 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''. {{FSC|304936|item|disp=FS Library films 163723-838}} and the Family Sheets, an Uncompleted Survey for a “''Genealogical History of Harrison County, West Virginia''” {{FSC|304936|item|disp=FS Library 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''. {{FSC|304936|item|disp=FS Library films 163723-838}} and the Family Sheets, an Uncompleted Survey for a “''Genealogical History of Harrison County, West Virginia''” {{FSC|304936|item|disp=FS Library films 163848-96}} which are arranged alphabetically. | ||
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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). | ||
'''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection'''. This collection consists of transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and probate records. It was microfilmed in 1970 at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. and is available on 44 films at the | '''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection'''. This collection consists of transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and probate records. It was microfilmed in 1970 at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. and is available on 44 films at the FamilySearch Library. The volumes are generally arranged by county and many have individual indexes. See the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - WEST VIRGINIA. | ||
'''Elisha B. Iams Collection'''. This is a collection of over 70 volumes of information. It was extracted from the records of 16 counties in southwest Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio and thus is an important source of information about early Virginia and Pennsylvania settlers. It includes a card index with 6,500 entries. The collection has not been microfilmed. It is available at: | '''Elisha B. Iams Collection'''. This is a collection of over 70 volumes of information. It was extracted from the records of 16 counties in southwest Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio and thus is an important source of information about early Virginia and Pennsylvania settlers. It includes a card index with 6,500 entries. The collection has not been microfilmed. It is available at: | ||
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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 | '''West Virginia University Library, Genealogies'''. This is a collection of alphabetized pedigrees and genealogies of West Virginia families. It is available at the FamilySearch Library {{FSC|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. {{FSC|60190|item|disp=FS Library 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. {{FSC|60190|item|disp=FS Library films 1036968-80}} | ||
The collection is available on microfilm at the | The collection is available on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library in two parts. The family section {{FSC|60190|item|disp=FS Library 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 {{FSC|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.{{FSC|30157|item|disp=FS Library 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.{{FSC|30157|item|disp=FS Library films 984210-17}} | ||
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