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The 5 Ws of West Virginia Vital Records

Stop guessing where your West Virginian ancestors' vital records might be. This session will outline the availability of county-level and statewide vital records, demonstrate how to utilize the state’s online database efficiently, and explain the process for requesting records. You’ll go home able to locate documents faster and document your sources with confidence.

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