Marion County, West Virginia Genealogy
Guide to Marion 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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Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Tax Records
- 2.27 Vital Records
- 3 Research Facilities
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
County Information
Description
The County was named for Francis Marion. The County has Fairmont as its seat and the County was created January 14, 1842. The County is located in the north central area of the state.[2]
County Courthouse
Marion County Courthouse
217 Adams Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: 304-367-5440
Marion County Website
County Clerk has birth, marriage and death records from 1872.
Clerk of the Circuit Court has probate and land records.[3]
Marion County, West Virginia Record Dates
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.
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| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1860 | 1842 | 1842 | 1842 | 1850 | ||
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Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes
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
The following are locations in the county:[5]
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
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- Random Acts WV Cemetery Records Research Guide
Census Records
For tips on accessing Marion census records online, see: West Virginia Census.
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1850 | 10,552 | — |
| 1860 | 12,722 | 20.6% |
| 1870 | 12,107 | −4.8% |
| 1880 | 17,198 | 42.1% |
| 1890 | 20,721 | 20.5% |
| 1900 | 32,430 | 56.5% |
| 1910 | 42,794 | 32.0% |
| 1920 | 54,571 | 27.5% |
| 1930 | 66,655 | 22.1% |
| 1940 | 68,683 | 3.0% |
| 1950 | 71,521 | 4.1% |
| 1960 | 63,717 | −10.9% |
| 1970 | 61,356 | −3.7% |
| 1980 | 65,789 | 7.2% |
| 1990 | 57,249 | −13.0% |
| 2000 | 56,598 | −1.1% |
| 2010 | 56,418 | −0.3% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
Church Records
LDS Ward and Branch Records
- Fairmont
Court Records
Directories
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Funeral Homes
Genealogies
- Brand - Brand, Franklin Marion. The Brand Family of Monongalia County, Virginia (Now West Virginia). Morgantown, W. Va.: F.M. Brand, 1922. FHL Film 1033725 Item 7; digital version at FamilySearch Books Online - free.
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
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
Local histories are available for Marion 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.
- History of the county of Marion, West Virginia at Ancestry ($)
Maps and Gazetteers
Migration
Military Records
Civil War
Regiments. Service men in Marion 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 Marion County:
- - 19th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company D.[6]
- - 20th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Companies A and B.[7].
- - 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company A (Marion Guards).[8]
Records and histories are available, including:
- 1861-1865 West Virginia Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 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)
Naturalization and Citizenship
- 1814-1991 West Virginia Naturalization Records, 1814-1991 at FamilySearch — index and images
Newspapers
Obituaries
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
Online Probate Records
- 1724-1978 West Virginia Wills and Probate Records 1724-1978 at Ancestry — index and images $
- 1756-1971 West Virginia Will Books 1756-1971 at FamilySearch — index and images
- Marion County West Virginia Will Books 1842-1970
- West Virginia Will Books
School Records
Tax Records
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
- West Virginia Vital Records, 1865-1969 (varies) - Includes birth, death, and marriage.
Birth
Marriage
- 1801-1962 - West Virginia, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1851-1863 Virginia Marriages 1851-1863 (Ancestry) ($).
Death
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Family History Centers
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes.
Libraries
- Marion County Library
Monroe Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
Museums
Societies
- Marion County Genealogical Club, Inc.
Marion County Library
Monroe Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
Websites
- Marion County, WV History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- West Virginia Genealogy Network Community on Google+
- West Virginia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- Cyndi's List
- Linkpendium
- 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
References
- ↑ 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, "Marion County, West Virginia" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_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), West Virginia.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Marion County, West Virginia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_County,_West_Virginia, accessed 05 July 2018.
- ↑ Richard L. Armstrong, 19th and 20th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 101.
- ↑ Richard L. Armstrong, 19th and 20th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 101.
- ↑ John M. Ashcraft, 31st Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 48.
