Wyoming County, West Virginia Genealogy
Guide to Wyoming 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 the Delaware Indian word meaning "large plains". The County has Pineville as its seat and the County was created January 26, 1850. The County is located in the southeast area of the state.[2]
County Courthouse
Wyoming County Courthouse
Bank Street
Pineville, WV 24874
Phone: 304 732-8000
Wyoming County Website
County Clerk has birth, marriage, death records from 1853; probate and land records from 1853; bond books and court order books from 1850.
Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce and court records.[3]
Wyoming 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 |
1850 | 1850 | 1850 | 1850 | 1850 | 1850 | 1870 |
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Record Loss
Death records are missing for the years 1860-64, (partial) 1865-67, 1868-74.
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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
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
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Census Records
Historical populations | ||
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Census | Pop. | %± |
1850 | 1,645 | — |
1860 | 2,861 | 73.9% |
1870 | 3,171 | 10.8% |
1880 | 4,322 | 36.3% |
1890 | 6,247 | 44.5% |
1900 | 8,380 | 34.1% |
1910 | 10,392 | 24.0% |
1920 | 15,180 | 46.1% |
1930 | 20,926 | 37.9% |
1940 | 29,774 | 42.3% |
1950 | 37,540 | 26.1% |
1960 | 34,836 | −7.2% |
1970 | 30,095 | −13.6% |
1980 | 35,993 | 19.6% |
1990 | 28,990 | −19.5% |
2000 | 25,708 | −11.3% |
2010 | 23,796 | −7.4% |
Source: "Wikipedia.org". |
For tips on accessing Wyoming census records online, see: West Virginia Census.
Church Records
Court Records
- West Virginia Court Orders
Directories
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Funeral Homes
Genealogies
- Cooke - "John Cooke First Settler of Wyoming County," Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. 3 (Jul. 1964):44-45. Digital version at Ancestry ($).
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 Wyoming 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.
- Reference Book of Wyoming County by Mary Keller Bowman
- Wyoming County West Virginia History
- Wyoming County West Virginia History, Rootsweb
- Logan County Recreated (includes 1850 Wyoming County, Virginia Census)
Maps and Gazetteers
- Maps of West Virginia (1617-1995)
- 1850 Map of Virginia and West Virginia
- Wyoming County West Virginia 1895 map
- Wyoming County, West Virginia GoogleMaps
- Wyoming County, West Virginia, Trails Rus
Migration
Military Records
Civil War
Regiments. Service men in Wyoming 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 Wyoming County:
Confederate
- - 1st Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry) (Confederate). Company H.
- - 2nd Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry) (Confederate). Company G.
- - 22nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (1st Kanawha Regiment). Company H (Wyoming Riflemen).[7]
- - 34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Witcher's Battalion, Virginia Mounted Rifles) (Confederate). Company K.[8]
- - 45th Battalion, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Companies B, C, and D.[9]
Union
Records and histories are available, including:
- 1881-1865 Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865
- 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)
- Turner, Ronald Ray. 7th West Virginia Cavalry. Manassas, Va.: R.R. Turner, 1989. Available online, courtesy: Raleigh County West Virginia GenWeb. Includes biographical sketches of soldiers from Wyoming County.
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
- 1850-1967 Wyoming County, West Virginia Will Books 1850-1967
- 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
- Wyoming County, West Virginia Birth Records, Rootsweb
Marriage
- 1780-1970 - West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970 at FamilySearch — index
- 1801-1962 - West Virginia, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- Wyoming County, West Virginia Marriage Records, Rootsweb
Death
- Wyoming County, West Virginia Death Records, Rootsweb
- 1804-1999 - West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999 at FamilySearch — index
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
Museums
Societies
- Wyoming County Genealogical Society
P O Box 1456
Pineville, WV 24874
Websites
- Wyoming County, WV History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- West Virginia Genealogy Network Community on Google+
- West Virginia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- Cyndi's List West Virginia
- Wyoming County, West Virginia VariousMicrofilm Records at the Library of Virginia
- Wyoming County, WV Courthouse and Genealogical Society
- Wyoming County, WV Places
- Wyoming County, WV Websites
- Wyoming County, WV 1850 Census in Logan County, Virginia Recreated
- 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
- "A Guide to the Counties of Virginia: Wyoming County," The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 24, No. 4 (Oct.-Dec. 1976):300-301. Available at FHL; digital version at American Ancestors ($).
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, "Wyoming County, West Virginia" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming_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), Wyoming County, West Virginia. Page 743-746 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 742-743.
- ↑ 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, "Wyoming County, West Virginia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming_County,_West_Virginia, accessed 29 August 2018.
- ↑ Terry D. Lowry, 22nd Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 44.
- ↑ Scott C. Cole, 34th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1993). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 94.
- ↑ Jeffrey C. Weaver, 45th Battalion Virginia Infantry, Smith and Count's Battalions of Partisan Rangers (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 102.
- ↑ Ronald R. Turner, 7th West Virginia Cavalry (Manassas, Va.: R.R. Turner, 1989). Digital version at Raleigh County West Virginia GenWeb; FHL Book 975.4 M2t.