These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers. West virginia archives and history ohio county public records source. Please take the time to explore our site and let us know how we can better serve our community through this medium. Genealogy history news special offers west virginia county history and genealogy books. Guide to monroe county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, logan is the friend. Usa 1,060,369 west virginia 20,234 west virginia cemetery records 10,804 pocahontas county cemetery records 123 note. The ancestor of this family, zachariah sprigg, was one of the early settlers of west liberty and ohio county, and was a man of prominence and influence in the affairs of the county.
West virginia archives and history wetzel county museum new martinsville, west virginia source. Statewide collections are found on the west virginia cemetery records page. A history and record of the protestant episcopal church in the diocese of west virginia, and, before the formation of the diocese in 1878, in the territory now known as the state of west virginia 1902, by geo. Press babysitters club author martin to headline 2020 wv book festival charleston gazette, 02212020 putting the word out. Joseph doddridge, the celebrated author of notes of western virginia. Chalkleys records include harrison co residents during that time period. It was named for lewis wetzel, a frontiersman and indian scout. Van meters second marriage, whose name was sarah,she married the late robert patterson, of. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v. The literature of the border is filled with details of his adventures and exploits, some. Wetzel county courthouse in new martinsville, west virginia. Its northern border aligns with the masondixon line but is to the west of the lines western terminus.
Wetzel man aged 102 recalls interesting facts states early history, exponent, 228 1937. Battle of charleston and the 1862 kanawha valley campaign our price. Calhoun has one of the largest genealogy collections in the state, housed at calhoun county library. Wetzel county is separated from greene county, pennsylvania, and from marshall county on the north by a portion of the historic mason and dixon line. Calhoun county was founded in 1856, and is named for south carolina politician john c. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions. A case study of mcdowell county, west virginias black migrants, 18901940. Additional records will be added as they are completed. Barbour county was created by an act of the virginia general assembly on march 3, 1843 from parts of harrison, lewis, and randolph counties. New martinsville the northern border is the masondixon line. Queries forums general discussion roane county, wv history book, 1989. For several years he kept an inn at west liberty, but after the removal of the county seat to wheeling he removed to the same place and conducted a hotel on the. Harrison county was a part of augusta county and the augusta district from 17391776. Wetzel county west virginia genealogy trails history group.
This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our county s government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer. History of wetzel county, west virginia classic reprint by jr, john c mceldowney and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An open access reader west virginia university libraries. Storm community in grant and mineral counties, west virginia 1927, by d. Barbour county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Our mission is to preserve, educate, and promote the history and culture of wetzel county, west virginia. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Archives and history has a new online exhibit on the woman suffrage movement. West virginia university joseph super serves as an adjunct instructor in history at west virginia university. Wetzel county was formed by act of january 10, 1846, from tyler, and named in honor of lewis wetzel, the distinguished frontiersman and indian scout the boone of northwestern virginia. Small publishers enable wvs storytelling, literary pursuits charleston gazette, 11282019. Highway historical markers voyager online catalog search for books. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Index to wetzel county, west virginia history, 1983. He was born at williamsport, washington county, pennsylvania, in the year of 1789, and lived to be 109 years old, which was but a few years back.
Burial locations are often listed in death records and obituaries. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. County commissioners association of west virginia west virginia county histories. Wetzel county history sources west virginia department of. History of wetzel county, west virginia mceldowney, john.
Calhoun county west virginia genealogy trails history group. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of. History of wetzel county, west virginia mceldowney. At his death he was the oldest man in west virginia, and probably the southern states. Break, break, break, at the foot of thy crags, o sea. Nationwide environmental title research land records. Neuware the history of barbour county, west virginia from its earliest exploration and settlement to the present time is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Cabell county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. Genealogy history news special offers virginia county history and genealogy books.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Search our sites submit your data founded 1846 county seat. Originally published in 1890 by the civil war veterans of the regiment, this new modern version includes the entire original text, 58. Its northern border aligns with the masondixon line but is to the west of the actual masondixon line. Where can find wetzel county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Local history books on west virginia arcadia publishing. Wetzel county history sources west virginia department. Preston county, west virginia images of america series, author. Wetzel county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. Page 77 and the stately ships go on to their haven under the hill.
Idleman html at items below if any are from related and broader terms. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. The library is also home to the west virginia room which includes books on west virginia and by west virginians. He received his phd in history from the university of maryland and lives in annapolis. A history of pendleton county, west virginia oren frederic morton full view. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. West virginia encyclopedia ewv west virginia history journal.
Corbin is the editor of the west virginia mine wars. Guide to wetzel county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Susan, the third daughter, married john rolland, who resided at west liberty, ohio county, virginia. Index and images for will books from all 55 counties of west virginia. An anthology and the author of life, work, and rebellion in the coal fields. Wetzel county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death records from january 1917 to present. Wetzel county siblings recall years at howells grist mill, news register, 831 1997. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between.
Where can find pendleton county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research. Pendleton county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death records from january 1917 to present. West virginia division of culture and history, 1997. History of wetzel county, west virginia the history of wetzel county runs from the year of 1772 to the present time. Barbour county, west virginia, book of deaths 1, 18531919 and will books 1 and 1 12, 18391889. History of wetzel county, west virginia 1901 john c. Familysearch libraries, museums, archives 11 lookups.
A collection of the best books by west virginia writers or about west virginia. William hal gorby west virginia university william hal gorby received a ph. It covers the jennings gang and the little known indian mounds that were located along the ohio river in new martinsville. Library of virginia 800 east broad street richmond, virginia 232198000 parking and directions agency hours. One of the most remarkable men in the history of west virginia is isaac smith. Index to wetzel county, west virginia history, 1983 estlack, helen jane on. The following are a selection of recommended books, journals, and magazines to read that are focused on the history of jefferson county and the eastern panhandle of west virginia. Kevin barksdale marshall university and ken foneswolf west virginia university assembled this collection of essays, mostly from the journal they edit, west virginia history, to serve as a reader for courses on the mountain states history. This is the same gentleman who is doing the jackson county west virginia history book volume ii. Roane county, wv history book, 1989 roane county historical. The history of barbour county, west virginia, from its earliest exploration and settlement to the present time by maxwell, hu, 18601927.
Full text of history of wetzel county, west virginia see other formats. Wetzel county west virginia history and genealogy volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. The county, founded in 1846, is named for lewis wetzel, a famous frontiersman and indian fighter. During the course of the last long and bloody war, logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace.
Page 47 i appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered logans cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat. Cabell county, west virginia family history and genealogy books. But o for the touch of a vanishd hand, and the sound of a voice that is still. Some events of importance in the development of the mountain state. We got our jackson county west virginia history volume i there. Monroe county, west virginia genealogy familysearch. Full text of history of wetzel county, west virginia. The author has used great pains in securing the most important events during that time, and has succeeded as far as the interesting matter is concerned, though there may be a few incidents left out for the want of data.
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