West Virginia Will Books - FamilySearch Historical Records/Known Issues

Known Issues
Question #1: When trying to view images for any of the Indexes for Wills for Barbour County and Will Books Volume 1 and Volume 2 for Mingo County a message appears stating these images are not available. Where can I find these images? Answer #1: These images are not currently available online. However the original films can be ordered. The film number for the records from Barbour County is 0808888. The film number for the records from Mingo County is 1753485. For instructions on ordering films click here. For information on how to find the nearest Family History Center click here.

Question #2: Images 165-193 in the Will Book Volume 4, 1815-1858 for Pendleton County have a crease causing the records to be illegible near the line. Is a better copy of this image available? Answer #2: No. This flaw was created during the filming of the original records and is visible on the online images as well as the film. A copy of the original record might be obtained by contacting the West Virginia State Archives

Question #3: Will books Volume 01, 1822-1880 and Volume 02. 1788-1794 in Harrison County are mislabeled. What records do these volumes contain? Answer #3: Volume 01, 1822-1880 actually contains an index and wills from 1822-1880. Volume 02 1788-1794 contains two volumes of wills. Volume 1 covers the years 1788-1794 and Volume 2 contains wills for the years 1807-1821.

Note: The title of this collection indicates that records extend through 1971; however, current privacy laws restrict publication of records beyond 1970.

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