Doddridge County, West Virginia Genealogy

Guide to Doddridge County, West Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

Description
The County was named for Philip Doddridge. The County is located in the northwest area of the state.

County Courthouse
Doddridge County Courthouse 118 East Court Street West Union, WV 26456 Phone: 304-873-2631 Doddridge County Website County Clerk has birth and death records from 1853; marriage, probate, and land records from 1845.

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:

Church Records
List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records

 * 1845-1854 (*); Clerk of the County Court, County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1845-1962 (*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1845-1863 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1845-1987 (*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1850-1871 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1860-1896 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * (*); Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Maps and Gazetteers

 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
 * Maps of West Virginia (1617-1995)
 * Map of 1850 Virginia and West Virginia

Civil War

 * 1861-1865  at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 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)

World War II

 * 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — index and images - How to Use this Collection

Naturalization and Citizenship

 * 1814-1991  at FamilySearch — index and images - How to Use this Collection

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records


 * 1724-1978 West Virginia Wills and Probate Records 1724-1978 at Ancestry — index and images $
 * 1845-1927 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1845-1962 (*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1846-1899 (*); County Court, Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1846-1970 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1849-1902 (*); County Court, Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1850-1871 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1860-1896 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * 1887-1970 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index and images
 * (*); Historic Marker Project at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library

Social Security Records

 * 1935-2014 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.

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

 * 1853-1914 West Virginia Birth Index, 1853-1914 at MyHeritage - index ($)

Marriage

 * 1776-1971 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index
 * 1780-1970 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
 * 1801-1962 West Virginia, United States Marriages at Findmypast; index $

Death

 * 1804-1999 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 1853-1964 West Virginia Death Index & Certificates, 1853-1964 at MyHeritage - index ($)

FamilySearch Centers

 * Introduction to FamilySearch Centers

Societies
Doddridge County Historical Society Inc.  100 Chancery St West Union, WV 26456 Email: [mailto:doddridgecountyhistory@gmail.com doddridgecountyhistory@gmail.com] Doddridge County Historical Society Inc.

Websites

 * Doddridge County, WV History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
 * West Virginia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
 * - 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