Wayne County, West Virginia Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Revolutionary War General "Mad" Anthony Wayne (1745-1796).

Parent County
1842--Wayne County was created 18 January 1842 from Cabell County. County seat: Wayne

Boundary Changes
See an interactive map of Wayne County boundary changes.

Neighboring Counties

 * Boyd County, Kentucky
 * Cabell
 * Lawrence County, Kentucky
 * Lawrence County, Ohio
 * Lincoln
 * Martin County, Kentucky
 * Mingo

Cemeteries
BillionGraves:


 * Bloss Cemetery, Lavalette
 * Old Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo
 * Mays Cemetery, Lavalette

Census



Family History Centers

 * Huntington West Virginia Family History Center
 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Web Sites



 * CYNDI'S List West Virginia