Marion County, West Virginia Genealogy

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

Description


The County was named for Francis Marion. The County has Fairmont as its seat and the County was created January 14, 1842. The County is located in the north central area of the state.

County Courthouse
Marion County Courthouse 217 Adams Street Fairmont, WV 26554 Phone: 304-367-5440 Marion County Website County Clerk has birth, marriage and death records from 1872. Clerk of the Circuit Court has probate and land records.

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
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Fairmont

Genealogies

 * Brand - Brand, Franklin Marion. The Brand Family of Monongalia County, Virginia (Now West Virginia). Morgantown, W. Va.: F.M. Brand, 1922. ; digital version at - free.

Local Histories

 * History of the county of Marion, West Virginia at Ancestry ($)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Maps of West Virginia (1617-1995)
 * Map of 1850 Virginia and West Virginia

Civil War

 * - 19th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company D.
 * - 20th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Companies A and B..
 * - 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company A (Marion Guards).

Records and histories are available, including:


 * 1861-1865  at FamilySearch — index
 * 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)

Naturalization and Citizenship

 * 1814-1991  at FamilySearch — index and images

Probate Records
Online Probate Records


 * 1724-1978 West Virginia Wills and Probate Records 1724-1978 at Ancestry — index and images $
 * 1756-1971 at FamilySearch — index and images
 * Marion County West Virginia Will Books 1842-1970
 * West Virginia Will Books

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.

Marriage

 * 1801-1962 - West Virginia, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
 * 1851-1863 Virginia Marriages 1851-1863 (Ancestry) ($).

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to Family History Centers
 * Fairmont West Virginia Family History Center

Libraries

 * Marion County Library Monroe Street Fairmont, WV 26554

Societies

 * Marion County Genealogical Club, Inc. Marion County Library Monroe Street Fairmont, WV 26554

Websites

 * Marion County, WV History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
 * West Virginia Genealogy Network Community on Google+
 * West Virginia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
 * Cyndi's List
 * Linkpendium
 * - 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