West Virginia, United States Genealogy

''United States West VirginiaGuide to West Virginia ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

West Virginia Information
West Virginia is a state in the eastern part of the United States. It is divided into 55 counties.

West Virginia Clickable Map
Many genealogy records are kept on the county level in the United States. Click on a county below to go to the county Wiki article listing more information.

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records - databases and record images on FamilySearch
 * Family History Center locator map

Additional Resources

 * Cyndi's List - West Virginia genealogy sites on the internet
 * West Virginia Genealogy Trails - collection of transcribed data for the state of West Virginia
 * Access Genealogy – Genealogy guide for West Virginia
 * Ancestorhunt.com - resources for Wyoming genealogy research
 * Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Guide to Ancestry and Family Tree Records for Wyoming
 * West Virginia Research Outline – Original Family History Library research outline; contains many out of date links
 * Black Sheep Ancestors- West Virginia prisons, convicts and insane asylums