West Virginia, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This collection is compiled from abstracts, transcriptions, and originals of West Virginia county marriage records. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed.

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The following information may be found in these records: • 3

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in West Virginia.
 * West Virginia Guided Research
 * West Virginia Record Finder
 * West Virginia Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step West Virginia Research, 1880-Present

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932
 * West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * prepared by the West Virginia Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Works Projects Administration. Inventory of public vital statistics records in West Virginia. 2 vols. Charleston, West Virginia : West Virginia Historical Records Survey, 1941-1942

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