Tucker County, West Virginia Genealogy

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

Description
Tucker County was named for Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. The county is located in the northeastern area of the state.

County Courthouse
Tucker County Courthouse 215 1st Street Parsons, WV 26287 Phone: 304-478-2414 Tucker County Website County Clerk has birth, marriage, and death records since 1856. Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce, court, and naturalization 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:

Bible Records

 * 1772-1829 (*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * Tucker County Bible Records at USGenWeb Archives

Biographies

 * History of Tucker County, West Virginia from the earliest explorations and settlements to the present time with biographical... at Ancestry ($)

Church Records
List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records

 * 1853-1870 (*); Circuit and County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1856-1900 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1856-1913 (*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1856-1929 (*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1864-1867 (*); County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1879-1900 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1885-1906 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images

Local Histories

 * History of Tucker County, West Virginia from its Earliest Explorations and Settlements to the Present Time. By Hu Maxwell. Kingwood, West Virginia : Preston Pub. Co., 1884. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Ancestry ($).

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
 * 1724-1985 West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1985 at Ancestry ($) — index & images
 * 1756-1971 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1776-1971 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1825-1970 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1853-1870 (*); Circuit and County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1854-1898 (*); County Clerk at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1855-1898 (*); County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1856-1900 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1856-1900 (*); Clerk of the County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1856-1901 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1856-1908 (*); County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1856-1908 (*); County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1856-1929 (*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1858-1879 (*); County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1858-1905 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1859-1879 (*); County Court and Historical Records Survey at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1885-1906 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images

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 ($)

Archives
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E. Charleston, WV 25305-0300 Website

FamilySearch Centers

 * Elkins West Virginia FamilySearch Center

Societies
Tucker County Historical Society Town Building P.O. Box 13 Hambleton, WV 26269 Phone: 304-478-2916

Websites

 * Tucker County WVGenWeb
 * Tucker County Historic Landmarks Commission
 * Cyndi's List for West Virginia
 * 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