Calhoun County, West Virginia Genealogy

Guide to Calhoun 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 John C. Calhoun. The County is located in the central area of the state.

County Courthouse
Calhoun County Courthouse Main Street P O Box 230 Grantsville, WV 26147 Phone: 304-354-6725 Calhoun County Website County Clerk has birth, marriage, death from 1856; land records from 1856.

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:

Census Records

 * 1860 Census takers recorded the birth town or county of residents this census year.
 * Calhoun County WV Gen Web 1860 Federal Census
 * Calhoun County, WV Gen Web 1870 Federal Census
 * Calhoun County, WV Gen Web 1880 Federal Census
 * Calhoun1890 Federal Census of Veteran &amp; Widows
 * Calhoun 1900 WV Gen Web 1900 Federal Census

Church Records
List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Local Histories

 * West Virginia Archives &amp; History Calhoun County Books
 * Calhoun County, West Virginia History
 * History of Calhoun County

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
 * Calhoun County, West Virginia Map
 * Calhoun County, West Virginia Map 1895
 * Calhoun County, West Virginia Map 2

Civil War

 * - 3rd Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate). Company A (Moccasin Rangers), Company D.
 * - 14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company E.
 * - 19th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company A (The Moccasin Rangers).

Records and histories are available, including:


 * 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

Newspapers

 * The Hur Herald

Obituaries

 * Calhoun County WV GENWEB Obituaries

Probate Records
'''Online Probate Records


 * 1724-1978 West Virginia Wills and Probate Records 1724-1978 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
 * 1756-1971 at FamilySearch — index and images - How to Use this Collection

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 ($)
 * Calhoun County Births, WVGenWeb

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

 * Calhoun County Deaths, WVGenWeb
 * 1804-1999 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 1853-1964 West Virginia Death Index & Certificates, 1853-1964 at MyHeritage - index ($)

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to Family History Centers

Libraries

 * Calhoun County Public Library

Societies
The Calhoun County Historical and Genealogical Society P. O. Box 242 Email: [mailto:calhounhistorical@gmail.com calhounhistorical@gmail.com] The Calhoun County Historical and Genealogical Society

Websites

 * Calhoun County, WV History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
 * West Virginia Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
 * Cyndi's List for West Virginia
 * Microfilms at the Library of Virginia
 * Calhoun County, West Virginia Biographies
 * Calhoun County Genealogy Files
 * Calhoun County Miscellaneous Records, WVGenWeb
 * Welcome to Calhoun County WV History and Genealogy
 * - 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