1: Research and Records
2: Archives and Libraries
3: Vital and Census Records
4: Church and Cemetery Records
5: Emigration and Immigration
6: Military Records
7: Probate, Land and Court
8: Maps and Gazetteers
9: Newspapers
10: Get Help
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Goal 2: Learn about West Virginia archives and libraries.
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ALearn about West Virginia archives and libraries.
Summary
- Explore statewide and regional collections.
- Explore books and photos that can be helpful in your research.
- Learn about West Virginia archives and libraries in these articles.
FS—Wiki: West Virginia Archives and Libraries
West_Virginia State Archives: Wonderful Local Sources for Genealogical Research - Learn about resources at the West Virginia and Regional History Center.
APL—Exploring Genealogy Resources at the West Virginia & Regional History Center at WVU—46:54
- Explore the West Virginia Memory Project.
- Explore West Virginia Dept. of Archives collection.
- Explore the
Books We Own site for West Virginia genealogy publications. Volunteers may be available for lookup services. - Search for free online books on West Virginia research on the FamilySearch site.
- Photos: Explore historical photo resources on the Ancestor Hunt site.
- County Histories: Explore county and town histories.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for archives and libraries. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
BLearn about West Virginia city directories.
Summary
- Explore city and county directories to find West Virginia ancestors.
- Discover the different types of information in directories, such as streets, churches, historical info, etc.
- Learn about West Virginia city directories in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
FS—Wiki: West Virginia Directories - Sites: Explore West Virginia city directories on the Ancestor Hunt site.
- Find out more about city directories in this research guide from Ancestry.
AC—Six Things to Find—3 pgs. - Explore West Virginia city directories on the Ancestry site.
- Explore West Virginia historical directories by county.
- Explore additional links for West Virginia city directories on the LDSGenealogy site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for city directories. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
West Virginia Counties
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Click here for a printable map of counties.