Fairmont is located in northcentral west virginia, where the west fork and tygart valley rivers join to form the monongahela. A pictorial history hardcover august 1, 1995 by thomas j. The official records search allows you to search the entire marion county official records database for final judgments, land records, and other public documents recorded after january 1st, 1978. West virginia historical records survey, inventory of the couty archives of west virginia. Museum shop books marion county historical society. Marion county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in marion county, west virginia. A history of marion county, west virginia 1985 marion county historical society, inc. Grand lodge of ancient, free, and accepted masons of the state of west virginia 1938.
There are also photocopies of primary sources of information supplementary to the white day creek book, including. History of marion county west virginia genealogy trails. Records regarding the history of the white day creek region of marion county, wv. The museum and the society provide a connection to the events, times, fashions and culture of days past. History and progress of the county of marion, west virginia, from its earliest settlement by the whites, down to the present, together with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens by dunnington, george a.
Early days in marion county, wv are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this 73 page booklet comprised of excerpts from four rare vintage books. Marion county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. Marion county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. This is a collection of the proceedings of all west virginia masonic. History and progress of the county of marion, west virginia 1880 source. Resource information the item a history of marion county, west virginia, 1985 represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. This is a scanned copy on cd of the original book published in 1880. For the first time, this outstanding legacy has been compiled in one book by staff members of the times west virginian marion countys daily newspaper drawing on past accounts of events and personalities. Books product categories marion county historical society. These documents include births, marriages, deaths, wills, deeds, mortgages, releases, liens and much more. Marion county was established on january 14, 1842, from parts of harrison county and monongalia county. Where can find marion county birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
Historical collections of virginia by henry howe 1845. Marion county history sources west virginia division of culture. Marion county, west virginia wills, inventories and church records 18421900. Grant county history the marion public library and museum is an excellent and reliable source of information covering multiple facets of the marion s history. Book history and progress of the county of marion, west. Connie burkett to contact connie, please type the email address into a mail form the west virginia genealogical records. A continuation of the maxwell and fansler books to tucker county present times. Marion county west virginia, a pictural history by thomas j. While it was marion s heroics in one war that earned him a place in u. The earliest printed version of david morgan and the two. All proceeds from the sale go to benefit the marion county historical society. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.
Local histories are available for marion county, west virginia genealogy. If you would like to read a thorough history of marion, visit. History of west virginia marion county west virginia. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Crystal lake park marion county historical society. The historic genealogical society of marion county arkansas has updated all of these family histories in their book marion county families. Overview records regarding the history of the white day creek region of marion county, wv. Marion county history vignettes and millions of other books are available for.
From the schools very beginnings until today, marion countys young men and women have claimed dozens of regional and state titles in football, basketball, swimming and other sanctioned sports. Early history of marion county, west virginia marion county was created by an act of the virginia assembly on january 14, 1842, from parts of harrison and monongalia counties. Other municipal and west virginia state offices also maintain records that are useful for tracing lineage. Marion county history sources west virginia division of. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. West virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey 1928. The library system will continue to provide access to online services. Fairmont, marion county from myers history of west virginia formation of the counties of virginia prior to marion county. The scioto ordnance plant and the marion engineer depot of marion. This database includes the official records index beginning at book 857. The county was named in honor of general francis marion 17321795, the legendary hero of the american revolutionary war. Marion county, west virginia public records directory. If you would like to receive the information on a family found in chapter 12 please use the lookup page and request a copy from one of the people there. The marion county public library system is responding to the governors executive order 920 and closing all services including curbside pick up starting tuesday, march 24, 5.
Museum shop books marion county historical society and. History and progress of the county of marion, west virginia. The publication, which is author randy winlands third book featuring marion, ohio, contains more than 200 photographs and vintage advertisements on 152 pages in an 8. Charleston, west virginia, division of professional and service projects, works project administration, 1941. Marion county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. In april, 1779, when indians were rumored to be in the area, david morgan, almost sixty years old, retired along with many of his neighbors to pricketts fort, which was about a mile from morgans home. Marion county, west virginia facts when was marion county, wv created. Marion county proper was created by an act of the virginia assembly on january 14, 1842, from parts of monongalia and harrison counties, and was named after general francis marion, of american revolutionary war fame, known to history as the swamp fox. It became the county seat when marion county was created in 1842. Dunnington, aided by notes and memoranda left by the late richard p. As marion county residents get ready to celebrate the areas 175th anniversary, much of local history is being revived with the upcoming release of veteran journalist david cooks book, the. Wiki marion to learn about the history of grant county, indiana, visit.
History and progress of the county of marion, wv by geo. Twentyone years after marion county, virginia, came to be, west virginia was born from the throes of the civil war, when a nation was savagely torn by strife that echoed with gunshots. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. A history of marion county, west virginia, 1985 indiana. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section west virginia local histories. From its earliest settlement by the whites down to the present, together with biographical sketches of. Fairmont was established by the virginia legislature on january 19, 1820, on the farm of boaz fleming. He wrote on topics including both harrison and marion county west virginia.
The county clerk is the official recorder and record keeper for most legal documents. The marion county genealogical club maintains the genealogical. Marion county history and genealogy records preserved by. Returning to our roots begins 300 years ago with haymond family by chas. History of west virginia marion county west virginia history fairmont west virginia history. West virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey 1928 history of west virginia by virgil a.
Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers. As the county clerk of marion county, i would like to take a minute to tell you what we do in our office. Research your genealogy genealogy marion county public. Marion county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death. Marion county, west virginia public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Marion county, west virginia the west virginia coon families are said to be descended from. History and progress of the county of marion, west.
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