West Virginia Cemeteries
Find links and information on locating cemeteries in West Virginia...[More]
http://www.uscemeteries.net/west virginia/cemeteries.htm

West Virginia Obituaries
Learn how and where to locate obituaries and death records in West Virginia...[More]
http://www.newspaperobituaries.net/westvirginia/obituaries.htm

A Guide to West Virginia Genealogy Resources
Look ups, societies, society publications, individual publications, lost female andcestor queries and related links for genealogy research in West Virginia.
http://geneasearch.com/states/westvirginia.htm

A Key to Southern Pedigrees
This collection of colonial records is a comprehensive guide to the ancestry of important families in Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Alabama. ...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=3012

Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
This collection of abstracts of grave sites contains information originally published in the Senate documents of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as the Society magazine. Veterans and patriots of the Revolutionary War whose graves were found between 1900 and 1987 are included in this first volume. Included in eac...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4110

Confederate Research Sources
This database, a guide to Confederate record archive collections, will prove helpful to anyone whose ancestors fought in a military unit of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. This database identifies what Confederate records are available, and their exact location, enabling you to track down information about Confederate ancesto...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=3207

Fayette County, West Virginia Births, 1881-87
Fayette County, West Virginia was formed in 1831 from portions of Greenbrier, Kanawha, Nicholas & Logan counties. This database is a collection of birth records from the county between 1881 and 1886 (excluding 1875) and contains valuable information regarding over 7,100 children. Researchers will find the child's name, birth date, and parents' name...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4983

Fayette County, West Virginia Births, 1888-93
Fayette County, West Virginia, was formed in 1831 from portions of Greenbrier, Kanawha, Nicholas, and Logan counties. This database is a collection of birth records from the county between 1888 and 1893 and contains valuable information regarding over 7,100 children. Researchers will find the child's name, birth date, and parents' names. For resear...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4798

Fayette county, West Virginia, births, 1866-1880
Fayette County, West Virginia was formed in 1831 from portions of Greenbrier, Kanawha, Nicholas & Logan counties. This database is a collection of birth records from the county between 1866 and 1880 and contains valuable information regarding over 2,400 children. Researchers will find the child's name, birth date, and parents' names. For researcher...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=6062

Firstmom's Genealogy Resources-West Virginia
Offers a categorized list of online sources for West Virginia genealogy research.
http://members.tripod.com/~KHuish/wvirg.htm

Genealogy - Charleston WV - Net Links
Links to West Virginia family histories and genealogy resources from About.com.
http://charlestonwv.about.com/local/southeastus/charlestonwv/msub27.htm

Genealogy in West Virginia
Sources of genealogical information in West Virginia from Everton Publishers.
http://www.everton.com/reference/usa/wv.php

Raleigh County, West Virginia Birth Records, 1853-75
When Raleigh County, West Virginia, was formed in 1850, it had a small population of just over 1,700. By 1900, that number grew to 12,436. This database is a collection of birth records from the county between 1853 and 1875 and contains valuable information regarding 2,479 children. Researchers will find the child's name, birth date, and parents' ...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4866

RootsWeb Resources: West Virginia
West Virginia genealogical and historical information and links, sponsored by RootsWeb and ROOTS-L.
http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/USA/wv.html

The Civil War Medals of West Virginia...Where Are They?
A list of current owners of Civil War medals issued to West Virginia Civil War soldiers. Biographical information about soldiers is included.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmarsha/cwmedals.htm

USGenWeb Archives: West Virginia
Genealogy records for West Virginia in the US GenWeb Archives.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wv/wvfiles.htm

USGenWeb Project - West Virginia
The USGenWeb Project State web sites are your starting points for finding genealogical and historical information. Each state site features state information and also provides you with links to each county web site within the state....[More]
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/

West Virginia 5th Cavalry Roster
Created in the midst of the American Civil War, West Virginia became a state in 1863 when the northwestern counties of Virginia seceded from that state. This database is a listing of men who served in the state's 5th Cavalry. Each entry provides the soldiers name, rank and unit information. With over 1100 entries, this database can be a resource fo...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4148

West Virginia Cemetery Readings, 1941
Granted statehood in 1863, West Virginia has been home to thousands of residents since it was first settled in the eighteenth century. Prepared under the direction of the Works Project Administration in 1939, this database is a collection of cemetery inscriptions from the state. Each entry provides the decedent's name, birth date, death date, livin...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4266

West Virginia Census, 1860-90
This collection contains the following indexes: 1860 Federal Census Index; 1870 Federal Census Index; 1890 Veterans Schedules. ...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=3580

West Virginia Collection
Marshall University's unique collection of original manuscripts, documents and books relating to West Virginia and surrounding states, particularly Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky.
http://web.marshall.edu/speccoll//wvcoll.html

West Virginia History, Vol. 1
Created in 1863 during the height of the American Civil War, West Virginia has been home to countless thousands since that time. This database is the first of three volumes covering the history of the state. Beginning with the earliest explorers to the region, it provides a detailed account of the state's development. Additionally, it contains biog...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4524

West Virginia History, Vol. 2
A part of Virginia until the American Civil War, West Virginia was home to about 1.2 million people in 1910. This database is the second of three volumes covering the history of the state, originally published in 1913. Beginning with the earliest explorers to the region, it provides a detailed account of the state's development. Additionally, it co...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4552

West Virginia History, Vol. 3
Home to over 1.2 million people in 1910, West Virginia was created in the ashes of the American Civil War. This database is the third of three volumes covering the history of the state, originally published in 1913. Beginning with the earliest explorers to the region, it provides a detailed account of the state's development. Additionally, it conta...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4574

West Virginia Marriage Records, 1863-1900
At the height of the American Civil War, fifty northwestern Virginia counties seceded from the Confederate States and were admitted into the Union as West Virginia. This database is a collection of marriage records from several of the counties between 1863 and 1900. This update to the data adds records for Tyler, Harrison, and Pleasants counties to...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4484

Wheeling, West Virginia Directories, 1888-93
Bordered by Pennsylvania in the east and Ohio in the west in northern West Virginia, Wheeling was home to some 20,000 residents in 1890. This database is a collection of three directories for the city originally published between 1888 and 1893. It is a listing of city residents in those years. In addition to providing the resident's name, it provid...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=4698

WV Birth and Death Records
How to obtain information on birth and death records in WV, with addresses and dates records began to be recorded in various counties.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/tips/birth1.htm

WV Genealogy Mailing Lists
Mailing lists for researchers of WV genealogy.
http://members.aol.com/gfsjohnf/gen_mail_states-wv.html

WV GenWeb Project
Part of the US GenWeb project, this site provides links to WV genealogical resources, queries, look-up volunteers and databases.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/

WV Research
Providing research and photocopies of historical and genealogical documents at the WV and Regional History Collection in Morgantown.
http://www.homestead.com/wvresearch/