Legacy records, cemeteries in grant county, west virginia. These families from hampshire county, west virginia, and frederick county, virginia. Grant county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. Hardy county history sources west virginia division of. Several people sit on the second floor porch of this boarding home in dobbin, west virginia. The first counties formed in the state following the admission of west virginia to the union were grant and mineral in 1866, the latter formed from the western portion of hampshire county, and thus adjoining grant. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Grant county historical society grant county, wisconsin. Welcome to the official website of grant county, west virginia. Created out of the conflict known as the civil war, the county bears the name of one of the warss most illustrious warriors, ulysses simpson grant who later became the 18th president of the united states. Grant county public library west virginia library commission. Please take the time to explore our site and let us know how we can better serve our community through this medium. Moomaugrant county public library, grant county public library.
A history and record of the protestant episcopal church in the diocese of west virginia, and, before the formation of the diocese in 1878, in the territory now known as the state of west virginia 1902, by geo. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. In addition there is an index to 1860 federal census online images and a link to the 1860 federal census page images at sdk publications. This book is an excellent resource for genealogists researching families in the south branch valley, early settlers of hampshire and hardy county, west virginia and the history of the region. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Grant county history sources west virginia division of. We have dvds, audio books, magazines, large print books, genealogy, reference books, west virginia books and videos. Macmaster a book report by perry brake, tacoma, wa richard macmasters the history of hardy county 1786 1986, wadsworth press, inc. Compare properties, browse amenities and find your ideal property in grant county, west virginia javascript must be enabled. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research. The history of hardy county 1786 1986 by richard k. An illustrated genealogy of early families of grant county.
Our heritage, by the grant county history committee. Hardy county west virginia genealogy page wvgenweb. The first entry in the hardy county court record book states that the court met on. Our goal at genealogy trails is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free. Page 2 browse 84 grant county, west virginia properties for sale on lands of america. Genealogy of some early families in grant and pleasant districts, preston county, west virginia source. Grant county west virginia our heritage early families. The county was named in honor of general ulysses s. Early land grants and settlers along patterson creek by charles morrison, west virginia history, a ed.
Grant county historical society almost heaven west. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. In an effort to do our part to prevent the spread of the covid19 virus, the board of the grant county historical society has voted to close the grant county history museum starting march 18 at 4. I have this book in my library because it contains a wealth of historical information on my great great grandfather, daniel mcneill and other ancestors. Created out of the monumental conflict known as the civil war, the county bears the name of one of the wars most illustrious warriors, ulysses simpson grant, who was to become the 18th president of the united states.
Grant county was served by bookmobile service until 1966 when the main library was established in petersburg. A large collection of vintage logan county, west virginia photos. If you grew up in grant county or have a connection to our lovely corner of the world, consider donating funds to preserve our history. Grant county history museum is closed until further notice. Take a tour down memory lane and reminisce about a simpler time. Moomau grant county public library currently houses approximately 45,000 books. Hardy county wills family provides images microfiled from hardy county will books that can be read online, saved or printed. Hardy county, west virginia genealogy and history proud member of the genealogy trails history group. Grant county courthouse 5 highland avenue petersburg, wv 26847. Grant county was created from hardy county and founded in february 14, 1866, named in honor of general ulysses simpson grant, it lies wholly in the drainage basin of the potomac river.
Guide to grant county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Full text of history of hampshire county, west virginia. Sampubco west virginia will books, 17561971 source. Grant county libraries grant county, west virginia message board at rootsweb grant county public records directory chronicling america newspapers grant county, west virginia grant county obituary index grant county, west virginia historicalgenealogyl society grant county vital records other helpful hardy county, west virginia links l. The book includes a brief history of grant county with some historic photos, including information on local churches, schools, and community. History of summers county, west virginia from the earliest settlement to the present time. History of the great kanawha valley west virginia with family history and biographical sketches.
Morgantown, west virginia, agricultural extension division, 1927. Indian massacres in grant and hardy county, west virginia. Find community action in grant county, wv on yellowbook. Grant county, west virginia map it was created on february 14, 1866 from portions of hardy county. Grant county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death records from january 1917 to present. Hardy county the county of hardy was formed from hampshire by act of october, 1785, which declared that from and after the first day of february next, the county of hampshire shall be divided into two distinct counties by a. Grant county is located at the western end of the eastern panhandle of. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Knobly mountain is a ridge and part of the ridgeandvalley appalachians, located east of new creek mountain in mineral and grant counties, west virginia, in the united states the summit was so named on account of its uneven outline. Hardy county was created from hampshire county in 1786, and named for samuel hardy, a distinguished virginian.
For more information about local histories see the wiki page section west virginia local histories. West virginia county history and genealogy books no titles currently available additional free genealogy and map resources on my genealogy hound would you like to be notified when more books are added, new cds and dvds, new features, upcoming genealogy conferences, plus exclusive special sales and promotions available only to our newsletter. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Wvass was founded by roger baroody nss 4871f in 1967. The 1850 barbour county wv census images are now online in the usgenweb archives. The west virginia speleological survey wvass is registered with the irs as a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the exploration and documentation of caves and karst within the state of west virginia. Chronicling america newspapers grant county, west virginia grant county obituary index grant county, west virginia historical genealogyl society grant county vital records other helpful hardy county, west virginia links l inkpendium hardy county, west virginia hardy county, west virginia genweb project hardy county cemeteries list at findagrave hardy county, west virginia court directory hardy county libraries hardy county look ups at books. It is one of the agricultural, horticultural, and grazing counties of the south branch valley, with a considerable coal development in its western edge where there is six seams of workable coal. Hardy county deed books the county clerk of hardy county maintains deed books online, available for search by grantee, grantor or both including deeds dating from the 1790s. This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our county s government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer. History of grant and hardy counties, west virginia. Lets talk about our history, please keep to the topic jump to. Storm community in grant and mineral counties, west virginia. Local histories are available for hardy county, west virginia genealogy.
Moomaugrant county public library currently houses approximately 45,000 books. Brief history of grant county grant county, west virginia is located along the western edge of the states eastern panhandle. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Where can find grant county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. See more ideas about west virginia, virginia and west virginia history. Jefferson county, virginia later west virginia, will book abstracts, volumes 1 and 2, 18011816.
Including its history, the fairfax stone historical monument state park, the sites homestead, the spruce knobseneca r johnathan black on. The county s boundaries were relatively stable from 1788 until 1866, when grant county was formed from the western portion of hardy. We also have dvds, audio books and over 40 magazines available. History of grant county, wisconsin internet archive. The book is in good condition with a loose page in the front but present. History of grant and hardy counties, west virginia e. Local histories are available for grant county, west virginia genealogy. Grant county, west virginia index genealogy trails.
You can research our local history in our genealogy room. Find state police in grant county, wv on yellowbook. Page 2 land for sale in grant county, west virginia. Find lots, acreage, rural lots, and more on zillow. The archives records do not duplicate those found on the barbour county wv genealogy web page. Virginia hill west virginia history virginia homes old pictures old photos appalachian mountains mystery of history beautiful sites historical pictures.
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