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Braxton County, West Virginia
Genealogy, History & Facts

County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
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Braxton County, West Virginia Facts

When was Braxton County, WV Created?
Braxton County was established on January 15, 1836 from parts of Kanawha County, Lewis County and Nicholas County.

What is the County Seat of Braxton County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Sutton and the county government website is http://www.braxtoncounty.wv.gov

What counties are adjacent to Braxton County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Lewis County, Webster County, Nicholas County, Clay County, Calhoun County, Gilmer County.

Braxton County, WV Vital Records

Where can find Braxton County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Braxton 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; marriage records from 1921 to present and divorce records from 1968 to present. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in West Virginia for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Braxton County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for West Virginia Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.

Braxton County, WV Census Records

What Braxton County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Braxton County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Braxton Co. Mortality Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Braxton Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Braxton Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be obtained for 1890. One can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also West Virginia Census Records Research Guide

Braxton County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

What genealogical records can I find in the Braxton County Courthouse?
The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also West Virginia Courthouse Records Research Guide.

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research. Courthouse fire in 1861, but many records still exist from 1836 on.

  • Braxton County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
  • Braxton County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-765-2833
    • Birth / Death Records: 1858
    • Marriage Records: 1836
    • Land Records: 1836
    • Probate Records: 1836
  • Braxton County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-765-2837
    • Court Records: 1836

Braxton County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Braxton County, WV?
A list of Braxton County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide West Virginia Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Braxton County, WV Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Braxton County, WV?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Braxton County. Each of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a payment. This is basically a list which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Braxton Co. WV Books, Newspapers & Publications

Braxton Co. WV Church & Cemeteries

Braxton Co. WV Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Braxton Co. WV General and History Websites

Braxton Co. WV Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Braxton Co. WV Military Records