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Doddridge County, West Virginia
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Doddridge County, West Virginia Facts

When was Doddridge County, WV Created?
Doddridge County was established on February 4, 1845 from parts of Harrison CountyLewis CountyRitchie County and Tyler County .

What is the County Seat of Doddridge County, WV?
The County Seat is located in West Union and the county government website is http://www.doddridgecounty.wv.gov

What counties are adjacent to Doddridge County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Wetzel CountyHarrison CountyLewis CountyGilmer CountyRitchie CountyTyler County.

Doddridge County, WV Vital Records

Where can find Doddridge County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Doddridge 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 Doddridge County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for West Virginia Birth CertificateMarriage CertificateDeath Certificate Applications to mail.

Doddridge County, WV Census Records

What Doddridge County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Doddridge County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Doddridge Co. Mortality Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Doddridge Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Doddridge 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

Doddridge County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Doddridge County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 118 E Court St, West Union, WV 26456
  • Doddridge County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-873-2631
    • Birth / Death Records: 1853 / 1862
    • Marriage Records: 1845
    • Land Records: 1845
    • Probate Records: 1849
  • Doddridge County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-873-2331
    • Court Records: 1845

Doddridge County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

What other genealogical resources are available in Doddridge County, WV?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Doddridge 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.

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