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Gilmer County, West Virginia Facts

When was Gilmer County, WV Created?
Gilmer County was established on February 3, 1845 from Kanawha County and Lewis County.

What is the County Seat of Gilmer County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Glenville and the county government website is http://www.gilmercounty.wv.gov

What counties are adjacent to Gilmer County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Doddridge CountyLewis CountyBraxton CountyCalhoun CountyRitchie County.

Gilmer County, WV Vital Records

Where can find Gilmer County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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.

Gilmer County, WV Census Records

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

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

Gilmer County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Gilmer County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 10 Howard St, Glenville, WV 26351
  • Gilmer County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-574-4225
    • Birth / Death Records: 1853
    • Marriage Records: 1845
    • Land Records: 1845
    • Probate Records: 1845
  • Gilmer County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-574-4213
    • Court Records: 1845

Gilmer County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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