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Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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Greenbrier County, West Virginia Facts

When was Greenbrier County, WV Created?
Greenbrier County was established on October 20, 1777 from parts of Botetourt County and Montgomery County Counties (Virginia).

What is the County Seat of Greenbrier County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Lewisburg and the county government website is http://www.greenbriercounty.net

What counties are adjacent to Greenbrier County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Webster CountyPocahontas CountyBath County, Virginia, Alleghany County, Virginia, Monroe CountySummers CountyFayette CountyNicholas County.

Greenbrier County, WV Vital Records

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

Greenbrier County, WV Census Records

What Greenbrier County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Greenbrier County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790180018101820183018401850186018701880189019001910192019301940.

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

Greenbrier County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Greenbrier County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 200 Court Street North, Lewisburg WV 24901
  • Greenbrier County Clerk
    • Phone: 304.647.6602
    • Birth / Death Records: 1853
    • Marriage Records: 1781
    • Land Records: 1780
    • Probate Records: 1780
  • Greenbrier County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304.647.6626
    • Court Records: 1780

Greenbrier County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

What other genealogical resources are available in Greenbrier County, WV?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Greenbrier 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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Greenbrier Co. WV Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

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Greenbrier Co. WV Military Records