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Jefferson County, West Virginia Facts

When was Jefferson County, WV Created?
Jefferson County was established on January 8, 1801 from Berkeley County.

What is the County Seat of Jefferson County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Charles Town and the county government website is http://www.jeffersoncountywv.org/

What counties are adjacent to Jefferson County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Washington County, Maryland, Loudoun County, Virginia, Clarke County, Virginia, Berkeley County.

Jefferson County, WV Vital Records

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

Jefferson County, WV Census Records

What Jefferson County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Jefferson County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18101820183018401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

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

Jefferson County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Jefferson County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 110 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414
  • Jefferson County Clerk
    • Phone: (304)728-3215
    • Birth / Death Records: 1853
    • Marriage Records: 1801
    • Land Records: 1801
    • Probate Records: 1801
  • Jefferson County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304.728.3231
    • Court Records: 1801

Jefferson County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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