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Lewis County, West Virginia
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Lewis County, West Virginia Facts

When was Lewis County, WV Created?
Lewis County was established on December 18, 1816 from Harrison County.

What is the County Seat of Lewis County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Weston and the county government website is http://lewiscountywv.org

What counties are adjacent to Lewis County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Harrison CountyUpshur CountyWebster CountyBraxton CountyGilmer CountyDoddridge County.

Lewis County, WV Vital Records

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

Lewis County, WV Census Records

What Lewis County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Lewis County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1820183018401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

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

Lewis County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Lewis County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 110 Center Avenue, Weston, WV 26452
  • Lewis County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-269-8215
    • Birth / Death Records: 1853
    • Marriage Records: 1816
    • Land Records: 1817
    • Probate Records: 1816
  • Lewis County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-269-8210
    • Court Records: 1817

Lewis County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Lewis Co. WV Books, Newspapers & Publications

Lewis Co. WV Church & Cemeteries

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Lewis Co. WV Military Records