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Roane County, West Virginia Facts

When was Roane County, WV Created?
Roane County was established on March 11, 1856 from Gilmer CountyJackson County and Kanawha County.

What is the County Seat of Roane County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Spencer and the county government website is http://www.roanecounty.wv.gov

What counties are adjacent to Roane County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Wirt CountyCalhoun CountyClay CountyKanawha CountyJackson County.

Roane County, WV Vital Records

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

Roane County, WV Census Records

What Roane County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Roane County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

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

Roane County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Roane County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 200 Main Street, Spencer, WV 25276
  • Roane County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-927-2860
    • Birth / Death Records: 1856
    • Marriage Records: 1856
    • Land Records: 1856
    • Probate Records: 1856
  • Roane County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-927-2750
    • Court Records: 1856

Roane County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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