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Tucker County, West Virginia
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Tucker County, West Virginia Facts

When was Tucker County, WV Created?
Tucker County was established on March 7, 1856 from Randolph County.

What is the County Seat of Tucker County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Parsons and the county government website is http://www.tuckercounty.wv.gov

What counties are adjacent to Tucker County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Preston CountyGrant CountyRandolph CountyBarbour County.

Tucker County, WV Vital Records

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

Tucker County, WV Census Records

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

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

Tucker County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Tucker County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 213 First St, Parsons, WV 26287
  • Tucker County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-478-2414 Ext. 201
    • Birth / Death Records: 1856
    • Marriage Records: 1856
    • Land Records: 1856
    • Probate Records: 1856
  • Tucker County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-478-2606 Ext. 202
    • Court Records: 1856

Tucker County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Tucker Co. WV Books, Newspapers & Publications

Tucker Co. WV Church & Cemeteries

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Tucker Co. WV Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Tucker Co. WV Military Records