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Braxton County, West Virginia
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Braxton County, West Virginia Facts
When was Braxton County, WV Created?
Braxton County was established on January 15, 1836 from parts of Kanawha County, Lewis County and Nicholas County.
What is the County Seat of Braxton County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Sutton and the county government website is http://www.braxtoncounty.wv.gov
What counties are adjacent to Braxton County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Lewis County, Webster County, Nicholas County, Clay County, Calhoun County, Gilmer County.
Braxton County, WV Vital Records
Where can find Braxton County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Braxton 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 Braxton County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for West Virginia Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives West Virginia Marriage Project
- Vital Research Records Search Selection
- West Virginia, Births and Christenings, 1853-1928
- West Virginia, Births, 1853-1930
- West Virginia, Marriages, 1853-1970
- West Virginia, Marriages, 1854-1932
- West Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1932
- West Virginia, Deaths, 1853-1970
Braxton County, WV Census Records
What Braxton County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Braxton County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Braxton Co. Mortality Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Braxton Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Braxton 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
Braxton County, WV Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Braxton County Courthouse?
The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also West Virginia Courthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research. Courthouse fire in 1861, but many records still exist from 1836 on.
- Braxton County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 300 Main Street, Sutton, WV 26601-1313
- Courthouse History
- Braxton County Clerk
- Phone: 304-765-2833
- Birth / Death Records: 1858
- Marriage Records: 1836
- Land Records: 1836
- Probate Records: 1836
- Braxton County Clerk of Circuit Court
- Phone: 304-765-2837
- Court Records: 1836
Braxton County, WV Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Braxton County, WV?
A list of Braxton County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide West Virginia Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Braxton County Genealogical Society, 228 Braxton St., Gassaway, WV 26224
- Braxton Historical Society, 226 Birch Street, Gassaway, WV 26624-1104
- Braxton County Family Research Library and Archives, 536 Elk Street, Gassaway, WV 26624
- West Virginia Archives and History, The Cultural Center; 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E.; Charleston, WV 25305-0300
- West Virginia and Regional History Collection, West Virginia University, Colson Hall, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506; (304) 293-3536
- West Virginia Genealogical Society, Post Office Box 249, Elkview, West Virginia 25071
- West Virginia Historical Society, PO Box 5220, Charleston, WV 25361
Where can I connect with other Braxton County, WV Researchers through message boards and forums?
- West Virginia State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Braxton County, West Virginia Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Braxton County
- Braxton County, West Virginia Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Braxton County, WV?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Braxton 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.
Braxton Co. WV Books, Newspapers & Publications
- West Virginia Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- West Virginia historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from West Virginia (1808 – 1904) (genealogybank.com) Quickly identify names and keywords and phrases in over 450 million publications, obituaries, marriage announcements, birth announcements as well as other items written and published in over 2,800 historical U.S. newspapers. New content added every month!
- Braxton County, West Virginia Books (amazon.com)
- Search West Virginia Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Braxton County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Braxton Co. WV Church & Cemeteries
- West Virginia Church and Cemetery Research Guide
- Braxton Co., West Virginia Graves (findagrave.com)
- Braxton County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Braxton Co., West Virginia Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Braxton Co., West Virginia Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Braxton County, West Virginia Church Books (amazon.com)
Braxton Co. WV Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- West Virginia Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Braxton Co. WV General and History Websites
- See Also State History for West Virginia
- Braxton County, West Virginia Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Braxton County Encyclopedia (wvencyclopedia.org)
- History of Braxton County and central West Virginia (search.ancestry.com)
- Braxton County, West Virginia Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Braxton Co. WV Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Braxton County, West Virginia (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – West Virginia – Counties – Braxton (cyndislist.com)
- Braxton County West Virginia (genealogytrails.com)
- Braxton Co. West Virginia Genealogy Page, USGenWeb Project (wvgenweb.org)
- Braxton County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Braxton Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Braxton Co. WV Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of West Virginia Links and Information
- 1895 Braxton County Map (livgenmi.com)
Braxton Co. WV Military Records
- West Virginia Military Records Research Guide
- West Virginia Military Records (fold3.com) provides access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the West Virginia women and men which served. Ideal for Braxton County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.