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Calhoun County, West Virginia
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Facts

When was Calhoun County, WV Created?
Calhoun County was established on March 5, 1856 from Gilmer County.

What is the County Seat of Calhoun County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Grantsville and the county government website is http://www.calhouncounty.wv.gov/

What counties are adjacent to Calhoun County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Ritchie County, Gilmer County, Braxton County, Clay County, Roane County, Wirt County.

Calhoun County, WV Vital Records

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

Calhoun County, WV Census Records

What Calhoun County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Calhoun County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

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

Calhoun County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Calhoun County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: Main Street, P O Box 230, Grantsville, WV 26147
  • Calhoun County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-354-6725
    • Birth / Death Records: 1856 (Records Missing for Births: 1868-77)
    • Marriage Records: 1856
    • Land Records: 1856
    • Probate Records: 1856
  • Calhoun County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-354-6910
    • Court Records: 1856

Calhoun County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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