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Fayette County, West Virginia
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Fayette County, West Virginia Facts

When was Fayette County, WV Created?
Fayette County was established on February 28, 1831 from Greenbrier CountyKanawha CountyLogan County and Nicholas County.

What is the County Seat of Fayette County, WV?
The County Seat is located in Fayetteville and the county government website is http://www.fayettecounty.com/

What counties are adjacent to Fayette County, WV?
Bordering Counties are Nicholas CountyGreenbrier CountySummers CountyRaleigh CountyKanawha County.

Fayette County, WV Vital Records

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

Fayette County, WV Census Records

What Fayette County, WV census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Fayette County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

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

Fayette County, WV Courthouse and Government Records

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

  • Fayette County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 100 N Court St, Fayetteville, WV 25840
  • Fayette County Clerk
    • Phone: 304-574-4225
    • Birth / Death Records: 1866 / 1831
    • Marriage Records: 1831
    • Land Records: 1831
    • Probate Records: 1832
  • Fayette County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Phone: 304-574-4213
    • Court Records: 1831

Fayette County, WV Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Fayette Co. WV Books, Newspapers & Publications

Fayette Co. WV Church & Cemeteries

Fayette Co. WV Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Fayette Co. WV General and History Websites

Fayette Co. WV Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Fayette Co. WV Military Records