The history of wetzel county runs from the year of 1772 to the present time. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. John hays came to what is known as lot in the year of 1805, and with him he brought his wife, mrs. See more ideas about west virginia, west virginia history and genealogy websites. How to design and construct a family history book to inform and. Is a post office situated on a small run by the same name, which enters into big fishing creek one mile west of reader. Wetzel county, west virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. There was another school which students in the wetzel county jurisdiction attended. From history of wetzel county, west virginia by john c. Help others by sharing new links and reporting broken links. Sam starkey marriage book wetzel county death records 1917 1955. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
It covers the jennings gang and the little known indian mounds that were located along the. Raised in what is now the panhandle of west virginia, his exploits once hailed as similar to. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. A history of lewis county, west virginia edward conrad. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. For a more pleasant and faster experience when using tax inquiry, please use a modern browser. The scholarship is not rigorous, but it is the original source of much of the anecdotal material we have, and it has often been corroborated with journals and other first person documentation. Genealogy research resources wetzel county wvgenweb. History of wetzel county, west virginia paperback by john c mceldowney and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. History of wetzel county, west virginia by wetzel county historical society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Wetzel s rock in morgan county, ohio by rick shriver. The scout and indian fighter, being the life and adventure by robert cornelius v.
Barbour county court records index to births, deaths, marriages 18481900. Wetzel county, west virginia public records directory. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Wetzel county, west virginia public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory.
Wetzel county west virginia division of culture and history. The wetzel chronicle provides news and information about wetzel county. Wetzel county hospital has 68 beds with additional accommodations for skilled nursing patients, and has three operating rooms, an emergency department, and numerous outpatient services. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Wetzel county has a long history in the oil and gas producing industry. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research. This book was written at the turn of the century as is packed full of very interesting subject matter concerning wetzel county, west virginia and the surrounding area. Wetzel county, west virginia was created in 1846 from tyler county. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher. List of books and articles about wetzel, from the west virginia division of culture and history wetzel.
During the course of the last long and bloody war, logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. This book is 570 pages of wv histories, biographies, surnames, and different places. His grandparents were immigrants from germany, and lewis was raised on a farm on wheeling creek now marshall county, west virginia, 14 miles from its confluence with the ohio. Wetzel county, west virginia, was created in 1846 from tyler county and named for lewis wetzel, famous frontier character and indian fighter. History and family stories of jackson county, west virginia. Districts of wetzel county, west virginia west virginia genealogy web. Our mission is to preserve, educate, and promote the history and culture of wetzel county, west virginia. It was named for lewis wetzel, a frontiersman and indian scout. West virginia genealogical records held here are for use by the general public.
Wetzel county wvgenweb west virginia genealogy and history source. Address filings to the wetzel county circuit clerk, lori wetzel mccoy wetzel county courthouse p. History of wetzel county, west virginia 9781230411866 by mceldowney, john c. West virginia state archives county court records microfilm holdings. Elizabeth hays, who was born the same day as her husband, which was in the year of 1748, in prickets fort, monongalia county. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. His concern surfaced in a letter which was entered into the board of education minutes book, 3 april 1951. Absentee ballot applications must be received in the county clerks office no later than june 3, 2020. Genealogy trails history group wetzel county west virginia genealogy source.
We hope this website helps you answer questions and assist you with your yearly assessment needs. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, logan is the friend of white. Meyers 1890 warfare tactics on the frontier by george carroll lewis wetzel. Box 263 200 main street new martinsville, wv 26155 3044558219 fax. Wetzel county, west virginia 1901 wv history genealogy biography book on cd.
Fileviewer provides access to scanned indexes and image of the historical and current documents, indexes and plats for real property, and oil and gas records all over texas and new mexico. The goal of the assessors office is to assess all property, real and personal, honestly, fairly and accurately. Please take the time to explore our site and let us know how we can better serve our community through this medium. The author has used great pains in securing the most important events during that time, and has succeeded as far as the interesting matter is concerned, though there may be a. Lewis wetzel, dark hero of the ohio varsity tutors. Marshall county courthouse 600 seventh street moundsville, wv 26041 3048453505 fax 3048452522. Lewis wetzel february 24, 1763 1808 was a scout, frontiersman and indian fighter. Wetzel county history sources west virginia division of. Wetzel county, west virginia 1901 wv history genealogy. Where can find wetzel county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. New martinsville public library 304 4554545 160 washington st.
He was the fourth of seven children born to mary bonnet and john wetzel. Wetzel county west virginia history and genealogy volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. When the thirteen original states were organized, the wetzel county area fell within the area of virginia and remained a part of that state until the formation of west virginia in. Legacy usgenweb wetzel county wvgenweb west virginia genealogy and history source. History of wetzel county, west virginia mceldowney. West virginia, wv, people cities towns history and genealogy 74 books dvd.
Full text of history of wetzel county, west virginia. Hall of wetzel, 1861 great excitement at new martinsville, 1861 meeting of the loyal citizens of wetzel county, 1861 war meeting in wetzel county, 1862 from wetzel county, 1862. Wetzel county west virginia genealogy trails history group. When his friends and family applauds and encourage him for acting on that hate, the effect can govern the boys whole life. Usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 wetzel county 381 wetzel county records by type. County prosecuting attorney wetzel county, west virginia. This is basically a list which has been collected or submitted. Guide to wetzel county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history. This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our countys government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer. Land records search wetzel county, wv deeds, gis maps. Pierce a boy learns to hate when his society encourages it. Wetzel 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. Separating the man from the myth by joe roxby 1998. This work was reproduced from the original artifact.
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Its northern border aligns with the masondixon line but is to the west of the actual masondixon line. The wetzel county board of education employs more than 450 workers, and is the largest employer in the county. Wv state archives county court records microfilm holdings. History of wetzel county, west virginia mceldowney, john c.
Page 47 i appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered logans cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat. In the school which is the current location of the health department students who lived in the tyler county jurisdiction of paden city attended grades 16. The history of wetzel county notes that vincent is listed as a rural post office 12 miles southeast of new martinsville with mail delivery three times weekly. Editors frequently monitor and verify these resources on a routine basis. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. History of wetzel county, west virginia paperback by john c mceldowney and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Includes learning express tests, magazine and newspaper articles, and health related sources. The acrevalue wetzel county, wv plat map, sourced from the wetzel county, wv tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. Statewide collections are found on the west virginia school records page. Before the primary election, county commissions in class iii, iv, and v counties require that the position be fulltime beginning with the next term but they must then pay the salary of a class ii county. Middlebourne for animated maps illustrating west virginia county boundary changes, rotating formation west virginia county boundary maps 16171995 may be viewed for free at the website. Martinsville for animated maps illustrating west virginia county boundary changes, rotating formation west virginia county boundary maps 16171995 may be viewed for free at the website. Wetzel county court information west virginia judiciary.
Wetzel county history sources west virginia division of culture. This is the definitive book on the countys very early history. Records 1,525 wetzel county school records 10 note. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Lewis wetzel the death wind lewis wetzel 17631808 is considered the greatest of all frontiersmen, scouts, and indian fighters of the border wars of the upper ohio valley frontier. It covers the jennings gang and the little known indian mounds that were located along the ohio river in new martinsville. Wetzel county genealogy 1983, page 14 by the 1950s there were two schools. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Absentee ballots must be mailed and postmarked to the county clerk by no later than election day, june 9, 2020. Wetzel county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. History of wetzel county, west virginia john c mceldowney on.
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