Local Genealogy/Research Resources 

Our archives contain many useful resources for working on genealogy and other historical resources  including:

• Some Cemetery Records 
• Some Family Genealogy Records
• Sanborn Maps
• Polk City Directories 
• Photographs 
• Select High School Yearbooks

However we do not have :

• Wills
• Birth or Death Records 
• Marriage Certificates 
• Deeds

These can be found at the Harrison County Courthouse, County Clerk’s Office

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Other Resources 

Here are links that can be helpful in your research:
       (Click on the highlighted links)

West Virginia Vital Records Online 
​       Has birth/death/marriage records for West Virginia
West Virginia Division of Cultural and History
       State Museum and Archives 
West Virginia Regional History Center 
       US census and newspaper on microfilm
Findagrave.com
​       You can find graves and cemeteries from all over the country
Chronicling America 
       Search nationwide newspapers 1789 - 1922
Cyndis List
 Comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites 
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Harrison County WV Historical Society
123 West Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301

hcwvhs@gmail.com
​304-709-4902
Open M-F 9-5