Genealogy/Research Resources

Local Genealogy/Research Resources

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

However we do not have :

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

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

Waldomore
Houses the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library's local history, genealogy, and special collections.
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
West Virginia Veterans Memorial Archival Database
List of West Virginia's who died during 20th-century military action
Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants
Search names of WV Pioneers
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database
Dates on those who served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War
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
History at Home: A Guide to Genealogy
Large list of other national resources and guides
Family Search
Largest genealogy organization in the world. Holds digitized records, resources, and services each year to learn more about their family history