Early West Virginia Settlers, 1600s-1900s

This index consists of fourteen books, forming a unique compilation of family and local histories, marriage records, military documents, and court records, encompassing references to approximately 200,000 individuals. Within this comprehensive resource, you can explore a roster of all Revolutionary War soldiers who resided in West Virginia, along with an index of civilians who actively contributed to the War effort. Additionally, you will discover a thorough compendium of the state's earliest marriages, complemented by two volumes delving into genealogical and architectural histories, offering an intriguing approach to genealogical record-keeping. These works provide historical insights into buildings and genealogical information about their inhabitants. When combined, these meticulously gathered records offer valuable insights to place the lives of your early West Virginia ancestors within a rich historical context.


Books Included:

  • West Virginia Estate Settlements
  • West Virginians in the American Revolution
  • Marriage Records of Berkeley County, Virginia, 1781-1854
  • Genealogy of Some Early Families in Grant and Pleasant Districts, Preston County, West Virginia
  • The Soldiery of West Virginia
  • Roane County, West Virginia Families
  • Greenbrier Pioneers and Their Homes
  • Pioneers and Their Homes on Upper Kanawha
  • Capon Valley: Its Pioneers and Their Descendants, 1698 to 1940
  • Genealogies of West Virginia Families
  • West Virginia Revolutionary Ancestors – Early Records, Hampshire County, Virginia
  • Mason County, West Virginia Marriages, 1806-1915
  • Cabell County Annals and Families
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