The earliest printed version of david morgan and the two. Crystal lake park marion county historical society. The publication, which is author randy winlands third book featuring marion, ohio, contains more than 200 photographs and vintage advertisements on 152 pages in an 8. Marion county history sources west virginia division of. Dunnington, aided by notes and memoranda left by the late richard p. Wiki marion to learn about the history of grant county, indiana, visit. Twentyone years after marion county, virginia, came to be, west virginia was born from the throes of the civil war, when a nation was savagely torn by strife that echoed with gunshots.
County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. West virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey 1928. Marion county history vignettes and millions of other books are available for. Fairmont was established by the virginia legislature on january 19, 1820, on the farm of boaz fleming. Marion county proper was created by an act of the virginia assembly on january 14, 1842, from parts of monongalia and harrison counties, and was named after general francis marion, of american revolutionary war fame, known to history as the swamp fox.
Book history and progress of the county of marion, west. West virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey 1928 history of west virginia by virgil a. Marion county west virginia, a pictural history by thomas j. From its earliest settlement by the whites down to the present, together with biographical sketches of. A pictorial history hardcover august 1, 1995 by thomas j. Records regarding the history of the white day creek region of marion county, wv. Historical collections of virginia by henry howe 1845. The marion county public library system is responding to the governors executive order 920 and closing all services including curbside pick up starting tuesday, march 24, 5.
All proceeds from the sale go to benefit the marion county historical society. These documents include births, marriages, deaths, wills, deeds, mortgages, releases, liens and much more. Grand lodge of ancient, free, and accepted masons of the state of west virginia 1938. In april, 1779, when indians were rumored to be in the area, david morgan, almost sixty years old, retired along with many of his neighbors to pricketts fort, which was about a mile from morgans home. October 14, 2014 this is a 1929 fairmont high school year book i bought in a curiosity shop in grantsville md years ago. The official records search allows you to search the entire marion county official records database for final judgments, land records, and other public documents recorded after january 1st, 1978. The museum and the society provide a connection to the events, times, fashions and culture of days past. This database includes the official records index beginning at book 857. History of west virginia marion county west virginia history fairmont west virginia history. Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of monongalia, marion. History of west virginia marion county west virginia. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
For more information about local histories see the wiki page section west virginia local histories. History and progress of the county of marion, west virginia 1880 source. A history of marion county, west virginia 1985 marion county historical society, inc. Marion county, west virginia the west virginia coon families are said to be descended from. Ocalamarion county historian releases new book news. Marion county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. West virginia historical records survey, inventory of the couty archives of west virginia. Marion county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital records which has copies of birth and death. Marion county, west virginia public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers. Other municipal and west virginia state offices also maintain records that are useful for tracing lineage. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Charleston, west virginia, division of professional and service projects, works project administration, 1941.
Early history of marion county, west virginia marion county was created by an act of the virginia assembly on january 14, 1842, from parts of harrison and monongalia counties. History and progress of the county of marion, west virginia, from its earliest settlement by the whites, down to the present, together with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens by dunnington, george a. Fairmont, marion county from myers history of west virginia formation of the counties of virginia prior to marion county. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. History of marion county west virginia genealogy trails. Books product categories marion county historical society. Local histories are available for marion county, west virginia genealogy. Fairmont coal company was a huge company in the fairmont, marion county, west virginia area, owned by the watson family back in the late into the early fairmont coal company was a huge company in the fairmont, marion county, west virginia area, owned by the watson family back in the late 1800s into the early 1900s. The marion county genealogical club maintains the genealogical. The county clerk is the official recorder and record keeper for most legal documents. Marion county, west virginia wills, inventories and church records 18421900. Grant county history the marion public library and museum is an excellent and reliable source of information covering multiple facets of the marion s history. As marion county residents get ready to celebrate the areas 175th anniversary, much of local history is being revived with the upcoming release of veteran journalist david cooks book, the.
Marion county history sources west virginia division of culture. Marion county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in marion county, west virginia. It became the county seat when marion county was created in 1842. The library system will continue to provide access to online services. Marion county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. While it was marion s heroics in one war that earned him a place in u. This is a collection of the proceedings of all west virginia masonic. Resource information the item a history of marion county, west virginia, 1985 represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. The county was named in honor of general francis marion 17321795, the legendary hero of the american revolutionary war. Marion county was established on january 14, 1842, from parts of harrison county and monongalia county.
If you would like to read a thorough history of marion, visit. Early days in marion county, wv are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this 73 page booklet comprised of excerpts from four rare vintage books. This is a scanned copy on cd of the original book published in 1880. History and progress of the county of marion, west. The scioto ordnance plant and the marion engineer depot of marion. Returning to our roots begins 300 years ago with haymond family by chas. Museum shop books marion county historical society and. Connie burkett to contact connie, please type the email address into a mail form the west virginia genealogical records. Where can find marion county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. From its earliest settlement by the whites down to the present, together with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens.
History and progress of the county of marion, west virginia. Fairmont is located in northcentral west virginia, where the west fork and tygart valley rivers join to form the monongahela. For the first time, this outstanding legacy has been compiled in one book by staff members of the times west virginian marion countys daily newspaper drawing on past accounts of events and personalities. Overview records regarding the history of the white day creek region of marion county, wv.
Marion county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. Museum shop books marion county historical society. He wrote on topics including both harrison and marion county west virginia. A continuation of the maxwell and fansler books to tucker county present times. Research your genealogy genealogy marion county public. If you would like to receive the information on a family found in chapter 12 please use the lookup page and request a copy from one of the people there. History and progress of the county of marion, wv by geo. Marion county, west virginia facts when was marion county, wv created. From the schools very beginnings until today, marion countys young men and women have claimed dozens of regional and state titles in football, basketball, swimming and other sanctioned sports. Marion county history and genealogy records preserved by. Marion county, west virginia public records directory. A history of marion county, west virginia, 1985 indiana. American state, county, and town sources, third ed.
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