A brief history of the brooke county public library and follansbee branch. County court fayette county film collection will books, 18351908. The most famous mingo in west virginia history was known to the european. Welcome to our brooke county family history research page. The brooke county assessors office is pleased to make assessment data available online and free of charge. Local histories are available for brooke county, west virginia genealogy. History located in the northern panhandle along the ohio river, brooke county was created by an act of the virginia general assembly on november 30, 1796 from parts of ohio county.
He was given the office of second lieutenant, and in 1863 was promoted to captain and transferred and put in command of a battery of artillery. Statewide collections are found on the west virginia probate records page. Guide to brooke county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Brooke county history sources west virginia division of culture. The city of weirton is divided between brooke and hancock counties. If you would like to contact the man working on this line he can be reached at this e mail address. Street map of weirton, hancock and brooke counties, west virginia. The county is host to many historic sites including bethany college founded in 1840. Brooke county history sources west virginia division of. With the wide range of personalities interred within the cemetery, dating back to the earliest days of brooke county s history, it is any guess who or what is responsible for the hauntings therein. It was recommended by the brooke county board of education that this become an annual project. The brooke county public library can be reached by turning onto 10th street, either from the north or south on route 2. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
Mullins antique market and rare books, elkins, wv by mcclain printing. Where can find brooke county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. City government consists of a mayor and council with a city manager. Millers tavern, now known as brooke county historical museum, is a historic inn and tavern located at wellsburg, brooke county, west virginia. No warranties, expressed or implied are provided for the data herein, its use, or. A special thanks to all of you who have contributed your stories. Brooke county is a county in the northern panhandle of the u. County court brooke county film collection will books, 18321969 west virginia.
History located in the northern panhandle along the ohio river, brooke county was created by an act of the virginia general assembly on november 30, 1796. Brooke 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. Brooke county, west virginia public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Will abstracts of brooke county west virginia 1797 1849. Usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 brooke county 336 brooke county probate records 17.
Ohio county records refering to brooke county property, 17771801 survey book, 17971856 surveys, 17801786 chancery minutes, 18311926. Settlement in this region of west virginia began as early as 1744, but it was a half century later, in 1796, that brooke county was formed from a. You can find additional information on this pugh family in the brooke county court order books, available at the brooke county genealogy section of the wellsburg library. The brooke county courthouse is located in wellsburg, west virginia. Located in the northern panhandle along the ohio river, brooke county was created by. The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in brooke county. West virginia index, county court order books, brooke county court order books, bci. Delille is a son of antwine and sarah snyder delille, and was borne in brooke county, west virginia, february 20, 1827, settling in this county in 1838. Being a record of prominent events occurring in brooke county, west virginia from the settlement of the county until january 1, 1882. What is known is that it was reported to wvghosts that visitors to the cemetery have experienced apparitions and mists that collect into curious shapes. We are a weekly local newspaper, published on friday, that covers brooke county events and news stories in brooke county and. Wellsburg the brooke county courthouse has been closed, but operations there will continue, brooke county commissioners said tuesday. The county was created in 1797 from part of ohio county and named in honor of robert brooke, governor of virginia from 1794 to 1796.
Incorporated communities village of beech bottom town of bethany city of follansbee. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your brooke county ancestors. Sanborn fire insurance map from weirton, hancock county. About brooke county genealogy brooke county, wv genealogy. It was built in 1797, and is a twostory, rectangular brick building with a hipped roof. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Caldwell, a history of brooke county, brooke county historical society, 1975, p.
Will abstracts of brooke county west virginia 1797 1849 mcfarland, k. Historical collections of virginia by henry howe 1845. Berkeley county braxton county brooke county cabell county calhoun county clay county fayette county greenbrier county hampshire county. Located in the northern panhandle along the ohio river, brooke county was created by an act of the virginia general assembly on november 30, 1796 from parts of ohio county. The clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Brooke county courthouse closed, but operations will. Timothy turner, who was born on the 30th day of october, 1975, and who in july of 2015 resided at 971 jefferson avenue, follansbee, west virginia, was indicted by. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Brooke county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. Stone soup a collection of family history stories from brooke county school children this is a collection of stories written by children, telling of their families. Marriage records, deed books, will books, personal property tax lists, births, deaths, census, maps, etc.
Brooke county, west virginia brooke county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi zapadna virdzinija savezna drzava. Iberian also has hundreds of titles in e book pdf format. Brooke county public library and follansbee branch, wellsburg, wv. Brooke county was created in 1797 from part of ohio county and named in honor of robert brooke, governor of virginia from 1794 to 1796. Search usa west virginia brooke county brooke county. Israel robinson, pioneer settlers in the panhandle section of the state. The most famous mingo in west virginia history was known to the european settlers. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The brooke county schools facebook page is dedicated to honoring student and staff achievements and successes and providing accurate.
Being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall and hancock, west virginia. Brooke county, west virginia public records directory. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Brooke county, west virginia microfilms at the library of virginia familysearch catalog the familysearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications in their collection. Wellsburg history book is labor of love, wheeling news register, 1261992. Dont forget to check the brooke county archives provided by rootsweb. With the incorporation of towns, weirton became the only city in the united states that sits in one state while its borders touch two other states. Explore the worlds largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources.
The brooke county genealogy organization has been a link to the past since it. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Brooke county public library and follansbee branch home. Brooke county, west virginia project gutenberg self. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Funding for this catalog is provided by the library services and technology act administered by the institute of museum and library services and the west virginia library commission. Embracing ohio, marshall, brooke and hancock counties. Berkeley county braxton county brooke county cabell county calhoun county clay county fayette county greenbrier county hampshire county harrison county lewis county mcdowell county mercer county monongalia county monroe county pendleton county raleigh county summers county tyler county wood county wyoming county. Part of the northern panhandle along with hancock, ohio and marshall counties, its county seat is wellsburg. Cross, chief assistant prosecuting attorney of brooke county, west virginia, advises the press that.
Upon its creation, brooke county became the northernmost county in the state of virginia until the creation of hancock county from brooke s territory in 1848. Raleigh county summers county tyler county wood county wyoming county. In honor of robert brooke, governor of va from 1794 to 1796. West virginia state archives county court records microfilm holdings.
Bonds, 18031814 family history library brooke county wv index, special cumulative edition. It is a wv tourism site housing brochures and information about places and parks in west virginia. Brooke county, west virginia marriages, deaths, wills and inventories, 17951899. Early days in brooke and hancock counties, wv, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet comprised of excerpts from four rare vintage books. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Wv state archives county court records microfilm holdings. It is one of the ohio valleys oldest surviving examples of federal architecture.
I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. Usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 west virginia probate records 752 brooke county probate records 17. Born in buffalo, brooke county, west virginia, december 27, 1848, margaret ellen robinson was a daughter or the late mr. The office makes every effort to produce the most accurate information possible.
Brooke county wv index by gwendolyn mackey hubbard, 1999, brooke county genealogy society, inc. Iberian publishing company supplies reference works for genealogical research. Brooke county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. This is basically a list which has been collected or submitted. The southern most boundary of yohoghania at the time is the current cross creek of brooke county wv. Early history roster of war of 1812 wv west virginia maps. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section west virginia local histories. The rolling hills of brooke county provide a scenic backdrop to any destination you choose. Brooke county health department is setting up in the parking lot of brooke high school on april 8.
Local covid19 testing sites covid ohio county public. Virginia electronic records for genealogical research. Barbour county court records index to births, deaths, marriages 18481900. The first book of stories were collected during brooke counties bicentennial year 1997. Queries forums general discussion roane county, wv history book, 1989. Brooke county west virginia genealogy trails history group. Some of the first families to come to the area of what is now called southeastern roane county were john kelly, ware long and francis garner. West virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey 1928.