West virginia university joseph super serves as an adjunct instructor in history at west virginia university. West virginia in history, life, literature and industry by morris purdy shawkey 1928. The county was formed from kanawha by an act if the general assembly passed january 2, 1804, and was named in honor of the celebrated george mason, one of the prominent actors on the theatre of the revolution. Yes, please make the checks out to mason county heritage book committee and mail to 305 main street, point pleasant, wv 25550. Mason county is also home to the west virginia state farm museum, a window to the past which sits on fifty acres just four miles outside of point pleasant. Many other counties were formed from that time until 1860, including webster county, which was the last in that group.
This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. The county was founded in 1804 and named for george mason, delegate to the u. Hardestys historical and genealogical encyclopedia. West virginia counties hampshire county, west virginia was formed in 1754. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. It is part of the point pleasant, wvoh micropolitan statistical area. William hal gorby west virginia university william hal gorby received a ph. Point pleasant for animated maps illustrating west virginia county boundary changes, rotating formation west virginia county boundary maps 16171995 may be viewed for free at the website. The county was named in honor of george mason 17251792, u. This website is intended to provide you with an overview of our county s government and the unique opportunities our county has to offer. Welcome to our mason county family history research page. From the west virginia historical magazine quarterly, 19011905 heritage collection the west virginia historical magazine quarterly, 19011905.
Page 204 army, shall be considered as a common fund for the use and benefit of such of the united states as have become, or shall become members of the confederation or federal alliance of the said states, virginia inclusive, according to their usual respective proportions in the general charge and expenditure, and shall be faithfully and bona fide disposed of for that purpose, and for no. Founded in 1804, the county is named after george mason, who was a delegate at the american constitutional convention of 1787. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. County courthouses hold records created by the clerks. Most of masons suggestions were adopted in the first eleven amendments to the constitution in 1787. Mason county, wv an archaeological treasure the information presented here is a result of a survey of the lower kanawha valley in putnam and mason counties. The excitement over a new radio documentary about a 1974 curriculum dispute in kanawha county, west virginia, blended with the excitement over antiobama administration tea party gatherings in the summer of 2009.
History of west virginia, old and new, in one volume, and. Index and images for will books from all 55 counties of west virginia. The stribling and hereford families of mercers bottom mason county. Where can find mason county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Mason county history book committee and don mills, 1987. This unique collection of family and local histories, marriage records, military records, and court records references approximately 200,000 individuals. Wises eastern shore of virginia is a history of the counties of accomack and northampton. History of mason county, west virginia 1987 by mason. Eight books after 1900 cite stevens thompson mason as mason countys eponym. Mason county west virginia genealogy website wvgenweb project. A long list of names is given, perhaps most of the settlers of the time. For stevens thomson mason 17941803 a distinguished patriot, long a member of the virginia assembly and of the senate of the united states lewis, history and government, 266. His paper the declaration of rights was widely accepted in 1776.
Fans of area history might be interested in a new pictorial history book about mason county that will be available soon. In selecting a name for this county, virginia honored one of its most distinguished sons, george mason. History of mason county, west virginia 1987 book celesty posted. History of mason county, west virginia unknown binding january 1, 1961 by robert h ferguson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mason county, 1889 detail from original map by maxine morse, courtesy oakland to shelton.
Mason county history sources west virginia division of culture. Home usa west virginia mason county surnames please, add your favorite websites to this page. History of mason county, west virginia 1987 mason county history book committee on. Mason county, west virginia images of america series by. Mason county historical and preservation society home. Early days in mason county and putnam county, wv, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 65page booklet comprised of excerpts four rare vintage books.
The first known ancestor was david wilson, who was born in scotland about 1650. Mason, also known as mason city is a town in mason county, west virginia, united states. Mason county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. Located at the corner of 6th and viand streets in point pleasant, west virginia. Mason county west virginia naming history west virginia division. Some history of early settlements and land grants in west virginia by w. Additional records will be added as they are completed. Buy holocene vegetational history of the gallipolis locks and dam project area, mason county, west virginia contract publication series by glen fredlund isbn. The project was funded by a fellowship from the wv humanities council. Most of mason s suggestions were adopted in the first eleven amendments to the. Mason county, west virginia was created on january 2, 1804 from portions of kanawha county. Genealogists everywhere need these lists and indexesexcellent proof of ancestors actions and whereabouts. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 27,324.
West virginia genealogy free west virginia genealogy. He decided to read law and was admitted to the bar in 1879. Family websites of mason county folk west virginia genealogy. Mason county, west virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. For animated maps illustrating west virginia county boundary changes, rotating formation west virginia county boundary maps 16171995 may be viewed for free at the website. Here you will find the states farmlife heritage preserved as a memorial to our farmer and pioneer ancestors.
He was not happy with the law as a career and soon returned to mason county and to teaching. Mason putnam county west virginia history biographies point. Digital images and an index to around 350,000 wills, which record property and. On november 12, 1966, five men who were digging a grave at a cemetery near clendenin, west virginia, claimed to have seen a manlike figure fly low from the trees over their heads. This is often identified as the first known sighting of what became known as the mothman. This excellent copy of the detailed history of how virginia was split into west virginia and partly pennsylvania is invaluable. Mason county history with many submitted family histories. History of mason county, west virginia 1987 by mason county. Historical collections of virginia by henry howe 1845. Mason county, west virginia family history and genealogy books.
Message boards localities north america united states states west virginia counties mason history of mason county, west virginia 1987 book message boards search for content in. Coal industry author phil conley included this area in clay county, northern kanawha county, and along the kanawha river in putnam and southern mason counties, with the kanawha coalfield, but i am almost tempted to group it with the pomery coalfield. Prior to its establishment in 1804, the land that would become mason county was part of the vast and largely unorganized territory claimed by virginia west of the alleghenies. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your mason county ancestors.
Use these sites to trace your family history, find lost relatives. It was chartered by the virginia general assembly in 1856, and named for mason county, which was named for george mason, a delegate to. For those of you with an interest in the mason county history book 1987unlike what we were told by the development office. An index to roads in the albemarle county surveyors books 17441853, by nathaniel mason paw1ett a brief history of the staunton and james river turnpike, by douglas young albemarle county road orders 17831816, by nathaniel mason pawlett a brief history of the roads of virginia 16071840, by nathaniel mason pawlett library of congress catalogue. The county was founded in 1804 and was named for george mason, delegate to the us constitutional convention. The wayne county us genweb site is a nonprofit genealogy site which promotes local history and ancestry for all wayne county. This brief history has been gleaned from old family records, correspondence with other members, and histories of ritchie, barbour, harrison and randolph counties, west virginia. Usa 1,060,369 west virginia 20,234 west virginia court records 516 mason county court records 11 note.
Statewide collections are found on the west virginia land records page. Brought to you by the west virginia library commission. Mason 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. Excellent history and genealogy record of wyoming county, west virginia. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. He was one of the organizers of the west virginia historical and antiquarian society in 1890, and he was awarded an m. Mason county is a county located in the state of west virginia. George mason believed in rights for the common man and freedom for all people. Wheeling ohio county was part of yohogania county, west virginia before most of that county went to pennsylvania in 1776.
History of mason county, west virginia ferguson, robert h on. Search usa west virginia mason county mason county. This includes their travels from the panhandle of west virginia, then on to southwestern pennsylvania. History of logan county as well as biographies, hatfields, don chafin and more. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Holocene vegetational history of the gallipolis locks and. The city of point pleasant, which wants to advertize as the history and mystery town, sent these back to county heritage inc.
West virginia library commission the source for information, resources, and. West virginia library commission the source for information, resources, and programs that promote, assist, and support the development of library services throughout west virginia. Mason county was created on january 2, 1804, from part of kanawha county. There are stacks hardcopies of the point pleasant register from 01 oct 2010 through current. Please take the time to explore our site and let us know how we can better serve our community through this medium. A page dedicated to protecting the history of mason county, wv. Statewide collections are found on the west virginia court records page. The book reveals the often difficult challenges of life on the frontier from the 1760s to the 1790s, including frequent indian attacks. Dec 08, 2017 mason county, west virginia is a place rich in history. Mason 18301859 courtesy washington state historical society 1943. Pioneer biographies,old houses, riverboats, transportation, towns,churches, cemeteries, lodges, schools, clubs and businesses with dozens of photos. Constitutional convention father of the bill of rights mason county is bordered by meigs county, ohio north, jackson county east, putnam county southeast, cabell county southwest, gallia county, ohio west.
History of harrison county, west virginia internet archive. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers, obituaries, vitals. Existed counties, 8 post offices, and 19 incorporated towns. Mason county wv naming history by keith biggs 121120.
Link to websites on a variety of topics from career helps to historical tidbits. Mason county will be available for purchase on monday, jan. Mason county, west virginia mason county education, geography, and history. Mason county was formed in 1804 from kanawha county and named for george mason 17251792 of fairfax county virginia. History of mason county, west virginia 1987 hardcover 1987. History of mason county, west virginia with many submitted family histories. There was a district of the kanawha coalfield in which the southern extent of the pittsburgh and freeport seams occur. There is uncertainty over the naming of the county. Family websites of mason county folk if you notice that your link is gone, that is because i tried the websites and the links were not working and there was no referral to a new link. Guide to mason county, west virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. This is basically a list which has been collected or submitted. This is a reprint of the 1927 edition with an added name index.
It is commonly thought that mason county was named for virginia statesman george mason, an american founding father and principal author of the bill of rights. Mar 11, 2020 there is an extensive collection of the virginia genealogist magazine as well as the west virginia quarterly at least 1960s1970s on the wv state dept of archives quarterlies. It was attached to various counties beginning with orange in 1834, augusta in 1738, and botetourt in 1770. Welcome to mason county,west virginia genealogy trails. However, the counties of grant, mineral, mingo, lincoln, and summers were formed after 1860.
History of mason county, west virginia 1987 book, 1987. Early west virginia settlers, 1600s1900s this database is comprised of fourteen books. He married mary mccreery 24 may 1785 in augusta, virginia. Imagination library of west virginia dolly partons imagination library is a nonprofit organization that gives hundreds of thousands of books each month to registered children in participating communities. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Price new from used from unknown binding, 1961 please retry. He holds a ba degree from glenville state college and a ma degree from west virginia university both specializing in physics and mathematics. Buy history of mason county, west virginia by robert h ferguson isbn. George dudding, was born in mason county, west virginia in 1950 and lived there until he finished college in 1973. Mason county history sources west virginia department of. Early west virginia settlers, 1600s1900s ancestral findings. Beginning in 1927 and continuing to present, the west virginia blue book began reporting mason county was named for george mason. Mason county, west virginia marriages 18061915 source.
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