Reference and Research Collection
The Marshall County History Museum has an extensive collection of genealogy records, census data, cemetery data, obituaries, marriage records, military records, funeral home records, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Plat Maps, Land Ownership Maps, Topographical Maps, Highway Maps, and so much more! Our collection centers around Marshall County, but also includes an ever-growing database of records from other counties in the Ohio Valley, and many records from across West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. During our Summer Hours from April - October, stop in on Mondays and most Saturdays, from 10:00-3:00, or by appointment, or during our Winter Hours from November to March on Saturdays, from 10:00-3:00. Let our friendly, knowledgeable members/volunteers help you find the information that you are searching for! Click on the files below to browse our complete inventory. Note: Files are continuously updated to reflect new additions and edits to our reference materials collections. |
The McMechen Liquor Company, Marshall Street, McMechen - ca. 1905 - 1915
Marshall County Poorfarm near Moundsville (current location of Grand Vue Park) - ca. 1950s
Bird's-eye view of Graysville - ca. 1917
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Birth and Death Records:
(Extensive Birth and Death Records are available online from individual states and counties.
These can be accessed here at the museum for free. Our hardcopy Family Genealogy Archives
offer far more in-depth information than is reflected in this file.)
(Extensive Birth and Death Records are available online from individual states and counties.
These can be accessed here at the museum for free. Our hardcopy Family Genealogy Archives
offer far more in-depth information than is reflected in this file.)

mchs_birth_and_death_records.docx |
Cemetery Records:

mchs_cemetery_records.docx |
Census Records:

mchs_census_records.docx |
Church Records and Publications:

mchs_church_records_and_publications.docx |
City/Telephone, and Business/Professional Directories:

mchs_city_telephone_and_business_directories.docx |
Court Records:

mchs_court_records.docx |
Deeds, Land Patents, Land Grants:

mchs_deed_patents_land_grants_and_leases_-_new.docx |
Election Records:

mchs_election_records.docx |
Family Genealogy Records:

mchs_family_genealogy_records.docx |
Family Photo Collections:

mchs_family_photo_collections.docx |
Funeral Home Records:

mchs_funeral_home_records.docx |
Immigrant Ship Passenger Lists:

mchs_immigrant_ship_passenger_lists.docx |
Map Collection:

mchs_map_collection.docx |
Marriage Records:

mchs_marriage_records.docx |
Military Records:

mchs_military_records.docx |
Naturalization Records:

mchs_naturalization_records.docx |
Publications and Encyclopedias:

mchs_publications_and_encyclopedias.docx |
Reference Books:

mchs_reference_books.docx |

mchs_blue_books.docx |
Tax Records:

mchs_tax_records.docx |
Wills, Will Abstracts, and Estate Documents:

mchs_wills_and_will_abstracts.docx |
Yearbooks:

mchs_yearbooks.docx |
All Resources and Reference Materials (Master List):

genealogy_room_archives.docx |
All Resources and Reference Materials (By State and County):

mchs_records_and_historical_data_by_state_and_county.docx |