Lookup Public Records in Doddridge County, West Virginia. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Doddridge County, West Virginia Overview
Doddridge County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. The county was formed in February 4, 1845. Named after Philip Doddridge, the county seat is West Union and it has a population of 8,176 as of 2015. The county has a total area of 320 square miles, with its land area encompassing 320 square miles, and its water area 0.8 square miles. The county consists of 8 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 26456 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Doddridge County borders the following counties: Wetzel County, West Virginia to the north; Gilmer County, West Virginia to the south; Harrison County, West Virginia to the east; Ritchie County, West Virginia to the west; Tyler County, West Virginia to the northwest, and; Lewis County, West Virginia to the southeast.
Doddridge County Clerk Information
Their duties include:
- Issuance of marriage licenses, birth and death certificates
- Record births, marriages and deaths in the county
- Serve as Chief Voter Registration Official for the county; register qualified voters
- Maintain custody and integrity of the county’s voting machines, ballot boxes and other election supplies
- Conduct training sessions for poll clerks and other election officials prior to their service
- Serve as the recorder of all documents
- Keep records of County Commission transactions
- Keep minutes of all County Commission meetings
- Oversee guardianship appointments
- Prepare and send to all heirs a Notice to Redeem and take care of publications, redemptions or recording deeds with regard to delinquent property
- Responsible for the bookkeeping of the county including budget, accounting and payroll
- Assist the County Commission in their absence
- Responsible for public notice of all Commission meetings
- Serve as Secretary to the Civil Service Commissions
- Issue hunting and fishing licenses
- Provide notary services
- Issue military service discharge records
- Probate wills and assist in administration of estates
- Conduct absentee voting and early voting, prepare ballots, accept candidate filings, and other election
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Beth A. Rogers, County Clerk
108 East Court Street, Suite 1
West Union, WV 26456
Phone: 304-873-2631
Fax: 304-873-1840
Email: [email protected]
| Doddridge, WV Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 7,339 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 838 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 207 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 828 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 204 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 368 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,816 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,323 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 159 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 73 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 121 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 175 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 909 |
Doddridge County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 118 E Court St #102, West Union, WV 26456, United States
Phone: 304-873-2631