Lookup Public Records in Lewis County, West Virginia. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Lewis County, West Virginia Overview
Lewis County is located in the state of West Virginia. The county was formed in December 18, 1816. The county seat is Weston. As of 2015, the county has a population of 16,448. The county has a total area of 390 square miles, 385 square miles of which is land, and 4.8 square miles is water. The county consists of 11 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 26452 recorded as the one with the largest population. Lewis County borders the following counties: Harrison County, West Virginia to the north; Webster County, West Virginia to the south; Upshur County, West Virginia to the east; Gilmer County, West Virginia to the west; Doddridge County, West Virginia to the northwest, and; Braxton County, West Virginia to the southwest.
Lewis County Clerk Information
These duties include but are not limited to:
- Issuance of marriage licenses, birth and death certificates
- Record births, marriages and deaths in the county
- Registrar for all voters in the county
- Recorder of all county documents
- Keep minutes of all County Commission Meetings
- Oversee guardianship appointments in fiduciary capacity
- Responsible for the book keeping of the county
- Issue hunting and fishing licenses
- Provide notary services
- Issue military service discharge records
- Probate wills and assist in administration of estates
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Cynthia S. Rowan, County Clerk
110 Center Avenue
Weston WV 26452
Phone: 304-269-8215
Fax: 304-269-8202
Email: [email protected]
| Lewis, WV Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 13,769 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,969 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 209 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,315 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 1 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 104 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 47 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,958 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,750 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 476 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 132 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 308 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 177 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 56 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,947 |
Lewis County Clerks Office
Address: 110 Center Avenue Weston WV 26452, USA
Phone: 304-269-8215