Lookup Public Records in Taylor County, West Virginia. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Taylor County, West Virginia Overview
Taylor County is located in the state of West Virginia. Named after John Taylor of Caroline, the county was formed in January 19, 1844 and its county seat is Grafton. The county has a total population of 16,912, as of 2015, with its area spanning 176 square miles (land area being 173 square miles, while water area being 2.9 square miles). The county consists of 9 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 26354 recorded as the one with the largest population. Taylor County borders the following counties: Monongalia County, West Virginia to the north; Barbour County, West Virginia to the south; Preston County, West Virginia to the east; Harrison County, West Virginia to the west, and; Marion County, West Virginia to the northwest.
Taylor 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:
Georgianna M. Thompson, County Clerk
214 W. Main Street
Room 101
Grafton, WV 26354-1387
Phone: (304) 265-1401
| Taylor, WV Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 18,289 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,900 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 796 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,538 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 115 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 371 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,220 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 9 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,523 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 666 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 518 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 77 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 71 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 401 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 306 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 115 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 29 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 79 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 141 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,200 |
Taylor County Clerk’s Office
Address: 214 West Main Street Grafton, WV 26452
Phone: 304-265-1401