Lookup Public Records in Upshur County, West Virginia. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Upshur County, West Virginia Overview
Upshur County is located in the state of West Virginia. Named after Abel Parker Upshur, the county was formed in March 26, 1851 and its county seat is Buckhannon. The county has a total population of 24,758, as of 2015, with its area spanning 355 square miles (land area being 355 square miles, while water area being 0.1 square miles). The county consists of 10 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 26201 recorded as the one with the largest population. Upshur County borders the following counties: Harrison County, West Virginia to the north; Webster County, West Virginia to the south; Lewis County, West Virginia to the west; Barbour County, West Virginia to the northeast, and; Randolph County, West Virginia to the southeast.
Upshur County Clerk Information
Birth, Marriage or Death Certificates: You or an immediate family member may obtain a copy by showing a valid ID. The cost is $5.00 payable by cash or check. You can also mail your request to the address given. When mailing you must include the name and birth date of the person, $5.00 check payable to the Upshur County Clerk.
The clerk, having associated with IDX Search has put up a website where one can search for online property records. Linked below is the website.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Carol J. Smith, County Clerk
40 West Main Street, Room 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: 304-472-1068
Fax: 304-472-1029
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM – Monday through Friday
| Upshur, WV Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 19,250 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 3,284 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 117 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 42 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 464 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,084 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 214 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 392 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 81 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 4,302 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,453 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 778 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 116 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 333 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 36 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 469 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 355 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 68 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 268 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 2,889 |
Upshur County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 40 W Main St #101, Buckhannon, WV 26201, United States
Phone: 304-472-1068