Lookup Public Records in Wirt County, West Virginia. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Wirt County, West Virginia Overview
Wirt County is located in the state of West Virginia. Named after William Wirt, the county was formed in January 19, 1848 and its county seat is Elizabeth. The county has a total population of 5,794, as of 2017, with its area spanning 235 square miles (land area being 233 square miles, while water area being 2.3 square miles). The county consists of 8 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 26143 recorded as the one with the largest population. Wirt County borders the following counties: Roane County, West Virginia to the south; Ritchie County, West Virginia to the northeast; Wood County, West Virginia to the northwest; Jackson County, West Virginia to the southwest, and; Calhoun County, West Virginia to the southeast.
Wirt 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:
Marolyn Baldrige, County Clerk
PO Box 53
Elizabeth, WV 26143
Phone: 304-275-4271
Fax: 304-275-3418
Email: [email protected]
| Wirt, WV Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 5,241 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,159 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 32 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 103 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 393 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 53 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,230 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 894 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 180 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 75 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 150 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 811 |
Wirt County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 1 Court St, Elizabeth, WV 26143, United States
Phone: 304-275-4271