Source Information

Ancestry.com. Raleigh County, West Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1853-1875 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
Original data: Fridley, Beth, comp. Raleigh County, West Virginia Birth Records. Archives and History Library, Cultural Center, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305.

About Raleigh County, West Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1853-1875

When Raleigh County, West Virginia, was formed in 1850, it had a small population of just over 1,700. By 1900, that number grew to 12,436. This database is a collection of birth records from the county between 1853 and 1875 and contains valuable information regarding 2,479 children. Researchers will find the child's name, birth date, and parents' names. For researchers of West Virginia ancestors, this database can be a valuable source of information.

Updates:
4 Dec 2020: Additional records created though database improvements.