Between 2016 and 2017 the population of hardy county, wv declined from,942 to,812, a 0. Compiled mainly from original records of old frederick county, now hampshire, berkeley, shenandoah, jefferson, hardy, clarke, warren. These papers, mainly research files used in the writing of the county history, consist of copies and originals of correspondence, land records, census and military records, and genealogical information for the eastern panhandle. The history of hardy county 1786 1986 by richard k. A content standard language of description english script of description code for undetermined script language of description note english. Foreman hardy county schools in 1904 a report from history of education in west. The baughmans of baughman settlement, hardy county, west. For records or events prior to the date of formation of hardy county try its parent county hampshire or their parent county frederick county, virginia. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 14,025. Public property records provide information on homes, land, or commercial properties, including titles, mortgages, property deeds, and a range of other documents.
Wander our country roads, hike our mountain trails, fish our runs and lakes, paddle our rivers, and explore our history and yours. Hardy county is a large county in west virginia s northeast region. Copies of these books are located in the moorefield, romney, and. Hardy county, wv land for sale 288 listings landwatch. A long list of names is given, perhaps most of the settlers of the time. West virginiaatlas west virginia hardy county, west virginia people quickfactshardy countywest virginia population, 2005 estimate,2871,816,856 population, percent change, april 1, 2000 to july 1, 2005 4. Hardy county vital records can be found at the west virginia office of vital. An historical and genealogical collection, largely from original sources. Some history of early settlements and land grants in west virginia by w. Hardy county west virginia genealogy page wvgenweb project. Abstracts of county court records book, 17881792 source.
Overview account books of tinsmiths from moorefield, west virginia. Local histories are available for hardy county, west virginia genealogy. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section west virginia local histories. Statewide collections are found on the west virginia land records page. History of grant and hardy counties, west virginia hardcover january 1, 1951 by e.
Hardy county west virginia genealogy page wvgenweb. History of grant and hardy counties, west virginia book. Hardy county the county of hardy was formed from hampshire by act of october, 1785, which declared that from and after the first day of february next, the county of hampshire shall be divided into two distinct counties by a line beginning at the north branch of the potomac, opposite to the mouth of savage river, and running thence in a direct course so as to strike the upper. History of the taylor family from russell county virginia and roane county west virginia. Records that were of interest to the state government tithables, military records, assessors records, etc. Deed books, deed of trust books, wills and associated estate documents, plats, liens, releases, county commission minutes, and several other documents. Hardy county, west virginia was created on december 10, 1785 from portions of hampshire county organized in february 1786. Hardy county was created from hampshire county in 1786 and named for samuel hardy, a distinguished virginian.
Valley pioneers and their descendants a history of frederick county, virginia from its. I have this book in my library because it contains a wealth of historical information on my great great grandfather, daniel mcneill and other ancestors. Alvin, history of hardy county of the borderland, 1963. The digital shoebox project biography of joseph parsons source. From its earliest settlement to the present hu maxwell, howard lleyellyn swisher a. The sniders from hardy county to winchester virginia, a family history. It is rare that so many names of the early settlers of any region can be gotten at this day. Usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 hardy county 407 hardy county probate records 14. Located in the potomac highlands, hardy county borders the state of virginia. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
Excellent history and genealogy record of wyoming county, west virginia. Has story time and crafts for kids and they have a huge variety of books. From a 1700 shawnee village to locations that echo with three wars, history is threaded into the fabric of hardy county. In the destruction that followed, numerous early records of the government were lost, including all of virginia s 1790 and 1800 census reports, as well as eighteen county lists for the states most recent 1810 federal census. Hardy is one of eighteen virginia counties for which the 1810 census is lost. Hardy county is a county located in the state of west virginia.
Submitted by margaret lew hardy county one room schools two stories as told by marcellus alexander evans 18751954, teacher in hardy county for 40 years. Shenandoah valley pioneers and their descendants a history of frederick county, virginia from its formation in 1738 to 1908. A ed publication of west virginia archives and history the mcneill rangers. Book for genealogists lists the following records available for hardy county. Enjoy the natural beauty and genuine hospitality of almost heaven west virginia, the heart of appalachia. Hardy county property records are real estate documents that contain information related to real property in hardy county, west virginia. Judy author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Contains several chapters giving the history and some genealogical data on dozens. According to the 2000 census, the rio community has a population of 154. This is the story of the baughmans of baughman settlement. Statewide collections are found on the west virginia probate records page. The forebearers and descendants of william taylor and mahala cromwell. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research. Hardy county was established on december 10, 1785 from hampshire county organized in february 1786. It traces the settlement of the first baughmans to this rural area of west virginia in 1787.
This book is an excellent resource for genealogists researching families in the south branch valley, early settlers of hampshire and hardy county, west virginia and the history of the region. History of hardy county of the borderland wvancestry. Hardy county history sources west virginia department of. Rio pronounced ryeo is an unincorporated community in southern hampshire county in the u.
Hardy county, west virginia genealogy, books, cds, maps. Grant county, west virginia historicalgenealogyl society. In august, 1814 british troops occupied washington, dc and public buildings were put to the torch. This is a reprint of the 1927 edition with an added name index. Overview the papers of elvin lycurgus judy 18701954, a petersburg attorney and author of history of grant and hardy counties, west virginia charleston, 1951.
History of hardy county, of the borderland 3 the fartherest north of the neoclassical houses that were created by the manonhorseback and the slavewiththehoe still exist. Usa 1,015,348 west virginia 19,826 west virginia probate records 752 hardy county probate records 14. History of grant and hardy counties, west virginia judy, elvin lycurgus. A quiet farming center in 1860, the population of the moorefield area at that time was about 1,500.
Hardy county, west virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. Hardy county s history tells us the county was named for distinguished virginian statesman samuel hardy. This 152 page book gives a complete and detailed genealogical history of the baughmans of baughman settlement in hardy county, west virginia. Usa 1,012,695 west virginia 19,8 west virginia land records 505 hardy county land records 14 note. Two day books 18581870, 19121919 list each days activities. Hardy county, west virginia hardy county education, geography, and history. The county was named in honor of samuel hardy 17581785, a virginia delegate to the continental congress hardy county is bordered by hampshire county north, frederick county, virginia east, shenandoah county, virginia southeast, rockingham county, virginia. Locations marked with are listed on the national register of historic places. Based on recent landwatch data, hardy county, west virginia ranks seventh among the 55 counties in the state for the total acres of land listings listed for sale. Rio is located just north of the hardy county line at the crossroads of augustaford hill road west virginia secondary route 53 and delray road west virginia route 29 in the north river valley. Clay county history book committee, history of clay county, west virginia 1989, 1989. Hu maxwells history of randolph county, originally published in 1898, is a representative work of the day, combining political history and the progress of local institutions with sketches of contemporary luminaries and their families.