West Virginia land records are rooted in its history as part of Virginia until 1863. Land was granted through Virginia colonial and state patents, and these records can date back to the 1700s. After separation, land records continued under the new state’s jurisdiction. County deed books record transfers, surveys, and grants, often including relationships between buyers, sellers, and heirs. The mountainous terrain led to small, family-held plots, making land records especially rich in genealogical detail. Tracking land ownership can help identify early settlers and establish generational continuity in areas with limited civil or church documentation.
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