Ritchie County Clerks are responsible for maintaining and preserving public records for a local government in Ritchie County, WV. As part of this job, Clerks often keep Ritchie County vital records, including death records. This can include Ritchie County death certificates, death registries, information about the time, place, and cause of death, and the deceased individual's name, parents' names, and age at death. Clerks also issue certified death certificates, which are often required to settle financial and legal matters such as wills, estates, and filing for life insurance. These records can also be used for Ritchie County genealogical research, and some Clerks maintain vital records that date back to 1630. Clerks often provide online access to death records.
Doddridge County Clerk Harrisville WV 118 South Court Street 26362 304-873-2331
Ritchie County Clerk Harrisville WV 115 East Main Street 26362 304-643-2164
Ritchie County Cemeteries are burial sites that provide burial plots or internment facilities for deceased people in Ritchie County, WV. Cemeteries also maintain Ritchie County death records for the individuals buried in their grounds, including the individual's name, date of death, and date of birth. Ritchie County cemetery records may also list any known relatives of the deceased who are buried in the same location. These records can be an important source for genealogical research, particularly for cemeteries with a long history. Some Cemeteries provide online access to their records on their websites.
Parkers Monument & Cemetery Cairo WV 2068 Big Run Road 26337 304-628-3233
Parkers Monument & Cemetery Services Harrisville WV 1308 Ellenboro Road 26362 304-869-3301