Welcome to Brooke County West Virginia
History and Genealogy

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Brooke County was created in 1797 from part of Ohio County and named in honor of Robert Brooke, Governor of Virginia from 1794 to 1796. Its county seat is Wellsburg.

THIS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!

If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, contact Kim to become a host. Volunteer Information is available here.

This County currently does not have a host. This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county. WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO DO PERSONAL RESEARCH FOR YOU.

Brooke County Data Online

NEW!!  Index to Civil War Experiences Reported in the Iron Register - Transcribed and Donated by Jo Ann Scott

NEW!!  Brooke County History - Transcribed and Donated by Jo Ann Scott

Surrounding Counties

Hancock County (north)

Ohio County (south)

Washington County, Pennsylvania (east)

Jefferson County, Ohio (west)

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