Welcome to Cabell County West Virginia
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Cabell County was organized in 1809 and named for William H. Cabell, Virginia Governor, 1805-1808.
Its county seat is Huntington.

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.

Cabell County Data Online

Hicks Marriages - Donated by Kim Torp

NEW!!  Cabell County Biographies

Biography of George E. Kesterson - Donated by Christine Walters

NEW!!  Miscellaneous News Articles

Light arrested for enticing Alice Abbott to leave home - Donated by Dena Whitesell

Surrounding Counties

Mason County (northeast)

Wayne County (southwest)

Putnam County (east)

Lawrence County, Ohio (west)

Lincoln County (southeast)

Gallia County, Ohio (north)

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