Marion County was formed from Harrison & Monongalia Cos VA in 1842. Descendant counties include Taylor Co in 1844.


1850 Marion Co VA Census

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78/78 Phillip S. BASNETT 31 m Merchant VA
Mary Ann 24 f VA
Adelpha 2 f VA
Solomon BASNETT 42 m Labor VA
Nathan V. COOMS 15 m Labor VA

(Transcribed by Combs Researcher Daryl Combs, Nov 1996 from microfilm copy)