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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Wilding (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Wilding. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Wilding is located in Jackson County.

To see how the shape of West Virginia's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Jackson County: Meigs (OH), Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Roane, Wirt & Wood.

Below are the counties that are near Wilding. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Wilding:

  • Jackson County     (The home county of Wilding)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Odaville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odaville
      • Odaville is located in Jackson County
    • Sandyville
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Medina
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
      • Medina is located in Jackson County
    • Ravenswood
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Willowdale
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
      • Willowdale is located in Jackson County
    • Sherman
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
      • Sherman is located in Jackson County
    • Skull Run
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skull Run
      • Skull Run is located in Jackson County
    • Meadowdale
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowdale
      • Meadowdale is located in Jackson County
    • Flatwoods
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
      • Flatwoods is located in Jackson County
    • Garfield
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
      • Garfield is located in Jackson County
    • Ripley
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
    • Hereford
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hereford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hereford
      • Hereford is located in Jackson County
    • Liverpool
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liverpool
      • Liverpool is located in Jackson County
  • Calhoun County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Rocksdale
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocksdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocksdale
      • Rocksdale is located in Calhoun County
    • Pink
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pink
      • Pink is located in Calhoun County
    • Freed
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freed have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freed
      • Freed is located in Calhoun County
  • Kanawha County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Island Branch
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Branch
      • Island Branch is located in Kanawha County
    • Sissonville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  • Mason County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Letart
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letart
      • Letart is located in Mason County
    • Baden
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baden
      • Baden is located in Mason County
    • New Haven
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Hartford City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford City
      • Hartford City is located in Mason County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 593 people
    • Sassafras
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
      • Sassafras is located in Mason County
    • Clifton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Mason County
    • Flatrock
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatrock
      • Flatrock is located in Mason County
    • Mason
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Mason County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 920 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mason <1>
    • Leon
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon
      • Leon is located in Mason County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
    • West Columbia
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Columbia
      • West Columbia is located in Mason County
    • Arbuckle
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arbuckle
      • Arbuckle is located in Mason County
    • Southside
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southside
      • Southside is located in Mason County
    • Grimms Landing
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grimms Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grimms Landing
      • Grimms Landing is located in Mason County
  • Putnam County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Liberty
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Putnam County
    • Paradise
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise
      • Paradise is located in Putnam County
    • Buffalo
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Pliny
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pliny
      • Pliny is located in Putnam County
    • Indian Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
      • Indian Village is located in Putnam County
    • Red House
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Winfield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
    • Fraziers Bottom
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fraziers Bottom
      • Fraziers Bottom is located in Putnam County
    • Midway
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Putnam County
  • Ritchie County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Oxbow
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxbow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxbow
      • Oxbow is located in Ritchie County
    • Petroleum
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Petroleum have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Petroleum
      • Petroleum is located in Ritchie County
    • Rusk
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rusk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rusk
      • Rusk is located in Ritchie County
  • Roane County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Reedy
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reedy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reedy
      • Reedy is located in Roane County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 159 people
    • Flint Town
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Town
      • Flint Town is located in Roane County
    • Zona
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zona
      • Zona is located in Roane County
    • Spencer
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Triplett
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triplett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triplett
      • Triplett is located in Roane County
    • Cicerone
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cicerone
      • Cicerone is located in Roane County
    • Rushville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rushville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushville
      • Rushville is located in Roane County
    • Roxalana
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxalana
      • Roxalana is located in Roane County
  • Wirt County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Peewee
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peewee
      • Peewee is located in Wirt County
    • Windy
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy
      • Windy is located in Wirt County
    • Palestine
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palestine
      • Palestine is located in Wirt County
    • Elizabeth
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Newark
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark is located in Wirt County
    • Burning Springs
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burning Springs
      • Burning Springs is located in Wirt County
    • Greencastle
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greencastle
      • Greencastle is located in Wirt County
    • Creston
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creston
      • Creston is located in Wirt County
    • Freeport
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeport
      • Freeport is located in Wirt County
  • Wood County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Pleasant View
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
      • Pleasant View is located in Wood County
    • Leachtown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leachtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leachtown
      • Leachtown is located in Wood County
    • Mineral Acres
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Acres
      • Mineral Acres is located in Wood County
    • Mineral Wells
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Slate
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slate
      • Slate is located in Wood County
    • Lubeck
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lubeck
      • Lubeck is located in Wood County
    • Blennerhassett
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blennerhassett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blennerhassett
      • Blennerhassett is located in Wood County
    • Washington
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
      • Washington is located in Wood County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washington <1>
    • Kanawha
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kanawha
      • Kanawha is located in Wood County
    • Parkersburg
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
    • Vienna
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
      • Vienna is located in Wood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,028 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vienna <1>
    • Dallison
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dallison have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dallison
      • Dallison is located in Wood County
    • North Hills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hills
      • North Hills is located in Wood County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 766 people
  • Athens County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Youba
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youba
      • Youba is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Coolville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Vanderhoof
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vanderhoof
      • Vanderhoof is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Pratts Fork
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratts Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts Fork
      • Pratts Fork is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Beebe
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beebe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beebe
      • Beebe is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Guysville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guysville
      • Guysville is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Carsey Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carsey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carsey Town
      • Carsey Town is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Stewart
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewart
      • Stewart is located in Athens County (OH)
    • Big Run
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Run
      • Big Run is located in Athens County (OH)
  • Gallia County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Carlton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlton
      • Carlton is located in Gallia County (OH)
    • Cheshire
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheshire
      • Cheshire is located in Gallia County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 127 people
    • Kyger
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyger
      • Kyger is located in Gallia County (OH)
    • Gallipolis
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Westbrook Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westbrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westbrook Village
      • Westbrook Village is located in Gallia County (OH)
    • Mills Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mills Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mills Village
      • Mills Village is located in Gallia County (OH)
  • Meigs County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Portland
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Spiller
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spiller
      • Spiller is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Bashan
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bashan
      • Bashan is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Dorcas
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorcas
      • Dorcas is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Plants
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plants have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plants
      • Plants is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Racine
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Racine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Racine
      • Racine is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 654 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Racine <1>
    • Letart Falls
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letart Falls
      • Letart Falls is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Keno
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keno
      • Keno is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Syracuse
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Syracuse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Syracuse
      • Syracuse is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 809 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Syracuse <1>
    • Tuppers Plains
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuppers Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuppers Plains
      • Tuppers Plains is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuppers Plains <1>
    • Welshtown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welshtown
      • Welshtown is located in Meigs County (OH)
    • Pomeroy
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pomeroy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomeroy
      • Pomeroy is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,740 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pomeroy <1>
    • Middleport
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middleport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middleport
      • Middleport is located in Meigs County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,391 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middleport <1>
  • Washington County (OH)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.
    • Redbush
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbush
      • Redbush is located in Washington County (OH)
    • Belpre
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belpre
      • Belpre is located in Washington County (OH)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,356 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belpre <1>
    • Rockland
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
      • Rockland is located in Washington County (OH)
    • Corner
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner
      • Corner is located in Washington County (OH)
    • Fillmore
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fillmore
      • Fillmore is located in Washington County (OH)
    • Decaturville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decaturville
      • Decaturville is located in Washington County (OH)
    • Napier
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Napier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napier
      • Napier is located in Washington County (OH)
    • Vincent
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vincent
      • Vincent is located in Washington County (OH)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Wilding, see our County-by-County Page for Wilding.

Newspapers Published in Wilding ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 6 newspapers that have been published in the area around Wilding.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Wilding, there are papers which were published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Wilding.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Wilding:

Cemeteries Near Wilding ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Wilding.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Wilding covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.

  • Rankin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rankin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rankin Cemetery
  • Hawk Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawk Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawk Cemetery
  • Staats Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Staats Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Staats Cemetery
  • Slaven Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slaven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slaven Cemetery
  • Springston Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Springston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Springston Cemetery
  • Independence Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Independence Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Independence Cemetery
  • Flinn Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Flinn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Flinn Cemetery
  • Redbush Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redbush Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redbush Cemetery
  • Hill Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery
  • Slaven Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Slaven Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Slaven Cemetery
  • Derenburger Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Derenburger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Derenburger Cemetery
  • Nesselroad Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nesselroad Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nesselroad Cemetery
  • Continue List   (851 more) ...
    • Nesselroad Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Nesselroad Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Nesselroad Cemetery
    • Hurd Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hurd Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hurd Cemetery
    • Kent Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kent Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kent Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Wilding had a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Wilding, with the one closest to Wilding listed first.

  • Silverton
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silverton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silverton
    • Silverton is located in Jackson County
  • Sandyville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Odaville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odaville
    • Odaville is located in Jackson County
  • Nesselroad ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nesselroad have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nesselroad
    • Nesselroad is located in Jackson County
  • Lockhart
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lockhart have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockhart
    • Lockhart is located in Jackson County
  • Medina
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medina
    • Medina is located in Jackson County
  • Ravenswood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Pleasant View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
    • Pleasant View is located in Jackson County
  • Mentor ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mentor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mentor
    • Mentor is located in Jackson County
  • Meadowdale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowdale
    • Meadowdale is located in Jackson County
  • Wiseburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wiseburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wiseburg
    • Wiseburg is located in Jackson County
  • Willowdale
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowdale
    • Willowdale is located in Jackson County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Skull Run
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skull Run
      • Skull Run is located in Jackson County
    • Portland
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Sherman
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherman
      • Sherman is located in Jackson County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Wilding. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wilding.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wilding. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Wilding) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wilding. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9482, Longitude: -81.6860    
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Wilding, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.









 

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