Source:Lewis, Virginia, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule

General Tips

Original (microfilm) images of the 1850 Census are sourced as COUNTY, STATE, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

• General 1850 Census Information
• Ancestry search: 1850 United States Federal Census (paid subscription)
• Archives.com (paid subscription)
• FamilySearch: United States Census, 1850 (free search, includes images)
• Internet Archive: 7th Population census of the United States - 1850 has free images of the census records, but does not search-by-name function. It is possible to browse by location.
• Some public libraries offer free home access (through their websites) to Heritage Quest, which has browsable images of the 1850 census.
• Census films can be ordered through local Family History Centers

Usage Tips

NOTE: In 1863, Lewis County became part of the new state of West Virginia. For 1850, the West Virginia census category is for convenience. County place page is in West Virginia for compliance with the "1900 rule".