Bristol (Independent City), Virginia Genealogy

Description
The City of Bristol is a twin city located directly on the Virginia-Tennessee state line and is located in the Southwestern corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bristol was originally named Sapling Grove by General Evan Shelby, a well-known figure during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.

Courthouse
For additional records, see Washington County, Virginia and Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Parent County
1890--Bristol was created 12 February 1890 from Washington County.

Probate Records

 * 1652-1900 Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900 at Ancestry — index & images, ($)

Vital Records

 * 1785-1940 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index; Also at: MyHeritage ($)
 * 1853-1911 Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 at Ancestry — index & images, ($)

Societies and Libraries

 * Bristol Genealogical Society

Family History Centers

 * Bristol Virginia Family History Center