Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains vital records maintained by the Library of Virginia State Archive. These records include Birth Records 1853-1911, Marriage Records 1853-1935, and Death Records 1853-1911.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Birth
 * Name of child
 * Birth date
 * Birthplace
 * Race
 * Number of child in family
 * Maiden name of mother
 * Name of father
 * Age of parents
 * Residences of parents
 * Birthplaces of parents
 * Occupation of father
 * Live or stillbirth
 * Cause of stillbirth
 * Informant

Marriage
 * Names of groom and bride
 * Place of residence
 * Date of marriage
 * Place of marriage
 * Age
 * Race
 * Birthplace
 * Occupation
 * Previous marriages
 * Witnesses
 * Marriage officiator

Death
 * Name of deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Date and place of birth
 * Date and place of burial
 * Occupation
 * Residence
 * Race
 * Gender
 * Physical description
 * Marriage status
 * Cause of death
 * Names of parents
 * Birthplaces of parents
 * Relatives names
 * Informant
 * Name of undertaker

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Be sure to check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if if provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Virginia.
 * Virginia Guided Research
 * Virginia Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research
 * Virginia Genealogy
 * Virginia Vital Records
 * Locating United States Vital Records
 * Beginning Research in United States Vital Records
 * Virginia Archives and Libraries

Citing This Collection
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