Buena Vista (Independent City), Virginia Genealogy

Description
The City of Buena Vista is located in the Western portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and was originally named Mahonville after James and Martha Mahon who left many descendants, some of whom still live in the area. In 1879 the citizens voted to rename the town Buena Vista (Spanish for "beautiful view").

Courthouse
For additional records, see Rockbridge County, Virginia.

History
For a brief history, see About Buena Vista on Buena Vista's website.

Parent County
1892--Buena Vista was created in 1892 from Rockbridge County.

Cemeteries
Green Hill Cemetery was acquired by the city in 1953 and has become known as a place of beauty.

Probate Records

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

Vital Records

 * 1853-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; Also at: Ancestry ($)

Death Records

 * 1853-1911 Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 at Ancestry — index & images, ($)

Family History Centers

 * Buena Vista Virginia Family History Center