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Bath County, Virginia

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records  •  County Military Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records
Bath County Virginia Map

Bath County was given its name either for the many mineral springs found in the county or for the town of Bath in England. It was formed from Augusta County, Botetourt County and Greenbrier County (West Virginia) Counties on December 14, 1790. Its area is 540 square miles, and the county seat is Warm Springs. According to the 2000 census, its population is 5,048.

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Bath County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Virginia Court, Probate & Land Records, Tax Records and Marriage Records

Bath County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1791, Land Records from 1791, Probate Records from 1791 and Court Records from 1791 and is located at the County Courthouse on P.O. Box 180, Warm Springs, VA 24484-0180 , (540) 839-2361 .

Bath County Treasurer has Tax Records and is located at 540-839-7256.

Below is a list of online resources for Bath County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Bath County Court Records.

Bath County, VA Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Virginia or Research In Vital Records

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! The information contained below is not guaranteed, as addresses and prices change frequently. It is recommended that you confirm the price and address by calling the vital records office before you place your order.

How to obtain copies of Bath Co., Virginia vital records, such as Bath Co birth certificates, Bath Co death certificates, Bath Co marriage licenses & Bath Co divorce decrees.

Virginia Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information. Vital Statistics include the official recordation of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates. Bible records, cemetery records, and church records are private sources that may supplement the official records.

Bath County Health Department, Court House Square, P.O. Box 120, Warm Springs, VA 24482; Main Reception: (540) 839-7246

  • Bath Co Birth Certificate: available from June 1912 to present. Birth Certificates are issued or from the State office. Birth Certificates are public information 100 years after the date of the event
  • Bath Co Death Certificates: available from June 1912 to present. Death Certificates are issued or from the State office. Death Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event
  • Bath Co Marriage Certificate: available from 1853 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Marriage Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event.
  • Bath Co Divorce Decrees: available from 1918 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Divorce Decrees are public information 50 years after the date of the event.

Order Virginia Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce Decree and Marriage Certificates from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person. Due to limited resources they are unable to conduct geneology searches. Contact the Library of Virginia for assistance at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/.

Below is a list of online resources for Bath County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Bath County Vital Records.

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Bath County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records or Virginia Census Records

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Bath County, Virginia are 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Bath County are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

Below is a list of online resources for Bath County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Bath County Census Records.

1790 Bath County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1800 Bath County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1810 Bath County, VA Census Records

1820 Bath County, VA Census Records

1830 Bath County, VA Census Records

1840 Bath County, VA Census Records

1850 Bath County, VA Census Records

1860 Bath County, VA Census Records

1870 Bath County, VA Census Records

1880 Bath County, VA Census Records

1890 Bath County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)

1900 Bath County, VA Census Records

1910 Bath County, VA Census Records

1920 Bath County, VA Census Records

1930 Bath County, VA Census Records

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Bath County, VA Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Research In Colonial & United States Wars From Earliest to 1865

Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.

Below is a list of online resources for Bath County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Bath County Military Records.

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Bath County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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There are many churches and cemeteries in Bath County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Bath County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Bath County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Bath County Cemetery & Church Records.

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Bath County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Below is a list of online resources for Bath County Church & Bible Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Bath County Church & Bible Records Records.

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