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Caroline 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
Caroline County Virginia Map

Caroline County was named for Caroline of Ansbach, consort of George II. It was formed from Essex County, King and Queen County and King William County in 1728, and additional parts of King and Queen County were added in 1742 and 1762. Its area is 549 square miles, and the county seat is Bowling Green. According to the 2000 census, its population is 22,121.

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Caroline County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Caroline County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1787, Land Records from 1728, Probate Records from 1732 and Court Records from 1665 and is located at Courthouse Lane & Main Street, P.O. Box 309, Bowling Green, VA. 22427; 804.633.5800.

Caroline County Treasurer's Office has Tax Records and is located at 212 North Main Street, P. O. Box 431, Bowling Green VA, 22427.

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

Caroline 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 Caroline Co., Virginia vital records, such as Caroline Co birth certificates, Caroline Co death certificates, Caroline Co marriage licenses & Caroline 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.

Caroline County Health Department, 17202 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514; Phone: 804-633-5465. mailing address: P.O. Box 6, Bowling Green, VA 22427

  • Caroline 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
  • Caroline 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
  • Caroline 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.
  • Caroline 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 Caroline County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Caroline County Vital Records.

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Caroline 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 Caroline 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 Caroline 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 Caroline County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Caroline County Census Records.

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

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

1810 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1820 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1830 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1840 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1850 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1860 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1870 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1880 Caroline County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1910 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1920 Caroline County, VA Census Records

1930 Caroline County, VA Census Records

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Caroline 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 Caroline County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Caroline County Military Records.

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Caroline County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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

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Caroline County, VA Church & Bible Records

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

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