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Craig 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
Craig County Virginia Map

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt County, Giles County, Roanoke County and Monroe County (West Virginia) in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858. Its area is 336 square miles, and the county seat is New Castle. The population is 5,091 according to the 2000 census.

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Craig County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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Craig County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1865, Land Records from 1851, Probate Records from 1851 and Court Records from 1851 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 185, 303 Main Street, New Castle, VA 24127-0185; 540/864-6141, Fax: 540/864-7471 .

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

Craig County Health Department, 161 Main Street, P. O. Box 6, New Castle, VA 24127; Phone: (540) 864-5136

  • Craig 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
  • Craig 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
  • Craig 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.
  • Craig 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/.

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Craig County Census Records

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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 Craig County, Virginia are 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 Craig County are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1860, 1870 and 1880.

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1860 Craig County, VA Census Records

1870 Craig County, VA Census Records

1880 Craig County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Craig County, VA Census Records

1910 Craig County, VA Census Records

1920 Craig County, VA Census Records

1930 Craig County, VA Census Records

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Craig 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.

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Craig County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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Craig County, VA Church & Bible Records

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