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Culpeper County, Virginia

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Culpeper County probably was name for Catherine Culpeper, or for her mother, Margaret Lady Culpeper, or for Thomas Colepeper, second baron Culpeper of Thoresway, governor of Virginia from 1677 to 1683, or for their family, which long held proprietary right in the Northern Neck. It was formed from Orange County in 1749. Its area is 389 square miles, and the county seat is Culpeper. The population is 34,262 according to the 2000 census.

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Culpeper County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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Culpeper County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1781, Land Records from 1749, Probate Records from 1749 and Court Records from 1749 and is located at the County Courthouse on 135 W. Cameron Street, Suite 103, Culpeper Virginia 22701; (540) 727-3438 (Phone) .

Culpeper County Treasurer's Office has Tax Records and is located at 151 North Main Street Suite 205, Culpeper VA 22701; Phone: (540) 727-3442. Mailing Address: PO Box 1447, Culpeper VA 22701.

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

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

Culpeper County Health Department, 640 Laurel Street, Culpeper, VA 22701-3993; 540-829-7350

  • Culpeper 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
  • Culpeper 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
  • Culpeper 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.
  • Culpeper 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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Culpeper 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 Culpeper 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 Culpeper 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.

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

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

1810 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1820 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1830 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1840 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1850 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1860 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1870 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1880 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1910 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1920 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

1930 Culpeper County, VA Census Records

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Culpeper County, VA Military Records

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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.

The Town of Culpeper was made by proud and valiant fighting men and was significant in both the Revolution and the Civil War. In 1775, the Culpeper Minutemen were formed in "Clayton's Old Field". The Town was strategically important due to the presence of the Orange and Alexandria Railroads, and the junction of 4 major roads. Both Confederate and Union troops occupied the Town of various occasions during the Civil War.

Many of the key players of the Civil War were seen in the Town of Culpeper. In 1775, the Culpeper Minutemen were formed in "Clayton's Old Field". The armies of Jackson, Stuart, Pope, and Meade marched through and were quartered in Culpeper.

The Town was in the midst of a very active region for battles during the Civil War. Brandy Station and Cedar Mountain were fought in Culpeper County. Wilderness, Chancellorsville, and Fredericksburg were fought to the east. First Bull Run and Second Bull Run were fought to the North. New Market was fought to the west, and Richmond was fought to the south.

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Culpeper County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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Culpeper County, VA Church & Bible Records

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