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Frederick 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
Frederick County Virginia Map

Frederick County was named for Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and eldest son of George II. It was formed from Orange County in 1738, but the county government was not organized until 1743. Part of Augusta County was added later. Its area is 426 square miles, and the county seat is Winchester. According to the 2000 census, the population is 59,209.

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Frederick County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Frederick County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1771, Land Records from 1743, Probate Records from 1743 and Court Records from 1743 and is located at the County Courthouse on 5 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601; (540) 667-5770 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

1810 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1820 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1830 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1840 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1850 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1860 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1870 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1880 Frederick County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1910 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1920 Frederick County, VA Census Records

1930 Frederick County, VA Census Records

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

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Frederick County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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

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Frederick County, VA Church & Bible Records

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

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