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Goochland 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
Goochland County Virginia Map

Goochland County was named for Sir William Gooch, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1727 to 1749. It was formed from Henrico County in 1728. Its area is 289 square miles, and the county seat is Goochland. According to the 2000 census, the population is 16,863.

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Goochland County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Goochland County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1730, Land Records from 1728, Probate Records from 1728 and Court Records from 1728 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 196, 2938 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23063; 804/556-5353 .

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

  • Goochland 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
  • Goochland 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
  • Goochland 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.
  • Goochland 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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Goochland 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 Goochland 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 Goochland 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 Goochland County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

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

1810 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1820 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1830 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1840 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1850 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1860 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1870 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1880 Goochland County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1910 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1920 Goochland County, VA Census Records

1930 Goochland County, VA Census Records

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Goochland 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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Goochland County Genealogical Addresses

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Goochland County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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Goochland County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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