Greene County was named for Nathanael Greene, American commander of the Army of the South in the Revolutionary War. It was formed from Orange County in 1838. Its area is 153 square miles, and the county seat is Stanardsville. According to the 2000 census, the population is 15,244.
Greene County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1781, Land Records from 1838, Probate Records from 1838 and Court Records from 1838 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 386,
Stanardsville, VA 22973-0386; 434/985-5208,
Fax: 434/985-6723 .
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How to obtain copies of Greene Co., Virginia vital records, such as Greene Co birth certificates, Greene Co death certificates, Greene Co marriage licenses & Greene 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.
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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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 Greene County, Virginia are 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 Greene 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 Greene County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1800 Greene County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1810 Greene County, VA Census Records
1820 Greene County, VA Census Records
1830 Greene County, VA Census Records
1840 Greene County, VA Census Records
1850 Greene County, VA Census Records
1860 Greene County, VA Census Records
1870 Greene County, VA Census Records
1880 Greene County, VA Census Records
1890 Greene County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)
1900 Greene County, VA Census Records
1910 Greene County, VA Census Records
1920 Greene County, VA Census Records
1930 Greene County, VA Census Records
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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There are many churches and cemeteries in Greene County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Greene County Tombstone Transcription Project.
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