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Greensville 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
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Greensville County was named for either Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene or for Sir Richard Grenville, leader of the Roanoke Island settlement of 1585. The county was formed from Brunswick County in 1780. Part of Brunswick County was added in 1787 and part of Sussex County was added in 1802. Its area is 300 square miles, and the county seat is Emporia. According to the 2000 census, the population is 11,560.

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Greensville County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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Greensville County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1781 , Land Records from1781, Probate Records from 1781 and Court Records from 1781 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 631, 337 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847-0631; 434/348-4215, Fax: 434/348-4020 .

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

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

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

1810 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1820 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1830 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1840 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1850 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1860 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1870 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1880 Greensville County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1910 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1920 Greensville County, VA Census Records

1930 Greensville County, VA Census Records

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Greensville 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.

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Greensville County Genealogical Addresses

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Greensville County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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Greensville County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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