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Henrico 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
Henrico County Virginia Map

Henrico County was named for Henry, Prince of Wales, the oldest son of James I. It was one of the eight original shires established in 1634. Its area is 244.06 square miles, and the county seat is in the western part of the county near Richmond. According to the 2000 census, the population is 262,300. Henrico is one of the Commonwealth's Burned Records Counties.

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Henrico County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Henrico County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1781, Land Records from 1650, Probate Records from 1650 and Court Records from 1650 and is located at the County Courthouse on 4301 E. Parham Road, P.O. Box 27032, Richmond, VA 23228; (804) 501-5334.

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

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

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

1810 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1820 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1830 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1840 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1850 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1860 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1870 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1880 Henrico County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1910 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1920 Henrico County, VA Census Records

1930 Henrico County, VA Census Records

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Henrico 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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Henrico County Genealogical Addresses

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Below is a list of online resources for Henrico County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Henrico County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:

  • Submit a website for Henrico Co. Genealogical Addresses
  • Henrico County Historical Society, 1590 E. Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23229, (804) 501-5682, hchsinfo@yahoo.com
  • The Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000; 804-692-3500
  • East Henrico Health Department, Glen Echo Building, 3810 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223,
    (804) 652-3190, Fax: (804) 652-3188
  • West Henrico Health Dept, P.O. Box 27032, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Richmond, VA 23273, (804) 501-4522
  • Virginia Genealogical Society, 5001 West Broad Street, Suite 115, Richmond, Virginia 23230-3023; Telephone (804) 285-8954; Please note that because of our close proximity to the Library of Virginia and the Virginia Historical Society, the Virginia Genealogical Society does not maintain a research facility or surname material.
  • Virginia Historical Society, 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23220, Phone: 804.358.4901
    Mail: P.O.Box 7311, 23221-0311; Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 1-5 (galleries only)
  • Newspapers & Periodicals - The Newspapers & Periodicals Collection lets you discover a wealth of information about your ancestors from many historical newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. These types of sources can often supplement public records and provide information that is not recorded anywhere else. Here, you can learn more about your ancestor's possible daily activities by placing them in the context of their time.
  • Virginia Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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Henrico County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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Henrico County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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