Highland County was named for its mountainous terrain. It was formed from Bath and Pendleton County (West Virginia) Counties in 1847. Its area is 416 square miles, and the county seat is Monterey. According to the 2000 census, the population is 2,536.
Highland County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1847, Land Records from 1847, Probate Records from 1847 and Court Records from 1847 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 190, Monterey, VA 24465-0190; 540/468-2447, Fax: 540/468-3447 .
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How to obtain copies of Highland Co., Virginia vital records, such as Highland Co birth certificates, Highland Co death certificates, Highland Co marriage licenses & Highland 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 Highland County, Virginia are 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 Highland 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 Highland County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1800 Highland County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1810 Highland County, VA Census Records
1820 Highland County, VA Census Records
1830 Highland County, VA Census Records
1840 Highland County, VA Census Records
1850 Highland County, VA Census Records
1860 Highland County, VA Census Records
1870 Highland County, VA Census Records
1880 Highland County, VA Census Records
1890 Highland County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)
1900 Highland County, VA Census Records
1910 Highland County, VA Census Records
1920 Highland County, VA Census Records
1930 Highland 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 Highland County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Highland County Tombstone Transcription Project.
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