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King William 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
King William County Virginia Map

King William County was named for William III and was formed from King and Queen County in 1701. Its area is 285.7 square miles, and the county seat is King William. According to the 2000 census, the population is 13,146.

The King William County Official Government Website is located at http://www.co.king-william.va.us/

Below is a list of King William County Genealogical and Historical Socities, Mail-List, Libraries and Archives Addresses and/or Links. See Also Virginia Archives, Museums and Libraries or Virginia Historical & Genealogical Societies for statewide Addresses and links. EMAIL US with websites links to King William County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to King William County.

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King William County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

King William County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1786, Land Records from 1701 , Probate Records from1701 and Court Records from 1701 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 216, King William, VA 23086-0216; 804/769-4936, 804/769-4937, 804/769-4938, Fax: 804/769-4991.

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

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

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

1810 King William County, VA Census Records

1820 King William County, VA Census Records

1830 King William County, VA Census Records

1840 King William County, VA Census Records

1850 King William County, VA Census Records

1860 King William County, VA Census Records

1870 King William County, VA Census Records

1880 King William County, VA Census Records

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

1900 King William County, VA Census Records

1910 King William County, VA Census Records

1920 King William County, VA Census Records

1930 King William County, VA Census Records

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King William 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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King William County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Virginia Genealogical Addresses

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

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King William County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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King William County, VA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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