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Lancaster 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
Lancaster County Virginia Map

Lancaster County was named for the English county. It was formed from York and Northumberland Counties in 1651. Its area is 136.5 square miles, and the county seat is Lancaster. According to the 2000 census, its population is 11,567.

The Lancaster County Official Government Website is located at http://www.lancova.com

Below is a list of Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Lancaster County.

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Lancaster County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Lancaster County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1701, Land Records from 1652, Probate Records from 1651 and Court Records from 1652 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 99, Lancaster, VA 22503; 804/462-5611, Fax: 804/462-9978 .

Below is a list of online resources for Lancaster County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Lancaster County Court Records.

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

  • Lancaster 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
  • Lancaster 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
  • Lancaster 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.
  • Lancaster 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/.

Below is a list of online resources for Lancaster County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Lancaster County Vital Records.

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Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.

Below is a list of online resources for Lancaster County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Lancaster County Census Records.

1790 Lancaster County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

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

1810 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1820 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1830 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1840 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1850 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1860 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1870 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1880 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1910 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1920 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

1930 Lancaster County, VA Census Records

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Lancaster 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.

Below is a list of online resources for Lancaster County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Lancaster County Military Records.

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Lancaster County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Virginia Genealogical Addresses

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

  • Submit a website for Lancaster Co. Genealogical Addresses
  • Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library, 8346 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, Virginia 22503, (804) 462-7280; We are non-profit organization with an extensive historical and genealogical library with microfilms of all court records available at the Library of Virginia. In addition, we have all known published abstracts of land, court orders and deeds, in addition to the microfilm. We also boast a sizeable military records collection for the Northern Neck. Our focus is on Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, Middlesex and Essex Counties, though we have a large body of material on almost every county in Virginia. Our web site has a a catalogue of over 3,100 items that is searchable by topic, author or title.
  • Foundation for Historic Christ Church, P.O. Box 24, Irvington, VA 22480, (804) 438-6855
  • Lancaster County Historical Society and Museum, 631 Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482; P.O. Box 1328, White Stone, VA 22578
  • Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 716, Montross, VA 22520
  • Virginia Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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Lancaster County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

Below is a list of online resources for Lancaster County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Lancaster County Cemetery & Church Records.

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Lancaster County, VA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records

Below is a list of online resources for Lancaster County Church & Bible Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lancaster County Church & Bible Records Records.

Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

Below is a list of online resources for Lancaster County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information . Email us with websites containing Lancaster County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below:

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