Mecklenburg County was named, like Charlotte County, for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III. It was formed from Lunenberg County in 1764. Its area is 624 square miles, and the county seat is Boydton. The population is 32,380 according to the 2000 census.
The Mecklenburg County Official Government Website is located at http://www.mecklenburgva.com/
Below is a list of Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Mecklenburg County.
Mecklenburg County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1765, Land Records from 1765, Probate Records from 1764 and Court Records from 1764 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 530,
Boydton, VA 23917-0530; 434/738-6191 Ext. 4222,
Fax: 434/738-6861.
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How to obtain copies of Mecklenburg Co., Virginia vital records, such as Mecklenburg Co birth certificates, Mecklenburg Co death certificates, Mecklenburg Co marriage licenses & Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1800 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1810 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1820 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1830 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1840 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1850 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1860 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1870 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1880 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1890 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)
1900 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1910 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1920 Mecklenburg County, VA Census Records
1930 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Mecklenburg County Tombstone Transcription Project.
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