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Montgomery 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
Montgomery County Virginia Map

Montgomery County was named for Richard Montgomery, who was killed in the American assault on Quebec late in 1775. It was formed from Fincastle County in 1776. Part of Botetourt County was added in 1789, and part of Pulaski County was added in 1842. Its area is 388 square miles, and the county seat is Christiansburg. The population is 83,629 according to the 2000 census.

The Montgomery County Official Government Website is located at http://www.montva.com/

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

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Montgomery County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Montgomery County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1773, Land Records from 1750, Probate Records from 1773 and Court Records from 1753 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 6309, 1 E. Main Street, Suite B-5, Christiansburg, VA 24068-6309; 540/382-5760, Fax: 540/382-6937 .

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

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

  • Montgomery 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
  • Montgomery 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
  • Montgomery 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.
  • Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Montgomery County Vital Records.

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Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Montgomery County Census Records.

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

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

1810 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1820 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1830 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1840 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1850 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1860 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1870 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1880 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1910 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1920 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

1930 Montgomery County, VA Census Records

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Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Montgomery County Military Records.

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Montgomery County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Virginia Genealogical Addresses

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

  • Submit a website for Montgomery Co. Genealogical Addresses
  • Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, 125 Sheltman Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, (540) 382-6965
  • Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 12485, Roanoke, VA 24026-2485
  • Montgomery Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center, 300 South Pepper Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073, (540) 382-5644
  • New River Historical Society, Wilderness Road Regional Museum, 5240 Wilderness Road, P.O. Box 373, Newbern, VA 24126; 540-674-4835 (museum), fax: 540-674-1266
  • Virginia Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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Montgomery County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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

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Montgomery County, VA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records

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

Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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

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