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Northampton County, Virginia

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Northampton County Virginia Map

Northampton County probably was named for the English county, of which Obedience Robins, a prominent early resident of the Eastern Shore, was a native. The county, which originally included all of the peninsula south of Maryland and which was one of the eight shires established in 1694, was first called Accawmack. The name was changed by legislative action in 1643. The area is 357 square miles, and the county seat is Eastville. The population is 13,093 according to the 2000 census.

The Northampton County Official Government Website is located at http://www.co.northampton.va.us/gov/index.html

The Algonquin Indian Tribe called the region now known as the Eastern Shore Accomack or "on the other side of the water place." There were over 2000 original inhabitants on the Eastern Shore at the time of the first European landings.

The first recorded landing was in 1603 by Captain Bartholomew Gilbert, a nephew of Sir Walter Raleigh. All of the landing party, including Captain Gilbert, was killed by Native Americans.

In June 1608, Captain John Smith from Jamestown made a successful landing on the Eastern Shore. He established trading relationships with the Native Americans and charted the first known mainland map; the earliest copy of this map was published in 1612.

In 1614 land was bought from the Native Americans to use as an outpost for the Virginia Company. The first permanent settlement soon followed in 1620. Northampton County was one of the original eight Virginia shires established in 1634. This area extended south from Maryland and was at that time called Accomack. In 1643, the name was changed to Northampton after the Northamptonshire in England, birthplace of two prominent local citizens. Twenty years later the peninsula was divided into two counties and both historic names came into use. By the 1703 Census, Northampton County had a population of 2081 English settlers.

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

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Northampton County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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Northampton County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1706, Land Records from 1632, Probate Records from 1632 and Court Records from 1632 and is located at the County Courthouse on P.O. Box 36, 5229 The Hornes, Eastville, VA 23347-0036; 757/678-0465, Fax: 757/678-5410 .

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Northampton County, VA Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

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

  • Northampton 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
  • Northampton 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
  • Northampton 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.
  • Northampton 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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Northampton County Census Records

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

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

1810 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1820 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1830 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1840 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1850 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1860 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1870 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1880 Northampton County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1910 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1920 Northampton County, VA Census Records

1930 Northampton County, VA Census Records

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Northampton County, VA Military Records

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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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Northampton County Genealogical Addresses

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Northampton County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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Northampton County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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