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Roanoke 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
Roanoke County Virginia Map

Roanoke County was named for the Roanoke River. The name is an Indian word meaning shell money. The county was formed from Botetourt County in 1838, and part of Montgomery County was added later. Its area is 248 square miles, and the county seat is Salem. The population is 85,778 according to the 2000 census.

The Roanoke County Official Government Website is located at http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/

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

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Roanoke County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Roanoke County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1838, Land Records from 1838, Probate Records from 1838 and Court Records from 1838 and is located at the County Courthouse on Second Floor, Room 200, 305 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153 and/or P. O. Box 1126, Salem, VA 24153; (540) 387-6205.

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

  • Roanoke 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
  • Roanoke 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
  • Roanoke 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.
  • Roanoke 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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Roanoke 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 Roanoke County, Virginia are 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

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

1810 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1820 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1830 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1840 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1850 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1860 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1870 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1880 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1910 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1920 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

1930 Roanoke County, VA Census Records

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Roanoke 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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Roanoke County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Virginia Genealogical Addresses

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Roanoke County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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Roanoke County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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