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Shenandoah County, Virginia

Shenandoah County Virginia Map

Shenandoah County was named for the Shenandoah River, which passed through the county. Shenandoah is an Indian word meaning beautiful daughter of the stars. The county was named Dunmore when it was formed from Frederick County in 1772. The present name was adopted in 1778. Its area is 507 square miles, and the county seat is Woodstock. The population is 35,075 according to the 2000 census.

The Shenandoah County Official Government Website is located at http://www.co.shenandoah.va.us/

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

Shenandoah County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Shenandoah County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1772, Land Records from 1772, Probate Records from 1772 and Court Records from 1772 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 406, 112 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664; 540/459-6150 .

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


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

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

1810 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1820 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1830 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1840 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1850 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1860 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1870 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1880 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1910 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1920 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

1930 Shenandoah County, VA Census Records

Shenandoah 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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Shenandoah County Genealogical Addresses

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Shenandoah County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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Shenandoah County, VA Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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