Smyth County was named for Alexander Smyth, a congressman from Virginia in 1832 when the county was formed from Wythe and Washington counties. Its area is 435 square miles, and the county seat is Marion. The population is 33,081 according to the 2000 census.
The Smyth County Official Government Website is located at http://www.smythcounty.org
Below is a list of Smyth 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 Smyth County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Smyth County.
Smyth County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1832, Land Records from 1832, Probate Records from 1832 and Court Records from 1832 and is located at the County Courthouse on 109 West Main Street, Room 144, Marion, VA 24354; 276/782-4044, Fax: 276/782-4045 .
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How to obtain copies of Smyth Co., Virginia vital records, such as Smyth Co birth certificates, Smyth Co death certificates, Smyth Co marriage licenses & Smyth 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 Smyth 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 Smyth 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 Smyth County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1800 Smyth County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)
1810 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1820 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1830 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1840 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1850 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1860 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1870 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1880 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1890 Smyth County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)
1900 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1910 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1920 Smyth County, VA Census Records
1930 Smyth 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 Smyth County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Smyth County Tombstone Transcription Project.
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