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Southampton 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
Southampton County Virginia Map

Southampton County was named, in the opinion of many authorities, for Henry Wriothesley, third earl of Southampton and treasurer of the London Company from 1620 to 1624. It is more likely, however, that the county was named for the borough of Southampton in England. Southampton County was formed in 1749 from Isle of Wight County, and part of Nansemond County was added later. Its area is 604 square miles, and the county seat is Courtland. The population is 17,482 according to the 2000 census.

The Southampton County Official Government Website is located at http://www.southamptoncounty.org/

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

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Southampton County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Southampton County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1750, Land Records from 1749, Probate Records from 1749 and Court Records from 1749 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 190, 22350 Main Street, Courtland, VA 23837; 757/653-2200 .

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

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

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Virginia or Research In Vital Records

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.

A law requiring the systematic statewide recording of births and deaths was passed by the General Assembly on April 11 1853. Every commissioner of revenue registered births and deaths in his district annually and forwarded the information to the clerk of court, who then supplied the information to the state Auditor of Public Accounts. This law continued in effect until 1896. The Auditor turned the lists over to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in 1918 and the registers were later transferred to the state archives. The Library of Virginia has copies of surviving birth and death records for the period 1853 to 1896 and marriage records prior to 1936.

Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records is located at The Shops at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 275, Richmond, VA 23220; Ph: (804) 662-6200. The mailing address is VDH, Office of Vital Records, and Health Statistics, P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, Virginia, 23218-1000. They have the following records:

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

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

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

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

1810 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1820 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1830 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1840 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1850 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1860 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1870 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1880 Southampton County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1910 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1920 Southampton County, VA Census Records

1930 Southampton County, VA Census Records

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

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Southampton County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Virginia Genealogical Addresses

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

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Southampton County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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

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Southampton County, VA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records

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

Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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