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Westmoreland 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
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Westmoreland County was named for the English county. It was formed from Northumberland County in 1653, and part of King George County was added in 1777. Its area is 229 square miles, and the county seat is Montross. The population is 16,718 according to the 2000 census.

The Westmoreland County Official Government Website is located at http://www.westmoreland-county.org/cc_gov.htm

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

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Westmoreland County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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

Westmoreland County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1772, Land Records from 1653, Probate Records from 1653 and Court Records from 1653 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 307, Montross, VA 22520-0307; 804/493-0108, Fax: 804/493-0393 .

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

  • Births and Deaths: 1853-1896 and June 1912 to present. Birth cards are no longer available. Only the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Richmond have records between 1896 and June 14, 1912.
  • Marriage Records: 1853 to the present. If the records are not available from the State office, they should be available from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued.
  • Divorce Records: 1918 to the present. If the records are not available from the State office, they should be available from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued.

Birth records are public information 100 years after the date of the event; death, marriage, and divorce records, 50 years after the event. Due to limited resources they are unable to conduct geneology searches. Contact the Library of Virginia for assistance at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/.

For all birth records, please allow 10 business days. All marriage records, death records, divorce records, non-automated birth records and documents requiring amendments, please allow a delivery time of 4 to 6 weeks. Marriage and divorce records are available at the Circuit Court in which the event took place. Recent death records are available at the local health department where the death certificate was filed. You can also Order Electronically and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering HERE

The fee to search for a birth, Marriage or Death certificate is $12.00, which includes one certified copy of the certificate or a "Certificate of Failure to Find." Make checks and money orders should be made payable to "State Health Department ". Please do not send cash. Credit Cards may be uses by using VitalChek services. Fees are non refundable. Additional fees are required for expedited service. Mail all Applications to: Vital Records, . You can download an application online for Birth, Death, Marriage or Divorce Certificates. You can also Order Electronically and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering HERE

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

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

1810 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1820 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1830 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1840 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1850 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1860 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1870 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1880 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

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

1900 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1910 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1920 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

1930 Westmoreland County, VA Census Records

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Westmoreland 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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Westmoreland County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Virginia Genealogical Addresses

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

  • Submit a website for Westmoreland Co. Genealogical Addresses
  • Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society Library, Westmoreland County Museum, Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 716, Montross, VA 22520, (804) 493-8440
  • Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library, 8346 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, Virginia 22503, (804) 462-7280; We are non-profit organization with an extensive historical and genealogical library with microfilms of all court records available at the Library of Virginia. In addition, we have all known published abstracts of land, court orders and deeds, in addition to the microfilm. We also boast a sizeable military records collection for the Northern Neck. Our focus is on Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland, Middlesex and Essex Counties, though we have a large body of material on almost every county in Virginia. Our web site has a a catalogue of over 3,100 items that is searchable by topic, author or title.
  • Virginia Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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Westmoreland County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

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

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Westmoreland County, VA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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