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Augusta County, Virginia
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Augusta County, Virginia Facts

Augusta County was founded in December 15, 1738 and was formed from Orange County.

What is the County Seat of Augusta County, VA?
The County Seat is located in Staunton also, the county government website is www.co.augusta.va.us/ .

What counties are adjacent to Augusta County, VA?
Bordering Counties are Pendleton County, West Virginia, Rockingham CountyAlbemarle CountyNelson CountyRockbridge CountyBath CountyHighland County.

Augusta County, VA Vital Records

Where can find Augusta County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Augusta County vital records can be found at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records which has Birth and Death Records since June 14, 1912 and copies of Marriage and Divorce Records since 1918 to present. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Virginia for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Augusta County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Augusta Co. Virginia Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death Certificate Applications to mail.

The Archives Division has copies of surviving birth and death records for the period 1853 to 1896 and marriage records prior to 1936.

Augusta County, VA Census Records

What Augusta County, VA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Augusta County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790180018101820183018401850186018701880189019001910192019301940.

Augusta Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Augusta Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Augusta Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Virginia Census Records Research Guide

Augusta County, VA Courthouse and Government Records

Augusta County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Augusta County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Augusta County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Virginia Corthouse Records Research Guide.

Augusta County, VA Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Augusta County, VA?
A list of Augusta County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Virginia Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Augusta County, VA Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Augusta County, VA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Augusta County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some call for a fee. This is just a listing which has been compiled or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Augusta Co. VA Books, Newspapers & Publications

Augusta Co. VA Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

Augusta Co. VA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Augusta Co. VA General and History Websites

Augusta Co. VA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Augusta Co. VA Military Records