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Hanover County, Virginia Facts

When was Hanover County, VA Created?
Hanover County was established on November 20, 1720 from New Kent County.

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

What counties are adjacent to Hanover County, VA?
Bordering Counties are Spotsylvania CountyCaroline CountyKing William CountyNew Kent CountyHenrico CountyGoochland CountyLouisa County.

Hanover County, VA Vital Records

Where can find Hanover County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Hanover 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 Hanover County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Hanover 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. Another resource is the Hanover Health Department, 12312 Washington Highway, Ashland, Virginia 23005; (804) 365-4313

Hanover County, VA Census Records

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

Hanover Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Hanover Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Hanover 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

Hanover County, VA Courthouse and Government Records

Hanover County Courthouse

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

Hanover County, VA Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

What other genealogical resources are available in Hanover County, VA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Hanover 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.

Hanover Co. VA Books, Newspapers & Publications

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

Hanover Co. VA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Hanover Co. VA General and History Websites

Hanover Co. VA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Hanover Co. VA Military Records