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Henrico County, Virginia
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Henrico County, Virginia Facts

When was Henrico County, VA Created?
Henrico County was established on 1634 as one of the eight original shires .

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

What counties are adjacent to Henrico County, VA?
Bordering Counties are Chesterfield CountyGoochland CountyHanover CountyNew Kent CountyCharles City County.

Henrico County, VA Vital Records

Where can find Henrico County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Henrico 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 Henrico County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Henrico 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 Henrico County Health Department

Henrico County, VA Census Records

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

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

Henrico County, VA Courthouse and Government Records

Henrico County Courthouse

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

Henrico County, VA Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Henrico Co. VA Books, Newspapers & Publications

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

Henrico Co. VA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Henrico Co. VA General and History Websites

Henrico Co. VA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Henrico Co. VA Military Records