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Lancaster County, Virginia
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Lancaster County, Virginia Facts

When was Lancaster County, VA Created?
Lancaster County was established on 1651 from York County and Northumberland County .

What is the County Seat of Lancaster County, VA?
The County Seat is located in Lancaster also, the county government website is www.lancova.com .

What counties are adjacent to Lancaster County, VA?
Bordering Counties are Richmond CountyNorthumberland CountyMiddlesex County (south & southwest).

Lancaster County, VA Vital Records

Where can find Lancaster County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Health Department, 9049 Mary Ball Road, Health & Social Services Building, P.O. Box 158, Lancaster, VA 22503; 804-462-5197

Lancaster County, VA Census Records

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

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

Lancaster County, VA Courthouse and Government Records

Lancaster County Courthouse

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

Lancaster County, VA Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Lancaster Co. VA Books, Newspapers & Publications

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

Lancaster Co. VA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Lancaster Co. VA General and History Websites

Lancaster Co. VA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Lancaster Co. VA Military Records