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Page County, Virginia
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Page County, Virginia Facts

When was Page County, VA Created?
Page County was established on March 30, 1831 from Rockingham County and Shenandoah County.

What is the County Seat of Page County, VA?
The County Seat is located in Luray (was founded in 1812) also, the county government website is www.pagecounty.virginia.gov/ .

What counties are adjacent to Page County, VA?
Bordering Counties are Shenandoah CountyWarren CountyRappahannock CountyMadison CountyGreene CountyRockingham County.

Page County, VA Vital Records

Where can find Page County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Page 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 Page County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Page 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 Page County Health Department, 75 Court Lane, Luray, VA 22835; Phone: (540) 743-6528

Page County, VA Census Records

What Page County, VA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Page County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

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

Page County, VA Courthouse and Government Records

Page County Courthouse

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

  • Page County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Address: 116 South Court Street,Suite A, Luray, VA 22835-1200
    • Phone: (540) 743-4064
    • Marriage Records: 1831
    • Land Records: 1831
    • Court Records: 1831
    • Probate Records: 1831
  • Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-1850
  • Using County and City Court Records in the Archives at the Library of Virginia
  • County and City Research in Virginia Guides and Indexes – County and city records document the daily activities of the courts in Virginia’s counties, independent cities, and towns. The Library of Virginia houses both original and microfilm records for many of Virginia’s counties and independent cities. The guides list will help researchers navigate the complex variety of county and city records in the Library’s collections. It includes County and City Records at the Library of Virginia, Using County and City Court Records, Chancery Cases, Judgments, Lost Records Localities database and Burned Jurisdiction database.
  • Virginia County Records, VolumeVIVII , IXX – The records in these series were compiled as part of a series known as the Virginia County Records . The volume includes wills, land grants, and marriage bonds as well as other miscellaneous information on early Virginia settlers.
  • BLM Land Records

Page County, VA Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Page Co. VA Books, Newspapers & Publications

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

Page Co. VA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Page Co. VA General and History Websites

Page Co. VA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Page Co. VA Military Records