Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia Genealogy
Guide to Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Independent City Information
Description
The city of Norfolk is located in the eastern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and was named for Norfolk, England.[1]
Courthouse
Norfolk (Independent City) Courthouse
150 St. Paul's Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23510-2773
Phone: 757-389-8942
Norfolk (Independent City) Courthouse
For additional records, see Norfolk County.
Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this Independent City. |
Boundary Changes
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Populated Places
History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
For databases and indexes, see Virginia Bible Records.
Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- Cutten, George Barton. The Silversmiths of Virginia (together with Watchmakers and Jewelers) from 1694 to 1850. Richmond, Va.: The Dietz Press, Incorporated, 1952. Available at FS Library. Includes a section on Norfolk silversmiths.
Cemeteries
Census Records
For databases, indexes, and information online, see Virginia Census.
Church Records
Court Records
Directories
Don's List contains Norfolk telephone directories for 1957, 1961-1962, and 1964.
Emigration and Immigration
For databases and immigrant groups, see Virginia Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
African American
Search the Library of Virginia's Virginia Untold collection for digitized records related to African Americans of the City of Norfolk.
Funeral Homes
Genealogies
- [Sweny] Henkel, Steve. "Murder in the Family: Identifying the Parents and Siblings of George Wythe Sweny, Murderer of His Great-Uncle, George Wythe, Chancellor of Virginia," The American Genealogist, Vol. 78, No. 2 (April 2003):87-94.
- [Willoughby] Captain Thomas Willoughby 1601-1657 : of England, Barbadoes and Lower Norfolk County, Virginia : some of his descendants 1601-1800 (1978)
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
For land indexes, records, and databases, see Virginia Land and Property, including Colonial and State Land Grants.
Local Histories
Maps and Gazetteers
for more resources
County and state maps, historical and more current, are valuable research tools. For map collections, online and in libraries, see Virginia Maps.
- Walter, Alice Granbery. Map of Norfolk Town & Vicinity, 1682, Norfolk Borough 1736. 1972. FS Library Books 975.5521 E7w no. 1-no. 2 and supp..
Migration
Military Records
Civil War
Since Norfolk was created in 1845, the Civil War records for the men of this area will usually be found in the city records, rather than county records.
Civil War Battle
The following Civil War battle was fought in Norfolk.[2]
- May 18-19, 1861 - Sewell's Point.
- Battles of the American Civil War maps - filter by state or by battle name.
Naturalization and Citizenship
Newspapers
For online newspaper resources, see the Virginia Newspapers page.
- 1802-1803 Norfolk Herald at Google News - free.
- 1804-1816 Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger at Google News - free.
- 1811-1859 Norfolk & Portsmouth Herald at Google News - free.
- 1820-1833 The Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald at Google News - free.
Indexed images of the Virginia Gazette (1736-1780) are available online through the Colonial Williamsburg website. In addition, Professor Tom Costa and The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia have created a database of all runaway advertisements for slaves, indentured servants, transported convicts, and ship deserters listed in this source and other Virginia newspapers (1736-1803), see: The Geography of Slavery in Virginia. These newspapers are valuable resources for all regions of Virginia.
Obituaries
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
For statewide probate records, indexes, and databases, see Virginia Probate Records.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1652-1900 Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1633-1800 Wills and Estate Records Index at Library of Virginia.
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
For additional online collections and the value and use of Virginia's tax lists in your research, see Virginia Taxation.
Online Tax Indexes and Records
- 1782-1850 Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia Personal property tax lists, 1782-1850. Original records, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.; microfilmed reproduction available at FS films 1905757-1905759 - images.
- 1815 Ward, Roger D. 1815 Directory of Virginia Landowners (and Gazetteer). 6 vols. Athens, Georgia: Iberian Pub. Co., 1997-2000. Available at FS Library. The source for this publication is the 1815 land tax. Norfolk is included in Vol. 3.
Vital Records
For additional indexes, databases, and details, see Virginia Vital Records.
Birth
Marriage
- 1706-1901 Virginia, Various Counties, Marriage Bonds, 1706-1901 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1785-1940 Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index; Also at: MyHeritage ($)
- Tucker, George Holbert. Abstracts from Norfolk City Marriage Bonds [1797-1850]. [Norfolk, Va.?]: William H. Delaney, 1934. Available at FS Library.
- 1853-1935 Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; Also at: Ancestry ($)
Death
- 1853-1911 Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 at Ancestry ($) — index & images
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Norfolk (Independent City). For state-wide facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.
Family History Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Norfolk (Independent City). For state-wide library facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.
Museums
Societies
Listed below are societies in Norfolk (Independent City). For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Virginia Societies.
Websites
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk,_Virginia
- ↑ National Park Service, Civil War Battles. Filter by state or battle name.