Patrick County, Virginia Genealogy
Guide to Patrick County, Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Patrick County is located in the southern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and shares a border with North Carolina. Patrick County was named in honor of Patrick Henry.[2]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Patrick County Courthouse
101 Blue Ridge Street
PO Box 148
Stuart, VA 24171-0148
Phone: 276-694-7213
Patrick County Website
Clerk Circuit Court has birth, and death records 1853-1896, marriage, divorce, probate and land records from 1791[3]
Patrick County, Virginia Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1853 | 1791 | 1853 | 1791 | 1791 | 1791 | 1810 |
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Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
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Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[7]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
The county was named after Virginia Governor Patrick Henry (1736-1799).
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
For databases and indexes, see Virginia Bible Records.
- 1607-2007 Virginia, Historical Society Papers, 1607-2007 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
- 1800-1986 Virginia, Jewish Cemetery Records Index, ca. 1800-1986 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Census Records[edit | edit source]
For databases, indexes, and information online, see Virginia Census.
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1800 | 4,331 | — |
| 1810 | 4,695 | 8.4% |
| 1820 | 5,089 | 8.4% |
| 1830 | 7,395 | 45.3% |
| 1840 | 8,032 | 8.6% |
| 1850 | 9,609 | 19.6% |
| 1860 | 9,359 | −2.6% |
| 1870 | 10,161 | 8.6% |
| 1880 | 12,833 | 26.3% |
| 1890 | 14,147 | 10.2% |
| 1900 | 15,403 | 8.9% |
| 1910 | 17,195 | 11.6% |
| 1920 | 16,850 | −2.0% |
| 1930 | 15,787 | −6.3% |
| 1940 | 16,613 | 5.2% |
| 1950 | 15,642 | −5.8% |
| 1960 | 15,282 | −2.3% |
| 1970 | 15,282 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 17,647 | 15.5% |
| 1990 | 17,473 | −1.0% |
| 2000 | 19,407 | 11.1% |
| 2010 | 18,490 | −4.7% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
1790 Lost, but a substitute is available, see Taxation.
1800 Lost, but a substitute is available, see Taxation.
1810 Lost, but a substitute is available, see Taxation.
1840
- Douthat, James L. 1840 Mountain Empire of Virginia Census. Signal Mountain, Tenn.: Mountain Press, 2001. FS Catalog Collection 975.5 X2d 1840. Free online surname index and purchase details at Mountain Press website. [Includes Patrick County.]
1890 Union Veterans
- Virginia's Union Veterans: Eleventh Census of the United States 1890. By Ronald Ray Turner. FS Catalog book 975.5 X2t 1890; film 1425065, item 14. Includes residents of this county.
- 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census. Online at: Ancestry ($). Includes residents of this county.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Baptist
Early Baptist churches (with years constituted):
- Jack's Creek (1804)[8]
- Smith's River[8] is discussed in Virginia Appalachian Notes, Vol. 10, No. 3 (Aug. 1986): FS Library Book 975.5 D25v v. 10 (1986).
Patrick County fell within the bounds of the Strawberry Association.
Quaker
Early monthly meetings (with years of existence):
- Blue Ridge Mission (1883-1916) aka Broadway[9]
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Online Court Indexes and Records
- Library of Virginia's Virginia Memory: Chancery Record Index can be used to search digital images of Patrick County chancery records for the years 1803-1912.
Directories[edit | edit source]
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
For databases and immigrant groups, see Virginia Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
African American
- 1865-1872 Virginia, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1935-2009 Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs, 1935-2009 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- Heinegg, Paul. "Patrick County Personal Property Tax List, 1791-1814," Free African Americans.com. [Heinegg abstracted free blacks listed in these records.]
- Search the Library of Virginia's Virginia Untold collection for digitized records related to African Americans of Patrick County.
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2009 Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs, 1935-2009 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
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Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Compiled Genealogies by Surname
- See Patrick County, Virginia Compiled Genealogies for a list of published books and articles.
Compiled Genealogies for Multiple Families
- Patrick County Genealogy Society. Patrick County Virginia Heritage Book. Stuart, Va.: Patrick County Genealogy Society, 2000. FS Catalog Collection
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
For land indexes, records, and databases, see Virginia Land and Property, including Colonial and State Land Grants.
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
- Pedigo, Virginia G. History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia. Roanoke, Va.: Stone Printing and Manufacturing Co., 1933. Original edition and 1977 reprint available at FS Library; digital version at Ancestry ($); and MyHeritage ($).
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
County and state maps, historical and more current, are valuable research tools. For map collections, online and in libraries, see Virginia Maps.
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Cities and Towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
- Elliott, Katherine B. Emigration to Other States from Southside Virginia. 2 vols. South Hill, Virginia: K.B. Elliott, 1966. Vol. 1 of original edition available at FS Library; 1983 reprints (both volumes) available at FS Library; 1990-1992 reprints (both volumes) also available at FS Library. [Includes individuals who migrated out of Patrick County to other parts of the country.]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Revolutionary War
- A Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services: With their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence, as Returned by the Marshalls of the Several Judicial Districts, Under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census. 1841. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive, Ancestry ($). 1967 reprint: FS Catalog Collection 973 X2pc 1840. See Virginia, Eastern District, Patrick County on page 132.
- Rejected or Suspended Applications for Revolutionary War Pensions. Washington, D.C., 1852. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1969, and 1991. Reprints include "an Added Index to States." FS Library Book 973 M24ur; digital version at Ancestry ($). Includes veterans. Virginia section begins on page 238.
War of 1812
- List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Why Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance... Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1883. FS Catalog Collection 973 M2Lp v. 5. Online at: Internet Archive, Ancestry ($). See Vol. 5, Virginia, Patrick County, p. 97. Identifies War of 1812 veterans living in this county in 1883.
Regiments. Patrick County men served in the 18th Regiment.[10]
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Virginia, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1861-1865 Virginia, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- 1861-1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
Regiments. Civil War service men in Patrick County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed here:
- Information about the Companies that served from Patrick County can be found at:
- (1) FS Catalog book 975.5695 H2h titled History of Patrick County, Virginia, pages 97-164
- (2) FS Catalog book 975.5 M2vr v. 29 titled A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations 1861-1865
- - 4th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate). Company H.
- - 5th Battalion, Virginia Reserves (Confederate)[11]
- - 6th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)[12]
- - 12th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)
- - 21st Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company G 2nd.[13]
- - 24th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company H.[14]
- - 24th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company I.[15]
- - 29th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company E.[16]
- - 42nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company H (Patrick Henry Volunteers).[17]
- - 50th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company H (Wise Yankee Catchers) and Company K (Patrick Boys).[18]
- - 51st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate).[19]
- - 58th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company H (Patrick Grays).[20]
- - The Orange Artillery (Confederate)
World War II
- 1940-1945 Virginia, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
For online newspaper resources, see the Virginia Newspapers page.
- 1800s-Current Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- Professor Tom Costa and The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia have created a database of all runaway advertisements for slaves, indentured servants, transported convicts, and ship deserters listed in the Virginia Gazette and other Virginia newspapers (1736-1803), see: The Geography of Slavery in Virginia.
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Private Papers
- 1607-2007 Virginia, Historical Society Papers, 1607-2007 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
For statewide probate records, indexes, and databases, see Virginia Probate Records.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1633-1800 Wills and Estate Records Index at Library of Virginia.
- 1652-1900 Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 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 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
For additional online collections and the value and use of Virginia's tax lists in your research, see Virginia Taxation.
Online Tax Indexes and Records
- 1791 Baughan, Barbara C. and Betty A. Pilson. Miscellaneous Records of Patrick County, Virginia. Westminster, Md.: Willow Bend Books, 1999. FS Catalog 975.5695 P28ba Includes 1791 land tax.
- 1791-1799 Land Tax, 1791-1799, Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Vol. 24, No. 2 (May 1986); Vol. 24, No. 3 (Aug 1986). Online at Ancestry ($).
- 1791-1814 Heinegg, Paul. "Patrick County Personal Property Tax List, 1791-1814," Free African Americans.com. Heinegg abstracted free blacks listed in these records.
- 1791-1850 Patrick County, Virginia Personal property tax lists, 1791-1850. Original records, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.; microfilmed reproduction available at FS films - images.
- 1791-1850 Patrick County Virginia Land tax books, 1791-1850. Original records, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.; microfilmed reproduction available at FS films - images.
- 1800 County Tax List, 1800, The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 48, No. 2 (Apr. 2004). Online at American Ancestors by NEHGS ($).
- 1810 Index of the 1810 Patrick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List; index online at New River Notes.
- 1810 Schreiner-Yates, Netti. A Supplement to the 1810 Census of Virginia: Tax Lists of the Counties for which the Census is Missing. Springfield, Va.: Genealogical Books in Print, 1971. Available at FS Library. The source for this publication is the 1810 personal property tax list. Patrick County is included because the 1810 Census for that county has been destroyed.
- 1810 Tax List, 1810, Southwest Virginian. Norton VA: Dec 1980. Vol. 3 Iss. 18.
- 1815 Ward, Roger D. 1815 Directory of Virginia Landowners (and Gazetteer). 6 vols. Athens, Georgia: Iberian Pub. Co., 1997-2000. Available at FS Library. The source for this publication is the 1815 land tax. Patrick County is included in Vol. 2.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
For additional indexes, databases, and details, see Virginia Vital Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1584-1917 Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1715-1901 Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1853-1866 Virginia, Slave Birth Index, 1853-1866 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1853-1896 Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images, coverage may vary
- 1912-1913 Virginia, Birth Certificates, 1912-1913 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1660-1800 Virginia Marriages 1660-1800 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1660-1959 Virginia, United States Marriages at at Findmypast — index($) — index $
- 1715-1901 Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1740-1850 Virginia Marriages 1740-1850 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1771-1989 Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1771-1989 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1785-1940 Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index; Also at: MyHeritage ($)
- 1785-1940 Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1853-1935 Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; Also at: Ancestry ($)
- 1876-1899 Virginia Marriages 1876-1899 (Ancestry) ($).
- 1936-1988 Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Death[edit | edit source]
- Deaths are online in the Library of Virginia's Death Index of Virginia, 1853-1896, sponsored by The Virginia Genealogical Society.
- 1715-1901 Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1853-1911 Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1853-1912 Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1912-1987 Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Divorce[edit | edit source]
- 1918-1988 Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-1988 at FamilySearch — index & images
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Patrick County. For state-wide facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]
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
- Blue Ridge Regional Library - Bassett Branch - an affiliate library
- Blue Ridge Regional Library - Patrick County Branch - an affiliate library
- Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library - Jessie Peterman Memorial - an affiliate library
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Patrick County. For state-wide library facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.
Bassett Historical Center, Bassett, Virginia.
Website includes collection description. Excellent resource for family history research in Henry, Patrick, Floyd, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties in Virginia, the city of Martinsville, Virginia, and Rockingham, Stokes and Surry counties in North Carolina.[21]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Patrick County. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Virginia Societies.
Websites[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Newberry
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_County,_Virginia
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Newberry
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Patrick_ County,_Virginia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_County,_Virginia#Communities accessed 19 February 2020.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Robert Baylor Semple and George William Beale, A History of the Rise and Progress of the Baptists in Virginia (Pitt and Dickinson, 1894), 338-339. FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive.
- ↑ Jay Worrall, The Friendly Virginians: America's First Quakers (Athens, Ga.: Iberian Publishing Company, 1994), 537-539. FS Library Book 975.5 K2wj.
- ↑ Stuart Lee Butler, A Guide to Virginia Militia Units in the War of 1812 (Athens, Ga.: Iberian Pub. Co., 1988), 166. FS Library Book 975.5 M2bs.
- ↑ Patrick County Historical Society, History of Patrick County, Virginia (Stuart, Va.: Patrick County Historical Society, 1999). FS Library Book 975.5695 H2h.
- ↑ Michael A. Cavanaugh, 6th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 43.
- ↑ John E. Olson, 21st Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, c1989). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 57.
- ↑ Darryl Holland, 24th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1997). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 128.
- ↑ Ralph White Gunn, 24th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1987). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 34.
- ↑ John Perry Alderman, 29th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1989). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 53.
- ↑ John Chapla, 42nd Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1983). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 5.
- ↑ John C. Chapla, 50th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1997). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 129.
- ↑ History of Patrick County, Virginia (Stuart, Va.: Patrick County Historical Society, 1999), 100-101. FS Library Book 975.5695 H2h.
- ↑ Robert J. Driver, Jr. 58th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1990). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 68.
- ↑ Alice J. Sweeney,
