Staunton (Independent City), Virginia Genealogy
Guide to Staunton (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 Staunton is located in the western portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and was named for Lady Rebecca Staunton, wife of colonial governor Sir William Gooch.[1]
Courthouse
Staunton (Independent City) Courthouse
113 E Beverley St
Staunton, VA 24401-4390
Phone: 540-332-3874
Staunton (Independent City) Courthouse
For additional records, see Augusta County, Virginia.
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 Staunton silversmiths.]
Cemeteries
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Census Records
For databases, indexes, and information online, see Virginia Census.
Church Records
Court Records
Directories
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 Staunton.
Funeral Homes
Genealogies
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.
Migration
Military Records
Since Staunton was created 16 January 1908 from Augusta County. [2] go to the Nansemond County page for information about the Civil War military units of that county. Civil War service men from Suffolk served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their area.
Naturalization and Citizenship
Newspapers
For online newspaper resources, see the Virginia Newspapers page.
- 1793-1794 Staunton Spy (Staunton, Va.) at Genealogy Bank ($).
- 1800-1801 Political Mirror (Staunton, Va.) at Genealogy Bank ($).
- 1808-1809 Political Censor (Staunton, Va.) at Genealogy Bank ($).
- 1811 Spirit of the Press (Staunton, Va.) at Genealogy Bank ($).
- 1814 Staunton Observer (Staunton, Va.) at Genealogy Bank ($).
Obituaries
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
For statewide probate records, indexes, and databases, see Virginia Probate Records.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1652-1900 Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900 at Ancestry ($) — index & images
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
How can Virginia tax lists help me?
- 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. Staunton is included in Vol. 5.]
Vital Records
For additional indexes, databases, and details, see Virginia Vital Records.
Birth
Marriage
- 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 ($)
Death
- 1853-1911 Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 at Ancestry ($) — index & images
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Staunton (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 Staunton (Independent City). For state-wide library facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.
Museums
Societies
Listed below are societies in Staunton (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://www.ci.staunton.va.us/government/history
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.