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Guide to '''Highland County, Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Highland County, Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.


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=== Description ===
=== Description ===
Highland County is located in the western portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and shares a border with West Virginia. It is often referred to as "Virginia's Switzerland"; the county received its name from its prevailing high altitude.<ref>http://www.highlandcova.org/aboutus.html</ref>
Highland County is located in the Western portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and shares a border with West Virginia. It is often referred to as "Virginia's Switzerland" and the County received its name from its prevailing high altitude<ref>http://www.highlandcova.org/aboutus.html</ref>.


=== County Courthouse ===
=== County Courthouse ===
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'''Highland County Courthouse'''<br>165 W. Main Street<br>PO Box 190<br>Monterey, VA 24465-0190<br>Phone 540-468-2447<br>[https://www.highlandcova.org/ Highland County Website]<br><br>
'''Highland County Courthouse'''<br>165 W. Main Street<br>PO Box 190<br>Monterey, VA 24465-0190<br>Phone 540-468-2447<br>[https://www.highlandcova.org/ Highland County Website]<br><br>


Clerk Circuit Court has birth records from 1850-1898, marriage, divorce and land records from 1850, probate records from 1860 and court records from 1837<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
Clerk Circuit Court has birth records from 1850-1898, marriage, divorce and land records from 1850, probate records from 1860 and court records from 1837<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


=== Highland County, Virginia Record Dates  ===
=== Highland County, Virginia Record Dates  ===
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| colspan="7" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |<center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
| colspan="7" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |<center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
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*'''Parent County:''' Created from [[Bath County, Virginia Genealogy|Bath]] and  [[Pendleton County, West Virginia Genealogy|Pendleton (WV)]] Counties, 01 May, 1847.<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/VA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#HIGHLAND Newberry]</ref><br>
*'''Parent County:''' Created from [[Bath County, Virginia Genealogy|Bath]] and  [[Pendleton County, West Virginia Genealogy|Pendleton (WV)]] Counties, 01 May, 1847.<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/VA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#HIGHLAND Newberry]</ref><br>
*'''County seat:''' Monterey <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
*'''County seat:''' Monterey <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/VA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Virginia Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[http://www.mapofus.org/Virginia/ Interactive Map of Virginia County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Virginia county boundary changes
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#VA Virginia Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/virginia/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Virginia county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/VA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#HIGHLAND Virginia Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Highland%2C+County%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2847  Find a Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Highland%2C+County%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2847  Find A Grave]
*[https://usgenwebsites.org/vagenweb/highland/ VAGenWeb]
*[http://vagenweb.org/highland/ VAGenWeb]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/va/highland.htm  USGenWeb Archives]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/va/highland.htm  USGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/virginia/highland.html  VA Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/virginia/highland.html  VA Tombstone Transcription Project]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
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*{{FSC|United States, Virginia, Highland - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1851808266|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*{{FHL|530962|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Highland+Virginia&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Highland+Virginia&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Highland%2C+County%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2847 Find a Grave]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Highland%2C+County%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2847 Find A Grave]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Highland,%20Virginia,%20United%20States&reqParents=395009&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Highland,%20Virginia,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Virginia Cemeteries|Virginia Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Virginia Cemeteries|Virginia Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
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*The [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library] (Indiana) has a number of searchable databases of Highland County cemeteries:<br>
*The [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library] (Indiana) has a number of searchable databases of Highland County cemeteries:<br>
* '''1800-1986''' {{RecordSearch|3013259|Virginia, Jewish Cemetery Records Index, ca. 1800-1986}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Jewish Cemetery Records Index, - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1800-1986''' {{RecordSearch|3013259|Virginia, Jewish Cemetery Records Index, ca. 1800-1986}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Jewish Cemetery Records Index, - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
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|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_County,_Virginia#Demographics "Wikipedia.org"]
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_County,_Virginia#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
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'''''1890 Union Veterans'''''<br>
'''''1890 Union Veterans'''''<br>
*''Virginia's Union Veterans: Eleventh Census of the United States 1890.'' By Ronald Ray Turner. {{FSC|686323|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.5 X2t 1890; film 1425065, item 14}}.  Includes residents of this county.
*Turner, Ronald Ray. ''[http://www.pwcvabooks.com/documents/VirginiaCivilWarVets.doc Virginia's Union Veterans: Eleventh Census of the United States 1890]''. Available online, courtesy: [http://www.pwcvabooks.com/index.htm Prince William County Virginia] website. [Includes residents of this county.]
*''1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census''. '''Online at:''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8667/ Ancestry] ($). Includes this county.


=== Church Records ===
=== Church Records ===
{{VA Church Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Church Intro|Highland}}
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Highland,%20Virginia,%20United%20States&reqParents=395009&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Highland,%20Virginia,%20United%20States&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


=== Court Records ===
=== Court Records ===
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=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{VA Directories Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Directories Intro|Highland}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
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* '''1935-2009''' {{RecordSearch|1880968|Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs, 1935-2009}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1935-2009''' {{RecordSearch|1880968|Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs, 1935-2009}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
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<li>[https://www.obaughfuneralhome.com/ Obaugh Funeral Home] in McDowell</li>
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=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
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''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
An early settlers map is available for Highland County. Cambelt plots the locations of pioneers' farms. The Family History Library has a copy: {{FHL|169166|item|disp=FHL Map 975.589 E7c (2 parts)}}.
 
 
An early settlers map is available for Highland County. Cambelt plots the locations of pioneers' farms. The FamilySearch Library has a copy: {{FSC|169166|item|disp=FS Library Map 975.589 E7c (2 parts)}}.
 


=== Local Histories ===
=== Local Histories ===
{{VA Histories Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Histories Intro|Highland}}


* Morton, Oren Frederic. ''A Handbook of Highland County and a Supplement to Pendleton and Highland History''. Monterey, Va.: Highland Recorder, 1922. {{FSC|633802|item}}; digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=10580 Ancestry] ($).
* Morton, Oren Frederic. ''A Handbook of Highland County and a Supplement to Pendleton and Highland History''. Monterey, Va.: Highland Recorder, 1922. {{FHL|633802|item}}; digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=10580 Ancestry] ($).
* Morton, Oren Frederic. ''A History of Highland County, Virginia''. Monterey, Va.: Morton, c1911. Original edition: {{FSC|144451|item}}; 1979 reprint with index: {{FSC|1026508|item}}; digital versions of original edition at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=10579 Ancestry] ($); and [https://archive.org/details/historyofhighlan00mort archive.org].
* Morton, Oren Frederic. ''A History of Highland County, Virginia''. Monterey, Va.: Morton, c1911. Original edition: {{FHL|144451|item}}; 1979 reprint with index: {{FHL|1026508|item}}; digital versions of original edition at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=10579 Ancestry] ($); and [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=gpc0806379634_orenfmorton World Vital Records] ($).


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
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{{VA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{VA Highland County}}}}
{{VA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{VA Highland County}}}}
*'''1848''' [https://usgenwebsites.org/vagenweb/highland/surveyor.htm#top Householders in 1848, as located on the map of the County Surveyor]  at VAGenWeb
*'''1848''' [http://vagenweb.org/highland/surveyor.htm#top Householders in 1848, as located on the map of the County Surveyor]  at VAGenWeb
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Highland,%20Virginia,%20United%20States&reqParents=395009&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Highland,%20Virginia,%20United%20States&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Cities and Towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


=== Migration ===
=== Migration ===
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'''''War of 1812'''''<br>
'''''War of 1812'''''<br>
*[https://usgenwebsites.org/vagenweb/highland/1812war.htm#top Highland County, Virginia Soldiers in the War of 1812] at Virginia GenWeb
*[http://vagenweb.org/highland/1812war.htm  Highland County, Virginia Soldiers in the 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. {{FSC|286899|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 M2Lp v. 5}}; '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/listpensionerso02buregoog/page/n7 Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/31387/ Ancestry] ($). See Vol. 5, Virginia, Highland County, p. 86. Identifies War of 1812 veterans living in this county in 1883.<br>
*''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. {{FHL|286899|item|disp=FHL Book 973 M2Lp v. 5}}; digital versions at [http://books.google.com/books?id=t7oqAAAAMAAJ Google Books] and [http://www.archive.org/details/listpensionerso02buregoog Internet Archive]. [See Vol. 5, Virginia, Highland County, p. 86. Identifies War of 1812 veterans living in this county in 1883.]<br>
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'''''Civil War'''''<br>
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
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'''Regiments.''' Civil War service men in Highland 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:<br>
'''Regiments.''' Civil War service men in Highland 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:<br>
:- [[14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]. Company A (White's Mounted Riflemen), Company C (Valley Cavalry or Rangers).<ref>Robert J. Driver, ''14th Virginia Cavalry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, c1988). {{FSC|370000|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 47}}.</ref>
:- [[14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]. Company A (White's Mounted Riflemen), Company C (Valley Cavalry or Rangers).<ref>Robert J. Driver, ''14th Virginia Cavalry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, c1988). {{FHL|370000|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 47}}.</ref>
:- [[18th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|18th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]. Company G.<ref>Roger U. Delauter, ''18th Virginia Cavalry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1985). {{FSC|429987|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 18}}.</ref>
:- [[18th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|18th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]. Company G.<ref>Roger U. Delauter, ''18th Virginia Cavalry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1985). {{FHL|429987|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 18}}.</ref>
:- [[25th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Heck's) (Confederate)|25th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Heck's) (Confederate)]]. Company D (Highland Rangers).<ref>Richard L. Armstrong, ''25th Virginia Infantry and 9th Battalion Virginia Infantry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1990). {{FSC|406595|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 71}}.</ref>
:- [[25th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Heck's) (Confederate)|25th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Heck's) (Confederate)]]. Company D (Highland Rangers).<ref>Richard L. Armstrong, ''25th Virginia Infantry and 9th Battalion Virginia Infantry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1990). {{FHL|406595|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 71}}.</ref>
:- [[26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]. Company E.<ref>Richard L. Armstrong, ''26th Virginia Cavalry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). {{FSC|761578|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 110}}.</ref>
:- [[26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)|26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate)]]. Company E.<ref>Richard L. Armstrong, ''26th Virginia Cavalry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). {{FHL|761578|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 110}}.</ref>
:- [[31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]. Future 2nd Company B (The Highlanders) and Company E (Highland County Highlanders).<ref>John M. Ashcraft, ''31st Virginia Infantry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). {{FSC|370004|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 48}}.</ref>
:- [[31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)|31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate)]]. Future 2nd Company B (The Highlanders) and Company E (Highland County Highlanders).<ref>John M. Ashcraft, ''31st Virginia Infantry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). {{FHL|370004|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 48}}.</ref>
:- [[62nd Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry (Confederate)|62nd Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry (Confederate)]]. Company A (Valley Rifles).<ref>Roger U. Delauter, ''62nd Virginia Infantry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). {{FSC|361565|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 41}}.</ref>
:- [[62nd Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry (Confederate)|62nd Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry (Confederate)]]. Company A (Valley Rifles).<ref>Roger U. Delauter, ''62nd Virginia Infantry'' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). {{FHL|361565|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 41}}.</ref>


'''Civil War Battle'''<br>
'''Civil War Battle'''<br>
The following Civil War battle was fought in Highland County.<ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battles.htm Civil War Battles]. Filter by state or battle name.</ref>
The following Civil War battle was fought in Highland County:
*May 8, 1862 - McDowell], also known as Sitlington’s Hill.
*May 8, 1862 = [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va102.htm McDowell], also known as Sitlington’s Hill<ref>Heritage Preservation Services, [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va102.htm Civil War Battle Summaries by State], (accessed 2 August 2012).</ref>
*[https://storymaps.esri.com/stories/civilwar/ Battles of the American Civil War] maps - filter by state or by battle name.
* Maps of Civil War battles in Virginia: [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va186162.htm 1861], [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va186162.htm 1862], [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va1863.htm 1863], [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va1864.htm 1864], [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/va1865.htm 1865]


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
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{{VA Newspapers Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Newspapers Intro|Highland}}


*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50081/ Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1893-1910''' ''Highland Recorder'' at [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn95079246/issues/ Chronicling America] - free.
*'''1893-1910''' ''Highland Recorder'' at [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn95079246/issues/ Chronicling America] - free.


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=== Probate Records ===
=== Probate Records ===
{{VA Probate Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Probate Intro|Highland}}
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1652-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62347 Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== School Records ===
=== School Records ===
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=== Social Security Records ===
=== Social Security Records ===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007]
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
=== Tax Records ===
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{{VA Birth Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Birth Intro|Highland}}


*'''1715-1901''' {{RecordSearch|4149585|Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1853-1866''' {{RecordSearch|3326815|Virginia, Slave Birth Index, 1853-1866}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Slave Birth Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1853-1866''' {{RecordSearch|3326815|Virginia, Slave Birth Index, 1853-1866}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Slave Birth Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1853-1896''' {{RecordSearch|5000046|Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images, coverage may vary
* '''1853-1896''' Fridley, Beth, comp. ''Highland County Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896 ''[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5736 Ancestry] ($).
* '''1853-1896''' Fridley, Beth, comp. ''Highland County Virginia Birth Records, 1853-1896 ''[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5736 Ancestry] ($).
* '''1912-1913''' {{RecordSearch|2388824|Virginia, Birth Certificates, 1912-1913}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1912-1913''' {{RecordSearch|2388824|Virginia, Birth Certificates, 1912-1913}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
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{{VA Marriage Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Marriage Intro|Highland}}


* '''1660-1959''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=virginia%2cva Virginia, United States Marriages] at  at Findmypast — index ($) — index $
* '''1660-1959''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=virginia%2cva Virginia, United States Marriages] at  at FindMyPast — index, ($) — index $
*'''1715-1901''' {{RecordSearch|4149585|Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1740-1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3723 Virginia Marriages 1740-1850] at Ancestry — index ($)
* '''1740-1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3723 Virginia Marriages 1740-1850] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1771-1989''' {{RecordSearch|2134304|Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1771-1989}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1785-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1708698|Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30207/virginia-marriages-1785-1940 MyHeritage] ($)''
* '''1785-1940''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/ Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940] at Ancestry — index ($)
* '''1785-1940''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/ Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1853-1935''' {{RecordSearch|3477666|Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62154/ Ancestry] ($)''
* '''1853-1935''' {{RecordSearch|3477666|Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
* '''1936-1988''' {{RecordSearch|2370234|Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Marriage Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1936-1988''' {{RecordSearch|2370234|Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Marriage Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1785-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1708698|Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index


==== Death ====
==== Death ====
{{VA Death Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Death Intro|Highland}}


*'''1715-1901''' {{RecordSearch|4149585|Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1912-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2377565|Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1853-1911''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62152&_gl=1*11gbfhm*_ga*NzY4NTI3NzcyLjE2NTE1MjY4NTk.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY1MzAwMTM1Ni42LjEuMTY1MzAwMTQ5Ni4w Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
* '''1853-1912''' {{RecordSearch|1708697|Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]];  index & images
* '''1853-1912''' {{RecordSearch|1708697|Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]];  index & images
* '''1912-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2377565|Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


==== Divorce ====
==== Divorce ====
{{VA Divorce Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Divorce Intro|Highland}}


*'''1918-1988''' {{RecordSearch|2370543|Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-1988}} at FamilySearch — index & images
*'''1918-1988''' - {{RecordSearch|2370543|Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-1988}} at FamilySearch — index & images


== Research Facilities ==
== Research Facilities ==
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{{VA Archives Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Archives Intro|Highland}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
=== Family History Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{Family History Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wv/franklin/1127-petersburg-pike Franklin West Virginia FamilySearch Center]
*[[Franklin West Virginia Family History Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/va/harrisonburg/210-south-avenue Harrisonburg Virginia FamilySearch Center]
*[[Harrisonburg Virginia Family History Center]]


*[https://rocktownhistory.org/ Rocktown History] - an affiliate library
*[https://rocktownhistory.org/ Rocktown History] - an affiliate library
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== Societies ==
== Societies ==
{{VA Societies Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Societies Intro|Highland}}
'''Highland Historical Society'''<br>161 Mansion House Rd<br>P O Box 63<br>McDowell, VA 24458<br>Telephone: (540) 396-4478<br>Email: [mailto:highlandhist@mgwnet.com  highlandhist@mgwnet.com]<br>[https://www.highlandcountyhistory.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/HighlandCountyMuseum?mibextid=kFxxJD Facebook]<br><br>


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
{{VA Websites Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Websites Intro|Highland}}


*[https://usgenwebsites.org/vagenweb/highland/ Highland Co., VAGenWeb]. Part of the [http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb Project]. Maps, name indexes, history.
*[http://vagenweb.org/highland/ Highland Co., VAGenWeb]. Part of the [http://usgenweb.org/ USGenWeb Project]. Maps, name indexes, history.
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/va/counties/highland/ Cyndi's List]
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/va/counties/highland/ Cyndi's List]


*{{FSC Place IDNum|2220|Virginia|Highland}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
*{{FHL Place IDNum|190508|Virginia|Highland}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


== Research Guides ==
== Research Guides ==
{{VA Research Guides Intro|Highland}}
{{VA Research Guides Intro|Highland}}


*Hamilton, Clay. "Genealogical Research in Highland County," ''The Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter,'' Vol. 29, No. 3 (June 2003):1-2. {{FSC|137581|item}}; digital version at [https://www.vgs.org/ Virginia Genealogical Society] website.
*Hamilton, Clay. "Genealogical Research in Highland County," ''The Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter,'' Vol. 29, No. 3 (June 2003):1-2. {{FHL|137581|item}}; digital version at [https://www.vgs.org/ Virginia Genealogical Society] website.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 14:23, 3 January 2022

Guide to Highland County, Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: Monterey
Organized: 01 May 1847[1]
Parent County(s): Bath, Pendleton (WV)
Neighboring Counties
Augusta • Bath • Pendleton (WV) • Pocahontas (WV)
See County Maps
Courthouse
VirginiaHighlandCourthouse.jpg
Location Map
Location of Highland County, Virginia.PNG

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Highland County is located in the Western portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and shares a border with West Virginia. It is often referred to as "Virginia's Switzerland" and the County received its name from its prevailing high altitude[2].

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Highland County Courthouse
165 W. Main Street
PO Box 190
Monterey, VA 24465-0190
Phone 540-468-2447
Highland County Website

Clerk Circuit Court has birth records from 1850-1898, marriage, divorce and land records from 1850, probate records from 1860 and court records from 1837[3]

Highland 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.

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records[4]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1850 1850 1853 1937 1850 1860 1810
* Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1912.
General compliance year is unknown.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

  • Lost census: 1890

For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

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]

Towns
Unincorporated communities


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

The county takes its name from its elevation in the Appalachian Mountains.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

For databases and indexes, see Virginia Bible Records.

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Highland County, Virginia online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Virginia Cemeteries for more information.

 

Census Records[edit | edit source]

For databases, indexes, and information online, see Virginia Census.

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1850 4,227 —
1860 4,319 2.2%
1870 4,151 −3.9%
1880 5,164 24.4%
1890 5,352 3.6%
1900 5,647 5.5%
1910 5,317 −5.8%
1920 4,931 −7.3%
1930 4,525 −8.2%
1940 4,875 7.7%
1950 4,069 −16.5%
1960 3,221 −20.8%
1970 2,529 −21.5%
1980 2,937 16.1%
1990 2,635 −10.3%
2000 2,536 −3.8%
2010 2,321 −8.5%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

1890 Union Veterans

Church Records[edit | edit source]

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 Highland County chancery records for the years 1848-1912.

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

For databases and immigrant groups, see Virginia Emigration and Immigration

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Compiled Genealogies by Surname

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
An early settlers map is available for Highland County. Cambelt plots the locations of pioneers' farms. The Family History Library has a copy: FHL Map 975.589 E7c (2 parts).

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

  • Morton, Oren Frederic. A Handbook of Highland County and a Supplement to Pendleton and Highland History. Monterey, Va.: Highland Recorder, 1922. FHL Collection; digital version at Ancestry ($).
  • Morton, Oren Frederic. A History of Highland County, Virginia. Monterey, Va.: Morton, c1911. Original edition: FHL Collection; 1979 reprint with index: FHL Collection; digital versions of original edition at Ancestry ($); and World Vital Records ($).

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.

Augusta CountyBath CountyPocahontas CountyPendleton CountyVA HIGHLAND.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

War of 1812


Civil War

Regiments. Civil War service men in Highland 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:

- 14th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company A (White's Mounted Riflemen), Company C (Valley Cavalry or Rangers).[8]
- 18th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company G.[9]
- 25th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Heck's) (Confederate). Company D (Highland Rangers).[10]
- 26th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company E.[11]
- 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Future 2nd Company B (The Highlanders) and Company E (Highland County Highlanders).[12]
- 62nd Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry (Confederate). Company A (Valley Rifles).[13]

Civil War Battle
The following Civil War battle was fought in Highland County:

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

For online newspaper resources, see the Virginia Newspapers page.

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

For statewide probate records, indexes, and databases, see Virginia Probate Records.

School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

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.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

For additional indexes, databases, and details, see Virginia Vital Records.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Highland County. For state-wide facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Template:Family History Centers Intro

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Highland County. For state-wide library facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Highland 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]

  1. ↑ Newberry
  2. ↑ http://www.highlandcova.org/aboutus.html
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Newberry
  6. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  7. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Highland _ County,_Virginia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_County,_Virginia#Communities accessed 20 January 2020.
  8. ↑ Robert J. Driver, 14th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, c1988). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 47.
  9. ↑ Roger U. Delauter, 18th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1985). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 18.
  10. ↑ Richard L. Armstrong, 25th Virginia Infantry and 9th Battalion Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1990). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 71.
  11. ↑ Richard L. Armstrong, 26th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 110.
  12. ↑ John M. Ashcraft, 31st Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 48.
  13. ↑ Roger U. Delauter, 62nd Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988). FHL Book 975.5 M2vr v. 41.
  14. ↑ Heritage Preservation Services, Civil War Battle Summaries by State, (accessed 2 August 2012).

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