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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Sometimes these must be searched in person. Lists of published genealogies are underway for each county in Virginia in FamilySearch Wiki and many important genealogical collections covering all of [[Virginia]] are described below. | Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Sometimes these must be searched in person. Lists of published genealogies are underway for each county in Virginia in FamilySearch Wiki and many important genealogical collections covering all of [[Virginia]] are described below. | ||
=== Online Resources === | |||
'''Search Engines'''. Online search engines make it possible to search for ancestors' names across the Internet. Examples: | |||
*[http://www.google.com/ Google] (try searching for your ancestor's name in parenthesis, i.e. "Jebediah Hogg") | |||
*[http://mocavo.com/ Mocavo] (a new site that searches only websites with genealogical content) | |||
==== Family Tree Databases ==== | |||
'''World Connect'''. Hundreds of thousands of Virginians appear in family trees submitted to the online ''[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com World Connect Project]''. The accuracy of the data varies, but the database is commendable for its ability to include transcribed sources within each individual's file. These databases will provide many researchers clues as to what has been done in the past, and where future research efforts should be directed. | |||
==== Digital Books ==== | |||
Many published genealogies, particularly those printed before 1923, which are now out of copyright, are being digitized and made available online. Major sites include: | |||
*[http://books.google.com/ Google Books] | |||
*[http://www.archive.org/ Internet Archive] | |||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] | |||
*[http://lib.byu.edu/fhc/index.php Family History Archive] (this site focuses specifically on genealogy and history books) | |||
*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ World Vital Records] | |||
*[http://www.jstor.org/ JSTOR] (this subscription site searches, among other items, scholarly history journals) | |||
==== Community Networking Sites ==== | |||
'''Message Boards and Lists'''. Genealogists share information and ask questions in online message boards. Some examples are: | |||
*[http://genforum.com/va/ Virginia Genealogy Forum] (Genealogy.com) 25,000+ messages | |||
*[http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia/mb.ashx Virginia - Family History & Genealogy Message Boards] (Ancestry.com) 10,000+ messages | |||
*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/index.html RootsWeb Mailing Lists] (find lists devoted to your surname, ancestor's place of residence, ethnicity, etc.) | |||
You should also use message boards focused on specific surnames and localities (such as counties) to find your ancestors. {{DNA}} <br><br>'''DNA'''. DNA studies are one of the most exciting new ways to learn about your roots. There are many DNA companies that can assist. Y-Chromosome tests are very helpful, because they can help many people who share surnames find out if they're related. They let you know if someone is already studying your particular surname. A few that include surname projects are: | |||
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/ Family Tree DNA] (also try [http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch]) | |||
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA] | |||
*[http://www.smgf.org/pages/ydatabase.jspx Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] | |||
[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Early_Chesapeake/default.aspx The DNA of the Early Chesapeake] project at FamilyTreeDNA lists many Virginia compiled genealogies. Project administrators correlate DNA evidence with the genealogical material. | |||
==== Finding Aids ==== | |||
'''Family History Library Catalog'''. Use the [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog&catSearchType=surname "Last names"] search to pinpoint books about specific families in this large collection at the Family History Library. | |||
'''PERSI'''. This database, available online both at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) and [http://www.heritagequestonline.com/ HeritageQuestOnline] ($), searches the titles of articles published in genealogy journals. It can help you learn if anyone has published information in this format on your particular family tree. | |||
'''FamilySearch Wiki Bibliographies'''. Lists of Virginia genealogies, county-by-county, are being compiled on FamilySearch Wiki. Some counties, for example, [[Augusta County, Virginia Genealogy|Augusta County]], list compiled genealogies for more than 600 families. Books and periodicals are being tapped to create these lists, which are currently available for the following counties: | |||
[[Accomack County, Virginia Genealogy|Accomack]]{{·}} [[Albemarle County, Virginia Genealogy|Albemarle]]{{·}} [[Alleghany County, Virginia Genealogy|Alleghany]]{{·}} [[Amelia County, Virginia Genealogy|Amelia]]{{·}} [[Amherst County, Virginia Genealogy|Amherst]]{{·}} [[Appomattox County, Virginia Genealogy|Appomattox]]{{·}} [[Arlington County, Virginia Genealogy|Arlington]]{{·}} [[Augusta County, Virginia Genealogy|Augusta]]{{·}} [[Bath County, Virginia Genealogy|Bath]]{{·}} [[Bedford County, Virginia Genealogy|Bedford]]{{·}} [[Bland County, Virginia Genealogy|Bland]]{{·}} [[Botetourt County, Virginia Genealogy|Botetourt]]{{·}} [[Brunswick County, Virginia Genealogy|Brunswick]]{{·}} [[Buchanan County, Virginia Genealogy|Buchanan]]{{·}} [[Buckingham County, Virginia Genealogy|Buckingham]]{{·}} [[Campbell County, Virginia Genealogy|Campbell]]{{·}} [[Caroline County, Virginia Genealogy|Caroline]]{{·}} [[Carroll County, Virginia Genealogy|Carroll]]{{·}} [[Charles City County, Virginia Genealogy|Charles City]]{{·}} [[Charlotte County, Virginia Genealogy|Charlotte]]{{·}} [[Chesterfield County, Virginia Genealogy|Chesterfield]]{{·}} [[Clarke County, Virginia Genealogy|Clarke]]{{·}} [[Craig County, Virginia Genealogy|Craig]]{{·}} [[Culpeper County, Virginia Genealogy|Culpeper]]{{·}} [[Cumberland County, Virginia Genealogy|Cumberland]]{{·}} [[Dickenson County, Virginia Genealogy|Dickenson]]{{·}} [[Dinwiddie County, Virginia Genealogy|Dinwiddie]]{{·}} [[Dunmore County, Virginia Genealogy|Dunmore]]{{·}} [[Elizabeth City County, Virginia Genealogy|Elizabeth City]]{{·}} [[Essex County, Virginia Genealogy|Essex]]{{·}} [[Fairfax County, Virginia Genealogy|Fairfax]]{{·}} [[Fauquier County, Virginia Genealogy|Fauquier]]{{·}} [[Fincastle County, Virginia Genealogy|Fincastle]]{{·}} [[Floyd County, Virginia Genealogy|Floyd]]{{·}} [[Fluvanna County, Virginia Genealogy|Fluvanna]]{{·}} [[Franklin County, Virginia Genealogy|Franklin]]{{·}} [[Frederick County, Virginia Genealogy|Frederick]]{{·}} [[Giles County, Virginia Genealogy|Giles]]{{·}} [[Gloucester County, Virginia Genealogy|Gloucester]]{{·}} [[Goochland County, Virginia Genealogy|Goochland]]{{·}} [[Grayson County, Virginia Genealogy|Grayson]]{{·}} [[Greene County, Virginia Genealogy|Greene]]{{·}} [[Greensville County, Virginia Genealogy|Greensville]]{{·}} [[Halifax County, Virginia Genealogy|Halifax]]{{·}} [[Hanover County, Virginia Genealogy|Hanover]]{{·}} [[Henrico County, Virginia Genealogy|Henrico]]{{·}} [[Henry County, Virginia Genealogy|Henry]]{{·}} [[Highland County, Virginia Genealogy|Highland]]{{·}} [[Illinois County, Virginia Genealogy|Illinois]]{{·}} [[Isle of Wight County, Virginia Genealogy|Isle of Wight]]{{·}} [[James City County, Virginia Genealogy|James City]]{{·}} [[Kentucky County, Virginia Genealogy|Kentucky]]{{·}} [[King and Queen County, Virginia Genealogy|King and Queen]]{{·}} [[King George County, Virginia Genealogy|King George]]{{·}} [[King William County, Virginia Genealogy|King William]]{{·}} [[Lancaster County, Virginia Genealogy|Lancaster]]{{·}} [[Lee County, Virginia Genealogy|Lee]]{{·}} [[Loudoun County, Virginia Genealogy|Loudoun]]{{·}} [[Louisa County, Virginia Genealogy|Louisa]]{{·}} [[Lunenburg County, Virginia Genealogy|Lunenburg]]{{·}} [[Madison County, Virginia Genealogy|Madison]]{{·}} [[Mathews County, Virginia Genealogy|Mathews]]{{·}} [[Mecklenburg County, Virginia Genealogy|Mecklenburg]]{{·}} [[Middlesex County, Virginia Genealogy|Middlesex]]{{·}} [[Montgomery County, Virginia Genealogy|Montgomery]]{{·}} [[Nansemond County, Virginia Genealogy|Nansemond]]{{·}} [[Nelson County, Virginia Genealogy|Nelson]]{{·}} [[New Kent County, Virginia Genealogy|New Kent]]{{·}} [[Norfolk County, Virginia Genealogy|Norfolk]]{{·}} [[Lower Norfolk County, Virginia Genealogy|Norfolk (Lower)]]{{·}} [[New Norfolk County, Virginia Genealogy|Norfolk (New)]]{{·}} [[Upper Norfolk County, Virginia Genealogy|Norfolk (Upper)]]{{·}} [[Northampton County, Virginia Genealogy|Northampton]]{{·}} [[Northumberland County, Virginia Genealogy|Northumberland]]{{·}} [[Nottoway County, Virginia Genealogy|Nottoway]]{{·}} [[Orange County, Virginia Genealogy|Orange]]{{·}} [[Page County, Virginia Genealogy|Page]]{{·}} [[Patrick County, Virginia Genealogy|Patrick]]{{·}} [[Pittsylvania County, Virginia Genealogy|Pittsylvania]]{{·}} [[Powhatan County, Virginia Genealogy|Powhatan]]{{·}} [[Prince Edward County, Virginia Genealogy|Prince Edward]]{{·}} [[Prince George County, Virginia Genealogy|Prince George]]{{·}} [[Prince William County, Virginia Genealogy|Prince William]]{{·}} [[Princess Anne County, Virginia Genealogy|Princess Anne]]{{·}} [[Pulaski County, Virginia Genealogy|Pulaski]]{{·}} [[Rappahannock County, Virginia Genealogy|Rappahannock]]{{·}} [[(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia Genealogy|Rappahannock (Old)]]{{·}} [[Richmond County, Virginia Genealogy|Richmond]]{{·}} [[Roanoke County, Virginia Genealogy|Roanoke]]{{·}} [[Rockbridge County, Virginia Genealogy|Rockbridge]]{{·}} [[Rockingham County, Virginia Genealogy|Rockingham]]{{·}} [[Russell County, Virginia Genealogy|Russell]]{{·}} [[Scott County, Virginia Genealogy|Scott]]{{·}} [[Shenandoah County, Virginia Genealogy|Shenandoah]]{{·}} [[Smyth County, Virginia Genealogy|Smyth]]{{·}} [[Southampton County, Virginia Genealogy|Southampton]]{{·}} [[Spotsylvania County, Virginia Genealogy|Spotsylvania]]{{·}} [[Stafford County, Virginia Genealogy|Stafford]]{{·}} [[Surry County, Virginia Genealogy|Surry]]{{·}} [[Sussex County, Virginia Genealogy|Sussex]]{{·}} [[Tazewell County, Virginia Genealogy|Tazewell]]{{·}} [[Warren County, Virginia Genealogy|Warren]]{{·}} [[Warwick, Virginia Genealogy|Warwick]]{{·}} [[Washington County, Virginia Genealogy|Washington]]{{·}} [[Westmoreland County, Virginia Genealogy|Westmoreland]]{{·}} [[Wise County, Virginia Genealogy|Wise]]{{·}} [[Wythe County, Virginia Genealogy|Wythe]]{{·}} [[Yohogania County, Virginia Genealogy|Yohogania]]{{·}} [[York County, Virginia Genealogy|York]] | |||
=== '''Manuscript Collections''' === | === '''Manuscript Collections''' === | ||
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{{FHL|294139|title-id|disp=}}&columns=*,0,0 '''Genealogical Notes''' (Collection)]. This is a collection of typewritten and handwritten genealogical manuscripts by many different researchers. They were filmed at the Library of Virginia {{FHL|029883|film|disp=(Family History Library films 029883-89).}} The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by surname. The records of each family are also listed in the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog. | {{FHL|294139|title-id|disp=}}&columns=*,0,0 '''Genealogical Notes''' (Collection)]. This is a collection of typewritten and handwritten genealogical manuscripts by many different researchers. They were filmed at the Library of Virginia {{FHL|029883|film|disp=(Family History Library films 029883-89).}} The manuscripts are arranged alphabetically by surname. The records of each family are also listed in the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
=== Published Collections, Indexes, and Guides === | === Published Collections, Indexes, and Guides === | ||
Some helpful indexes to many published accounts of families are in the books by Stuart Brown, Robert Stewart, Earl Swem (see below), and P. G. Wardell (see [[Virginia Biography]]). | Some helpful indexes to many published accounts of families are in the books by Stuart Brown, Robert Stewart, Earl Swem (see below), and P. G. Wardell (see [[Virginia Biography]]). | ||
A good starting point for finding published Virginia genealogies is: | A good starting point for finding published Virginia genealogies is: | ||
*Stewart, Robert Armistead. {{FHL|236224|title-id|disp=''Index to Printed Virginia Genealogies''}}. 1930. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1970. {{FHL|236224|title-id|disp=(Family History Library book 975.5 D22s 1970; 1965 ed. on film 962558 item 2 or fiche 6019375.)}} This book indexes about 650 Virginia family and local histories published before 1930. | *Stewart, Robert Armistead. {{FHL|236224|title-id|disp=''Index to Printed Virginia Genealogies''}}. 1930. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1970. {{FHL|236224|title-id|disp=(Family History Library book 975.5 D22s 1970; 1965 ed. on film 962558 item 2 or fiche 6019375.)}} This book indexes about 650 Virginia family and local histories published before 1930. | ||
Additional resources include: | Additional resources include: | ||
*Fleet, Beverley. {{FHL|616706|title-id|disp=''Virginia Colonial Abstracts''}}. 34 volumes in 3. 1937-1949. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1988. {{FHL|975.5 N2fb |disp=(Family History Library book 975.5 N2fb 1988}}; some volumes are on microfilms: see Virginia Colonial Abstracts in the Author/Title Catalog.) Includes court, land, probate, vital, tax, and militia records with indexes. | *Fleet, Beverley. {{FHL|616706|title-id|disp=''Virginia Colonial Abstracts''}}. 34 volumes in 3. 1937-1949. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1988. {{FHL|975.5 N2fb |disp=(Family History Library book 975.5 N2fb 1988}}; some volumes are on microfilms: see Virginia Colonial Abstracts in the Author/Title Catalog.) Includes court, land, probate, vital, tax, and militia records with indexes. | ||
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*Dorman, John Frederick. {{FHL|630339|title-id|disp=''Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5''}}. Third Edition. 1956. Reprint, n.l.: Order of the First Families of Virginia, 1607-1624/5, 1987. {{FHL|975.5 H2j |disp=(Family History Library book 975.5 H2j 1987.)}} In addition to listing early settlers, this book has detailed genealogical information on their descendants to 1700. | *Dorman, John Frederick. {{FHL|630339|title-id|disp=''Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5''}}. Third Edition. 1956. Reprint, n.l.: Order of the First Families of Virginia, 1607-1624/5, 1987. {{FHL|975.5 H2j |disp=(Family History Library book 975.5 H2j 1987.)}} In addition to listing early settlers, this book has detailed genealogical information on their descendants to 1700. | ||
*Wardell, Patrick G. {{FHL|428083|title-id|disp=''Virginians & West Virginians, 1670-1870''}}. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1986. (Family History Library book 975 D2wp.) This includes genealogical information abstracted from History of Virginia (see [[Virginia History]]). | *Wardell, Patrick G. {{FHL|428083|title-id|disp=''Virginians & West Virginians, 1670-1870''}}. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1986. (Family History Library book 975 D2wp.) This includes genealogical information abstracted from History of Virginia (see [[Virginia History]]). | ||
*Rider, Fremont, ed. {{FHL|193375|title-id|disp=''American Genealogical- Biographical Index''}}. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library book 973 D22am ser. 2; on 31 Family History Library films beginning with 1698167.) An earlier version of 48 volumes was published as {{FHL|152434|title-id|disp=''The American Genealogical Index, 1942-1951''}}. Over four million brief citations (name, date, and source) to manuscripts, periodicals, and books. The earlier version had reference to 350 sources that have been included in the second version. The second version has consulted an additional 500 sources. Emphasis is on eastern states. There is a {{FHL|956104|title-id|disp=compact disc edition}}, and an [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3599 Internet index]at Ancestry as well. | *Rider, Fremont, ed. {{FHL|193375|title-id|disp=''American Genealogical- Biographical Index''}}. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library book 973 D22am ser. 2; on 31 Family History Library films beginning with 1698167.) An earlier version of 48 volumes was published as {{FHL|152434|title-id|disp=''The American Genealogical Index, 1942-1951''}}. Over four million brief citations (name, date, and source) to manuscripts, periodicals, and books. The earlier version had reference to 350 sources that have been included in the second version. The second version has consulted an additional 500 sources. Emphasis is on eastern states. There is a {{FHL|956104|title-id|disp=compact disc edition}}, and an [http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3599 Internet index]at Ancestry as well. | ||
*Virdin, Donald O. ''Virginia Genealogies and Family Histories.'' | *Virdin, Donald O. ''Virginia Genealogies and Family Histories.'' | ||
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[https://printandmail.byu.edu/home/ Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] has consultants that can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process. | [https://printandmail.byu.edu/home/ Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] has consultants that can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process. | ||
See also [[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]] | See also [[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]<br> | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
*[http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27 Basic Search: Virginia Colonial Records Project] online database index, courtesy: Library of Virginia. | *[http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-clas27&local_base=CLAS27 Basic Search: Virginia Colonial Records Project] online database index, courtesy: Library of Virginia. | ||