Genealogy

The Clerk's Office has genealogy section located in the Deed Room on the first floor of the Courthouse. Records available online include:

Record Name
 (if underlined, click for more info)
Years, if applicable Online Availability
Burnt Deed Books and Indexes 1778-1867 Indexes are available using the Historical Index Search on our Secure Remote Access site. You can enter the book/page on the bottom left of the Historical Index page or under the Genealogy filter. Images are free to view. 
Birth Records 1862-1894, 1912-1917 - may not include all birth during these times periods.  Free to search and view on our Secure Remote Access under the Genealogy filter. Additional years may be available via Virginia Department of Health search. 
Death Records 1870-1894, 1912-1917 - may not include every death during these time periods Free to search and view on our Secure Remote Access under the Genealogy filter. Additional years may be available via Virginia Department of Health search. 
Wills 1778-Present Available on our Secure Remote Access site under the Wills filter. Index is free to use.  A subscription is required to view, download or print images. 
Marriages 1778-Present Available on our Secure Remote Access site under the Marriage Search and Certified Copy Request filter. Index is free to use.  A subscription is required to view, download or print images. 
Minute Books 1778-1902 Can be found online here
Muster Roll and Index 1861-1865, 1887-1919 1887-1919 PDF Available
WWI Memorial Records   Free to search and view on our Secure Remote Access site under the Genealogy filter. 
WWI Returned Servicemen 1918 Free to search and view on our Secure Remote Access site under the Genealogy filter.
Civil War Veterans 1860-1865 PDF Available
VA Militia Pay Roll 1813-1814 PDF Available
Spanish-American War Records 1898 PDF Available
Names of Discharged and Rejected Soldiers  1918 PDF Available
World War II Book   PDF Available
Entry Book   Available on Histories along the Blue Ridge 
Estray Book 1778-1857, 1865-1932 1778-1857 PDF Available
Land Grants 1739-1837 Can be found online here
Overseers of the Poor 1787-1862 PDF Available. Also, available on Histories along the Blue Ridge
Prohibition Records   Available on Histories along the Blue Ridge