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A list of online Virginia death records indexes, full state and by city or county, including obituaries and cemeteries.
- Deaths Before 1853
- Deaths from 1853 Thru June 1912
- Deaths from June 1912 to The Present
Before 1853, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute recordsto locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. No deaths were recorded between 1896 and 1912. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in other records. For deaths that occurred during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
The state of Virginia began recording deaths in June 1912. Records are housed at the Virginia Department of Health State Office and in the county where the death occurred. For deaths that occurred during this time period, try the following database.
The easiest way to perform a basic County obituary search is to enter the last name of your relative and press the “Search” button. You’ll gain access to thousands of Virginia newspaper obituaries in seconds.
These searchable indexes provide the location in old newspapers where the obituary can be found. Sometimes the scanned newspaper clipping is included. And remember you can always find online historical newspapers to search for obituaries for free on this website (links at N ewspaper Links ).
Aug 12, 2024 · Use the death date or age along with the place of death to find the family in census records. Use the residence and names of the parents (if the deceased is a child) to locate church and land records. The name of the informant may be a relative. This can be helpful in identifying your ancestor.
Virginia obituaries and death notices, 1985 to 2024. Find your ancestry info and recent death notices for relatives and friends.
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How to Perform a Virginia Obituary Search. Begin by typing the last name of your relative and then clicking the "Search" button. This is an easy and effective first step to start researching your genealogy. For a more advanced search, follow these steps: Step 1: Enter the full name of your relative to find matching and similar obituaries.
