Virginia, Historical Society Papers, 1607-2007

Images of collections from the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, Virginia. The collection includes bible records, genealogy papers, and miscellaneous records. Some records have been indexed and are searchable as part of this collection. Additional indexed records will be published as they become available.

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Virginia, Historical Society Papers

What is in This Collection?

This collection contains images from the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, Virginia. The collection includes, church records, vital and related records, school records, veteran soldier home records, and genealogy collections. The records cover the years 1607 to 2007.

The Virginia Historical Society was founded in 1831. Their mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the Commonwealth’s history, to link the past with the present and inspire future generations.

Indexed Collections

  • Bible Records, 1700-1900
  • Fredericksburg City, death records, 1853-1896

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Virginia Historical Society Papers, 1607-2007.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name and gender of ancestor
  • Birth date and place
  • Death date and place
  • Marriage date and place
  • Spouse's name and gender
  • Names of parents
  • Names of children, their spouses and their children's full name

Collection Content

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