Floyd County, Virginia Genealogy
Guide to Floyd County, Virginia ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Floyd County is located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia and was named for then Governor John Floyd.[2]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Floyd County Courthouse
100 East Main Street
Floyd, Virginia 24091
Phone: 540-745-9330
Floyd County Website
Clerk Circuit Court has birth and death records from 1852-1872, marriage, divorce, probate and court and land records from 1831[3]
Floyd 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.
Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1852 | 1831 | 1852 | 1831 | 1831 | 1831 | 1810 |
General compliance year is unknown. |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
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Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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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:[6]
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Unincorporated communities | ||
History Timeline[edit | edit source]
The county was named after Virginia Governor John Floyd (1783-1837).
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
For databases and indexes, see Virginia Bible Records.
- 1607-2007 Virginia, Historical Society Papers, 1607-2007 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
- 1800-1986 Virginia, Jewish Cemetery Records Index, ca. 1800-1986 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- Talbert, Bobby. Floyd County, Virginia Burials (VAGenWeb).
Census Records[edit | edit source]
For databases, indexes, and information online, see Virginia Census.
Historical populations | ||
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Census | Pop. | %± |
1840 | 4,453 | — |
1850 | 6,458 | 45.0% |
1860 | 8,236 | 27.5% |
1870 | 9,824 | 19.3% |
1880 | 13,255 | 34.9% |
1890 | 14,405 | 8.7% |
1900 | 15,388 | 6.8% |
1910 | 14,092 | −8.4% |
1920 | 13,115 | −6.9% |
1930 | 11,698 | −10.8% |
1940 | 11,967 | 2.3% |
1950 | 11,351 | −5.1% |
1960 | 10,462 | −7.8% |
1970 | 9,775 | −6.6% |
1980 | 11,563 | 18.3% |
1990 | 12,005 | 3.8% |
2000 | 13,874 | 15.6% |
2010 | 15,279 | 10.1% |
Source: "Wikipedia.org". |
1840
- 1840 Mountain Empire of Virginia Census. 2001. By James L. Douthat. Signal Mountain, TN : Mountain Press. FS Library Collection 975.5 X2d 1840. Surname list.
1890
- 1890 Census, Floyd County, Virginia. 1890. By Marjorie Fluor Moore. Santa Ana, CA : McGinnis Printing Company. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
1890 Union Veterans
- Virginia's Union Veterans: Eleventh Census of the United States 1890. By Ronald Ray Turner. FS Catalog book 975.5 X2t 1890; film 1425065, item 14.
- 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census. Online at: Ancestry ($). Includes this county.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Baptist
Early Baptist churches (with years constituted):
- Pine Creek. Membership lists (1795-1920) have been published: Virginia Appalachian Notes, Vol. 2, No. 4 (Oct. 1978). FS Library Book 975.5 D25v v. 1-2 (1977-1978).
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Online Court Indexes and Records
Library of Virginia's Chancery Record Index includes digital images for Floyd County chancery records 1828-1916. Original chancery causes are maintained by the Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk.
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]
African American
- 1865-1872 Virginia, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1935-2009 Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs, 1935-2009 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- Search the Library of Virginia's Virginia Untold collection for digitized images of African Americans of Floyd County.
- * See Virginia_Cohabitation_Records for links to online records.
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2009 Virginia, African-American Funeral Programs, 1935-2009 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Compiled Genealogies by Surname
- See Floyd County, Virginia Compiled Genealogies for a list of published books and articles.
Compiled Genealogies for Multiple Families
- Burton, Charles T. Botetourt County, Virginia, Early Settlers: From the Earliest Times through 1795, in the Area that was Botetourt County in 1782, Covers Parts of Present-day Counties of Montgomery, Bath, Giles, Floyd, Alleghany, Roanoke, Craig and Monroe. Troutville, Va.: n.p., 1979?. FS Library Fiche 6015637-6015638.
- Shelor, Sue Jefferson. Pioneers and Their Coat of Arms of Floyd County: Genealogies of Prominent Early Settlers of the Blue Ridge Plateau of Virginia. Winston-Salem, North Carolina: Hunter Publishing, 1961. FS Library Book 929.273 Sh44s.
- As of November 2010, a query for individuals born in Floyd, Virginia at World Connect, results in more than 80,000 entries.
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
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
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.
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Cities and Towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Revolutionary War
- A Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services: With their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence, as Returned by the Marshals of the Several Judicial Districts, Under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census. 1841.Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive, Ancestry ($). 1967 reprint: FS Library Collection 973 X2pc 1840. See Virginia, Western District, Floyd County on page 134.
- Rejected or Suspended Applications for Revolutionary War Pensions. Washington, D.C., 1852. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1969, and 1991. Reprints include "an Added Index to States." FS Library Book 973 M24ur; digital version at Ancestry ($). Includes veterans. Virginia section begins on page 238.
- Revolutionary War Pension Applications of Southwest Virginia Soldiers. 1997. By Mary B. Kegley. n.p.: M.B. Kegley. FS Library Collection
War of 1812
- List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Why Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance... 1883. Washington, D.C : Government Printing Office. Online at: Internet Archive, Ancestry ($). See Vol. 5, Virginia, Floyd County, p. 79. Identifies War of 1812 veterans living in this county in 1883.
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Virginia, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1861-1865 Virginia, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- 1861-1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
Regiments. Civil War service men in Floyd 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:
- - 4th Regiment, Virginia State Line (Cavalry and Infantry) (Confederate). Company I (1st).
- - 14th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Confederate). Company A
- - 21st Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company G 2nd.[7]
- - 24th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company A (Floyd Riflemen).[8]
- - 25th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company F.[9]
- - 42nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Company A (Henry Volunteers), Company F (Leatherwood Fencibles), and Company G (Second Company of Volunteers).[10]
- - 47th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry (Confederate). Company B.[11]
- - 54th Regiment, Virginia Infantry (Confederate). Companies A, B, D, H, and I.[12]
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1906-1929 Virginia Naturalization Petitions, 1906-1929 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
For online newspaper resources, see the Virginia Newspapers page.
- 1800s-Current Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
For statewide probate records, indexes, and databases, see Virginia Probate Records.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1652-1900 Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1831-1852 Will Book I, 1831-1852, Floyd County, VA (New River Notes)
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
For additional online collections and the value and use of Virginia's tax lists in your research, see Virginia Taxation.
Online Tax Indexes and Records
Online Floyd County, Virginia Tax Lists | |||||||||||
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Free | FHC | Fee | Free | FHC | Fee | ||||||
Personal Property | 1831 | - | - | - | 1831 | - | |||||
Personal Property | - | - | - | - | 1832-1850 | - |
Bibliography
- 1831 The 1831 Floyd County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List; index online at New River Notes.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
For additional indexes, databases, and details, see Virginia Vital Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1584-1917 Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1715-1901 Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1853-1866 Virginia, Slave Birth Index, 1853-1866 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1912-1913 Virginia, Birth Certificates, 1912-1913 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Beth Fridley has published abstracts of the following Floyd County birth record online at Ancestry:
- Floyd County, Virginia Births, 1853-73 [database on-line]. Available at Ancestry ($).
- Floyd County, Virginia Births, 1873-79 [database on-line]. Available at Ancestry ($).
- Floyd County, Virginia Births, 1880-84 [database on-line]. Available at Ancestry ($).
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1660-1959 Virginia, United States Marriages at Findmypast ($)
- 1715-1901 Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1740-1850 Virginia Marriages 1740-1850 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1771-1989 Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1771-1989 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1785-1940 Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1785-1940 Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index ; Also at: MyHeritage ($)
- 1853-1935 Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; Also at: Ancestry ($)
- 1936-1988 Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- Marriages in the New River Valley, Virginia: Montgomery, Floyd, Pulaski and Giles Counties. 1991. By Therese A. Fisher. Bowie, MD : Heritage Books. FS Library.
Death[edit | edit source]
- Deaths are online in the Library of Virginia's Death Index of Virginia, 1853-1896, sponsored by The Virginia Genealogical Society.
- 1715-1901 Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1853-1872 Index to Death Records Floyd County, Virginia 1853-1872 (VAGenWeb) PDF file.
- 1853-1911 Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1853-1912 Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1912-1987 Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Beth Fridley has published abstracts of the following Floyd County death records online at Ancestry:
- Floyd County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-82 Ancestry ($).
- Floyd County, Virginia Deaths, 1883-96 Ancestry ($).
Divorce[edit | edit source]
- 1918-1988 Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-1988 at FamilySearch — index & images
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Floyd County. For state-wide facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Blue Ridge Regional Library - Bassett Branch - an affiliate library
- Blue Ridge Regional Library - Patrick County Branch - an affiliate library
- Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library - Christiansburg - an affiliate library
- Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library - Jessie Peterman Memorial - an affiliate library
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Floyd County. For state-wide library facilities, see Virginia Archives and Libraries.
Bassett Historical Center, Bassett, Virginia.
Website includes descriptions of collections. Excellent resource for family history research in Henry, Patrick, Floyd, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties in Virginia, the city of Martinsville, Virginia, and Rockingham, Stokes and Surry counties in North Carolina.[13]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Floyd County. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Virginia Societies.
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Va USGENWEB, Floyd County, Virginia
- Cyndi's List
- 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]
- A Guide to the Counties of Virginia: Floyd County. The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 10, No. 2 (Apr.-Jun. 1966):74-75. Available at FS Library; online at American Ancestors by NEHGS ($).
- Bassett Historical Center. By Alice J. Sweeney. The Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter, Vol. 28, No. 4 (Aug. 2002):1-3. Available at FS Library; online at: Virginia Genealogical Society.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Newberry
- ↑ http://visitfloydva.com/about-floyd-county/
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Newberry
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Floyd_ County,_Virginia," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_County,_Virginia#Communities accessed 8 January 2020.
- ↑ John E. Olson, 21st Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, c1989). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 57.
- ↑ Ralph White Gunn, 24th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1987). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 34.
- ↑ Dobbie E. Lambert, 25th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 106.
- ↑ John Chapla, 42nd Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1983). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 5.
- ↑ Richard L. Armstrong, 26th Virginia Cavalry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1994). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 110.
- ↑ George L. Sherwood and Jeffrey C. Weaver, 54th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1993). FS Library Book 975.5 M2vr v. 91.
- ↑ Alice J. Sweeney, "Bassett Historical Center," The Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter, Vol. 28, No. 4 (Aug. 2002):1-3, available online at: http://www.vgs.org