Genealogy
Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia - Genealogy
For questions or details, please call our telephone number 748-7121.
The following county records can be researched by volunteers:
- 1. Deeds - 1749-1967
- 2. Wills - 1749-1994
- 3. Marriage Register - 1855-1896
- 4. Judgments -1930-1989
- Plats : Can be researched only if Book and Page are known, or listed in Deed
The following books can also be researched:
- 1. Marriages of Chesterfield County, Virginia, 1771-1854
- 2. Cemetery books compiled by our Cemetery Committee:
- 3. Gone but Not Forgotten and Chesterfield Churchyards
Other files and collections in the library:
- 1. Family History Folders
- 2. Manuscript File
- 3. Vertical Files
- 4. Photograph Collection
- 5. Maps
- 6. Veteran Database and other Military Reference
Genealogy Requests
Genealogy Research Requests
Thank you for the opportunity to assist you in your research on a person, place, or event in Chesterfield County’s rich history. As the birthplace of the second permanent English settlement, the first hospital, major coal mines, ironworks, tobacco farming, and many other significant events, we have a history we are proud to share! There is a minimum NON-REFUNDABLE charge of $25.00 per research request. Upon evaluation of your request, you will be contacted, if necessary, to discuss any additional anticipated charges depending on the time required to complete the research. Basic requests for births, deaths, and marriages are priced differently and the researcher will contact you. Note that we do have some genealogy materials from other parts of Virginia and surrounding states in our library. Our library is open by appointment, 804- 796-7131. Please do not hesitate to call with questions, 804- 796-7131.
- 1st) Fill out the Genealogical Research Request form and submit by either:
- MAILING: The Chesterfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- 2nd) Payments can be made by:
- MAIL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832
- ELECTRONICALLY: Through PayPal
- Once payment and the research request form has been received, a researcher will contact you to confirm your payment has been received and that research has begun. Every attempt will be made to transmit data electronically at no charge; if that is not possible, postage and copies are extra.
- Click on the PayPal Button which will link you to the PayPal site. Complete the form and "add to cart".
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Genealogy Committee
Genealogy Committee Chair:
Angie Wilderman email
Newest Genealogy Project
CHSV received a donation of copies of the Chester-Colonial Heights News Journal dated between 1962 and 1873. The series is missing a few issues but they are still a treasure trove of family information. The pages are being scanned and saved as a searchable PDF. When a researcher searches the folder containing the newspaper files for a specific name or phrase, the files containing the name or phrase will be included in a list and can be opened. The article is then available to read. These papers are filled with stories about the families who lived in the area especially, children, servicemen, club members, and industrial leaders and many others. Books in the Genealogy Library
If your family is from somewhere other than Chesterfield come see if we have some reference books that relate to your research. We have some Georgia, North and South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and New England as well as Military History books. We’re happy to assist you. We have a list of books in the Genealogy Library that cover Chesterfield County and other places in the United States.
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Genealogy volunteers are always welcomed and needed. If you have a passion for family research, your talents are needed. Call us at 804-796-7121.
(Angie Wilderman, Committee Chairperson)