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Welcome to the Page County
Virginia
Genealogy Home Page

 

Formed March 30, 1831 from mostly Shenandoah County (230 sq. miles), 84 sq. miles came from the NE corner of Rockingham County. The county seat is Luray which was formed August 21, 1812. Page County is named after John Page who was a Lieutenant-Governor during the Revolution, a member of the first U.S. Congress and Governor of Virginia.


Thanks for visiting. Suggestions and ideas of what you would like to see here should be sent to Ken Gissy and will be incorporated if possible. Submissions welcome.

Queries and Posts Lookups Photo Gallery
People-Places-Things
Cemetery Headstones Photos Unidentified Photos Page County Calendar
Submit or search queries and other posts regarding Page County. Go here for a list of available resources for which individuals are willing to do lookups for you. Photographs of People, Places and Things relating to Page County Photographs of Cemeteries and Headstones within Page County Unidentified  photos and articles relating to Page County.

 

Post genealogical events, such as reunions, meetings and etc for others to see.

Page County Genealogical Links
Page County Surname Contact List
List of people actively researching and the surname being researched.
Page County Mortality Schedules
1850 - 1860 - 1870 - 1880
David Knighting Submissions
Page News and Courier Obituaries 1869 - 1984 along with other Knighting related wills, obituaries and miscellaneous genealogical information covering this same time period.
Page County Bible Records
Allison, Henry - Bauserman, Frederick and Sarah - Fox, John W. - Grayson Family - Kauffman, Daniel and Mary Burner - Martz Family Bibles (3) - Printz, Peter - Somers, Reuben
Page County Miscellaneous Records and Family Information
Miscellaneous information and documents
Personal Websites Relating to Page County
These are private websites that have Page County connections. A good place to search for an ancestor.
Page County Genealogical and Family Information
Submitted genealogical information by individuals not having a website
1845 Marriages performed by Zachariah James Compton, document submitted to the Clerk of Page County Court
submitted by Margaret Rose Hill Smith
Page County Formation Diagram
Diagram showing the formation of Page County in PDF format. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view it. Click on the icon at the bottom of this page to download the free reader.
Page County Map
Downloads a map of towns and locations in PDF format. You need  Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view it. Click on the icon at the bottom of this page to download the free Reader
  Page County Towns
    Information regarding formation and naming
Page County Geological Names/Maps
USGS topo map information for locations/features within the county, latitude and longitude coordinates are given along with the map they are contained on.
Page News & Courier
Current Articles and Obituaries, also includes links to the Daily News Record, Winchester Star, Warren Sentinel, Shenandoah Valley Herald and The Valley Banner.
Page County USGenWeb Archives
A variety of downloadable information concerning Cemeteries, Census, Military, Misc, Newspaper and Vital Statistics
Page County Heritage Association, Luray
The Page County Heritage Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich historical Page Valley of Virginia. Organized in 1969, this all volunteer organization is funded by membership dues, the Heritage Festival held each October, sale of books of local interest and historical significance, and numerous fund raisers including chicken bar-b-cues, Mayfest activities.
Heritage and Heraldry Column Archives
Past Page News & Courier articles by Robert Moore of a historical/genealogical nature relating to Page County.
Virginia Genealogical Links
Central Virginia Genealogical Association
CVGA was formed to encourage, foster, and organize genealogical research, teaching, publishing, education and recording
Library of Virginia Digital Library Program
The DLP provides a wide variety of electronic records concerning Virginia available via the internet.
Virginia Genealogical Society
Genealogical, Biographical, Historical and Heraldic Research and Publications
Virginia Vital Records Information
Information and Procedures for obtaining vital records
Miscellaneous Genealogical Links
Civil War Links
Page County and other links regarding the Civil War
Cyndi's List
Extensive list of sites relating to all aspects of genealogy
FamilySearch
LDS Internet Genealogy Service - You can search their Ancestral Files, IGI, Pedigree Files and Family History Library Catalog online. Films can be ordered through the LDS Family History Center in Front Royal.
Genealogy Forms
Download blank Census or Family/Ancestral/etc. forms in PDF format and print them on your printer. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to do this.
GenForum Surname Query Board
Surname message boards not restricted to a particular county or state
FamilyHistory.com Message Boards
These boards cover surnames, topics or county/state/country categories
Social Security Death Index
Hosted by RootsWeb - usually the most up-to-date one.
AnyBirthday.com
search this free database of well over 135 million records for the Birthdate of someone.
NARA - U. S. National Archives & Records Administration
Online access to a selection of nearly 50 million historic electronic records
Slavery
Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1938 contains more than 2,300 first-person accounts of slavery and 500 black-and-white photographs of former slaves.
Slavery Auction Block in Luray or not?
Over the last decade there has been substantial debate over the stone that stands at Inn Lawn Park in Luray, Virginia, between the public library and the American Legion building. This page also contains several slave related sites and articles. Site hosted by Robert Moore.
US Historical Census Data
Demographic, Economic and Social Data for all states/counties

 

Resources to Aid in Your Research
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints
Family History Center

7145 Browntown Road
Front Royal, Warren County
Hours: Wed. 6-9pm, Thur.9am-Noon; Sat. by appointment. Films and fiche can be ordered and viewed. You can locate materials they have available, search their Ancestral Files or IGI online at their Family Search Site. You don't have to be an LDS member to use the facilities.
Page News and Courier
17 S. Broad
Mailing address: P.O. Box 707
Luray VA 22835
Published weekly on Thursdays.  Their main interests to genealogists is the "Yesteryears" page which includes events that occurred 100, 50 and 25 years before the current published date and the Obituaries. Subscription rate for one year outside of Page County is $15. (E-Mail Address)
Page County Public Library
100 Zerkel Street
Luray VA 22835
540-743-6867
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm; Tue 10am-6pm;
Thu 10am-9pm. Closed Sunday
Various Genealogical books and Page News & Courier past issues available for viewing on film.
Page County Vital Records Office
Page County Clerk
101 South Court Street
Luray VA 22835-1224
(540) 743-4142
Deeds, birth and marriage records, probates and other county court records. Most resources have been filmed and are available at LDS FHC's and the Virginia State Library. When ordering records follow these guidelines.
Genealogical Resources for Sale
Various sources of Page Co. related materials available for purchase.
Virginia Vital Records Information
Virginia Department of Health
Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, VA 23218-1000
(804) 225-5000
Obtain copies of Virginia vital records, such as birth & death certificates, marriage licenses & divorce decrees.
When ordering records follow these guidelines.

 

Links to Counties Adjoining Page County
Greene Madison Rappahannock Rockingham Shenandoah Warren

The USGenWeb Project in Virginia

This Web page is hosted by RootsWeb and is part of the VAGenWeb Project which is part of the USGenWeb Project. Although believed to be correct as presented, if you note any corrections, changes, additions, or find that any links provided on this website are not functioning properly please contact Ken Gissy for prompt attention to the matter. If you are interested in hosting a county website please contact the Virginia State Coordinator Freddie Lee Spradlin.

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