Genealogy — Staunton VA

The 1940 Census is now open!

Click here for help on finding Enumeration Districts.

Discover the Joys of Genealogy!

Dig Up Your Roots at the Library!

Follow the links below for tips on how to start your family history research

Getting started with genealogy... some tips and tools!

Looking for family names from the Staunton/Augusta County area?

Looking for an obituary?

Using census records?

Researching local history?

Genealogy Resources at the Staunton Public Library! The Library houses a great many resources for the genealogist. Click here to see what's available...

Genealogy on the Internet! The Internet has opened up a world of possibilities for genealogists and researchers. There are so many options, it's hard to know where to begin! Click here to venture out into the world of genealogy on the World Wide Web!

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition™ – is a genealogy research tool created for the library market. It provides instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. With more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more! These collections are continuously expanding, with new content added every business day.

Through this site, you can:

Cross-search thousands of databases by single or multiple elements.

Jump directly to specific collections or databases.

Browse collections by state, province or country.

Browse original, full-text digital images in the census, immigration and military collections.

Download digital images in JPEG and GIF formats for more extensive viewing and printing.

Download helpful census extraction forms, ancestral charts, family group sheets, and more.

Instantly retrieve a list of genealogy databases posted or updated recently.

Note: This database can be accessed from within the Staunton Public Library only.

Heritage Quest

ProQuest Information and Learning Company's Heritage Quest provides a unique, ongoing collection of research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture, beginning with the 13 original colonies. This collection includes genealogies, local histories, primary source materials, and genealogical and local history serials. When complete, Heritage Quest will encompass materials from all 50 states including over 7 million pages.

Note: Heritage Quest can be accessed remotely via Find It Virginia!

Dale Harter, College Archivist and Museum Curator at Bridgewater College held a program about searching for your Civil War roots at the Library. Here are the websites mentioned in his program.

American Civil War Homepage