Hanover County
Formation Date: 1720
Formed From: New Kent County
Formed From: New Kent County
Hanover County was named for George I, who at the time of his ascent to the English throne was elector of Hanover in Germany. The county was formed from New Kent in 1720. Its area is 471 square miles, and the county seat is Hanover. According to the 2000 census, its population is 86,320.
Note: Most county court records, particularly deeds, wills, and marriage records, were destroyed by fire in 1865.
Original Records at The Library of Virginia: Yes
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Court Records
Election Records
Fiduciary Records
Health and Medical Records
Land Records
Marriage Records and Vital Statistics
Military and Pension Records
Organization Records
Township Records
Wills
View All Categories
Additional Resources:
Land Tax Records
Personal Property Tax Records
Brock Miscellaneous Reel 4609
Brock Miscellaneous Reel 4626
Brock Miscellaneous Reel 4637