Early History

The history of America is closely tied to that of Virginia, particularly in the Colonial period. Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America and slavery was introduced there in 1619.
The surrenders ending both the American Revolution (Yorktown) and the Civil War (Appomattox) occurred in Virginia. The state is called the "Mother of Presidents" because eight chief executives of the United States were born there.

Vital Records

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Helpful Websites

http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/
http://www.lva.lib.va.us/
http://www.virginia.gov/