Caroline County Genealogy Records

Caroline County land records: from 1836

Caroline County naturalization records: unknown

Caroline County vital records: births from 1853; deaths from 1853; marriages from 1787

Caroline County probate records: from 1814

Caroline County census records: from 1810

Bentley, E. P. (1995). County Courthouse Book (2nd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publication Co., Inc., p. 366

Everton Pub. (2002). Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America (10th ed.). Draper, UT: Everton Pub, p. 711

Caroline County Department Contact Information

Caroline County History

Caroline County was established in 1728 with land from Essex, King and Queen, and King William counties.

“Caroline County is located in the Eastern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Northern piece of the country borders on the Rappahannock River, notably at the historic town of Port Royal. The county seat is Bowling Green. Caroline County was established in 1728 and was named in honor of Caroline of Ansbach, wife of the then reigning King, George II of Great Britain.”