Source Information

Fridley, Beth, comp.. Washington County, Virginia, U.S., Deaths, 1886-1896 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
Original data: Fridley, Beth, comp.. Washington County, Virginia Deaths, 1853-1896. Richmond, VA, USA: Library of Virginia.

About Washington County, Virginia, U.S., Deaths, 1886-1896

Formed in 1777 and located in western Virginia, Washington County was home to about 29,000 people in 1890. This database is collection of death records from the county between 1886 and 1896. Providing valuable information regarding over 7300 individuals, the records were taken from existing county documents held by the state. Researchers will find the person's name, race, sex, death date, and cause of death. In many entries the person's age, birthplace, and father's name is also provided where the information is known. For researchers of Virginian ancestors, this database can be a valuable research tool.