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This week in Virginia history

— dated historical events for genealogists (battles, acts, surrenders, formations with known dates). Built from our on this day calendar (Monday–Sunday)—not research tips.

Sun Nov 8

  • 1864
    Presidential election in wartime VA statewide

    Occupation zones affect who holds local civil offices that create records.

    Occupation zones affect who holds local civil offices that create records.

    Statewide context for Virginia researchers. Pair with county hubs and Library of Virginia catalogs—battle books are not vital substitutes.