The Dinwiddie County VAGenWeb Project is part of the USGenWeb Project, a nationwide network of volunteers working to provide free online genealogical resources for every U.S. county and state. Our mission is to make historical and genealogical records accessible to all who are researching their family history in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
A Brief History of Dinwiddie County
Dinwiddie County was formed in 1752 from Prince George County and named after Robert Dinwiddie, then-Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. The county has a rich history that includes Revolutionary War activity, Civil War battles (including Five Forks and Petersburg Campaign sites), and deep agricultural roots. The county seat is Dinwiddie.
This site is a collaboration of many contributors, past and present, who have donated time and materials to preserve the heritage of the region. We are deeply grateful for these efforts and encourage others to share records, photographs, or documents that may help others in their genealogical research.
What You’ll Find on This Site
Historical and public record transcriptions
Cemetery listings
Military and census records
Family histories and biographies
Links to relevant archives and online resources
Please note: This is an ongoing, volunteer-supported project. While every effort is made to provide accurate information, users should verify all findings with original sources. If you have materials to contribute or questions about the site, feel free to contact the current site coordinator.
You can support this project by:
Contributing historical records or family data
Transcribing documents or photos
Reporting broken links or outdated content
Volunteering to maintain a resource page
Major Contributors and Site Coordinators
Ken Schultz and Margaret Gagliardi — Provided 600+ tombstone photos
Jean Renfrow — for many indexes and transcriptions available through USGenWeb Archives
Site Coordinators:
Ed Olsen (2025 — current)
Beth Bond, Nola Duffy and Carol Morrison (1996 — approx. 2006)
If you know of other coordinators who served this site and would like to recognize their contributions, please contact the site coordinator.
If you have questions or problems with this site, email the County Coordinator.
Please do not ask for specific research on your family. I am unable to do personal research.
