The USGenWeb Project—and especially our Dinwiddie County site—thrives because of contributions from volunteers like you! One of the most impactful ways you can help is by transcribing and submitting historical records. Local contributions fuel genealogical discovery, preserve our heritage, and ensure that small, often-overlooked records remain accessible for generations. Every quarter, we’ll feature a new transcription theme—a type of record that helps tell the story of Dinwiddie County residents. Whether you have family documents, court abstracts, or cemetery records, we invite you to participate.
July-August 2025: 🪖 Service to County and Country
We're inviting transcriptions of records related to military records from any era that highlight local service—whether in war, militia, or public duty (e.g., draft cards, pension abstracts, enlistments, or home guard lists) that helps us tell a richer Dinwiddie story.
September - December 2025: 🪦 Lives Remembered – From Classroom to Cemetery
For our fall and winter focus, we're seeking transcriptions that highlight the lives, legacies, and learning of Dinwiddie’s residents. This includes school records, cemetery lists, funeral notices, church rolls, and family traditions like weddings or holiday mentions. These records bring personal warmth and depth to the names we find in historical documents by focusing on how we document life’s milestones and memories—from learning to legacy.
🚫 Please do not submit copyrighted material from subscription websites, published books, or other proprietary sources unless you have written permission or are the copyright holder.
Submit your transcription through the Virginia USGenWeb Archives page:
👉 https://www.genrecords.net/vafiles/
Follow the formatting guidelines listed there. ✅ Important: Once you’ve submitted your transcription, please forward a copy of your submission email to the county site coordinator. This allows us to link your contribution from our site and recognize your work. Thank you for helping keep Dinwiddie’s history alive!
If you have questions, contributions, or problems with this site, email:
Coordinator - Ed Olsen
State Coordinator - Jeff Kemp
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.
