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Resource Links
1885 Staunton Map
This is the 1885 Hotchkiss Map from the David Rumsey Collection. One of the better Staunton maps available for adequate viewing. It includes a name legend that lists virtually every lot in Staunton either by business name or resident name.
1885 Maps of Fishersville, Churchville, Spring Hill, Craigsville, Middlebrook, and Others
Plan of Villages of Augusta County, to Include: Fishersville, Churchville, Spring Hill, Craigsville, Middlebrook, Mount Solon, Sangersville, and Centerville
Finding What Day a Date Fell On
If your research requires that you know what day of the week any date fell on, this link will give you the answer. All you need to do is enter the month, day, and year.
VA Historic Landmarks Register
This link accesses the Virginia Department of Historic Resources database that houses the cemetery listing for the Virginia Landmarks Register. It also serves as a portal to the rest of the listings in the State of Virginia.
Omega Mapping Services
Omega Mapping Services has been used by Dutch Hollow Hanger Cemetery and a number of other cemeteries in Augusta County. Len Strozier is the owner and operator of Omega Mapping Services and is located in Fortson, Georgia and is willing to travel nearly anywhere in the United States to help folks by deploying his ground penetrating radar. He has years of experience and is willing to works with interested parties to see that their needs are met. His website explains the process of GPR in detail and a YouTube search will provide several videos of Len in action with the GPR device.
1885 Hotchkiss Maps of Augusta County Districts & Villages
This site will allow the user to select any of the District Maps of Augusta County as well as the towns and villages that Hotchkiss mapped. A great resource and a great site for purchasing maps of all descriptions from all over the world.
A Guide to Genealogy & Family History Research
Many people become curious about their family history and decide to do research to learn more. For some, this process can be surprisingly simple, but for many people, researching their genealogy is a time-consuming task that can take years. But in the end, uncovering your family history can be a fascinating hobby that helps you to learn more about your roots. This site may serve as an easy to follow guide, particularly if you are just getting started but it has resources for veteran researchers as well.
Allen County Public Library - Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, boasts one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S. Their website offers resources for starting family history research, a free searchable database, links to digitized books, and a catalog to locate items available at the library. This link take you directly to the genealogy home page.