Loading ...The Bedford Genealogical Society was formed in 1987 by a group of individuals wishing to preserve family histories of the people who have lived in this county and surrounding areas.
One of the first large projects of the Society was begun by Dr. Tom Jennings (then Society President) to find, identify, and record all cemeteries in Bedford County. Between 1990-1994, over 1400 cemeteries were visited and recorded by members of the Society. The project produced a database with over 35,000 names and grave locations.
Many years and many projects later, our members reside not only in Bedford County but throughout the entire state of Virginia, and other states, some as far away as California, Oregon, and Washington. This Society is a joint effort. Both the organization and its members work together to promote the gathering and sharing of genealogical information. If you feel you can benefit from or be a benefit to the Bedford Genealogical Society, we invite you to JOIN US!
