Silver Books in Virginia

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The book series is more commonly known as the "Silver Books" due to their covering (so yes, we can judge a book by its cover, in this case). But seriously, use the title below to search the catalog on your favorite library website or when asking a librarian directly.

• Mayflower families through five generations

The Silver Books Project, supported by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD), are an invaluable resource for Mayflower members and those who wish to research the lineage of passengers by serving as the 'de facto' reference guide for up to 5 or more generations nearest each of the Mayflower passengers with known descendants.

Within the Commonwealth of Virginia, several libraries and resource centers have copies of the Silver Books.  Here are the known locations we've gathered for your value as a society member.

Holdings in Virginia Public Libraries

Northern Virginia

• City of Fairfax Regional Library (Virginia Room). The Virginia Room can be found on the second floor of The City of Fairfax Regional Library, located at 10360 North St., Fairfax, VA 22030.  Online search the Fairfax County Public Library 

Central Virginia

• Library of Virginia. The Library of Virginia (LVA) has a complete set of the Silver Books. The Library is located at 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219.  See the Visitor's Guide including registration of VA residents, parking and directions.
• Jefferson–Madison Regional Library.  Contact the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society (ACHS) Reading Room at Margaret Martin O’Bryant Research Library at 200 Second Street, NE, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, for more information and appointment scheduling.
• Bedford Public Library System. 321 N. Bridge St., Bedford, VA 24523
  
  

Southeast Virginia

• Virginia Beach Public Library. Search Results for Mayflower families through five generations ; (sirsi.net)
• Portsmouth Public Library. Portsmouth Public Library, VA | Official Website (use the 'Search the catalog' feature)
• Norfolk Public Library. 
• Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg, VA 23185

Southwest Virginia

• Roanoke Public Library (Virginia Room). Virginia Room located in the Main Library at 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA 24016.  Give them a call at (540) 853-2073 or email at virginiaroom@gmail.com.
• Botetourt County Libraries, 28 Avery Row, Roanoke, VA 24012
  
• Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St., Bristol, VA 24201
  
• Campbell County Public Library, 684 Village Hwy, Rustburg, VA 24588
  
• Ruby B. Archie Public Library, 511 Patton St., Danville, VA 24541
  

General search

• Worldcat.org Search.  search mayflower families through five generations - Search Results (worldcat.org)

Holdings in Virginia Historical & Genealogical Societies

• Fairfax Genealogical Society, see Fairfax County Library
• Henry Hungerford Library & Genealogical Research Center, Westmoreland County Museum, 15803 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA 22520

Holdings in Virginia’s Four-Year Colleges and Universities

• Washington & Lee University, James Graham Leyburn Library, 204 W. Washington St., Lexington, VA 24450
• The College of William & Mary, Earl Gregg Swem Library, 400 Landrum Dr., Williamsburg, VA 23186