from the free Ancestry database: Pulaski co VA was created in 1839 and boasted a population of nearly 9,000 in 1880. This collection of birth records reveals a wealth of information regarding children born in the county between 1853 and 1893. It provides information regarding the child's race, sex, birth date, and parent's names. Due to the Civil War, records for 1861, 1862 and 1863 were not available. Page numbers refer to the original county document from which these records were taken. It contains over 9400 records. For those seeking information about ancestors from western Virginia, this can be a helpful collection. SHANNON, John - Dec 1853, white, male, son of George & Margaret, page 3 SHANNON, Lucy - 6 Feb 1871, white, female, daughter of James & Bettie, page 61