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Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Soft cover. New. By: Wilmer L. Hall, Pub. 1949, Reprinted 2019, 400 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-824-2. Nansemond County was created in 1646 from Upper Norfolk. And prior to that was part of Elizabeth City County. Even though the county is extinct now, it was originally a large source of early migration into the Colonly of Virginia. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were official in nature and the records of actions taken were recorded in the vestry books. Such records contained in the Vestry book contained among other things such things as: upkeep of bastard children; payment for the upkeep of the ferry; prosecution of fornicators; appointment of road work crews; apprentice young people to others in the parish for training in crafts or other livelihoods; providing clothing, food and shelter for the poor and elderly; burial of… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Soft cover. New. By: Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, Pub. 1933, Reprinted 2019, 446 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-244-9. Considering the fact that Gloucester County is a BURNED" county prior to 1865 makes this book one of only a few sources of information about this county during this colonial period. This BURNED county was formed from York County in 1654 and is the parent county of: Hanover

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Book. New. Soft cover. By: Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, Pub. 1937, Reprinted 2019, 866 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-870-6. Considering the fact that New Kent County is a "BURNED" county prior to 1865, makes this book one of only a few sources of information about this county during this colonial period. This BURNED county was formed from York County in 1654 and is the parent county of: Hanover, King William, and King & Queen counties. James City County was created in 1634 and was one of the eight original shires. It is considered the mother county of the state, and with in it lie the first church & parish. It is the the parent county in whole or part to: Charles City, New Kent, Surry, & York, counties. This county has sufferd great loss of records due to the Civil War. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Book. New. Soft cover. By: Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, Pub. 1933, Reprinted 2019, 446 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-244-9. Considering the fact that Gloucester County is a BURNED county prior to 1865, makes this book one of only a few sources of information about this county during this colonial period. This BURNED county was formed from York County in 1654 and is the parent county of: Hanover, King William, and King & Queen counties. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were official in nature and the records of actions taken were recorded in the vestry books. Such records contained in the Vestry book contained among other things such things as: upkeep of bastard children; payment for the upkeep of the ferry; prosecution of fornicators; appointment of road work crews; apprentice young people to others in the parish for training in… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Soft cover. New. By: Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, Pub. 1933, Reprinted 2019, 446 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-244-9. Considering the fact that Gloucester County is a BURNED" county prior to 1865

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Soft cover. New. By: Wilmer L. Hall, Pub. 1949, Reprinted 2019, 400 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-824-2. Nansemond County was created in 1646 from Upper Norfolk. And prior to that was part of Elizabeth City County. Even though the county is extinct now, it was originally a large source of early migration into the Colonly of Virginia. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were official in nature and the records of actions taken were recorded in the vestry books. Such records contained in the Vestry book contained among other things such things as: upkeep of bastard children; payment for the upkeep of the ferry; prosecution of fornicators; appointment of road work crews; apprentice young people to others in the parish for training in crafts or other livelihoods; providing clothing, food and shelter for the poor and elderly; burial of… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Book. New. Soft cover. By: Wilmer L. Hall, Pub. 1949, Reprinted 2019, 400 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-824-2. Nansemond County was created in 1646 from Upper Norfolk. And prior to that was part of Elizabeth City County. Even though the county is extinct now, it was originally a large source of early migration into the Colonly of Virginia. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were official in nature and the records of actions taken were recorded in the vestry books. Such records contained in the Vestry book contained among other things such things as: upkeep of bastard children; payment for the upkeep of the ferry; prosecution of fornicators; appointment of road work crews; apprentice young people to others in the parish for training in crafts or other livelihoods; providing clothing, food and shelter for the poor and elderly; burial of… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Soft cover. New. By: Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, Pub. 1937, Reprinted 2019, 866 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-870-6. Considering the fact that New Kent County is a "BURNED" county prior to 1865, makes this book one of only a few sources of information about this county during this colonial period. This BURNED county was formed from York County in 1654 and is the parent county of: Hanover, King William, and King & Queen counties. James City County was created in 1634 and was one of the eight original shires. It is considered the mother county of the state, and with in it lie the first church & parish. It is the the parent county in whole or part to: Charles City, New Kent, Surry, & York, counties. This county has sufferd great loss of records due to the Civil War. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1995. Book. New. Hardcover. By: Dr. R.A. Brock, Orig. Pub. 1904, Reprinted 1995, 204 pages, Hard Cover, New Index, ISBN #0-89308-618-5. When the Parishes were created by the general Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all of such civil functions were official in nature and the records of actions taken were recorded in the vestry book. This book serves as a unique as well as double purpose in that it contains two different sets of records: the minutes of the vestry (civil functions) and also the order for Processing. The later was the surveying of land to attempt to eliminate lawsuits over boundary lines. This book is filled with hundreds of early inhabitants. In the last portion of this book are ¿Notes¿ from the author. These notes contain genealogies of some 30 founding families and individuals..

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Soft cover. New. By: Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, Pub. 1937, Reprinted 2019, 866 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-870-6. Considering the fact that New Kent County is a "BURNED" county prior to 1865, makes this book one of only a few sources of information about this county during this colonial period. This BURNED county was formed from York County in 1654 and is the parent county of: Hanover, King William, and King & Queen counties. James City County was created in 1634 and was one of the eight original shires. It is considered the mother county of the state, and with in it lie the first church & parish. It is the the parent county in whole or part to: Charles City, New Kent, Surry, & York, counties. This county has sufferd great loss of records due to the Civil War. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were official in nature and the… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2018. Soft cover. New. By: R F. Woodson and I B. Woodson, Pub. 1970, Reprinted 2018, 116 pages, ISBN #0-89308-306-2. Counties being covered are: Buckingham, Gloucester, Hanover, James City, and Stafford.

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2018. Soft cover. New. By: R F. Woodson and I B. Woodson, Pub. 1970, Reprinted 2018, 116 pages, ISBN #0-89308-306-2. Counties being covered are: Buckingham, Gloucester, Hanover, James City, and Stafford.

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2017. Soft cover. New. By: J.T. McAllister, Pub. 1913, Reprinted 2017, 338 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-920-6. The Virginia Militia played a large role in the American Revolution. At one point, it numbered around 45,000 persons. This book does not profess to be a history of the Virginia Militia in the Revolution but more of a summary the services of the militia arranged by county but also containing 1) Declarations of 250 Virginia Militia pensioners, These declarartions give such information as dates of birth, dates of death, spouse's name, marriage dates, service records in great detail, and other miscellaneous information. 2) A list of militia officers appointed, nominated or qualifying during the Revolution in the counties of: Albemarle, Amelia, Augusta, Bedford, Berkley, Botetout, Caroline, Charlotte, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Frederick, Goochland, Greenbrier WV, Montgomery, Orange, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Rockbridge, Rockingham,… Read More

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2017. Soft cover. New. By: William M. Clemens, Orig. Pub. 1924, Reprinted 2017, 106 pages, Soft Cover, ISBN #0-89308-922-2. This is a complete abstract register of all names mentioned in over 600 wills recorded before 1799. These wills were obtained from the courthouse records of: Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Loudoun, Prince William, and Rockbridge Counties. They are arranged alphabetically by the name of the Testator. There are approximately 3000 names , mainly relatives, who were listed in the Will, plus the place and date of the will was filed.

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2017. Soft cover. New. By: William M. Clemens, Orig. Pub. 1924, Reprinted 2017, 106 pages, Soft Cover, ISBN #0-89308-922-2. This is a complete abstract register of all names mentioned in over 600 wills recorded before 1799. These wills were obtained from the courthouse records of: Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Loudoun, Prince William, and Rockbridge Counties. They are arranged alphabetically by the name of the Testator. There are approximately 3000 names , mainly relatives, who were listed in the Will, plus the place and date of the will was filed.

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2017. Book. New. Soft cover. By: William M. Clemens, Orig. Pub. 1924, Reprinted 2017, 106 pages, Soft Cover, ISBN #0-89308-922-2. This is a complete abstract register of all names mentioned in over 600 wills recorded before 1799. These wills were obtained from the courthouse records of: Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Loudoun, Prince William, and Rockbridge Counties. They are arranged alphabetically by the name of the Testator. There are approximately 3000 names , mainly relatives, who were listed in the Will, plus the place and date of the will was filed..

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Soft cover. New. By: Eugenia G. Glazebrook & Preston G. Glazebrook, Pub. 1943, Reprinted 2019, 296 pages, Index, soft Cover, ISBN #0-89308-086-1. Here is a book that any researcher MUST" have if he or she is researching in this "BURNED" tidewater county. Hanover County was created in 1721 from New Kent County and in turn the western portion of Hanover County was carved off to give way to Louisa County in 1742. This book should be considered a companion volume to William Cocke's Hanover County VA Chancery Wills as the authors made sure to not duplicate the same material. Information to be found within this book that survived the burning of Richmond in 1865: Deeds. Wills

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2018. Soft cover. New. By: Dorothy Ford Wulfeck & A. Maxim Copeage, Pub. 1960, Reprinted 2018, 158 pages, ISBN #0-89308-651-7. This interesting book takes a look at early settlers leaving the East Coast and headed west in search of new lands and new lives. The authors have used various sources such as: Atlases, maps, census records, newspapers, Cemetery Inscriptions and etc., to show the relationship between these early settlers who moved from Virginia to Missouri by showing where they came from and where they have ended up. They have also included 64 mini/biographees various person that have crossed their paths while preforming this reseach.

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1983. Soft cover. New. No Jacket By: Lindsay O. Duvall and Beverly Fleet, Pub. 1950, Reprinted 1983, 118 pgs, Index, ISBN #0-89308-064-0.

Southern Historical Press, Inc., 2019. Book. New. Soft cover. By: Eugenia G. Glazebrook & Preston G. Glazebrook, Pub. 1943, Reprinted 2019, 296 pages, Index, soft Cover, ISBN #0-89308-086-1. Here is a book that any researcher MUST have if he or she is researching in this BURNED tidewater county. Hanover County was created in 1721 from New Kent County and in turn the western portion of Hanover County was carved off to give way to Louisa County in 1742. This book should be considered a companion volume to William Cockes Hanover County VA Chancery Wills as the authors made sure to not duplicate the same material. Information to be found within this book that survived the burning of Richmond in 1865: Deeds. Wills, Inventories, Accounts, Letters, Depositions, Marriages, Obituaries, Estates of Sale, Absentee Land Owners & etc. The two indexes for this volume reference approximately 5,000 persons of the county..