Books and crannies official tourism site for martinsvillehenry. Upon visiting the heritage center and museum one day, he showed me his book and allowed me. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history. Local government records collection, henry county court records. The presbyterian ministerial directory, 1898 source. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia database online. After completing a 52year teaching career, during which. The earliest progenitor to the family is gwarthfoed, 1st lord of cardigan. From its formation in 1776 to the end of the eighteenth century, et seq. Location in the state of virginia virginia s location in the u.
Winner of the national book critics circle awardthe hairstons is th. Adams, reprint 1983 by southern historical press, inc. One of the oldest political subdivisions in virginia, henrico was the scene of the second settlement in the colony and was established in 1634 as one of the eight original shires or counties. After completing a 52year teaching career, during which time she also researched the families in this book, she obtained subscriptions to pay for the publication. The henry county enterprise covers events and news in the communities of henry county and martinsville.
The new county was initially named patrick henry county in honor. This heirloomquality, 128page book features a glimpse of life in and around martinsville and henry county in stunning historic photos from the archives of martinsville henry county historical society, bassett. Discussions include the location, geography and original inhabitants of the county. What henry county, va census records are available. This is a selective list of some of the more important virginia family histories or collective genealogies in the u. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its o judith p. A history of henry county, virginia with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families book. Ebook genealogy researching in virginia and southeastern counties. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its o 9780806380063 by hill, judith p. Hill, judith parks america a history of henry county, virginia. The county seat is usually identified as martinsville. Within their massive collection you can find henry county s cohabitation list and the book afroamerican marriages of henry county, virginia, by harris and millner.
Books and crannies is an independent bookstore in uptown martinsville. Henry county, virginia revolutionary publick claims e book. Henry county, virginia 1810 substitute census abstracts from the 1810 personal property tax list destroyed 1810 henry county census records reconstructed from personal property tax list. This book contains considerable amounts of data about the early colonial times, civil war, schools, churches, communities, etc with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families. Aaron paul leads an allstar cast in the black book audio drama. The captions are keyword retrievable, which adds another tool you can use to search your ancestors.
Acquisition information this item came to the library of virginia in a shipment of court papers from henry county. The personal property tax lists for the year 1787 for henry county, virginia. Sheriffs accounts, returns and receipt book, 18501861. Chapters are devoted to henry county in the revolution and the civil war, to churches, towns, courts, and schools, and to an appreciation of henry county s role in the material and spiritual development of the. There are 525 photographs with captions, more or less. Mar 24, 2021 henry county, virginia genealogy list of published henry county, virginia family histories source. Henry county was established in 1777 when it was taken from pittsylvania county. It was first given name of patrick henry county in honor of patrick henry, the first governor of virginia of leatherwood plantation having some 10,000acres. The deed book record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The county was formed in 1776 from pittsylvania county, which was cut out of halifax in. The new county was initially named patrick henry county in honor of patrick henry, who was then serving as the first governor of virginia, and some of whose relatives had settled in the area. Henry county vital records can be found at the virginia department of health vdh office of vital records which has birth and death records since june 14, 1912 and copies of marriage and divorce records since 1918 to present.
Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers, obituaries, vitals. Google books a history of henry county, virginia includes mitchell source. The mathews family is an american political family descended from john mathews d. One of those listed was, david lawson, 598 acres surveyed on hics. The resource a history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families, by judith parks america hill a history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of. What patrick county, va census records are available. After retiring he wrote a book about his life to share with his family. A history of henry county, virginia book san antonio.
Iberian publishing company supplies reference works for genealogical research. The county was established in 1777 when it was carved from pittsylvania county. By the 1850s, account books show john rangeley operating in henry county, va. This heirloomquality, 128page book features a glimpse of life in and around martinsville and henry county in stunning historic photos from the archives of martinsvillehenry county historical society, bassett historical center, blue ridge regional library, as well as neverbeforepublished submissions from our readers. Chapters are devoted to henry county in the revolution and the civil war, to churches, towns, courts, and schools, and to an appreciation of henry county s role in the material and spiritual development of the state and nation. Virginia more information a history of henry county, virginia with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families.
Reel 1, local government records collection, henry county court records. A history of henry county, virginia database online. Chapters are devoted to henry county in the revolution and the civil war, to churches, towns, courts, and schools, and to an. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical. The bassett historical center is a regional research facility which currently houses over 20,000 genealogy books and manuscripts, over 10,000. With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families judith parks america hill press of bulletin printing and publishing company, incorporated, 1925 henry county va. A history of henry county, virginia includes anderson source. A photographic history of the 1800s through the 1930s. This book is a sequel to entry record book, 17371770, published in 1984. Reel 1 library of virginia english historical information henry was formed in 1776 from.
Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in virginia for current fees and application process. Henrico county, virginia land patent abstracts with some plat maps, vol 1. There are many types of census records for patrick county guide you in researching your family tree. Iberian also has hundreds of titles in e book pdf format. Henry county was formed in 1776 from pittsylvania county. The resource a history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families, by judith parks america hill. C enclosures dated 22 august 1859 and undated including a receipt, list of roots used to cure a stomach disorder, and instructions for threading a loom. It was named for patriot and governor patrick henry, who owned a 10,000 acre estate called leatherwood. Black history month spotlight official tourism site for. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its o.
This book contains land entries in the western portion of the original brunswick county. Architectural survey of henry county virginia department of. Early settlers of augusta county, virginia genealogy. Researching the early settlers of henry county, virginia. Chapters are devoted to henry county in the revolution and the civil war, to churches, towns, courts, and schools, and to an appreciation of henry county s role in the. Familysearch a history of henry county, virginia source. Henry county, virginia 1815 directory of landowners e book. Henry county virginia historical has 1,014 members. There are many types of census records for henry county guide you in researching your family tree. Box 7 collinsville, virginia 24078 276 6344601 physical address 3300 kings mountain road martinsville, virginia 24112 276 6344601. Pedigo, virginia g history of patrick and henry counties, virginia. Mortality schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and. Guide to henry county virginia ancestry, family history, and genealogy.
With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families judith parks america hill press of. The volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. Henry county is in piedmont, va bordering on the north carolina line. Buy a cheap copy of a history of henry county, virginia. With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families. Ebook genealogy researching in virginia and southeastern. James spratling and his wife, winifred munday caroline and henry counties and wilkes county, georgia, tidewater virginia families. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of.
Marriage records, deed books, will books, personal property tax lists, births, deaths, census, maps, etc. Although substantially a collection of family histories, hills history of henry county, virginia observes virtually all the conventions of the standard county history. The original of this book was published in 1925 by judith america parks hill, a noted resident of and beloved teacher in henry county, va. Henry county, va societies and family history resources henry co. Google books biography of robert campbell anderson, jr. Henry county, virginia compiled genealogies familysearch. If you have a website of families linked to henry county, virginia. Virginia genealogy henry county online images of 1782 tax. After an illuminating account of the history of patrick and henry counties, which occupies the first third of the book, the authors turn their attention to genealogy. Virginia more information a history of henry county, virginia with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families judith parks america hill. Over 11,562 books and items are available to the public, along with familylocal history files. Henry county, virginia, deed book 2, 1780 1784, at the end of henry county, deed book 2, after page 520, there was a list of surveys made of henry county from 10 june 1779 to 10 june 1780 by john dickenson and his assistants.
Sheriffs accounts, returns and receipt book, 18501861, records the style of suit, type of case and date of the court case with a. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Martinsvillehenry county historical society archive. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. To ascertain whether or not the library has a printed genealogy of a specific family, look in the online catalog under the family name e. The bassett historical center currently houses over 35,000 genealogy books, manuscripts, genealogy family files, local history files, family photograph files, and periodicals. The mathews surname originates from sir david mathew, a welsh. Chapters are devoted to henry county in the revolution and the civil war, to churches, towns, courts, and schools, and to an appreciation of henry county s role in the material and spiritual development of the state and na.
A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and by judith p. A story about a boy going to town doug frith was an attorney who lived most of his life in martinsville and henry county. Names of families in henry county genealogy records henry county was established in 1777 when it was taken from pittsylvania county. This memorial erected by his descendants george hairston also gave the land on which the first methodist church in martinsville was erected. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia 9780806380100. The county seat in martinsville, named for general joseph martin an officer in the american revolution. A history of henry county, virginia book midcontinent. Henry county, virginia, map, 1911, rand mcnally, martinsville. Golf guide service heritage history hikingclimbing historic buildings. Selected early blackman families of england, virginia and north carolina e book. Virginia electronic records for genealogical research.
A browse feature has been added, but needs finetuning. Including the beaver creek plantation, the virginia museum of natural history. Have or have access to books or other materials and would be willing to. P 4, silvanus webb inventory appraised by robert chandler micajah pool nathan hall. Annals of augusta county, virginia, from 1726 to 1871 by joseph addison waddell these were the first few families that made up the first influx of primarily irish settlers seeking prosperity in early orange and augusta county, virginia. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens. A history of henry county, virginia with biographical sketches of its most prominent men and women and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families book. Copy of the history of bever creek church, 1786, henry county, virginia. The county was named for henry, prince of wales, the eldest son of king james i of england. Virginia genealogy henry county online images of 1782. Collection includes virginia frontier history material.
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