The mathews family is an american political family descended from john mathews d. The county seat is usually identified as martinsville. Buy a cheap copy of a history of henry county, virginia. Pedigo, virginia g history of patrick and henry counties, virginia. Ebook genealogy researching in virginia and southeastern counties. History martinsville henry county chamber of commerce. 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. Abstracts of henry county, virginia deed books v and vi, 17921805. James northam parish vestry book, goochland county, virginia 1744 1850. 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. Black history month spotlight official tourism site for martinsville. Copy of the history of bever creek church, 1786, henry county, virginia. A browse feature has been added, but needs finetuning.
The county was formed in 1776 from pittsylvania county, which was cut out of halifax in. There are many types of census records for patrick county guide you in researching your family tree. After completing a 52year teaching career, during which. Henry county, virginia compiled genealogies familysearch. The collection is organized by county, and includes a detailed table of contents at the beginning of the book, as well as a name index at the back of the book. Copy of the history of bever creek church, 1786, henry county. Henry county, virginia revolutionary publick claims e book. John lewis, son of david and his wife, miss terrell,was born in hanover county, virginia, about the year 1728, where he was raised. Henry county, virginia 1810 substitute census e book. Abstracts of henry county, virginia deed books iii and iv, 17841792.
The most perplexing of these additional records are probably the the vestry book of st. One of those listed was, david lawson, 598 acres surveyed on hics. Martinsville branch history library service in the martinsville and henry county area began when a twenty member martinsville womens club conceived the idea to buy books to be circulated during the year 19 and then donate them to form a library. Virginia genealogy henry county online images of 1782 tax. Sheriffs accounts, returns and receipt book, 18501861, records the style of suit, type of case and date of the court case with a. 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. As a citizen he was much esteemed by all who knew him. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
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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. Landlords use whitepages tenantcheck, which is designed expressly for screening rental. Martinsville henry county war memorial monument historic henry county courthouse on january 28, 1985, the henry county board of supervisors held a meeting to permit the erecting of a war memorial at the henry county courthouse in honor of the veterans of the martinsville henry county, va area who had lost their lives in all the wars. 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. Henry white pages phone books in virginia va whitepages. Marriage records, deed books, will books, personal property tax lists, births, deaths, census, maps, etc. Although there are numerous mentions of woodys in the st. Henry county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Henry county, va societies and family history resources henry co. The county was established in 1777 when it was carved from pittsylvania county. This book contains land entries in the western portion of the original brunswick county.
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Its name honored patrick henry, governor of virginia. Iberian publishing company supplies reference works for genealogical research. In henry county, he served as deputy sheriff intermittently between 1781 and 1784 and as a captain of an infantry company under general nathaniel greene. 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. 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. Find the most updated accounts of an ancestors family. Adams, reprint 1983 by southern historical press, inc. There are many types of census records for henry county guide you in researching your family tree. The county was named for henry, prince of wales, the eldest son of king james i of england. This collection consists of virginia will records extracted from the virginia magazine of history and biography, the william and mary college quarterly, and tylers quarterly. The book also contains transcriptions of important genealogical source materials. A history of henry county, virginia book san antonio.
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Within their massive collection you can find henry countys cohabitation list and the book afroamerican marriages of henry county, virginia. The volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. A history of henry county, virginia book midcontinent. 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. Places listings in new kent county, virginia wikipedia virginia history. 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. 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. 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. Peter hairston lived his early life in that part of pittsylvania county, va.
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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. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in virginia for current fees and application process. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its o hill, judith. The earliest progenitor to the family is gwarthfoed, 1st lord of cardigan. Acquisition information this item came to the library of virginia in a shipment of court papers from henry county. If you have a website of families linked to henry county, virginia. Martinsvillehenry county historical society city of martinsville. With comprehensive contact information, including cell phone numbers, for over 275 million people nationwide, and whitepages smartcheck, the fast, comprehensive background check compiled from criminal and other records from all 50 states. It has always been called the largest and most beautiful of the hairston homes.
Virginia genealogy henry county online images of 1782. Beaver creek, the second hairston home in henry county, was built in 1776 by george hairston, son of robert and ruth stovall hairston. What patrick county, va census records are available. Iberian also has hundreds of titles in e book pdf format. The mathews surname originates from sir david mathew, a welsh. 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, providing authoritative histories of no fewer than 110 families. The martinsville henry county historical society is a nonprofit 501 c 3. Copy of the history of bever creek church, 1786, henry county, virginia stella pocahontas anthony thompson. A history of henry county virginia 9780788423024 by america hill, judith parks and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Henry county is located in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains, in the southern piedmont region of virginia. Whitepages is the authority in people search, established in 1997. History martinsville branch blue ridge regional library.
Pauls parish, hanover county, virginia 1706 1786, the vestry book of henrico parish, virginia 1730 1773 and st. 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. The personal property tax lists for the year 1787 for henry county, virginia. Names of families in henry county genealogy records henry county was established in 1777 when it was taken from pittsylvania county. Although substantially a collection of family histories, hills history of henry county, virginia observes virtually all the conventions of the standard county history. Henry county was established in 1777 when it was taken from pittsylvania county. 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. Box 7 collinsville, virginia 24078 276 6344601 physical address 3300 kings mountain road martinsville, virginia 24112 276 6344601. Selected early blackman families of england, virginia and north carolina e book. Nine years later, in 1785, the northern portion of the new county was cut off to form a part of franklin county. The captions are keyword retrievable, which adds another tool you can use to search your ancestors. 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. 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. Google books a history of henry county, virginia includes mitchell source.
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