The new county was initially named patrick henry county in honor of patrick henry, who was then serving as the first governor of virginia after independence. Copy of the history of bever creek church, 1786, henry. County court bond book also includes fiduciary bonds, 1859 1868. By 1653 he may have been living in james city county. The henry county historical society has custodial care of marriage records in henry county starting in 1800. A photographic history of the 1800s through the 1930s. This heirloomquality, 128page book features a glimpse of life in and around martinsville and henry county in stunning historic photos. Internet archive biography of dublin bethoven miller, jr.
This collectors book will showcase memories of the area focusing on 1940 through 1969. Iberian publishing company supplies reference works for genealogical research. Family researching in henry county, virginia genealogy trails. The earliest record is the reference to a 1670 grant adjacent mary wade virginia patent book 7, p. 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, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Marriage records, deed books, will books, personal property tax lists, births, deaths, census, maps, etc. The society is the common thread that binds martinsville and henry county s past, present, and future. 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. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia open library. After completing a 52year teaching career, during which.
Hill and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jones was born in 1846, at ridgeway, where he spent his. A history of shenandoah county, virginia the author traces the origin and development of the county, describing its formation and settlement probably threequarters of its early settlers were of german extraction, its subsequent growth, the citizens, towns and villages, churches, schools, landmarks, businesses and industries. Prince william county is located on the potomac river in the commonwealth of virginia in the united states. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia database online. The county was formed in 1776 from pittsylvania county, which was cut out of halifax in 1767. Iberian also has hundreds of titles in e book pdf format. 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. Search the library of virginias virginia untold collection for. Internet archive a history of henry county, virginia includes dillard source. Henry county, va 1810 substitute census abstracts from the 1810 personal property tax. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical. According to ezekiel graham, who was thomasin lewis husband, john married sarah taliaferro on march 3, 1750 in virginia.
A history of henry county virginia with biographical. History of harrison county, west virginia internet archive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Internet archive virginia military records includes henry county source. Buy a history of henry county virginia book online at best prices in india on. The county was named for henry, prince of wales, the eldest son of king james i of england. Our land books, ownership assessment records and tax maps are available to the public. By judith parks america hill, martinsville, va, 1925 jones, george osborne page 8283 geo. List of books and articles about virginia history online. Original text by judith parks america hill, 1925, reprinted by regional publishing company, 1976. Copy of the history of bever creek church, 1786, henry county, virginia stella pocahontas anthony thompson. Henry duke acquired lands adjacent those that had belonged to mary hampton duke wade, and other patents in addition. Henry county, virginia genealogy trails history group.
With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families by judith parks america hill 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Virginia research, virginia county history, edition. County court bond book also includes judgments and commissioners bonds, 1887 1888, 34 p. The county was established in 1777 when it was carved from pittsylvania county. Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1912. Location in the state of virginia virginia s location in the u.
Copy of the history of bever creek church, 1786, henry county, virginia. 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 was formed in 1776 from pittsylvania county. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia 9780806380100. For more information and to preregister, please call 276 6344644. This heirloomquality, 128page book features a glimpse of life in and around martinsville and henry county in stunning historic photos from the. Henry county from its formation in 1776 to the end of the eighteenth century, et seq. Biographies in henry county, va genealogy trails history group. Henry county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Early settlers of the territory now occupied by patrick and henry counties in virginia origin of one of the greatest tobacco manufacturing enterprises in the world the partisan leadera prophesy.
Virginia electronic records for genealogical research. Nine years later, in 1785, the northern portion of the new county was cut off to form a part of franklin county. The county seat is usually identified as martinsville. 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 county, virginia the county was established in 1777 when it was carved from pittsylvania county. A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its.
Dictionary of virginia biography henry field biography. The earliest birth records for the state are 1852 and then only sporadically until 1911 when it became mandatory to record all births. Henry county is located in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains, in the southern piedmont region of virginia. Patrick county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Henry county, created in 1777, was named in honor of the great orator of the revolution, patrick henry, who did so much to overthrow the royal establishment in virginia. 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. Henry county was part of the great black swamp and its earliest settlers found it nearly uninhabitable. With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia book, 2002. County court bond book also includes fiduciary bonds, 1852 1875, 14 p. A history of henry county, virginia includes deshazo source.
The martinsville henry county historical society is a nonprofit 501 c 3 organization that was formed in 1996 for the primary purpose of preserving and protecting the rich heritage and history of martinsville and 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. Although substantially a collection of family histories, hills history of henry county, virginia observes virtually all the conventions of the standard county history. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia search. From the early days of northwestern virginia to the present paperback or softback by haymond, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hill, judith parks america a history of henry county, virginia.
History of patrick and henry counties, virginia by virginia g. We also offer a computer terminal for use in our office or you may obtain this information on from the county gis website. A history of henry county, virginia with biographical. 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. A history of henry county, virginia includes matthews source. Along with massachusetts, virginia was a leader in the movement that culminated in the american revolution although, despite the burning oratory of patrick henry and the enlightened political writings of thomas jefferson and other brilliant native spokesmen, virginia was never as politically discontent or radical as massachusetts. With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories or half a hundred of its oldest families judith parks america hill heritage books, 2009 history 442 pages. History of patrick and henry counties, virginia ancestry. For animated maps illustrating virginia county boundary changes, rotating formation virginia county boundary maps 16171995 may be viewed for free at. Due to the overwhelming popularity of martinsville and henry county memories, the martinsville bulletin is proud to announce an allnew volume in the series, martinsville and henry county memories ii. On her last day on earth in 1856, having lived two months over a century, she but wrapped the drapery of her couch about her and lay down to pleasant dreams. Its name honored patrick henry, governor of virginia. The county was named after virginia governor patrick henry 17361799.
A history of henry county, virginia, with biographical sketches of its most. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy, newspapers. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 henry county, virginia source. The first people of this area were the native americans. As of the 2010 census, the population was 402,002, on july 1, 2019, the population was estimated to be 470,335, making it virginia s secondmost populous county. 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. Usgenweb virginia archives henry county, from its formation in 1776 to the end of the eighteenth century, et seq. 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 countys role in the. Henry was a sometime resident of the county, where he had relatives already settled.
By his death in 1691,2 he had acquired a modest amount of land and gives 200 acres of land to thomas watkins in henrico and land to his john, one of his other sons. Roselawn burials, henry countymartinsville, virginia compiled by margaret w. Discussions include the location, geography and original inhabitants of the county. 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 countys role in the material and spiritual development of. Clerk circuit court has birth records 18601895, marriage records from 1757 probate, court and. Virginia family history, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. Henry county virginia an alphabetical list of tax in the county of henry for raising a supply of money for the service of the united states. This introductory class is basic instruction on how to use a computer. Living on his 10,000acre plantation called leatherwood, gov. His parents, henry field and esther field, deeded him five slaves and two large tracts of land in saint marks parish, culpeper county, in june 1755, perhaps the time when. Henry county is in piedmont, va bordering on the north carolina line. This book contains considerable amounts of data about the early colonial times, civil war, schools.
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