A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records john bennett boddie genealogical publishing com, 1973 travel 756 pages. Welcome to the isle of wight county virginia historical society. See more ideas about isle of wight, virginia and smithfield virginia. Seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia. The public is invited to help with this worthy effort beginning 2 p. The first courthouse for the county was built in smithfield in 1750. Seventeenth century isle of wight county virginia by boddie. Genealogy history news special offers virginia county history and genealogy books. In 1637, arthur smith patented 1,450 acres in isle of wight county. Isle of wight county, virginia deeds, 17501782 hopkins.
It seems probable that ann exum, wife of jeremiah 1 exum, was a daughter of john lawrence. An allusion to the will of john lawrence is made in the records of isle of wight county. Its northeastern boundary is on the coast of hampton roads waterway. Only then did its name first appear as isle of wight. This transaction was the dawn of the history of isle of wight county, as well, almost, as that of america. The isle of wight county historical society continues its search for the family cemetery reported to be near the historic wombwell house in smithfield.
Isle of wight county va land records lds genealogy. National register of historic places seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia source. Nestled on the shores of virginia s james river, isle of wight s residents enjoy the rural nature of the county coupled with the quaint atmosphere of the two incorporated towns, smithfield and windsor. This book being the standard history of isle of wight county begins with a brief chapter on the native inhabitants and moves quickly to describe early white settlers, including the cavaliers and the quakers. Online images of wills and estates families in isle of wight county, virginia genealogy, wills, estates, marriages, court house records history. Isle of wight county lawyers compare top attorneys in isle. The white family of norfolk county the purpose of this research was to learn more about the life and ancestry of john white who died in isle of wight co. The pitt family of bristol, gloucester, charlestown, massachusetts and isle of wight county, virginia colonial families of surry and isle of wight counties, virginia. Isle of wight county, virginia project gutenberg self. Biographies in isle of wight county, va genealogy trails. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications.
Isle of wight county historical society, smithfield, va. He resides in franklin, virginia and is highly involved in the local community. County sketch and historical records from the william and mary college quarterly historical magazine april 1899. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy trails history group. Again, in december of this same year, captain smith, while on his way to visit powhatan, who was then on the york river, spent his first night with this same tribe of indians. E stablished in 1634 as one of the eight original shires of the virginia colony, isle of wight county, with its quaint towns of windsor and smithfield, enjoys a rich history and played a key role in the civil war. View 151 updates from isle of wight county sheriffs office on nextdoor, the neighborhood hub. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy genealogy.
Leaves 114, 1778, cover appointments and returns from tax assessors. Meet at 888 west main street, smithfield, va, 23430. Historical sketch of the origin and progress of newport parish, isle of wight county, virginia, from the year 1606 to the year 1826. Scope and content deed books, 16881793, of isle of wight county court. In 1637, it was renamed isle of wight county, after the island off the south coast of england of the same name.
Visit our page to see the latest news and information. Images from original records at the circuit court in isle of wight, virginia. Various record series, 17751837, is a collection of original items from early county records related to the categories of tax, land, marriage and governmental activities. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. History of isle of wight county a history of isle of wight county. One of the original 8 shires created in 1634, it was named warrosquyoake shire. Historical notes on isle of wight county, virginia king, helen h on.
Isle of wight county discount genealogy and history books. We believe veterans provide tremendous experience, leadership, and integrity and are committed to increasing our hiring of veterans. Isle of wight county was one of the original shires of virginia established in 1634. Principal of the university of edinburgh, historiographer to his majesty for scotland, and member of the royal academy of history at madrid. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records, volume 1 only boddie, john bennett on. This collection is being published as images become available. Vagenweb photo album isle of wight county government isle of wight county historical society iwchs cemetery reports blackwater regional library newport news public library system nnpls digital library nnpls virginiana room.
Historical notes on isle of wight county, virginia. Vagenweb archives ftp directories isle of wight co. Seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia books. Family researching in isle of wight county, virginia. Containing the history of virginia to the year 1688. The books in this collection are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse. Mar 17, 2020 the isle of wight county historical society continues its search for the family cemetery reported to be near the historic wombwell house in smithfield.
He was evidently a member of the white family that lived on the southern branch of the elizabeth river in norfolk co. May 8, 1910, hyde park, suffolk county, massachusetts arthur was the second husband of dr. In 1750, the land was surveyed and laid out as a town. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records, volume 1 only. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century. Arthur served with the union army during the civil war, and was drafted from boston in 1863. The white family of norfolk county jim whites homepage. This is not meant to be an endorsement of the sellers, but to provide a better description of the book and details of their content, page count, publisher, etc. Morrison for the jamestown tercentenary exposition. Isle of wight county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi virdzinija. Full text of three early landowners of the county of isle of.
During the 17th century, shortly after establishment of the settlement at jamestown in 1607, english settlers explored and began settling the areas adjacent to hampton roads. Isle of wight county, virginia, seventeenth century. Isle of wight county is a county located in the hampton roads metropolitan area of the commonwealth of virginia, a state of the united states. John anderson brayton, 8 books william lindsay hopkins, 4 books blanche adams chapman, 3 books helen h. Records include marriages, guardianships, military lists, court orders, dockets, bonds, fees, and judgments. If you have data you would like to contribute for the isle of wight county vagenweb archives, please read the guidelines for the archives and then contact matt harris who maintains this site. For three years, until 1637 it bore the name warrosquyoake. Familysearch southern claims commission isle of wight county approved claims, 18711880 source. Isle of wight county virginia books the list of books below are linked to various booksellers. Isle of wight county features two incorporated towns, smithfield and windsor. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records, volume 1 only by john bennett boddie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Isle of with county is one of the oldest county governments in the united states of america. King, 2 books john beattie fuller, 1 book john bennett boddie, 1 book cumberland county va. Genealogical publishing com, 1973 travel 756 pages. Online isle of wight county, virginia wills, estates. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. In 1637, it was renamed isle of wight county, after. The deed books record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Welcome to the isle of wight county virginia historical. Isle of wight county historical society home facebook. In 1662, the site of patesfield was selected for a new town. Isle of wight county is a certified virginia values veterans v3 locality and promotes the hiring and retention of a highlyskilled talent pool of veterans. Andrew page is an aggressive, trial lawyer who has been trusted to represent clients in suffolk, southampton county, isle of wight county, emporia, and surrounding areas.
E stablished in 1634, isle of wight county has a rich history that can be traced because its records were not destroyed during the civil war. The society works with local government and citizens to protect and preserve history for future. Isle of wight county historical society, smithfield, virginia. The society works with local government and citizens to protect and preserve history for. Isle of wight county is located in the virginia beachnorfolknewport news, va nc metropolitan statistical area. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records. Isle of wight county, virginia deeds, 17501782 transcribed and abstracted by william lindsay hopkins.
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