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. The white family of norfolk county jim whites homepage. The society works with local government and citizens to protect and preserve history for. This collection is being published as images become available.
Isle of wight county historical society, smithfield, virginia. Familysearch southern claims commission isle of wight county approved claims, 18711880 source. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records, volume 1 only. One of the original 8 shires created in 1634, it was named warrosquyoake shire. King, 2 books john beattie fuller, 1 book john bennett boddie, 1 book cumberland county va. Isle of wight county features two incorporated towns, smithfield and windsor. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between. He resides in franklin, virginia and is highly involved in the local community. May 8, 1910, hyde park, suffolk county, massachusetts arthur was the second husband of dr. Historical sketch of the origin and progress of newport parish, isle of wight county, virginia, from the year 1606 to the year 1826. Isle of wight county, virginia deeds, 17501782 transcribed and abstracted by william lindsay hopkins. Seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia. He was evidently a member of the white family that lived on the southern branch of the elizabeth river in norfolk co.
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. The books in this collection are in the public domain and are free to use and reuse. In 1662, the site of patesfield was selected for a new town. Containing the history of virginia to the year 1688. The society works with local government and citizens to protect and preserve history for future. 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. Arthur served with the union army during the civil war, and was drafted from boston in 1863. Isle of wight county is located in the virginia beachnorfolknewport news, va nc metropolitan statistical area. An allusion to the will of john lawrence is made in the records of isle of wight county. Genealogical publishing com, 1973 travel 756 pages.
Its northeastern boundary is on the coast of hampton roads waterway. 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. In 1637, it was renamed isle of wight county, after. In 1637, it was renamed isle of wight county, after the island off the south coast of england of the same name. Seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia books.
See more ideas about isle of wight, virginia and smithfield virginia. History of isle of wight county a history of isle of wight county. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy trails history group. County sketch and historical records from the william and mary college quarterly historical magazine april 1899. Isle of wight county discount genealogy and history books. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century. 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. Welcome to the isle of wight county virginia historical society. 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. In 1750, the land was surveyed and laid out as a town.
Isle of wight county was one of the original shires of virginia established in 1634. 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. 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 wight county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi virdzinija. Vagenweb archives ftp directories isle of wight co. Visit our page to see the latest news and information. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Isle of wight county historical society home facebook. Meet at 888 west main street, smithfield, va, 23430.
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. Full text of three early landowners of the county of isle of. For three years, until 1637 it bore the name warrosquyoake. Online images of wills and estates families in isle of wight county, virginia genealogy, wills, estates, marriages, court house records history. Welcome to the isle of wight county virginia historical. Isle of wight county historical society, smithfield, va. 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. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records. National register of historic places seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia source. Isle of wight county virginia books the list of books below are linked to various booksellers. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy genealogy.
Isle of wight county, virginia project gutenberg self. The isle of wight county historical society continues its search for the family cemetery reported to be near the historic wombwell house in smithfield. 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. 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. 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.
In 1637, arthur smith patented 1,450 acres in isle of wight county. The first courthouse for the county was built in smithfield in 1750. 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 king, helen h on. Morrison for the jamestown tercentenary exposition. 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. This transaction was the dawn of the history of isle of wight county, as well, almost, as that of america. Records include marriages, guardianships, military lists, court orders, dockets, bonds, fees, and judgments. We believe veterans provide tremendous experience, leadership, and integrity and are committed to increasing our hiring of veterans. Online isle of wight county, virginia wills, estates.
Family researching in isle of wight county, virginia. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Isle of wight county lawyers compare top attorneys in isle. Biographies in isle of wight county, va genealogy trails. John anderson brayton, 8 books william lindsay hopkins, 4 books blanche adams chapman, 3 books helen h.
Scope and content deed books, 16881793, of isle of wight county court. View 151 updates from isle of wight county sheriffs office on nextdoor, the neighborhood hub. 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. Isle of wight county, virginia deeds, 17501782 hopkins. Images from original records at the circuit court in isle of wight, virginia. Leaves 114, 1778, cover appointments and returns from tax assessors. The pitt family of bristol, gloucester, charlestown, massachusetts and isle of wight county, virginia colonial families of surry and isle of wight counties, virginia. 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. Isle of wight county, virginia, seventeenth century.
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