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