Archive history from historical collections of virginia by henry howe, 1845. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century. Isle of wight county virginia history and genealogy. The original records on file in isle of wight county and abstracted in this work are. For detailed instructions, please visit the information tool in the left margin. Seventeenth century isle of wight county virginia by. The parkers of macclesfield, isle of wight county, va. His first known child born in the colonies was born in iow about 1663. Learn the history of this national observance with our lecturer al coke, and learn of some of isle of wight countys brave veterans. This data is made available on an as is basis, without express or implied warranty of any sort, including but not limited to any warranties as. Jul 31, 2007 seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia. Seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia books.
Nestled on the shores of virginias 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. The town itself was established as a seaport ca 1752 by arthur smith iv. Enhanced book page to include links to booksellers with description of books. Isle of wight county, virginia deeds, 16471719, court orders, 16931695 and guardian accounts, 17401767 transcribed and abstracted by william lindsay hopkins. 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. The history is fascinating, and there is so much documented information that id never. This work contains a broad, comprehensive, early history of wight county, virginia, and its early white settlers, and native inhabitants. Isle of wight county records is an article from the william and mary quarterly, volume 7.
The clerk rsquo s office contains the following materials will records beginning in the 1600 rsquo s deed records beginning in the early 1700 rsquo s birth records 1853 to 1885 death records 1853 to 1876 marriage records beginning in 1772 we invite you to visit our spacious records room, where you. Three generations, thomas, william and elizabeth powell. Wills and administrations of isle of wight county, virginia. 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. The clerk rsquo s office of the circuit court is a good place to conduct genealogical research. I ordered the book because i like to read and write in. Vagenweb photo album isle of wight county government isle of wight county historical society iwchs gsstf cemetery reports blackwater regional library newport news public library system nnpls digital library nnpls virginiana room. Welcome to the isle of wight county virginia historical.
Calendar of events isle of wight county museum smithfield. Newport parish, isle of wight county, virginia genealogy. Historical notes on isle of wight county, virginia 9780898658729 by king, helen h and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The quakers had a strong following in isle of wight county at an early date. The cobb families of isle of wight county, virginia. Isle of wight county is a county located in the hampton roads region of the u.
These old records remained buried till after the surrender at yorktown. History, isle of wight county virginia virginia historical society. Guide to isle of wight county virginia ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Morrison for the jamestown tercentenary exposition. Seventeenth century isle of wight county, virginia by john bennett boddie historical notes on isle of wight county virginia by helen haverty king. Seventeenth century isle of wight county virginia by boddie. Online isle of wight county, virginia wills, estates.
Isle of with county is one of the oldest county governments in the united states of america. It was the first anniversary of the end of world war i. Originally published in three volumes with three separate indexes, wills and administrations of isle of wight county, virginia, 16471800 has been reconstituted and all three volumes have been repaged in one sequence, with a comprehensive index of over 20,000 entries. In 1637, it was renamed isle of wight county, after. The great book, now in the clerks office and in its original binding, was badly damaged by. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy trails history group. Livingstons law register, 1851 isle of wight county lawyers source.
An isle of wight county site from the uk in conjunction with their isle of wight. Old maps of isle of wight county on old maps online. Internet archive revolutionary correspondence of col. Geography quickfacts isle of wight county virginia. Google books orphan and guardianship records from the order books source. View more articles from the virginia magazine of history and biography. Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1912. Vagenweb archives ftp directories isle of wight co. About wills and administrations of isle of wight county, virginia, 16471800 originally published in three volumes with three separate indexes, wills and administrations of isle of wight county, virginia, 16471800 has been reconstituted and all three volumes have been repaged in one sequence, with a comprehensive index of over 20,000 entries. The book provides detailed biographical and genealogical sketches of many residents, and detailed genealogical information on the bennett and boddie families in the carolinas and virginia. A history of the county of isle of wight, virginia, during the seventeenth century, including abstracts of the county records. County sketch and historical records from the william and mary college quarterly historical magazine april 1899.
Isle of wight county, virginia, seventeenth century. Deed and will books, 16611779 a collection in the library of virginia collection numbers. 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. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Published several years ago, this is the first of the surviving isle of wight deed books and contains the earliest surviving references to inhabitants of that county. Isle of wight county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy.
Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch. Wills and administrations of isle of wight county, virginia, 1647. 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 wights county records have survived with only a few court order books missing.
Isle of wight county, virginia compiled genealogies. Isle of wight county records is an article from the william and mary quarterly, volume 7 view more articles from the william and mary quarterly. History of southwest virginia, 17461786, washington county, 17771870. Hill printing company, 1903, by lewis preston summers page images at hathitrust school history of virginia, by edgar sydenstricker and ammen l. Virginia surnames, virginia links, links to neighbors, other links. The site afterwards came into possession of the okellyites or christians, and is now antioch. Genealogical publishing com, 1973 travel 756 pages. The county is named after the isle of wight, off the south coast of england.
Note that few records survive for this era from dinwiddie, and prince george counties. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy genealogy. Reels 29, local government records collection, isle of wight county court records. Apr 01, 2000 geography quickfacts isle of wight county virginia. Welcome to the isle of wight county virginia historical society. It was named after the british isle of wight, south of the solent, from where many of its early colonists had come. History of isle of wight county a history of isle of wight county. Isle of wight county virginia birth records, 186796. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The book provides detailed biographical and genealogical sketches of many residents, and detailed.
November 8 veterans day originated as armistice day on november 11, 1919. Family researching in isle of wight county, virginia. An area called wharf hill was established as a waterfront for industries and served during the revolutionary war as a harbor for patriots to receive arms and supplies. Home pre1820 virginia manumissions libguides at utah. Powell families of isle of wight county and southampton county virginia. Many colonial residents moved down into north carolina in the 1600s and 1700s.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. He witnessed a transfer of land in 1656 in isle of wight, va, which puts him in va at least by this time. Any children born after these were probably born in the colonies. Discover the past of isle of wight county on historical maps.
In the list below are notes on pre1820 manumissions of individuals drawn from the extant deed and will books of dinwiddie, prince george, chesterfield, charles city, isle of wight, southampton, surry, and sussex counties. Isle of wight county wills is an article from the virginia magazine of history and biography, volume 6. Isle of wight county va marriage records lds genealogy. It is also available in book form at the family history library. The isle of wight county historical society continues its search for the family cemetery reported to be near the historic wombwell house in smithfield. We believe veterans provide tremendous experience, leadership, and integrity and are committed to increasing our hiring of veterans. Internet archive southside virginia families, volume ii includes perry source. Isle of wight county va land records lds genealogy. 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. Isle of wight county, virginia genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Nestled on the shores of virginias james river, isle of wights residents enjoy the rural nature of the county coupled with the quaint atmosphere of the two incorporated towns, smithfield and windsor. Mar 23, 2020 in the list below are notes on pre1820 manumissions of individuals drawn from the extant deed and will books of dinwiddie, prince george, chesterfield, charles city, isle of wight, southampton, surry, and sussex counties. Meet at 888 west main street, smithfield, va, 23430. Barcode numbers 11465661146574 isle of wight county va.
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. Notes relating to the purdie and atkinson families of isle of wight county, virginia, and their several connections. The other church, called isle of wight chapel, was located about eighteen miles northwest of smithfield and was erected about 1750. View more articles from the william and mary quarterly. One of the original 8 shires created in 1634, it was named warrosquyoake shire.
Isle of wight the original shire name of warrosquyoake also spelled warrosquoyacke or warrascoyak was given then. Barcode numbers 11465661146574isle of wight county va. The public is invited to help with this worthy effort beginning 2 p. Search results for selected digitized books, childrens books. Isle of wight county, virginia deeds 16471719, court orders 16931695. Wills and administrations of isle of wight county, virginia, 16471800. Published several years ago, this is the first of the surviving isle of wight deed books and contains the earliest surviving references to. In 1637, it was renamed isle of wight county, after the island off the south coast of england of the same name. Isle of wight county marriages, 16281800 family history library isle of wight county marriages, 16281800 worldcat. Seventeenth century 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.