Virginia Land Grants

Virginia Land Grants
Author: Fairfax Harrison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2009-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781888265613

Probably the most useful monograph on the head-right system in Virginia. It provides an insight into how this system of land conveyance shaped the Commonwealth.

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants: 1694-1742

Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants: 1694-1742
Author:
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1987
Genre: Genealogy
ISBN: 0806311762

The "headright" system, widely used for acquiring land in Virginia was never recognized in Virginia's Northern Neck. People wanting to acquire land there had to purchase a warrant and obtain a survey before they were issued a grant. The original Grant Books, now on microfilm, were used in making this collection of abstracts, and they generally provide the following information on some 5,000 Northern Neck residents: the name of the grantee, dates of warrant and survey, date and location of grant, amount of acreage, names of former owners/occupiers, names of adjacent property owners, and often the names of heirs and other family members.

Settlers by the Long Grey Trail

Settlers by the Long Grey Trail
Author: John Houston Harrison
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 712
Release: 1975
Genre: Augusta County
ISBN: 0806306645

A contribution to old Augusta County and Rockingham County and their descendants of the family of Harrison and allied lines. Rev. Thomas Harrison (1619-1682), an intimate of the Cromwell family, served as chaplain of the Virginia colony during Gov. Berkeley's first term. He immigrated to Jamestown, Virginia from England in 1640 and, changing from anti-Puritan to Puritan, moved to Massachusetts and marrying Dorothy Symonds about 1648/1649. He then returned to England. Benjamin Harrison, his brother, then immigrated to become the founder of the Harrison family of the James River in Virginia. Other colonial Harrisons who immigrated are detailed, along with many of their descendants and relatives, particularly those who settled in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Long Island of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Descendants and relatives also lived in West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, California and elsewhere. Includes many ancestors and genealogical data in England, Ireland and elsewhere.

The Historical Archaeology of Virginia from Initial Settlement to the Present

The Historical Archaeology of Virginia from Initial Settlement to the Present
Author: Clarence R. Geier
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2017-02-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781541023482

The book includes six chapters that cover Virginia history from initial settlement through the 20th century plus one that deals with the important role of underwater archaeology. Written by prominent archaeologists with research experience in their respective topic areas, the chapters consider important issues of Virginia history and consider how the discipline of historic archaeology has addressed them and needs to address them . Changes in research strategy over time are discussed , and recommendations are made concerning the need to recognize the diverse and often differing roles and impacts that characterized the different regions of Virginia over the course of its historic past. Significant issues in Virginia history needing greater study are identified.

Bulletin ...

Bulletin ...
Author: Fauquier Historical Society (Va.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1921
Genre: Fauquier County (Va.)
ISBN:

Journal of My Journey Over the Mountains

Journal of My Journey Over the Mountains
Author: George Washington
Publisher:
Total Pages: 174
Release: 1892
Genre: Shenandoah River Valley (Va. and W. Va.)
ISBN:

This journal of George Washington was begun when he was one month over 16 years of age. It is his own daily record of observations during his first remunerated employment.