History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia

History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia
Author: Virginia G. Pedigo
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1977
Genre: Henry County (Va.)
ISBN: 0806380101

After an illuminating account of the history of Patrick and Henry counties, which occupies the first third of the book, the authors turn their attention to genealogy, providing authoritative histories of no fewer than 110 families. The genealogies generally begin with the first settler in either Patrick or Henry County and proceed to enumerate descendants in several generations, providing incidental detail according to the materials available. In addition to the remarkable collection of genealogies, the book also contains transcriptions of important genealogical source materials, such as the Patrick and Henry land grants and patents registered in the old Land Office in Richmond.

History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia

History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia
Author: Lewis G. Pedigo
Publisher: Ravenio Books
Total Pages: 466
Release:
Genre: History
ISBN:

History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia by Lewis G. Pedigo is a comprehensive account of the rich history and development of these two counties in the heart of Virginia. Drawing from a wide range of historical sources and records, Pedigo traces the counties' growth from their early settlement through the 20th century. This detailed chronicle provides valuable insights into the social, economic, and political forces that shaped Patrick and Henry Counties over the centuries, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of this region.

The History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia

The History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Author: Maud Carter Clement
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1973
Genre: Pittsylvania County (Va.)
ISBN: 0806379898

The book rings with the names of early inhabitants and prominent citizens. For the genealogist there is the important and wholly fortuitous list of tithables of Pittsylvania County for the year 1767, which enumerates the names of nearly 1,000 landowners and property holders, amounting in sum to a rough census of the county in its infancy. Additional lists include the names, some with inclusive dates of service, of sheriffs, justices of the peace, members of the House of Delegates, 1776-1928, members of the Senate of Virginia, 1776-1928, clerks of the court, and judges.

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry
Author: Jon Kukla
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 143919081X

"An authoritative biography of founding father Patrick Henry that restores him to his important place in our history and explains the formative influence on his thought and character of Virginia, where he lived all his life."--Provided by publisher.

Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death (Annotated)

Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death (Annotated)
Author: Patrick Henry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2020-12-22
Genre:
ISBN:

"'Give me Liberty, or give me Death'!" is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention. It was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, ..

Louisa County, Virginia

Louisa County, Virginia
Author: Pattie Gordon Pavlansky Cooke
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2008-07-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625848978

Set amidst lush, rolling hills, Louisa County was once home to religious dissenters, emancipationists and some of Virginias first families. Its epicenter was Louisa Courthouse, where all the countys residents managed their business affairs. From Patrick Henrys seminal speech for Louisa against tyranny, to a county chief justice too fat to ride horseback, Louisa has a rich and fascinating heritage. Historian and longtime Louisa County resident Pattie G.P. Cooke chronicles the countys coming of age as part of the new United States of America, retaining its small, tightly knit communities while embracing inevitable progress.

History of Scott County, Virginia

History of Scott County, Virginia
Author: Robert M. Addington
Publisher: The Overmountain Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1992
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780932807670

Brimming with information, this text begins with Scott County territory as claimed by the French prior to 1763. The final chapters include interesting facts and figures from a survey made in 1930. Filling the pages between with great variety, Addington shares an abundance of knowledge.

Fire on Bull Mountain

Fire on Bull Mountain
Author: Thomas Perry
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2016-03-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523969760

In March 1944, eleven young men lost their lives in a plane crash on Patrick County Virginia's Bull Mountain on a training mission. Educator Clarence Hall spent many years researching the crash. He and others put up two memorials to the men who lost their lives on the mountain and at the county courthouse in Stuart, Virginia. Historian Thomas D. "Tom" Perry tells the story of the men, their mission and the memorials to their sacrifice.