Richmond s first selfgovernment was established when the city incorporated in 1782. Marriages, 18921901, 19061915 of persons whose birth county listed as russell or washington co. Apr 04, 2020 richmond county its a place where the morning coffee comes with a view of eagles and osprey and where tonights seafood special is whatever takes your bait. In this richly illustrated book, marie tylermcgraw presents almost 400 years of richmond s history, covering a rich and complex past that stretches from powhatans encounter with english adventurers to the inauguration of attorney douglas wilder as the nations first elected african american governor. The city of richmond operates under a mayorcouncil form of government. The henrico county, virginia historical data book is a cumulative collection of historical data representing statistics as far back as 1790 through 2012. Despite this, public education during the nineteenth century more closely resembled its precivil war predecessors than todays system. For animated maps illustrating virginia county boundary changes, rotating formation virginia county boundary maps 16171995 may be viewed for free at the mapofus. Douthat annotated listing of men from whythe county. Richmond county museum and visitor center virginia is. Youll now find that attitude completely transformed, as richmond is more appreciated for its vast cultural resources, beautiful architecture, diverse economy and rich history than ever before, both within and without the city limits. In this expanded edition virginius dabney updates his history by examining the developments in racial relations, cultural. Acquisition information this original volume came to the library of virginia in a transfer of court papers from the city of richmond. The history of richmond county 1750 to 1900, author john p.
Free family records for researching ancestry in virginia. Photos of the individuals who have served as county manager since 1934. The mayor, elected at large by a majority of voters in at least five of the citys nine council districts, represents the entire city and serves fulltime in a fouryear term of office. A number of later maps of richmond draw from the 1853 smiths map of henrico county. Although richmond was incorporated as a town ato be styled the city of richmonda in 1742, it was not until 1782 that it was incorporated as a city. Presented to the virginia historical society by his only daughter, mrs.
The school system is a separate administrative organization headed by a superintendent. William dodson 16491704 married a woman named ann and lived in richmond county, virginia. History of richmond, virginia located along the fall line of the james river, richmond is the capital of the commonwealth of virginia. Richmond county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. The annals and history of henrico parish, diocese of virginia. Our gift shop includes books and other items related to richmond county. L ocated in the 1872 jail on the courthouse green, the museum tells the story of richmond county from prehistoric times. Shows towns, waterways, roads, geographic features and land owners. Elvatrice parker belsches richmond, virginia black america series 120page book with photos from around richmond, a good half or more of the book is from jackson ward.
Exhibits highlight the rappahannock tribe, early english settlement, francis lightfoot lee, signer of the declaration of independence and william atkinson jones, author of philippine independence. The independent city of richmond was located within henrico county until a state constitutional change in 1871 created independent cities. Property tax list of james city county, 1783 and family names above occurring in the quit rent roll of james city county, 1704, the researcher. Please check the list of families in the register before placing a request. Unincorporated farnham foneswood haynesville lyells sharps village newland. A chapter in the history of orange county, virginia. James city county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. The history of richmond, virginia, as a modern city, dates to the early 17th century, and is crucial to the development of the colony of virginia, the american revolutionary war, and the civil war. This exhibit is dedicated to all those who challenged the norms of society, who lived free and honest lives, and who moved us forward.
Richmond county, virginia records for genealogical research. Each section provides a brief description and a listing of tables. Richmond county, virginia genealogy trails history group. The county was named for henry, prince of wales, the eldest son of king james i. Laidley, william sydney, and chicago richmondarnold publishing co.
Although created eight years before the turn of the century, richmond county wills are extant only from 1699, but the compiler of this useful work has bridged the gap by substituting information from order books, 16921699, thereby extending the possibilities for. First settled in the 1730s, richmond county originally encompassed all of presentday richmond, columbia, and mcduffie counties, as well as parts of warren, glascock, and jefferson counties. Carter the only reconstructionera councilman who lived to see oliver. Richmond county, virginia was formed from a part of old rappahannock county in 1692 and was itself the parent of king george county.
Richmond county, virginia 10 court street p o box warsaw, virginia 22572 phone. James city county, va history, records, facts and genealogy familytree101. A chapter in the history of orange county, virginia william livingston kirby. Acquisition information this original volume came to the library of virginia in a. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have always been a part of its history. Warsaw high school, richmond county high school, and rappahannock high school yearbooks from 1948 to 2014. Get started at the aweinspiring virginia capitol, designed by thomas jefferson and visited by queen elizabeth. Family members and descendants live in alabama, arkansas, california, georgia, kentucky, missouri. Richmond county cemetery records, virginia genealogy. Carter the only reconstructionera councilman who lived to see oliver hill elected in 1948.
Maggie coleman gracewood, a postvillage of richmond county, is a station on the augusta southern railroad, about 8. Local government records collection, richmond county court records. Krick, the author of stonewall jackson at cedar mountain 1990, has written an introduction for both books. History of charleston and kanawha county, west virginia and representative citizens. After reconstruction, richmonds location at the falls of the james river helped it develop a diversified economy and become a land transportation hub. Its a place where rush hour is a hay baler crossing the highway, where. We are thrilled to include photos from our readers and our archives, in addition to photos carefully selected from the following organizations. It was formed in 1692 when the first rappahannock county was divided to form richmond county and essex county. Map from the confederate engineer bureau in richmond, va.
Wills of richmond county, virginia, 16991800 ancestry. The emergence of lee 1964, also reprinted as a bison book. We have over 1,100 genealogy books for virginia and the southeastern united states. The dodson dotson family of north farnham parish, richmond county, virginia.
County genealogy books for virginia mountain press. Books for those who desire a deeper look into henricos past. Clerk circuit court has birth and death records 18531895. Richmond county museum and visitor center virginia is for. Names of families in richmond county genealogy, wills, estates, court house records richmond county, virginia was formed in 1692 out of old rappahannock county. Lees last campaign is cinematic in its vividness and immediacy, a triumph of style and substance by clifford dowdey, the author of the seven days. Marriage records, deed books, will books, personal property tax lists, births, deaths, census. Fannie, a posthamlet of richmond county, is located four miles southeast of hephzibah, which is nearest railroad station. The story of a city chronicles the growth of this historic community over nearly four centuries from its founding in the early 1700s by william byrd ii to its most recent urban and suburban developments.
The most complete account of ancient man in the new york area ever published in one volume, this book traces a rich, 8000year story of human prehistory. This book provides an extensive overview of the history of richmond as the river city in a fun and interesting way. Richmond county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Orange oounty in 1753 in 1753 orange county could hardly have still been oalled a frontier region, but its sooiety remained like that of the more exposed communities to the west for some time. Pc3 vital records of three burned counties virginia 16801860.
Exhibits highlight the rappahannock tribe, early english settlement, francis lightfoot lee, signer of the declaration of independence and william. Familysearch virginia marriage certificates, 19361988 includes richmond county source. Virginia family history, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. The rural county should not be confused with the large city and state capital richmond, virginia. The county was named for charles lenox, duke of richmond, who was sympathetic to the cause of the american revolution 177583. The 10 chapters of photos include buildings, events, and portraiture including a young doug wilder, and a stunning photo of 95yearold edward r. Beginning with the first known inhabitants, paleoindian hunters who lived approximately 7000 b. In this richly illustrated book, marie tylermcgraw presents almost 400 years of richmonds history, covering a rich and complex past that stretches from powhatans encounter with english adventurers to the inauguration of attorney douglas wilder as the nations first elected african american governor. Iberian publishing company supplies reference works for genealogical research. Richmond county its a place where the morning coffee comes with a view of eagles and osprey and where tonights seafood special is whatever takes your bait.
Watch reenactors revive the second continental congress made famous by patrick henrys give me liberty, or give me death speech at st. Some volumes were burned and mutilated through unknown causes. The richmond county genealogical society was founded april 7, 2008. A magazine of history and genealogical exchange, vol. Education in virginiathe virginia constitution of 1869, passed during reconstruction, established a statewide system of free public schools. This beautiful, heirloomquality book features a glimpse of richmond from the early years to 1939 through stunning historic photos. Summerville, in richmond county, is a beautiful suburb of the city of augusta, with which it is connected by an electric rail way. The county is located on the northern neck not to be confused with richmond, the city. Its a place where history lives in the bricks and mortar and where traditions are more important than trends. Oct 26, 2018 the county was named for charles lenox, duke of richmond, who was sympathetic to the cause of the american revolution 177583. The society provides professional research into the genealogical aspects of life in richmond county since its formation in 1779. It was formed from old rappahannock county in 1692. Scope and content deed books, 16921774, of richmond county court.
Deed book 1, 18321836 e book selected death records sw virginians who died in missouri e book. The vestry book of saint peters, new kent county, va from 1682 1756 the national society of the colonial dames, clearfield company 1995. It was neither overpopulated nor was the land intensively cultivated. Reel 999, local government records collection, richmond city court records. The richmond timesdispatch is pleased to present this hardcover coffeetable book. Richmond county genealogical society richmond county, n. The county seat is warsaw some volumes were burned and mutilated through unknown causes. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 richmond county source. The will books prior to 1699 are missing, the order books for 17941816 are missing, and numerous loose records prior to 1781 are missing as well. Church 598 descendants of john willis, of will in richmond county, virginia, 1715. May maccallum and pat franklin researching an old grave site. It contained in its corporated limits according to the census of 1900, a total population of 3,245, of whom 1,941 were whites and 1,304 colored. Four early maps of henrico county and richmond chpn. As richmond is, indeed, a city consumed with its past, it had not so much respect for that past in the mid 70s.
Marriage records, deed books, will books, personal property tax lists, births, deaths, census, maps, etc. Earlier maps of henrico show richmond at the center of the county. After reconstruction, richmond s location at the falls of the james river helped it develop a diversified economy and become a land transportation hub. The social and cultural elite and the hidden gay society lewis ginter was a civil war veteran, who with his longtime companion john pope was a leader of richmond society in the late 19th century. George washington is president, the revolutionary war is receding into history, primogeniture has been repealed, and the u. The museum is classified as a richmond county tourist information center and is a member of virginia association of museums and the northern neck tourism council. Resources for tracing family history and information about public and private cemeteries. It begins while the revolutionary war is raging, and takes us through the period of the confederation and into the adoption of the u. The social and cultural elite and the hidden gay society. Index of documents on file in the authoritys central indexing system.
History, government, geography, and it was one of a trio of statecommissioned texts the others were for fourth grade and high school that taught confederate. Nov 22, 2008 120page book with photos from around richmond, a good half or more of the book is from jackson ward. Almost 20 great books about richmond or specific parts. Richmond county deed book 15 covers an interesting period of time in both virginia and american history. Historic sites in richmond things to do in richmond. If you live outside the area and are planning a visit to the museum, please call us at 8043333607 or email us at this email address is being protected from spambots. Historical information richmond county may have been named for richmond borough in surrey, england, or for charles lennox, first duke of richmond and a son of king charles ii. The new normal this deed book covers the period from 1788 to 1793. Jamestown, the powhatan war, the mystery of pocahontas, bacons rebellion, an indepth analysis of slavery and all associated aspects, the development of richmond as the capital city of slavery, segregation and resistance, and the black majority issues. Free records for family researching in richmond virginia. History of charleston and kanawha county, west virginia. High school yearbooks from warsaw, richmond county, and rappahannock high schools. Richmond is an old place, at least in american terms. An elected richmond school board is responsible for the citys educational program.
The will books prior to 1699 are missing, the order books for 17941816 are missing, and. For overseers of the poor record book, 18431856, use microfilm copy, richmond county va. For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see. Search virginia death records virginia newspapers, full search 17351986, 208 titles virginia obituary search 1985current virginia funeral notices.
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