Here is a book that any researcher "MUST" have if he or she is researching in this "BURNED" county. Hanover County was created in 1721 from New Kent County and in turn the western portion of Hanover County was carved off to give way to Louisa County in 1742. When the parishes were formed by the General Assembly of Virginia, the Vestries were assigned some of the civil administrative functions and all such civil functions were official in nature and the records of actions taken were recorded in...
Mathews County was known as Gloucester County until May 1, 1791. This volume contains the earliest records of Kingston Parish, Mathews County, Virginia, known to be in existence. Mr. Chamberlayne transcribed, annotated and indexed the original manuscript housed at the Library of the Theological Seminary of Virginia, in Alexandria. This exact reproduction of the original has left any errors or omissions unaltered. The entries list the Vestrymen and "Inhabitants" in attendance and the issues discussed at each meeting. Payments levied from "Tithable persons," church improvements and repairs,...
Mathews County was known as Gloucester County until May 1, 1791. This volume contains the earliest records of Kingston Parish, Mathews County, Virgini...
