Parts of lee county, russell county and washington county, were comb ined in 1814 to form scott county. He was an explorer, trader, land speculator, soldier, politician, indian agent, national scape goat, and the first settler of lee county, virginia. Deeds, 18601927, consist of deeds of bargain and sale, deeds of gift, mortgages, deeds of trust, and deeds of emancipation. Buy some early settlers of lee county, virginia, hancock and claiborne counties, tennessee by william s meador isbn. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Iberian publishing company supplies reference works for genealogical research.
Lee county, the westernmost county in virginia, was formed from russell county in 1792. American genealogicalbiographical index agbi ancestry annotations, corrections and additions to early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties family history library. The slemps were early settlers of lee county, virginia, three intermarrying with the garwoods and reads of old virginia ancestry. Explore the lee county story this site is the basis for a new online heritage resource for the lee county, va community. County genealogy books for virginia mountain press.
It is not known just where he was born, but he came from wythe county, va. Several avenues are available for members of the uva community needing library resources, including hathitrusts newlyreleased trove of ed digital material, open educational resources, online journals, databases, and e books. Lee county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Early settlers of augusta county, virginia genealogy. The following books are outofprint and are not available.
We have over 1,100 genealogy books for virginia and the southeastern united states. Genealogical notes concerning the graham family of southwestern virginia primarily lee, wise, and tazewell counties and the oneill family of albemarle county, va. Early settlers 17th century until revolutionary period. The area in the extreme southwestern portion of virginia served as an important staging reguion for settlers moving through the cumberland gap into kentucky and tennessee. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties vol ii. Commonwealth land grants, miscellaneous order book records, orphans and wards listed in the guardian book 17651800, personal property tax lists for 1800 and an appendix which contains the 1782 mecklenburg co. Click to read more about early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties vol i by anne wynn laningham.
It has also some information on garretts of lee county, va. Wynn laningham is the author of early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties 5. He was a man of great enterprise and a leader in all community affairs. Early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent counties volume 1 anne wynn laningham on. Book early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent counties. Statewide collections are found on the virginia cemetery records page. This section includes articles covering the history of the new river area from the earliest european settlers in the what became the united states up to recent events. Jacob bergen jonathan bergen jonnie bergen yerrick bergen james burgin john l burgin leroy jasper burgin susannah ely mary. The early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent counties by hattie byrd muncy bales was a 2 vol set printed in 1977. Volume 1 is a first edition and volume 2 is a 2nd edition. Early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent. As you scan this file, if you see anything that needs to be corrected or if you can add to them, please contact me.
Price new from used from hardcover, 1977 please retry. Lee was from a prominent virginia family and had served in the revolution as a cavalry officer in the continental army and then as a major general in the u. Lee county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent. Wikipedia, ely mound the most obvious examples of easilyrecognized native american gravesites are the large earthen mounds constructed west of the blue ridge from southwestern virginia including ely mound and carter robinson mound in lee county through the shenandoah valley. Ewing littrell and his wife jane of wayne county, kentucky conveyed onetenth part of the land lying on indian creek in lee county, virginia, being the land owned by michael rowland at the time of his death, to john s. Marriage records, deed books, will books, personal property tax lists, births, deaths, census, maps, etc. The first ed is tan hb with some writhing on the inside front cover, while 2nd volume is b. May 20, 2014 largely forgotten today, joseph martin played a role in the late eighteenth century events of southwest virginia and in east tennessee unequaled by any other person. This resource development is the result of undergraduate research towards the complete of a senior thesis overseen by advisers. Book early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent. Anne wynn laningham, early settlers of lee county virginia. Early settlers of lee county and adjacent counties.
Early settlers of lee county, virginia, volume ii compiled by. Ewing littrell and his wife jane of wayne county, kentucky conveyed onetenth part of the land lying on indian creek in lee county, virginia, being the land owned by michael rowland at. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This volume of the abstracts of deed book number 3 include all the material in the volume in the court house and there are deeds, wills, and other records included.
Lee county, virginia deed book number 1, 17931804 by reda thornton duckworth. Washington county was formed from fincastle county in 1777, the county seat, abingdon was formed in 1778. Wynn laningham author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. They seem to have settled in the molls creek section of western russell county. There seems to have been at least three adult men named lee in the initial settlement. Branch of meadow creek, a branch of little waters of the new river in montgomery county where he resided for several years. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Guide to lee county virginia ancestry, family history, and genealogy. This book contains early lunenburg and mecklenburg county deeds and other lunenburg and mecklenburg county records. The lee county story the heritage and history of lee county. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Biographies in lee county virginia genealogy trails. With a number of high profile cold cases over the years, including a few recently, there is no doubt that unsolved murders send chills down your spine and your sympathies to the. I believe you ladies are talking about 2 different books.
Settlers of lee county, virginia, abner lester was one of the early pioneers of fincastle county, virginia where he obtained land by grant. Lee county history the county was formed out of russell county in 1793. This book has corrected and added information on descendants of john and susannah garrott of amelia county, virginia. Madison county, virginia records for genealogical research. Lee county, virginias western most county was created in 1793 from russell county. Early west virginia settlers, 1600s1900s this database is comprised of fourteen books. Tombstone inscriptions of lee county, virginia author. It was named for light horse harry lee, the governor of virginia from 1791 to 1794, who was known as light horse harry for his exploits as a leader of light troops in the american revolutionary war. They are grouped by the historical time periods in the headings below. Early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent counties volume 1. Early settlers lee county, virginia adjacent counties.
By lewis preston summers, of the abingdon bar, alumnus of the university of virginia, and of tulane university, louisiana, and member of the virginia historical society. Full text of history of southwest virginia, 17461786. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties family history library historical facts of lee county, virginia ancestry. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Some early settlers of lee county, virginia, hancock and claiborne counties, tennessee. Has supplement annotations, corrections and additions to early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties lockwood, frances b. This unique collection of family and local histories, marriage records, military records, and court records references approximately 200,000 individuals. Notice of public hearing proposed ordinance to allow payment of bonuses the lee county board of. General joseph martin daniel boone wilderness trail. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Richard henry lee january 20, 1732 june 19, 1794 was an american statesman from virginia best known for the motion in the second continental congress calling for the colonies independence from great britain. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties volume ii, compiled by hattie byrd muncy bales, media inc. Bicentennial history of lee county, virginia 17921992 family history library. Lee county, virginia article about lee county, virginia by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you would like to purchase any of these books please send a check or money order to lee county historical and genealogical society, p. Sc history of southwest virginia, 1 746 1 786, washington county, 17771870. Using the slogan where virginia begins, the county has attempted to increase its heritage tourism industry by emphasizing its role.
His famous resolution of june 1776 led to the united states declaration of independence, which lee signed. Early settlers of lee county va and adjacent counties volumes 1 and 2hardcovers both published 1977 by media inc, greensboro nc most is text. The fee schedule can also be found under supplemental forms. Apr 20, 2000 elys of lee county virginia by arthur reece april 20, 2000 at 06. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Historical facts of lee county, virginia family history library. Some illustrations and photographs distributed through both books volume 1 is 410 pages and compiled by anne wynn laningham volume 2 is 1,274 pages and compiled by hattie muncy bales condition. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The lee family of russell county, virginia vagenweb. Ordered that the overseers of the poor receive vincent hobbs and his wife on their list and provide for them according to law. Find the most updated accounts of an ancestors family. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties laningham, anne m. Virginia electronic records for genealogical research. As of the 2018 census estimate, the population was 23,541.
Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties book. Some early settlers of lee county, virginia, hancock and. If the deed was not witnessed, the grantor acknowledged the deed in open court. Wise county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties, volume 2 anne m. This family, or at least old william lee, came to russell county from north carolina. Lee county virginia historical and genealogical society. Jul 4, 2015 early settlers of augusta county, virginia genealogy stephenson stay safe and healthy. Douthat the 1840 and 1850 census with index and special forms. The following books are out of print and are not available. The county is named for henry lighthorse harry lee, governor of virginia from 1791 to 1794 and former american revolutionary war officer. Books for sale lee county virginia historical and genealogical.
Bedford is the county seat, but it is an independent city and not currently considered a part of bedford county source. Wynn laningham, hattie byrd muncy bales media, 1977 lee county va. Early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent counties volume 1 hardcover 1977. Buy early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties by anne m. The clerk of the circuit court is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in lee county. Early settlers of lee county virginia and adjacent counties. The decline of both has resulted in high unemployment in the county and a decrease in population since 1940, which was the peak. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties unknown binding january 1, 1977 by anne m. Bicentennial history of lee county, virginia 17921992 family history library compilation of published sources myheritage. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It was named for a governor of virginia, light horse harry lee, the father of confederate general robert e. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Campbell slemp, son of sebastian smith and margaret read slemp, was born at turkey cove, lee county, virginia, december 2, 1839, died october, 1907. Lee is one of eighteen virginia counties for which the 1810 census is lost. Early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties volumes 1 and 2. On presentation to the court, deeds were proved and recorded. Click to read more about early settlers of lee county, virginia and adjacent counties by anne m. The lee county, virginia, school board has unanimously approved a proposal that would pay for the arming and training of schoolteachers in the county. Lee county, virginia 1810 substitute census abstracts from the 1810 personal property tax list by john vogt, 2011, 5 12x8 12 format, viii, 9 pages, map. Act to open a wagon road from black house in washington county to cumberland mountain passed 18 december 1794. A detailed fee schedule as well as a deed calculator can be found on the virginia circuit court website. Washington county history the first white settlers arrived in what is present day washington county in the 1760s.
Early west virginia settlers, 1600s1900s ancestral findings. Bound volumes, including deeds, orders and will books survive. This page primarily lists records kept at the county city level. It was named for henry lighthorse harry lee, governor of virginia from 1791 to 1794. Box 231 jonesville, virginia 24263 telephone 276 3460005 email. Usa 1,060,369 virginia 39,099 virginia cemetery records 17,703 lee county cemetery records 456 note. Virginia descendants of thomas ely with excerpts by. The bicentennial history of lee county virginia 17721992 is a red covered book produced by the lee county historical and genealogical society in 1992. The economy of lee county has been based largely on growing tobacco and mining coal. The bicentennial history of lee county virginia 17721992 is a red covered book produced by the lee county historical and genealogical society in 1992 both books are valuable resources. Order book 1, page 16 this is the first extant order book for lee county and shown as no. A new western county was carved out of russell county in 1793 brown 1937.
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