Guide to amelia county, virginia ancestry, family history and genealogy birth records, marriage. The clerks office has converted the land books on microfilm with the library of virginia from 1782 to 1875 into a pdf format for each year. Gloucester historical society in virginia guidestar profile. Gloucester high school 6680 short lane gloucester, va, 23061 0912. It traces the evolution of courthouse design, places the buildings in historical context, and analyzes the symbolic significance of virginias houses of justice. May 28, 2012 gloucester county virginia was witness to the beginning and the end of british rule in america. Buchanan county courthouse grundy, virginia government. Botetourt elementary school 6361 main street gloucester, va, 23061 pk05.
Richmond, virginias capital, is about 75 miles to the west. Gloucester courthouse profile living in gloucester courthouse. Named for henry, duke of gloucester, third son of charles i, gloucester county figured prominently in the history of the colony and the commonwealth of virginia. Gloucester county would become the birthplace of civil war general william booth taliaferro, dr. Chuck thompson of ttc media numerous misspellings and punctuation corrections have been made to this edition, however, not all areas have been corrected. It borders the york river and the lower chesapeake bay.
Phone 7575257372 historic site coordinator 7578867777 newport news visitor ctr. We are dedicated to serving as a home base for the complete healthcare needs of each of our patients by. Did your family live in gloucester during the revolutionary war. This finger of land, named tyndalls point for captain john smiths mapmaker, robert tyndall, became known as gloucester point at the time of the revolution. About records of colonial gloucester county, virginia the vast majority of gloucester county records were destroyed in fires in 1820 and 1865. Aug 22, 2012 a history of gloucester, virginia 1893 1. The paperback of the gloucester county, virginia images of america series by sara e. Furnishings at the nearby tavern were destroyed and used to fuel the fire. A brief history of gloucester, virginia from the earliest of english history in the us to modern day technological advancements, gloucester county, virginia is in the forefront of the silent history that impacts the world.
Gloucester county, virginia images of america series by. On one such occasion, the courthouse was vandalized and set ablaze. A fortification existed here already, built to protect the waterways of virginia. Gloucester county courthouse square historic district, gloucester, virginia. T wo warwick county courthouses, the earlier dating from 1810 and the subsequent structure built in 1884, are both located in what is today newport news and are on the national register of historic places.
As a student, she studied history and worked for the colonial williamsburg foundation. This work, published as two volumes in one and spanning the period 1635 to 1800, is the result of polly masons prodigious effort to reconstruct the records of gloucester county from other sources. A history of gloucester, virginia 1893 linkedin slideshare. The 1766 courthouse, serving as the county seat, was the target of several union raids. To acquire and receive real estate and personal property for ownership, preservation, use andor management by the society in furtherance of its historical and educational purposes and. Amelia county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Virginias historic courthouses provides a thorough examination of the states courthouses. The buchanan county courthouse is a historic courthouse.
Founded in 1936 to preserve the history of southwest virginia 7,000 books, 180,000 digital images, and over one million indexed records. Amelia county order books 17 17851786 by reiley kidd. Internet archive virginia military records includes gloucester county source. Mar 18, 2020 browse photos and price history of this 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,480 sq. It is named for the english duke of gloucester, and is first referenced in a may 21 document transferring 1500 acres near rosewell creek to james roe et al. Gloucester county, virginia church records and histories. Browse photos and price history of this 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,480 sq. Parish, 1 book gloucester historical and bicentennial committee. Gloucester courthouse is a censusdesignated place cdp in and the county seat of gloucester county, virginia, united states. The information presented by the fredericksburg circuit court archives in historic. After a career spent in marketing, she has come full circle to join her love of the past with her professional interest in outreach communications in images of america. Cause area ntee code historical societies and related activities a80 irs filing requirement. All civil cases shall be set prior to and outside of docket call after praecipe is filed. The distance to the virginia state capital is 54 miles.
Contract book of the richmond cooperative milk producers association. It is also available in book form at the family history library. Northampton county, virginia marriage references and family relationships, 16341800. On the very main street where thats all been happening for over 300 years. Many young professionals and retirees live in gloucester courthouse and residents tend to lean conservative.
Page middle school 5198 tc walker rd gloucester, va, 23061 0608. When the age of photography dawned, it captured glimpses of this character in pictures both merry and melancholy, of old homes and newcomers, of stubbornly provincial clans yet generous and hospitable people. The gloucester county human resources, located in gloucester courthouse, va, is a government agency that attracts, develops, and retains qualified employees working for the gloucester courthouse government. Here is the result of the work ive been doing on my line. Charles city county center for local history 10600 courthouse road. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Gloucester circuit virginia methodist church records, 18351837 transcribed by michael pollock. Historic court records provides rich genealogical and historical research data. The table below compares gloucester courthouse to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and cdps in virginia by rank and percentile using july 1, 2019 data. The later building is also brick and possesses typical italianate. Guide to nottoway county virginia ancestry, family history, and genealogy. The gloucester county courthouse square historic district, gloucester downtown historic district, abingdon glebe house, airville, burgh westra, cappahosic house, gloucester.
We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. Gloucester was formed in 1651 in what was then known as the virginia colony. Though the county would not be formed until 1651, historical events occurred on these lands that were instrumental to the colonys survival. A brief history of gloucester, virginia from the earliest of english history in the us to modern day technological advancements, gloucester county, virginia is in the forefront of the silent history that impacts the. Pendente lite and civil motions heard on motions day set. It was named after henry stuart the duke of gloucester, and the son of king charles l of great britain. The gloucester virginia coast guard, located in gloucester courthouse, va, is a local branch of the united states coast guard, one of the five service branches of the u. The coast guard in gloucester county provides law enforcement, search and rescue, and regulatory services.
Gloucester courthouse virginia profile and resource guide. Gloucester county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. It was confirmed by the board of supervisors in 1974 as the official seal of the county. Gloucester yellow pages phone books in virginia va. Jun 11, 2012 a brief history of gloucester, virginia 1. Methodist church edit edit source gloucester county, virginia, methodist records, by michael pollock, new papyrus publishing, athens, georgia, c2007. Post1830 volumes such as deed books, will books, chancery order books, and marriage registers exist. Caroline baytop sinclair, 3 books mike lyman, 2 books gretchen forbes, 1 book robert w. In 2017, gloucester courthouse, va had a population of 2. Gloucester county, virginia genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Address 1810 and 1884 warwick county courthouses 14421 old courthouse way newport news, va 23608. Gloucester is home to the site of werowocomoco, the village o. Courthouse pediatrics is recognized as a patientcentered medical home pcmh by the national committee for quality assurance ncqa.
Archives and historical documents dinwiddie county, va official. Gloucester courthouse is a town in virginia with a population of 2,361. Shop, eat, drink, stroll, laugh, taste, toast, dance, talk, meet up. The primary coordinate point for gloucester courthouse is located at latitude 37. Alice granbery walter was a leading authority on what used to be lower norfolk county, virginia, the area which once occupied the far southeastern corner of the virginia colony. Living in gloucester courthouse offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Historic court records fredericksburg, va official website. While hanover county was formed by an act of 1720, its complete records date only to 1865. Gloucester in national history unknown binding 1 jan. The victoria history of the county of gloucester, volume 10 william page university of london institute of historical research, 1965 gloucestershire england. There is a confederate monument honoring the 2 gloucester men who died in the civil war. Gloucester virginia coast guard gloucester courthouse. The human resources department, also called the personnel department, provides programs and services for gloucester courthouse employees. A state certified visitor center is open 7 days a week.
Local rules adopted pursuant to virginia code section 8. Local history fairfax county public librarys guides. The southern tip of the gloucester county peninsula extends into the york river and is directly across from yorktown. Book cover henrico county boasts a rich and varied history that began long before its founding in 1611. The early templefronted building, constructed with a threeroom tshaped plan, is one story in height and built of brick. Gloucester county is formed from york county and includes the present county area and what is now mathews county. Gloucester county human resources gloucester courthouse, va. The courthouse district includes a circular walled green and five historic buildings. The distance from gloucester courthouse to washington dc is 106 miles. Featuring 140 color photographs of virginias courthouses, this book is a visual treat as well as an innovative approach to history and architecture. Find 4 listings related to barnes noble in gloucester on. Gloucester countys rich history actually dates from just after the settlement at jamestown in 1607.
Church records and histories history of abingdon church history of ware church. With a population of 2,974 people and four constituent neighborhoods, gloucester courthouse is the 179th largest community in virginia. Then proceed to the library of congress website to see the original images. Gloucester county seal the gloucester county seal was found by robert robins, formerly of ware neck, gloucester. History of gloucester county gloucester county, va. The county was founded in 1651 in the virginia colony and is named for henry stuart, duke of gloucester third son of king charles i of england gloucester county is included in the virginia beachnorfolk. Yates, 1 book ivor noel hume, 1 book ivor noe l hume, 1 book g. Nottoway county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. It has been said that if williamsburg is the physical re creation of colonial virginia, then gloucester is its spirit. An interpretive historical book and map of fairfax county virginia in 1760 showing landowners, tenants, slave owners, churches, roads, ordinaries, ferries, mills. Gloucester courthouse, va peer comparisons by rank and percentile.
Records were burned andor destroyed during the revolutionary war. Should a term day fall on a legal holiday, the term day will be on the following day. Gloucester courthouse is a very small coastal town i. Charles city county center for local history 10600 courthouse road p. The county was founded in 1651 in the virginia colony and is named for henry stuart, duke of gloucester third son of king charles i of england. Griva genealogical research institute of virginia p. The vast majority of gloucester county records were destroyed in fires in 1820 and 1865. Gloucester county human resources gloucester courthouse. To collect and preserve manuscripts and printed materials and other physical remains pertaining to the history of the county. It contains a wealth of social and architectural history. The gloucester county public library system promotes reading, fosters lifelong learning and provides informational, educational and cultural resources to citizens in our community.
Gloucester countys contribution to the history of the colony, the commonwealth of virginia, and to our nation, has been substantial. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The history of essex county, virginia 16081984 james b. Courthouse pediatrics pediatricians in gloucester, va chkd. Gloucester courthouse public school ratings and districts. The formal boundaries for the gloucester courthouse census designated place encompass a land area of 6. Pdf water tower work to begin pdf gmhs partners with gloucester county to make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs pdf county seeks volunteers for local committees pdf 2020 census. The gloucester county courthouse square historic district, gloucester downtown historic district, abingdon glebe house, airville, burgh westra, cappahosic house. Gloucester county virginia was witness to the beginning and the end of british rule in america. Gloucester historical society in virginia quick facts. The gloucester courthouse census designated place had a population of 3,146 as of july 1, 2019. Gloucester county courthouse square historic district.
Between 2016 and 2017 the population of gloucester courthouse, va declined from 2,458 to 2,364, a 3. Henrico county field of honor henrico county, virginia. Slaughter essex county board of supervisors, 1985 history 318 pages. Warwick county historical society 1810 warwick courthouse 14421 old courthouse way newport news, va 23608 we encourage you to contact us with your family histories and stories and share any artifacts or interesting items which we may want to document and possibly display in our museum.
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