Albemarle county, virginia, photostatic copy of the original marriage register of reverend john gibson family history library. Albemarle county will book 11, partial, 3k, dec 1997, unknown. During the 90day pilot, which operated in and around crozet, over 530 miles. I, robert harris of the county of albemarle imprimis, i give and bequeath to my son, christopher harris, forty acres of woodland ground lying and being. Albemarle county, virginia usgenweb archives project. The everetts of albemarle county, virginia book, 1992. Oct 15, 2012 the usgenweb archives project for albemarle county is up for adoption. Road orders 17441748 albemarle county order book 1, 17441748. History edit edit source albemarle parish has served surry and sussex counties. History a proud past powering our future albemarle. If you would like to help maintain this county, email alice brosey for more information. The deed books of albemarle county, virginia, from 1752 through 1757, have been lost. A new and historical map of albemarle county, virginia. They came from the vicinity of jefferson, rappahannock county.
These collections are incomplete, but are easy to search. The book lists them all and a little bit about them. Albemarle county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Included tax personal property tax categories are furniture, plate, bonds, capital, income, dogs, livestock, books, tools, farm implements, watches, clocks, and pianos. Junction rail road map of virginia, also showing relative position of albemarle co. It is useful in identifying the locality to be searched for other types of records for a named individual or family however, the accuracy of the data is not known as the information may not have been factual when gotten from a family member or servant. Founded in 1940, the albemarle charlottesville historical society seeks to study, preserve and promote the history of charlottesville and albemarle county, virginia. Parts of louisa county were added in 1761 and 1838. Albemarle, the home of the jeffersons and meriwethers is an area of virginia renowned across the world. A brief survey of some of his descendants and their buildings. The central virginia county of albemarle was home to about 32,000 persons in 1890. National register of historic places listings in albemarle.
This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in albemarle county, virginia this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in albemarle county, virginia, united states. About albemarle, virginia record of families, 1744 1890. The magazine of albemarle county history, volume 20, 19611962 by brydon, anne page and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The inhabitants of the county are by them laid off into precincts, to.
At a vestry held for fredericksville parish ye 23rd sept. Its county seat is charlottesville, which is an independent city and enclave entirely surrounded by the county. Each chapter begins with an historical essay and contains one or two tours based on a theme discussed in the historical essay. It is also available in book form at the family history library.
Charlotte county, virginia genealogy family history library. Monday thru friday problems with the main county website. Language english related title map of albemarle county, virginia. Founded in 1940, the albemarle charlottesville historical society seeks to study.
In the 1700s and 1800s, friends from albemarle county, virginia genealogy also attended the cedar creek meeting house in hanover county, virginia. This collection consists of virginia will records extracted from the virginia magazine of history and biography, the william and mary college quarterly, and tylers quarterly. He was a witness to several deeds in 1762 and 1763. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,970, in 2018, it was estimated at 108,718. F ounded in 1940, the albemarle charlottesville historical society seeks to study, preserve, and promote the history of charlottesville and albemarle county, virginia. Lynn rainville to share information about albemarle county history including the city of. Amherst county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. The pilot was the first autonomous shuttle on public roads for the publics use in virginia. Location of albemarle county in virginia this is a list of the national register of historic places listings in albemarle county, virginia. Just some interesting notes that might help someone on the list. Published 1901 by the michie company, printers in charlottesville, va. The 185859 and 189293 printed catalogs of the albemarle female institute are in the rare book collection. Previous census statistics, 1790, 1800, for most of virginia were lost hence, this 1810 census is the first real glimpse we have.
This and other 1810 censuses are transcribed by the author from the original images, and while many of virginias censuses are available online, they oftentimes are replete with misreadings. Albemarle county was named for william anne keppel, second earl of albemarle and governor of the virginia colony from 1737 to 1754. It is a great read for anyone even if there are no personal connections. Our products are used as additives to, or intermediates for, a wide range of products manufactured by pharmaceutical companies, cleaning product manufacturers, water. Owned and published by the virginia school company, 1907. Albemarle county is a county located in the piedmont region of the commonwealth of virginia. Albemarle parish, sussex, virginia genealogy genealogy. The resources listed below are by no means the only, nor even the majority, of local history materials available to the researcher. Mosias jones was a neighbor of christopher harris the elder in albemarle co. Revolutionary war all the albemarle county courthouse order books except. With a history that extends back to 1887, todays albemarle is a leading global producer of catalyst solutions and performance chemicals. A monacan village, monasukapanough, was the first human settlement on these lands. Preface the virginia highway and transportation research council is a cooperative organisation sponsored jointly by the virginia department of highways and transportation and the university of virginia and is located on the grounds of the university at charlottesville.
As such, a great deal of the albemarle county clerks offices time is consumed by the recordation and indexing of deeds and their accompanying documents. Albemarle county, virginia, federal census of 1810. As of august 2010, a query for persons born in albemarle, virginia at world connect, results in more than 150,000 entries. Guide to albemarle county, virginia ancestry, family history and genealogy birth. Giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it edgar woods michie company, printers, 1901 albemarle county va. The usgenweb archives project for albemarle county is up for adoption.
Any recording in albemarle requires the filing of a cover page with the. Scope and contents ledger, 18571858, of the albemarle female institute of charlottesville, va. Albemarle county is part of the charlottesville metropolitan statistical area. Local government records collection, library of virginia, richmond, virginia. Records from the albemarle county and charlottesville, virginia order, law order and minute books, 18001900 by sam towler. Edgar woods spent countless hours researching the early days of this historic county. Albemarle county road orders 17831816 by nathaniel. Albemarle county road orders 17831816 by nathaniel mason pawlett faculty research historian introduction the roads are under the government of the county courts, subject to be controuled by the general court.
History of albemarle county virginia by edgar woods. The will of robert harris of albemarle county, virginia albemarle county, virginia will book 1, page 8 history and genealogies by w. This database, taken from the history of albemarle county, is a listing of family information for residents of the county between 1744 and 1890. This is an extensive compilation of research on virginia s beautiful albemarle county first published in 1901. Originally published in 1901, reprinted in 1989 by heritage books, inc. It was formed from goochland county in 1744, and part of louisa county and certain islands in the fluvanna river, now called the james, were added later. Wikipedia albemarle county virginia a hand book giving a description of its topography, climate, geology, minerals, fruits, plants, history, educational, agricultural and manufacturing advantages 1888 source. Vagenweb virginia usgenweb archives how to contribute state wide search engines albemarle county ftp directory usgenweb archives. Page 192 john farrar lived in the southwest part of the county, and died in 1769. Edward lay, eugenia bibb and university of virginia. Albemarle charlottesville historical society visit charlottesville. Giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it. Albemarle county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. F a3 cornell university library cornell university library f 232a3 w89 albemarle county in virginia.
Samuel miller township account book, 1871, is a rough draft taken by a township official of the personal property and land taxes for that year. Linkpendium contains links to more than 250 online resources about this countys families, including compiled genealogies. Albemarle county, virginia land grants surveyors book 1 part 1 1744 1755 abstracted and compiled by chester r. Michie company, printers, 1901 albemarle county va. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in albemarle county, virginia, united states. There are many resources on the history of charlottesville and albemarle county in the university of virginia library. What started as a monacan hunting path grew into three notchd road, a trade route used by european settlers to shuttle goods between richmond and the appalachian mountains.
History of albemarle county in virginia confederate shop. All land transfers are recorded in the clerks office for the jurisdiction in which the land is situated. Virginia magazine of history and biography 31 1923. If anyone is researching family who lived in albemarle county, this book is an excellent resource book. Albemarle county, va genealogy trails history group. Albemarle county road orders 17831816 by nathaniel mason. About albemarle, virginia record of families, 17441890 the central virginia county of albemarle was home to about 32,000 persons in 1890. Albemarle county, cumberland county, orange county, powhatan county family history library.
Compiled genealogies that treat multiple albemarle. Albemarle county in virginia 1901 edition open library. Free african americans of virginia, north carolina, south carolina, maryland and delaware. Robert louis everett the earliest proven ancestor of this family was thomas everett ca. Certain central virginia marriage, church, and cemetery records. Virginia genealogy trails welcomes you to albemarle county genealogy and history volunteersdedicated to free genealogy our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Albemarle county in virginia giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it. Albemarle charlottesville historical society virginia is. Historic residences edit edit source benjamin brown, sr. In 1817 james and william together made their first purchase of five hundred acres from benjamin ficklin the old white place. Giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it american county histories va only.
The collection is organized by county, and includes a detailed table of contents at the beginning of the book, as well as a name index at the back of the book. They order new roads to be opened whenever they think them necessary. Albemarle parish should not be confused with albemarle county. This page has been viewed 4,148 times 0 via redirect content is available under creative commons attribution share alike unless otherwise noted. The society strives to accomplish this mission through a variety of public programs, including exhibits, publications, lectures, walking tours, oral history interviews and various educational programs. The book is organized chronologically, with chapters such as colonial virginia 16071700, the settling of central virginia 17001775, and the new american republic in central virginia 17831860. Albemarle county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. What started as a monacan hunting path grew into three notchd road, a trade route used by european settlers to shuttle goods between richmond and the.
This gap may be partially filled by the surveyors plats. Harris miller page 267 18 jun 1765 in the name of god, amen. Deeds and land grants, 17581852 a collection in the library of virginia accession number 41008. The society strives to accomplish this mission through a variety of public programs, including exhibits, publications, lectures, walking tours, oral history interviews, and various educational programs. Virginia will records includes notes and copies from the records of albemarle county, va. The 185859 and 189293 printed catalogs of the albemarle female institute are in. Indexes to charlotte county, virginia genealogy births, marriages, and deaths are available online. The first third of this volume consists of a history of albemarle county from its first settlement about 1727 down to the mid1800s. Viimiscellaneous county records includes albemarle co.
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