The society also strives to make the citizens of augusta county aware of their heritage. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and. Augusta county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. An online version of the 3 volume book by lyman chalkey which is extracted from the original court records of augusta county, virginia from 1745 to1800. Historical notes from the records of augusta county.
Names of families in augusta county genealogy, wills, estates, marriages the county seat is staunton, virginia. Augusta county virginia genealogy, wills, estates, marriages. Orange county is a county located in the central piedmont region of the commonwealth of virginia. How to research your historic property this publication from the virginia department of historic resources provides information about online and physical resources that will help reveal the history of your historic property. Available also through the library of congress web site as raster image. Augusta district, virginia, court records, 17891797 of the district. The first settlers of augusta county, virginia arrived in the 1720s primarily from pennsylvania, maryland and eastern virginia. Having read the introduction and first chapter, i find the book very readable and full of information. Augusta county, virginia usgenweb archives project. It is essentially a narrative account of augusta from its aboriginal beginnings and spotswoods discovery of the valley of virginia through the civil war. The history of augusta county virginia a plus print. Lewis peytons history of augusta county, virginia is the standard work on the county. Guide to augusta county, virginia ancestry, family history and genealogy birth. Formed from orange county, augusta county was created in 1738 by an act of the general assembly which provided that its territory should remain a part of orange county until there were sufficient inhabitants to support a local government.
Annals of augusta county, virginia, from 1726 to 1871 based on the 1902 second edition, by joseph addison waddell illustrated html at history of augusta county, virginia 1882, by j. Available also through the library of congress web site as raster. Peytons history of augusta county, virginia 1882, searchable online edition of the 1882. Please go to covid19 resources for government center services and updates. Such was the difficulty of multiplying books when writing was the only means by which they. Format manuscriptarchive language english summary a copy of the vestry book was used as the basis for u. Some were germanborn or the pennsylvaniaborn children of germanspeaking protestant immigrants from the palatinate and other areas bordering the rhine river. Mar 08, 2014 augusta county, the new addition to arcadia publishings images of america series, presents an overview history of augusta county, va. Once the augusta population increased enough, however, a courthouse was established in 1745 at beverleys mill place, which is present day, staunton. Chronicles of the scotchirish settlement in virginia, extracted from the original court records of augusta county 17451800, by lyman chalkley text files at items below if any are from related and broader terms. On monday, march 23, governor ralph northam extended his order that all public and private k12 schools in virginia close in response to the continued spread of covid19 for the remainder of the school year. The howe history, printed in 1845, covers the early development of this area, while excerpts from the wpa book, give a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940. Augusta county schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781.
Click download or read online button to get history of augusta county virginia book now. Waddells annals of augusta county, virginia, online at. Augusta county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Maps, cemetery listings, family histories and more. So, whether you prefer camping out under the stars or relaxing with all the amenities and the comfort of a warm bed, augustas wide range of affordable lodging options make us the perfect choice for your getaway to virginias shenandoah valley. Map of part of augusta county, colony of virginia, 17551760. Todays more moderately sized county lies nestled between the blue ridge and allegheny mountains in the heart of the shenandoah valley. The area that became augusta county was settled primarily by the scotsirish in the early 1730s. Annals of augusta county, virginia, from 1726 to 1871 by joseph addison waddell these were the first few families that made up the first influx of primarily irish settlers seeking prosperity in early orange and augusta county, virginia. Early days in augusta county, va which today encompasses the communities of augusta springs, churchville, craigsville, crimora. Administrators, executors and guardians bonds, 17871865 family history library. Order great books highlighting our countys history with just a few clicks.
Dna has been collected from purported descendants of the following augusta county, virginia residents. We are delighted to present our new edition, based on waddells 1902 second edition of the annals of augusta county, virginia, from 1726 to 1871. When augusta county was formed in 1738, it was americas wild weststretching from the mississippi river to the great lakes. A genealogical history of the scott family descendants of alexander scott, who came to augusta county, virginia, circa 1750, with a history of the families. History of augusta county, virginia by peyton, john lewis. Bell is appointed to buy one wagon and team in the place of samuel hunter. Barnhart family history augusta county, virginia 17671967, the 200th anniversary of our family in america. I find the book very readable and full of information. A political and social analysis by john logan anderson, which contains an edited transcript of a portion of the original.
Waddell, in his annals of augusta county, virginia, from 1726 to 1871 provides a list of the first few families that made up the first influx of settlers seeking in early orange and augusta county, virginia waddells first families of early augusta county scotts list of orange county importations orange county importations listed in morton, 1920 mostly early settlers. Acquisition information these items came to the library of virginia in a transfer of court papers from augusta county. From the beginning staunton has been the county seat of augusta. Acquisition information this item came to the library of virginia in shipments of court papers from augusta county. Some elevations are shown by hachures, but coverage is incomplete. Augusta county, virginia, court orders, 17741785 book. The history of a county should history of augusta county. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. A missing will book of stafford county and its contents. Historical notes from the records of augusta county, virginia. History of augusta county virginia download ebook pdf.
The ultimate history and genealogy collection of augusta county, virginia. Augusta government, county information, services, and links. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Stafford county wills, administrations, inventories, etc.
It is the secondlargest county in virginia by total area, and it completely surrounds the independent cities of staunton and waynesboro. By the early 1700s, the population along the eastern seaboard of america was growing steadily, so it was no surprise when people began casting their eyes westward to the backcountry as it was then called. Early history of staunton and beverley manor in augusta county. This book truly presents a rich slice of the history of our area. Augusta county is a county located in the shenandoah valley on the western edge of the u. Orange county includes montpelier, the 2,700acre 1,100 ha estate of james madison, the 4th president of the united states and often known as the father of the. Early history of staunton and beverley manor in augusta county, virginia. It provides materials and services to the residents of augusta county to meet their educational and recreational needs. When augusta county was formed in 1738, it was americas wild. Augusta county was formed in 1738 from orange county. The augusta county library creates an environment for people to learn, to explore, to enjoy, to create, and to connect with each other and their community. The ceremony, formally approved by a resolution of staunton city council in august of 2019 at the request of the stauntonaugusta county african american research society, will be hosted by the citys parks and recreation department. Upon opening youll see a map of the beverley patent of 1736 which shows ownership of individual parcels of augusta and orange counties. Waddells annals of augusta county, virginia now online.
Augusta county was formed from orange county in 1738 and originally encompassed all western lands of virginia beyond the blue ridge mountains and south of. Amherst county, virginia revolutionary publick claims e book. Full text of history of augusta county, virginia internet archive. Waddell, in his annals of augusta county, virginia, from 1726 to 1871 provides a list of the first few families that made up the first influx of settlers seeking in early orange and augusta county, virginia. Genealogical publishing company and clearfield company.
Augusta county, virginia marriages, 17481850 e book. History sources chronicles of the scotchirish settlement in virginia, extracted from the original court records of augusta county 17451800, by lyman chalkley text files at. Virginias secondlargest county has witnessed history ranging from frontier clashes to civil war battles. A history or genealogy of the strickler families, their kith and kin e book. This new edition is fully searchable and has an extra onlineonly table of contents with links to chapters and sections. Mcclure multiple descendants of halbert mcclure, b. History of augusta county, virginia john lewis peyton. Historical notes from the records of augusta county, virginia, part ii concluded by charles e. This volume contains 5,244 marriage records bonds, licenses, or ministers returns. A stronghold of scotchirish settlement, augusta commands great interest among genealogists because thousands of 18th and 19thcentury families passed through it en route to the west. The government center will be closed to the public as of 5 pm, march 20, 2020. Bevin j creel this book includes a functionally exact transcription of augusta county, virginia order books 16, 17 and 18, made from family history library uscan film 30379. The augusta county historical society has been actively collecting paper documents, photographs, and books pertaining to the history of augusta county, staunton, and waynesboro since the societys inception in 1964. The mission of the augusta county historical society is to study, collect, preserve, publish, educate about, and promote the history of augusta county and its communities.
Augusta county, the new addition to arcadia publishings images of america series, presents an overview history of augusta county, va. Make no mistake, this is the most complete collection of augusta county history and genealogy on cd found anywhere on the planet at the lowest possible cost. Iberian also has hundreds of titles in e book pdf format. We have fun outside, eat outside and, if were in the mood, even sleep outside. Order books in augusta county, va genealogy trails. The augusta county historical society will be assisting with the event. Attempts have not been made to verify the lineages of those tested. Jan 2001 shelby augusta county, va marriages 17001799.
The savannah river serves as the boundary between augusta and aiken county, south carolina. Early settlers of augusta county, virginia genealogy. Jul 29, 2012 a stronghold of scotchirish settlement, augusta commands great interest among genealogists because thousands of 18th and 19thcentury families passed through it en route to the west. We serve augusta county, va, through our 6 locations.
Augusta county, virginia, heritage book, 17321998 book. History location augusta, georgia, located in the east central section of the state, is approximately 150 miles east of atlanta on interstate 20. Chalkleys chronicles, volume 1 augusta county order book no. Map of part of augusta county, colony of virginia, 17551760 scale 1. The collection now includes a great deal of social, architectural, and genealogical material.
William pattersons descendants still live in augusta county, virginia, some of them near harriston. Mar 24, 2014 when augusta county was formed in 1738, it was americas wild weststretching from the mississippi river to the great lakes. The county seat of augusta is staunton, although most of the administrative services have offices in neighboring verona. County officials had to be elected and an anglican minister and vestry had to be chosen before the government was operating smoothly. I cant say anything about the usefulness of information, but the. Depicts historical state, church, and family histories.
Augusta county deeds, 17431800 family history library augusta county, virginia. James patton, one of the early settlers in augusta county, va. Landis on february 3, 17839, william hartgrove executed his note to hugh mckown. Augusta county library is a public library affiliate of the gilder leherman institute. Augusta county reel 2, local government records collection, the library of virginia, richmond, virginia. This national park service site lets you view military records of both individuals and units, as well as providing information on national. Waddells first families of early augusta county scotts list of orange county importations. Reel 41, local government records collection, augusta county court records. Augusta county virginia heritage book committee home. Augusta county, virginia, heritage book 17321998 new 299. Effective january 1, 2020, you will be required to have the property tax id numbers on the first page of each document submitted for land recording. Augusta county, virginia, court orders, 17741785 book, 2010. Augusta county, virginia, heritage book 17321998 new. Augusta county, virginia genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy.
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