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History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia
After an illuminating account of the history of Patrick and Henry counties, which occupies the first third of the book, the authors turn their attention to genealogy, providing authoritative histories of no fewer than 110 families. The genealogies generally begin with the first settler in either Patrick or Henry County and proceed to enumerate descendants in several generations, providing incidental detail according to the materials available. In addition to the remarkable collection of genealogies, the book also contains transcriptions of important genealogical source materials, such as the Patrick and Henry land grants and patents registered in the old Land Office in Richmond.
The Martinsville Seven
This book offers the first comprehensive treatment of the case of the Martinsville Seven, a group of young black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman in Martinsville, Virginia. Covering every aspect of the proceedings from the commission of the crime through two appeals, Eric W. Rise reexamines common assumptions about the administration of justice in the South. Although the defendants confessed to the crime, racial prejudice undeniably contributed to their eventual executions. Rise highlights the efforts of the attorneys who, rather than focusing on procedural errors, directly attacked the discriminatory application of the death penalty. The Martinsville Seven case was the first instance in which statistical evidence was used to prove systematic discrimination against blacks in capital cases.
Slave Laws in Virginia
The five essays in Slave Laws in Virginia explore two centuries of the ever-changing relationship between a major slave society and the laws that guided it. The topics covered are diverse, including the African judicial background of African American slaves, Thomas Jefferson's relationship with the laws of slavery, the capital punishment of slaves, nineteenth-century penal transportation of slaves from Virginia as related to the interstate slave trade and the changing market for slaves, and Virginia's experience with its own fugitive slave laws. Through the history of one large extended family of ex-slaves, Philip J. Schwarz's conclusion examines how the law shaped the interaction between former slaves and masters after emancipation. Instead of relying on a static view of these two centuries, the author focuses on the diverse and changing ways that lawmakers and law enforcers responded to slaves' behavior and to whites' perceptions of and assumptions about that behavior.
They Followed the Plume
Now in paperback Complete biographical record of Stuart's staff plus Fascinating tales of Civil War life Forward by Adele H. Mitchell, editor of Southern Cavalry Review Major General J. E. B. Stuart, brilliant commander of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, was completely committed to his staff. Stuart's gifted leadership unified his troops, and the men remained touchingly loyal to him. They Followed the Plume gives a behind-the-scenes look at the friendships and rivalries of Stuart's men, using service records and previously unpublished letters to substantiate the compelling biographies of 52 staff members.
History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia
History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia by Lewis G. Pedigo is a comprehensive account of the rich history and development of these two counties in the heart of Virginia. Drawing from a wide range of historical sources and records, Pedigo traces the counties' growth from their early settlement through the 20th century. This detailed chronicle provides valuable insights into the social, economic, and political forces that shaped Patrick and Henry Counties over the centuries, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of this region.
A Heard Family Record-based History
Brothers, Stephen, Charles and George Heard, who were born in Ireland in about 1689 to 1692, came to America in about 1720. They settled in Sadsbury, Pennsylvania. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia and Texas.
Some Early Southern Settlers
Family history and ancestors of William Arch Lewis born 1921 in Madison, W. Va. He is the son of George Jefferson Lewis (1881-1978) born in Peytona, Boone Co., W. Va., a son of Hansford Umberson Lewis and Nancy Jane Harless, and Blanche Eunice Nelson (1886-1957), daughter of Andrew Jackson Nelson and Mary Frances Jane Holstine of Winifred Junction. The progenitor of this Lewis family, Andrew E. Lewis, was born 1801 in North Carolina according to 1850 and 1860 U.S. Census of Washington County, Virginia. He married in 1822/23 Elizabeth Kaylor (1804-1846), the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Weeks Kaylor of German descent. Elizabeth Kaylor died in Washington Co., Ill. He married (2) ca. 1849/50 Sarah Smiley (1820-1881). He died between 1860/1870. He had thirteen children.
Estes Genealogy
Abraham Estes Jr. (ca. 1697-1759), was the son of Abraham and Barbara Estes. He died in 1759 in Caroline County, Virginia. Also includes information on the families of the following brothers: Thomas, who died in 1744 in Caroline County, Virginia; Robert, who died in 1775 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, and Elisha, who died in 1782 in Henry County, Virginia. Descendants lived in Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Texas, Arizona, and elsewhere.
