The world wars this section contains books relating to the two world wars of the twentieth century, titles which will arouse interest far beyond the. In 1691, a final county subdivision took place when lower norfolk county split to form norfolk county included in presentday cities of norfolk, chesapeake, and parts of portsmouth and princess anne county presentday virginia beach. Index to deed books, grantees w, 19671974 city of chesapeake, index, paged. Biographies, oral histories, diaries, memoirs, genealogies, correspondence 12 blogs. Prosperity, then depression times in 1907, the jamestown exposition, held to celebrate the 300year history of that nearby city, led to norfolks building several downtown hotels and office buildings.
The name of norfolk county comes from that of norfolk, england, and was among many place names brought to this country by the english immigrants who constituted a majority of early european settlers of massachusetts. Norfolk county virginia family researching genealogy trails. On new years day in 1776, twothirds of the city was destroyed during the. Local history books on virginia arcadia publishing. Norfolk public schools is on a mission to ensure that all students maximize their academic potential, develop skills for lifelong learning and become successful contributors to a global society. I have been wanting a great book on virginia history for years. The smc collection focuses on the city of norfolk, the state of virginia and surrounding. Norfolk county, england, is located northeast of london and north of suffolk county, on the shore of.
These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between. Virginia, state of the s middleatlantic united states. Google books lower norfolk county, virginia court records book a, 1637 1646 and book b, 1646 16512 source. History and genealogy for norfolk county, virginia and chesapeake, virginia. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The new dominion, a history from 1607 to the present. Norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, virginia, chesapeake, virginia. Building inspection office architectural drawings and plans, 18981980. Just in time for the holidays, a writeup of some great books about richmond andor specific neighborhoods or other areas. The historical society is committed to preserving and sharing the history. List of books and articles about virginia history online.
In 1963, the remaining portions of norfolk county were consolidated with the much smaller city of south norfolk to form chesapeake, virginia. Hardesty traveled the countryside writing stories about local people. The norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, virginia is. Northampton county, virginia marriage references and family relationships, 16341800. When i had a family of my own i lived in pennsylvania and of course my kids had no virginia history. Genealogy history news special offers virginia county history and genealogy books. Free blacks in norfolk, va 17901860 the darker side of freedom. So if you are interested in the history of norwich, norfolk or suffolk, the wildlife you might find here, the local area during the war and many. History and genealogy for norfolk county, virginia and chesapeake, virginia norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, virginia preserving and sharing chesapeake, va history since october 1963. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history.
Norfolk county recollections stories of norfolk county, va courtesy of the norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, va. Nelson county historical society and oakland museum. Building inspection office architectural drawings and plans. Norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, virginia.
Virginias postal abbreviation is va and its fips state code is 51. Norfolk virginia history projects, books, and speakers on the town, borough, and city of norfolk, norfolk county, and princess anne county, virginia, including. Naro cinema, norfolk, when i was growing up it was called the colley theater. For example, richmond county is nowhere near the city of richmond, and franklin county is even farther from the city of franklin. Norfolk virginia history projects, books, and speakers on the town, borough, and city of norfolk, norfolk county, and princess anne county, virginia, including their neighborhoods, creeks, rivers, bridges, streets, railroads, communitiies, and more. History of norfolk county, virginia internet archive. Naro movie theater, colley ave norfolk, va, great old fashioned movie theater with tons of charm and creative programming. The publication is currently at the printers and we will announce its availability soon. The sargeant memorial collection is a repository of local history and genealogy. Index to deed books, grantees uv, 19671974 city of chesapeake, index, paged. Portsmouth virginia norfolk virginia norfolk county virginia history art storage newport news old photos the hamptons. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. This complex and timely discussion will examine the roles of the catholic clergy, famine immigrants.
Of the eight virginia counties antedating lower norfolk, six have suffered a. Order books, 16861695 and 17101717, of norfolk county court. Norfolk virginia historical society norfolk, va address. The colonial court records of lower norfolk and norfolk counties. Zerega and read at the stated meeting of february 3, 1897. Census records county administrative records court records fiduciary records free negro and slave records health and medical records land records marriage records and vital statistics military and pension records.
Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Norfolk county, virginia genealogy and family history research page. Books a and b, 163716512 2 volumes in 1 walter, alice granbery, walter, harry ed. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
The last days of the rebel ironclad merrimac and occupation of norfolk, as seen from the u. Va courtesy of the norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, va. When i had a family of my own i lived in pennsylvania and of course my kids had no. Portsmouth was the county seat after the civil war, portions of norfolk county were lost and the territory of the county reduced as they were annexed by the independent cities of norfolk, portsmouth and south norfolk. In 1691, a final county subdivision took place when lower norfolk county split to form norfolk county included in presentday cities of norfolk, chesapeake, and parts of portsmouth. The history of greater norfolk coincides with the birth of our nation, and throughout the region, evidence of this important past can be enjoyed today. Fragile, torn in half, sectioned in four and on tracing linen. The introduction and volumes 16 are available as texts on wikisource. The nelson county, virginia heritage book, one of the walsworth series of local history books, hearkens back to the hardesty books published in the us in the 1800s. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Historic districts city of norfolk, virginia official website. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. An essay towards a topographical history of the county of norfolk. The nelson county historical society is planning to update and republish a new edition of their book cemeteries of nelson county, virginia.
Genealogy trails history group norfolk county va website includes norfolk city, chesapeake city, and portsmouth city source. Norfolk has several locally zoned historic districts. So if you are interested in the history of norwich, norfolk or suffolk, the wildlife you might find here, the local area during the war and many more local interest subjects you are in the right place. It is bordered by the atlantic ocean e, north carolina and tennessee s, kentucky and west virginia w, and maryland and the district of columbia, largely across the potomac river n and ne. Norfolk virginia deed abstracts, showing the geography and history of the town, borough, and city of norfolk, norfolk county, and princess anne county, virginia, including their neighborhoods, creeks, rivers, bridges, streets, railroads, communitiies, and more. A history of the county of norfolk british history online. Lower norfolk county, virginia court records book a, 1637 1646 and book b, 1646. There are also walks books by david north and simon malone encouraging readers to go out and see this beautiful county for themselves.
From 1801 to 1847, what are now arlington and a portion of the city of alexandria were known as alexandria county, district of. Lower norfolk county is a longextinct county which was organized in colonial virginia, operating from 1637 until 1691. It will intrigue you with its many stories of wise countys early days, its towns, communities and people who made it all happen. A city and county that share a name may be completely unrelated in geography. The data for those following independent cities are listed within this county.
The norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, virginia received its charter from the commonwealth of virginia on october 10, 1963, the same year that the city of chesapeake was formed through the merger of norfolk county and the city of south norfolk. Search results for map, norfolk, virginia, united states. Get started on your local history or genealogical research with these helpful. Deed and order books, 16751763 a collection in the library of virginia collection numbers. Cemeteries 17 census records and indexes 60 church. Norfolk county historical society of chesapeake, virginia preserving and sharing chesapeake, va history since october 1963. Norfolk county was a county of the south hampton roads in eastern virginia, created in 1691. As a result of its history, norfolk county has two communities brookline and cohasset which are not contiguous with the rest of the county, and norfolk county as a whole is located south of suffolk county, notwithstanding the origin of the counties respective names. At jarrold we have a wide variety of local interest books from the norwich, norfolk and suffolk areas. A record of events in norfolk county, virginia, from april 19th, 1861, to may 10th, 1862. The history of norfolk, virginia burton, harrison w.
The house of burgesses established the towne of lower norfolk county in 1680. The norfolk historical society sponsors a variety of educational and preservation projects. The county was originally part of the tenmile square surveyed in 1791 for the nations capital. Your source for information about books, music, movies, dance, theater and the arts in hampton roads. History of norfolk county, virginia, and representative citizens classic. Princess anne countyvirginia beach historical society booklist. Books published by wise county historical society wise. Stop by fountain bookstore or black swan and see if you can pick up a copy in person or hit the links below to order online in no particular order. Our digital collection contains scans of books, photographs, audio, video.
The city of norfolk is an important 400yearold port city and home to the largest naval base in the world. Originally published by victoria county history, london, 1906. This is a good synopsis of the history of the venue. Northampton county, virginia, register of deaths, 18711896. My youngest was in 3rd grade when the school held a play on u s history. 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. Norfolk county town borough city deed abstracts the berent research notebooks and loose papers, a vast majority of which have been scanned and are included on this website, contain primarily abstracts of deeds of norfolk, virginia 1600s to 1900s. Almost 20 great books about richmond or specific parts. The norfolk public library provides books in both regular and large print, ebooks, digital magazines, audiobooks, cds and dvds to meet whichever reading format you prefer. 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. We believe norfolk public schools is the cornerstone of a proudly diverse community with highly qualified teachers and staff dedicated to providing. However, several of the cities that existed in norfolk county are now independent cities. Lc land ownership maps, available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.
Its not mainstream, but its good naro cinema, norfolk, 1960s. Norfolk county, virginia genealogy and history volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. It provides a synopses of cases in a neater, more organized form. Our state of virginia books help you discover the most important events in the states history and its culture throughout time. In addition to collecting and preserving historical. Dec 17, 2010 welcome to wise county 1 wise county historical society 23 wise county va history appalachian heritage. North and south carolina, the district of columbia, and west virginia.
This book is a must for wise county researchers, or if you have ties with wise county whatsoever. A partvolume detailing the history of the religious houses of the county, including the cathedral priory of the holy trinity at norwich, and the pilgrimage site of walsingham. The order books records all matters brought before the court when it was in session. Chesapeake norfolk portsmouth norfolk county was created in 1691. The new dominion, a history from 1607 to the present dabney, virginius on.
I had one of the best books on va history in 7th grade. This horrific epidemic came at a time when the american party knownothings, an antiimmigrant movement was a political force in virginia. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Publication date 1899 topics lower norfolk county va.