Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. The family history library offers virtually no original records for early grayson county other than the tax rolls. A history in words and pictures celebrates the county and people in it with stories about the people, lifestyles, and communities. Kevin schwoerer, flag committee chairman, presented a flag certificate to the schenkel family of aldie, va. Founded in 1974, the mission of the society is to collect, preserve, and share with researchers and visitors information about the history of grayson county and southwest virginia. Bob began his career at ibm as a marketing representative. Apparently local records from the earliest decades have been destroyed. A history in words and pictures celebrates the county and people in it with stories about the. Three years later, he sold a system to a young entrepreneur, leslie wexner, founder of the limited and a career change followed shortly. The county was formed in 1776 from pittsylvania county, which was cut out of halifax in 1767. Our very own george troy, author, the five laws of retail. This pre1923 publication has been converted from its original format for the kindle and may contain an occasional defect from the original publication or from the conversion. Click on a site listed within each jurisdiction for a photograph and summary description of the sites historical significance as well as a link to the nomination form.
Dec 27, 2017 explore tnrebs board grayson county va. It was named after william grayson, a delegate to the continental congress 17841787 and a u s senator for virginia. Discussions include the location, geography and original inhabitants of the county. Grayson is one of eighteen virginia counties for which the 1810 census is lost.
Discover the meaning of the grayson name on ancestry. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Grayson worked in the construction industry, as an accountant for six long weeks square peground hole, and as a. The pitcher delivers okay, im lying, it was tball, no one delivered any pitch. This past week, ive been researching and reading on my cornett relatives even though i havent been posting new articles as i go along. Some renovations to the home were completed and the artifacts of graysons history were relocated there. This set of books is an accumulation of photographs depicting individuals, groups, homes, churc. I have been wanting a great book on virginia history for years. From the authors foreword this book is interesting for those wishing to observe how a county was set up and organized. This book originally published in 1914 covers the history of this county by relating history of pioneer settlers of grayson county, virginia.
A listing of all the schools in grayson county, va with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Ill indicates a copy is available for loan local records categories and contents. The new dominion, a history from 1607 to the present. Grayson county historical society independence, virginia. Tax books 18101831, 18331834, 18361845, familysearch. The 2007 through 2014 journals are available for purchase here and in our office. Grayson county, located in southwestern virginia, was created in 1793 out of wythe county. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Virginia history new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Sm certified genealogical lecturer sm historic pathways. It was named for william grayson, delegate to the continental congress from 1784 to 1787 and one of the first two u. Genealogy trails history group census of pensioners for revolutionary or military services, 1841 grayson county source. Memories of grayson, volumes i, ii, and iii is a three book set.
Regular scheduled meetings of the wgrl board of trustees for 2019 will be held on the third thursday of the first two months of each quarter at 1. He grew up in las vegas but now he lives on an island near seattle with his wife michelle and their three german shepherds. Grayson county was founded in 1793 from a part of wythe county. Click on the county or independent city below for a list of historic sites on the virginia landmarks register and the national register of historic places in each jurisdiction. See more ideas about virginia, grayson highlands and home history. For further information please contact your branch library. In 1842, the virginia general assembly authorized the division.
On april 25th, 2015, the grayson arts and history center opened its gallery which showcases local arts and crafts. Since then the history center not only houses graysons history, but helps to bring an awareness to the. The giants outfielder, who was in the outfield for a reason not. Playing shortstop for the giants, the sevenyearold boy who would grow up to pretend his name is brett grayson, waits for the pitch. The history of pittsylvania county, virginia by maud. Rare photos not appropriate for history books youtube. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Although we concentrate on the history of the county and the region, we can also conduct family research. Library board of trustees meetings are open to the public. We are happy to conduct family or historical research for you. From edited primary source documents to scholarly studies and exhibition catalogs, the virginia historical society has published many quality history books. With their texts of black lettering against a silver background and their distinctive shape, virginia s state historical highway markers are hard to miss along the commonwealths roadways. With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families. Any books having to do with early jamestown are welcome.
An illustrated history of grayson county, texas with numerous photographs and a pioneer name index p. Grayson county, va order book 1, 17931794 by karen wagner treacy, 2017, 8 12x11 format, iv, 30 pages, index. Our store grayson county, virginia heritage foundation, inc. Books about early jamestown, virginia nonfiction, fiction, history, archaeology. The history center started in 2001 when the city purchased the kennerlycox house. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Our grayson heritage is the annual journal of the grayson county, virginia heritage foundation. This abstraction to the first will book gives the original page number so the researcher may go back to the original and read for themselves the entries. Since 1998 the company has been providing historical society. Boatswain billings had served in the navy for 11 years and had been stationed in vietnam for the past 9 months. The book rings with the names of early inhabitants and prominent citizens. In august, 1814 british troops occupied washington, dc and public buildings were put to the torch. Dhr virginia department of historic resources historic. Grayson county historical independence, va business.
For the genealogist there is the important and wholly fortuitous list of tithables of pittsylvania county for the year 1767, which enumerates the names of nearly 1,000 landowners and property holders, amounting in sum to a rough census of the county in its infancy. The virginia volunteers for the period 19171920 were the states solution to being left without a national guard during world war i. A history of henry county, virginia with biographical. The peculiar story of three virginia school textbooks. William grayson chapter sons of the american revolution gainesville, va. I found a few things about my family personally inside and a couple of photos also, which was.
Mcconnell, bennett, brand, chandler, ethridge, jacobs, tribble, cooper, britt and more, reach out from the past and on into our future. Grayson county historical society 111 courthouse st, independence, virginia 24348 rated 4. The first courthouse was built in greensville, later called oldtown, constructed in 1794 and rebuilt beginning in 1832. History, government, geography, and it was one of a trio of statecommissioned texts the others were for fourth. The center hosts tours and provides information for the community as well as area schools. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. Grayson county, virginia heritage foundation collections many topics specific to grayson genealogy are addressed in the various collections of articles, maps, photos etc. Kathe robin, romantic times in a vast and lawless land, she searched for a place to belong. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time.
Grayson county was founded in 1793 from part of wythe county. I had one of the best books on va history in 7th grade. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every. Kidnapped when her family was massacred on the santa fe trail, cassandra morgan survived nine. Full text of pioneer settlers of grayson county, virginia. Map of grayson county, virginia library of congress. With biographical sketches of its most prominent citizens and genealogical histories of half a hundred of its oldest families judith parks america hill press of bulletin printing and publishing company, incorporated, 1925 henry county va. Henry county is in piedmont, va bordering on the north carolina line. There are now more than 2,500 of them erected in virginia to highlight people, places, or events of regional, statewide, or national significance. Grayson county, va 1810 substitute census abstracts from the 1810 personal property tax list by john vogt, 2011, 5 12x8 12 format, viii, 12 pages, map.
Mount rogers, the states highest peak at 5,729 feet, is in grayson county. Shows economic and geologic cross section information and the names of some residents. These fees help support the historical society in our efforts to preserve and share our wonderful history. Grayson is the author of the danny logan mystery series. Wythegrayson regional library wgrl main office 276 7732761 grayson county public library 276 7733018 whitetop public library 276 3882873 fries public library. Find your familys average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more. These journals contain articles on the history and heritage of grayson county, virginia. The batter crushes a ball over the outfielders head. In the beginning of the week i received a book that i purchased on amazons web site, entitled, grayson county.
Evidence of the rich history of grayson can be found in the names of our schools and on the signs marking our roads, buildings and churches. Internet archive list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 grayson county, virginia source. Deeds families historical business information historical places historical society land records libraries local events. Historical eras are broadly divided into colonial 16001763. John smith, pocahontas, and the start of a new nation by. Wythegrayson regional library wgrl main office 276 7732761 grayson county public library 276 7733018 whitetop public library 276 3882873 fries public library 276 7442225 wythe county public library 276 2284951 rural retreat public library 276 6868337. Press of bulletin printing and publishing company, incorporated, 1925 henry county va. He emphasized that in the prerevolutionary era that this militia was not just a local group electing their own officers but was well structured from the top with the governor appointing the county lieutenant in charge of organization and training throughout the county.
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