In compliance with an act of the Virginia General Assembly on 11 April 1853, deaths occurring in Clarke County were recorded on the county Death Register. Transcriptions in this book include: race, date and place of death, names of parents, place of birth

The Virginia Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics has records of births from 1853 to present, with the exception of the years between 1896 and June 14, 1912, when there was no law requiring them. These records are based on an act passed by the Virginia General Assembly on April 11, 1853. This is the second in a two-volume series of transcriptions of microfilm reel number 15 (1871-1896) Bureau of Vital Statistics, Births of Fairfax County. Entries are alphabetically arranged by surname and include: given name, race/sex, date of birth, place of birth, father, father's occupation, father's residence, mother, informant, any notation, page and line in register. The appendix contains a listing of additional handwritten information that appeared on each page, such as year, district, and commissioner recording the information.

This book is the second in a series on marriage records of Clarke County, Virginia. The first book covered marriages from 1836 to 1886. This volume covers marriages from 1887 to 1925. The county maintained a marriage register beginning in 1865. Information on this register included the individual's age, status, names of parents, place of birth and residence, date and place of marriage, date of license, and husband's occupation, as well as additional comments as to consent, etc.

This book contains abstracts of partially proven deeds as appear in three parts or volumes available to the public at the courthouse in Leesburg, Virginia. These court books contain photocopies of various original deeds, wills, and agreements, as well as other documents and records. They are not the clerk's recordings, but are in original handwriting, including signatures. Some of these deeds and wills were later fully proven and were recorded in the regular deed books. An every name index adds to the value of this work.

The authors first transcribed data from microfilm available from the Library of Virginia for marriages reported beginning in 1853, then compared this information to the actual license and return (whenever possible) and to the marriage books available in the Clerk's Office, Loudoun County Court House, Leesburg, Virginia. The authors found much information which was not included on the microfilm and have added it to the transcription. A typical entry includes groom's name, bride's name, date of marriage, place of marriage, race, previous marital status, place of birth, residence, occupation, date of license, consent, marriage official and date of return. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.

These entries appear in the order they were presented in the original tax books, generally alphabetical by letter. The information provided in these records included numeration of the following categories: numbers of white tithables sixteen years old and upwards, slaves between twelve and sixteen years old, slaves sixteen years old and upwards, horses, asses, mules, mares and colts, merchant licenses, ordinary licenses, stud horses, carriages and coaches, stage wagons, two-wheel carriages, and tax charged. Also included are names of free Negroes chargeable with tax. Categories recorded varied each year. Transcription was made on only the first several categories, those primarily detailing numbers of people and horses.

These entries appear in the order they were presented in the original tax books, generally alphabetical by letter. The information provided in these records included numeration of the following categories: numbers of white tithables 16 years old and upwards, slaves 12-16 years old, slaves 16 years old and upwards, horses, asses, mules, mares and colts, dogs, head of cattle, ordinary licenses, stud horses, carriages and coaches, stage wagons, 2 wheel carriages, and tax charged. Also included are names of free Negroes, grist and sawmills, printing presses, tan yards and ferries, physicians and attorneys. The 1815 list included watches, clocks and furniture. Categories recorded varied each year. Transcription was made on only the first several categories, those primarily detailing numbers of people and horses.

A criminal indictment is a written statement charging an individual with committing a crime or other offense, drawn up by a prosecuting attorney and found and presented by a grand jury. It is a formal accusation initiating a criminal case and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes. This book contains a transcription of the 1801-1843 criminal indictment book located in the archives section of the courthouse in Leesburg, Virginia. Entries have been abstracted in full, and typically provide the date of the proceeding; details of the offense; name of the accused (and slave owner, if the accused is a slave), the victim, justices, attorney, witnesses, and security; and the court's ruling on the case. A full-name index adds to the value of this excellent resource.

Named for Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson County, Virginia, was formed from Berkeley County, Virginia, in 1801. It remained a part of Virginia until 1863. Both Berkeley and Jefferson Counties voted for secession from the United States in the vote taken on May 23, 1861; then in 1863, voted in favor of annexation to West Virginia. In 1871, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Virginia v. West Virginia to uphold the secession of West Virginia (including Berkeley and Jefferson Counties) from Virginia. These abstracts are of the Jefferson County, Virginia records from the county's formation in 1801 until it became part of West Virginia in 1863. Will Book Volume 1 covers 1801 to 1813; Will Book Volume 2 covers 1813 to 1816. These abstracts provide pertinent names and dates, including administrators, executors, appraisers, distributees and legatees, purchasers at sales, slaves, court order dates and date the item was received in court for recording. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.

"Guardians were appointed for individuals, usually minors, who had inherited money or who were orphaned. The Guardian was to monitor and control the spending of funds in providing the necessities of the individual's lifestyle while maintaining the funds principle. In the early years, Guardians were required to periodically present the Court with an accounting of income and expenditures. In later years, these presentations were requested every year. Proper receipts and voucher were required and the Guardian was usually compensated for his troubles with a small commission." This volume contains abstracts taken from the microfilm available from The Library of Virginia covering Guardian Accounts Books A (1759-1823), B (1823-1837), C (1838-1852), D (1853-1859), E (1859-1870), F (1869-1875), G (1875-1886) and H (1886-1904). The author has included dates and items which she felt were of importance genealogically to give a better understanding of the individual's life. She also included all references to slaves, which are indexed under the heading, Negro. A full-name index completes this work.

The Virginia Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics has records of births from 1853 to present, with the exception of the years between 1896 and June 14, 1912, when there was no law requiring them. These records are based on an act passed by the Virginia General Assembly on April 11, 1853. This is the first in a two-volume series of transcriptions of microfilm reels number 14 (1853-1871), number 15 (1871-1896) and number 45 (1853-1869) Bureau of Vital Statistics, Births of Fairfax County, 1853-1896. Entries have been divided into two alphabetically arranged sections: Colored/Free/White Births; and Slave Births. Entries for Colored/Free/White Births include: surname, given name, race/sex, date of birth, place of birth, father, father's occupation, father's residence, mother, informant, any notation, page and line in register. Entries for Slave Births include: owner's name, slave/sex, slave's given name, date of birth, place of birth, mother, informant, page and line in register. There are no entries for 1860-1864 or 1866-1867. The appendix contains a listing of additional handwritten information that appeared on each page, such as year, district, and commissioner recording the information.

These alphabetically arranged entries reveal free or slave status; color; gender; date, place, and cause of death; age; parents; place of birth; informant; occupation; name of spouse or consort; and page and line number of entry. The index lists only those names that differ from the surname of the decedent. Slaves are grouped by owner. An informative list of commonly used medical terms and their meanings is included.

A complete transcription of the Hunterdon County 1895 State Census, Reel 34 filmed on 26 October 1988 for the New Jersey State Archives. This first volume covers eleven townships and over 16,900 people. The text details the information recorded in the first portion of the film: Alexandria Township, Bethlehem Township, Clinton Township and the town of Annandale, Clinton Borough, Delaware Township, East Amwell Township, Franklin Township, the Borough of Frenchtown, High Bridge Township, Holland Township, and the Borough of Junction. The 1895 population is grouped by township, and records are formatted: surname, given name, age by class (0-5, 5-20, 20-60, over 60), remarks, nationality, page number, dwelling house numbered in order of visitation, families numbered in order of visitation and number of person. Abbreviations for nationalities include: native born colored female, native born colored male, Irish born female, Irish born male, German born female, German born male, female of all other nationalities, male of all other nationalities, native born white female, and native born white male. The author provides information gathered from recapitulation sheets for each township including total number of dwellings, total number of families, and total number of persons. Two maps enhance this work.

These entries appear in the order they were presented in the original tax books, generally alphabetical by letter. The information provided in these records included numeration of the following categories: numbers of white tithables 16 years old and upwards, slaves 12-16 years old, slaves 16 years old and upwards, horses, asses, mules, mares and colts, ordinary licenses, stud horses, carriages and coaches, stage wagons, 2 wheel carriages, and tax charged. Also included are names of free Negroes, grist and sawmills, printing presses, tan yards and ferries. Categories recorded varied each year. Transcription was made on only the first several categories, those primarily detailing numbers of people and horses.

These alphabetically arranged entries reveal surname, given name, race and gender, date of death, place of death, cause of death, age, parents, place or year of birth, occupation, spouse or consort of, informant, and page and line. The index lists only those names that differ from the surname of the decedent. An informative list of commonly used medical terms and their meanings is included.

The information in the volume has been abstracted from the microfilm of the ledger found in the Library of Virginia.

Local newspapers often provide information not found in other county records. These small weekly papers consisted of business cards and general entertainment articles, advertisements and legal notices, local general and personal news, obituaries, marriage

Local newspapers often provide information not found in other county records. These small weekly papers consisted of business cards and general entertainment articles, advertisements and legal notices, local general and personal news, obituaries, marriage

Local newspapers often provide information not found in other county records. These small weekly papers consisted of business cards and general entertainment articles, advertisements and legal notices, local general and personal news, obituaries, marriage