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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.
Henry County is in Piedmont, VA bordering on the North Carolina line. The County was formed in 1776 from Pittsylvania County, which was cut out of Halifax in 1767. Discussions include the location, geography and original inhabitants of the county; the per
Historian Thomas D. Perry uses over 200 images of Henry County Virginia to tell the history of the area. Chapters on Bassett, Fieldale, Martinsville and Henry County divide this book and the county. -- Back cover.
By: Lela C. Adams, Pub. 1984, Reprinted 2021, 118 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-544-8. In 1776, Patrick County was cut off of Pittsylvania County and was named for Patrick Henry. When first formed, Henry County embraced the whole of what is now Patrick County and the greater portion of present Franklin County, VA. Wills are favorite research tool of the family historian due to the many and varied family members being mention with in them.
Mrs. Dodd has compiled all the marriage records of Henry County from its formation in 1778 until just prior to the keeping of vital records in Virginia. Most of the entries are based upon marriage bonds, which are arranged alphabetically by the husband's surname. Brides are indexed in a separate alphabetical sequence.
Laurel Hill Publishing presents another in its History and Memory Series. This one on Henry County Virginia.