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This is a comprehensive study of the early history and inhabitants of Isle of Wight County. It begins with a graphic description of the early settlers--including accounts of Quakers and Cavaliers--and is followed by detailed histories of the various Isle of Wight families. Nearly 200 pages of this voluminous work are devoted to abstracts of deeds, land records, and quit rents. Besides a place and subject index, the work further includes a 38-page name index of several thousand entries.
Special reports and monographs are issued as part of some of the Reports.
The original records on file in Isle of Wight County and abstracted in this work are: Wills and Administrations Book A (1641-1650); Will and Deed Books 1 and 2 (1658-1659, 1666-1719); Will Books 3-11 (1726-1800); Deed Book I (1691-1695); Administrations and Probates (1666-1701); and The Great Book (1719-1729). In addition to the names of the testators and legatees, the entries provide the names of executors, securities, and witnesses and frequently include assignments of property.
Special reports and monographs are issued as part of some of the Reports
William Johnston (1648-1719) of the Isle of Wight County, Virginia, married Sarah Griffeth, daughter of Owen Griffeth. They had at least four sons. Descendants listed, chiefly descendants of his grandson, Jacob Johnston, lived in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and elsewhere. Jacob Johnston (ca. 1714-1781) was born in what is now Southampton County, Virginia, the son of Benjamin Johnston (ca. 1693-1767). He died in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Some descendants spelled their name Johnson.