Genealogies of Virginia Families


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From the William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine.







Judd


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Rowland Judd (ca.1720-1806) immigrated (probably from England) to Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania about 1745, moving later to Pittsylvania County, Virginia and then to Surry County and Wilkes County, North Carolina. Descendants lived in Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Nevada, Washington and elsewhere.




Red Book


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" ... provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization ... information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide ... The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail ... Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how"--Publisher decription.




Colonial Men and Times


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Eastland Families in America


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Joseph Eastland was born around 1620 in Wales or England. He acquired land in 1677/78 in Long Island, New York. His will lists sons Joseph, Thomas, William, John and daughter Mary. His wife had died previously. Joseph Eastland move to New Jersey and married Ann Hunt Reeve, a widow. Their son was, Joseph. Two older sons of a previous marriage were named Charles and Mark. Includes a section explaining records associated with Eastlands of African-American descent. .




County Courthouse Book


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"The County Courthouse Book is a concise guide to county courthouses and courthouse records. It is an important book because the genealogical researcher needs a reliable guide to American county courthouses, the main repositories of county records. To proceed in his investigations, the researcher needs current addresses and phone numbers, information about the coverage and availability of key courthouse records such as probate, land, naturalization, and vital records, and timely advice on the whole range of services available at the courthouse. Where available he will also need listings of current websites and e-mail addresses." -- Publisher website.