Western settlement began in the 1720s and 1730s with quakers, scotsirish, germans and others moving south from pennsylvania and maryland, and also by english and african slaves moving upriver from tidewater. Cameron and shelburne see virginia parish histories and descriptions. The county is named for john campbell, fourt h earl of loudoun and governor general o f virginia from 175659. Funded jointly by the loudoun museum and friends of the thomas balch library, this illustrated gem ranks at the forefront of all walking tours.
The loudoun county office of the commissioner of the revenue provides annual valuations and maintenance of fair market values. This web site is not a definitive site providing all the history of the county. Loudoun county, virginia church genealogy familysearch wiki. Loudoun county, one of the wealthiest in the nation, has become increasingly diverse and liberal. All extant loudoun county, virginia census records population, mortality, and slave schedules have been published and indexed and volunteers are available to do free lookups for most census years, see. Apprentices, poor children and bastards, loudoun county, virginia, 17571850 louisa skinner hutchison on. Loudoun cou nty was established in 1757 from fa irfax c oun ty. The loudoun library foundation llf is an independent, allvolunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and supporting libraries in loudoun county. Virginia fishback, mary, thomas balch library commission on. Covers the countys history for the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Oct 11, 2017 the fauquier county courthouse in warrenton.
Names of families in loudoun county genealogy, wills, estates, marriages, minute books loudoun county was created in 1757 from fairfax county and was named after john campbell, the fourth earl of loudoun and governor of virginia from 1756 to 1759. A number of years ago, when i first started researching the loudoun co. Marriage bonds, consents, ordination bonds and index, 17721852 bulk 17851852 is comprised of negative photostatic copies of original marriage bonds, consents and ordination bonds. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in loudoun county, virginia this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in loudoun county, virginia, united states. In 2018, the population was estimated at 406,850, making it virginias thirdmost populous county. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. George abel born 1754 in germany, married catherine roller. Leesburg was a prosperous southern town of about 1,700 at the outbreak of the civil war. Loudoun county in the civil war loudoun county, virginia, was destined to be an area of significant military activity during the american civil war. The following are a selection of recommended books, journals, and magazines to read that are focused on the history of jefferson county and the eastern panhandle of west virginia. Loudoun county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy.
If you would like to purchase any of these books please send a check or money order to lee county historical and genealogical society, p. Loudoun county is part of the washingtonarlingtonalexandria, dcvamdwv metropolitan statistical area. A short history of page county, virginia harry m strickler on. So far as is known, no combs were already residing in loudoun at this time research in progress.
Picture next to title page is running very close to the edge. Visitors can learn about the cultural and historical transformations of the commonwealth as they travel from one gallery to another. The early loudoun churches ashburn, va the first church in loudoun county, called the chapel of ease for the comfort of the people above the goose creek, was built in 1736. Fox loudoun va the ancestors and descendants of william fox c17101777 of loudoun county, virginia. Civil war maps, available online, loudoun county, loudoun. Loudoun county, one of virginia s most charming areas, is truly a picturesque region, balanced with sweeping pastoral landscapes along the potomac and many lovely small towns and villages. Loudoun county is providing public record information as a public service in accordance with virginia code title 58. A history of hard times civil war series meserve, stevan f. Lee county discount genealogy and history books, maps and cds. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Apprentices, poor children and bastards, loudoun county. All loudoun county public library locations are closed until further notice to help reduce the spread of the new coronavirus covid19.
Loudoun county virginia genealogy online images of wills. Loudoun county s numerous potomac bridges, ferries and fords made it an ideal location for. The anglican parishes of loudoun county, virginia, truro, cameron and shelburne, 17361805. Lynching in virginia, 18771927, is the creation of gianluca defazio, an assistant professor in the justice studies department at james madison university in harrisonburg.
Loudoun county, virginia genealogy family history library. The personal property tax lists for the year 1788 for loudoun county, virginia. Although books have previously been published cover various will book entries recorded since the creation of loudoun county, virginia in 1757, none has listed every entry recorded during the first eightyplus years. I was delighted to learn recently that an essay i wrote has been published on a website ive long admired. A short account of friends in loudoun county, virginia, 1732. Herringshaws national library of american biography. Jan 06, 20 militia of loudoun county, virginia by kentucky kindred genealogical research on january 6, 20 leave a comment note that my 5th greatgrandfather, captain john linton, is included in this list.
Loudoun library foundation loudoun county public library. Early loudoun county, virginia combs records pre1776. History of the independent loudoun virginia rangers. Loudoun contains one of the most complete collections of court records in virginia, and is one of only a few of virginias ninetyeight counties whose records have not been destroyed by fire, war, or environmental factors. Lee moved to loudoun because he wanted to enter public service, and a new county provided that chance, especially if ones surname was lee. Edward lee is the chef and owner of six restaurants in the washington metro area and louisville, ky.
Find used book store in loudoun county, va on yellowbook. Westminster, md 65 east main street, westminster, md 211575026. In 1749, the british crown bestowed on thomas lee the title of acting governor of virginia, which he held until his death a little more than a year later. We encourage you to research our online indexes, helpful links. For tips on accessing loudoun county, virginia genealogy census records online, see. Loudoun county is named after major general john campbell, 4th earl of loudoun 17051782. Some of the original editions and the oneofakind books sell quickly, so if you want it, jump on it. See more ideas about loudoun county virginia, loudoun county and virginia. Welcome to the official loudoun county, virginia government website. This was happening about the same time that george washington was born on a plantation about 90 miles southeast of the settlement. Including publications by historical figures in loudoun county, such as margaret mercer popular lectures on ethics.
Including publications by historical figures in loudoun county, such as margaret mercer popular lectures on. In tuesday nights elections, the county board flipped from a republican to a democratic majority. Loudoun county hosts discussions of courthouse history november 21 and 25. Loudoun lee made a name for himself history of loudoun. P age 115116is torn where number is suppose to be and it appears that tape is on pages thought out the entire original book. Campbell, a scottish nobleman, served as governor general of virginia 17561758 at the time loudoun county was organized. This book was published by park view press in 1908, consisted of. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
Click here for information about helpful changes to your account and online resources. Nice book that gets into some interesting civil war history of loudoun county virginia. Slaves spreadsheet there is an excellent summary of some of the free black and. Berryville old book shop abebooks berryville, va, u. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. The loudoun county school board has received both outspoken support and heavy criticism following the implementation of diverse classroom libraries in loudoun county public schools this year. The black history committee, friends of the thomas balch library.
Explore some of loudoun s historical treasures here. National register of historic places listings in loudoun. Genealogy and history genealogy trails history group. Early settlers of lee county, virginia, volume ii compiled by. History of augusta county, virginia by john lewis peyton 1882 387 pages. Volume ii of a pictorial history of lee county is currently being produced. History and comprehensive description of loudoun county, virginia by james william head 1901 188 pages.
Rather it is a collection of articles that give an overview of the county s history. Loudoun county louisa county lunenburg county madison county matthews county mecklenburg county. Located on virginia s northern frontier, the potomac river, loudoun county became a borderland after virginia s secession from the union in early 1861. Planimetry revised from photographs taken 1973 and other sources. Loudoun county, virginia taxation genealogy familysearch. Explore the story of virginia virginia museum of history.
This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the u. Two church of england parishes were part of loudoun co, va. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide duncan, patricia b, loudoun county, virginia will book abstracts. Lovettsville virginia in 1915 lovettsville historical society about 1732 the first german families founded the settlement that ultimately became lovettsville. Loudoun county s confirmed cases of coronavirus is approaching 300, with 296 cases reported saturday. Topics include colonial interactions with indians, the civil war, agriculture, trade, transportation. Contains thirtyfive thousand biographies of the acknowledged leaders of life and thought of the united states, by william herringshaw, 1909 transcribed by afofg bateman, herbert harvell. It is the southernmost town along loudoun county s shared border with fauquier county.
Page 159 stone, who had only a line of pickets on the river, the mass of his troops being out of sight of, and beyond range from, the virginia bank, to make some display of an intention to cross, and also to watch the enemy more closely than usual. The following books are outofprint and are not available. Effective monday, march 16, 2020, all loudoun county department of parks, recreation and community services prcs programs are cancel and facilities are closed through at least april 1, 2020. Loudoun county was established in 1757 from fairfax county. Media in category national register of historic places in loudoun county, virginia the following 100 files are in this category, out of 100 total.
Members of the heritage commission will lead the discussion. In his 2018 book buttermilk graffiti winner of the 2019 james beard award for best book of the year, lee documents his travels in search of americas new. Apprentices, poor children and bastards, loudoun county, virginia, 17571850. It is also a guide to the locations of the historical markers dedicated to those raids, and the locations of the graves of mosbys rangers who are buried in loudoun county. History and comprehensive description of loudoun county virginia. The due date for physical items has been extended to june 20. Military indexes loudoun county, va official website. Loudoun county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Act to open a wagon road from black house in washington county to cumberland mountain passed 18 december 1794. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history and comprehensive description of loudoun county virginia. History and comprehensive description of loudoun county, virginia. Loudoun county, virginia probate genealogy familysearch wiki.
Jan 23, 2020 loudoun county virginia is a region rich in history. Loudoun county road orders 17571783 is a cooperative effort between the virginia center for transportation innovation and research and independent researcher patricia b. About abstracts of wills, inventories, and administration accounts of loudoun county, virginia, 17571800 these probate records include the names of the testator, spouse, children, family members, executors and witnesses, the dates of the will and its probate, and its location. At that time, i put together a spreadsheet that now appears on that site of references to slaves id found in various documents. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen. This book is your tour guide to over 100 locations in loudoun county where colonel john singleton mosby conducted his raids during the civil war. Historical and genealogical societies in virginia listing. This volume furthers the coverage of early northern virginia transportation records begun in the previouslypublished fairfax county road orders 1749. Lgbtq books spark an angry debate in virginia classrooms. Abstracts of wills, inventories, and administration. From the american revolution to the civil war, there are landmarks aplenty across our picturesque landscape. I did not direct him to cross, nor did i intend that he should cross the river in force for the purpose of fighting. Abstracts of wills, inventories, and administration accounts. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Militia of loudoun county, virginia kentucky kindred genealogy. All libraries open to the public in loudoun county may apply for grants to fund special projects. Diverse classroom libraries spark debate in loudoun county. Loudoun county s 1790 delinquent list appears on 20. History and comprehensive description of loudoun county. West virginia encyclopedia ewv west virginia history journal. Covers the county s history for the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
It was strategically or uncomfortably near the border, located just two miles south of the potomac river, which then divided the united states from the confederate states of america. Would have liked it to cover all of the incidents of the war though. Loudoun county in the american civil war wikipedia. Yardley taylor, a quaker, who ranked high as an educator and a civil engineer, who represented loudoun county in the legislature of virginia, who served the county as surveyor 1850 to 1857, and who compiled and published the only history and map of loudoun county that was ever prepared, spent much time in the german settlement, and. Online images of old wills and estates names of families in loudoun county genealogy, wills, estates, marriages, minute books loudoun county was created in 1757 from fairfax county and was named after john campbell, the fourth earl of loudoun and governor of virginia from 1756 to 1759. School board members videoconferenced from their homes while loudoun county public schools staff joined the meeting remotely.
A history of the society of friends in loudoun, the bulletin of the historical society of loudoun county, virginia, 19571976. The county is named for john campbell, fourth earl of loudoun and governor general of virginia from 175659. Before this book, i had never considered the fact that loudoun was quite literally a border county a unionist enclave surrounded by confederate virginia. Court order books and miscellaneous papers pdf include county relief to soldiers families, a list of county militia officers 1778 to 1783 and requests for pensions from the war department.
Middleburg is a town in loudoun county, virginia, united states, with a population was 673 as of the 2010 census. We are especially interested in books on world war ii and other military history, the history of virginia and the shenandoah valley, and illustrated childrens books. History and comprehensive description of loudoun county virginia ebook written by james william head. Loudoun county, va official website official website. Project gutenberg offers 61664 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. This awardwinning exhibition interprets 16,000 years of virginia historyfrom the earliest native american artifacts to life in the state at the beginning of the twentyfirst century. Rather it is a collection of articles that give an overview of the countys history. Inaugural loudoun book and arts festival set for june 8, 2019. Shows the potomac river in the area of loudoun county, va. Historical sketch bedford county virginia 17531907 1901 121 pages. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Index to loudoun county, virginia land deed books 2a2m 18001810 source. Loudoun county was organized on 01 jul 1757 from fairfax co va. Mar 08, 2005 we buy collections and libraries and can travel for the right collection.
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