Category Archives: Virginia

The Library of Virginia maintains many collections, and found within them are several Native American resources dating from colonial days.  This document describes those resources and tells you how and where to locate and access them. Click to access ResourcesOnNativeAmericans.pdf

Published in the Va Gen Soc volume 35 from 1997, pages 8-12 Fincastle County, Virginia1773 Delinquent Tax Lists, transcribed by Julia M. Case When Fincastle County was created from Botetourt County in 1772, it included the present state of Kentucky, … Continue reading →

In Norfolk County, Virginia court on Jan. 29, 1833 – “On the motion of Mr. Murdaugh, Resolved, That the comittee for courts of Justice be instructed to inquire into the expediency of authorizing the county courts to grant certificates to … Continue reading →

From 1833-1850, Norfolk County, Virginia granted certificates to “the descendants of indians and other persons of mixed blood, who are not free negroes or mulattoes, in like manner as certificates of freedom are granted to free negroes and mulattoes, which … Continue reading →

Magazine Va Gen Soc (VGS) Vol 35 #1 (1997), Pg 78 Henrico Co., VA Record Book 2, 1678-1693, orders and wills August Session 1687 Humphrey an Indian boy belonging to Mr John Cock being by his Sd Master brought before this … Continue reading →

 (1768) – “ISAAC, an Indian slave, aged about 40 years, run away from my plantation on George’s creek, in Buckingham, last Easter was twelve months. He was born and lived many years on the BROOK of CHICKAHOMINY, and has some … Continue reading →

Princess Anne County Personal Property Tax List 1782-1789 Library of Virginia microfilm no. 291 1784 – James Whitehurst (Indian) 1 tithe In 1786 James Whitehurst is listed as a mulatto with his son, Henry also. There are several other Whitehursts … Continue reading →