National register of historic places listings in albemarle. Notes and copies from the records of albemarle county, va. Previous census statistics, 1790, 1800, for most of virginia were lost hence, this 1810 census is the first real glimpse we have. Update your bookmarks to use s instead of and clear your browser cache if you have difficulty accessing the site. Originally published in 1901, reprinted in 1989 by heritage books, inc. Albemarle parish was a prerevolutionary war episcopal parish that reflected the political and civil dominance of the church of england in the affairs of virginia at the time. Several avenues are available for members of the uva community needing library resources, including hathitrusts newlyreleased trove of ed digital material, open educational resources, online journals, databases, and ebooks. Albemarle county, virginia, photostatic copy of the original marriage register of reverend john gibson family history library. Albemarle county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Albemarle parish should not be confused with albemarle county. What started as a monacan hunting path grew into three notchd road, a trade route used by european settlers to shuttle goods between richmond and the appalachian mountains. History of albemarle county in virginia, giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it, by reverend edgar woods.
Albemarle county, virginia county of albemarle gisweb. An economic and social survey of albemarle county uva. David, his father, having died in 1779, and after his estate was wound up, john returned to albemarle county to attend to. The society strives to accomplish this mission through a variety of public programs, including exhibits, publications, lectures, walking tours, oral history interviews and various educational programs. Founded in 1940, the albemarle charlottesville historical society seeks to study. Albemarle county virginia genealogy resources edit edit source getting started edit edit source. Albemarle county road orders 17831816 by nathaniel mason. The 185859 and 189293 printed catalogs of the albemarle female institute are in. Edgar woods spent countless hours researching the early days of this historic county. This is an extensive compilation of research on virginia s beautiful albemarle county first published in 1901. Albemarle county, virginia, federal census of 1810. Albemarle county is part of the charlottesville metropolitan statistical area.
Daily progress the daily progress, charlottesville news. Meades 1861 history of parishes in albemarle county is online at. Giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it. The magazine of albemarle county history, volume 20, 19611962 by brydon, anne page and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Preface the virginia highway and transportation research council is a cooperative organisation sponsored jointly by the virginia department of highways and transportation and the university of virginia and is located on the grounds of the university at charlottesville. To protect our staff and the public, albemarle county is instituting temporary procedures in an effort to reduce transmission within our offices. Its county seat is charlottesville, which is an independent city and enclave entirely surrounded by the county. The resources listed below are by no means the only, nor even the majority, of local history materials available to the researcher. What started as a monacan hunting path grew into three notchd road, a trade route used by european settlers to shuttle goods between richmond and the. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,970, in 2018, it was estimated at 108,718. Parts of louisa county were added in 1761 and 1838. Family history library albermarle county, virginia land ownership maps, 1864 and 1875 family history library deed abstracts of.
Albemarle county in virginia giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it source. Wikipedia albemarle county virginia a hand book giving a description of its topography, climate, geology, minerals, fruits, plants, history, educational, agricultural and manufacturing advantages 1888 source. Presbyterian edit edit source albemarle county in virginia. The 185859 and 189293 printed catalogs of the albemarle female institute are in the rare book collection. He remained in albemarle county until just before the revolutionary war, when he emigrated to, and settled in, rutherford county, north carolina. Albemarle county was named in honor of willem anne van keppel, 2nd earl of albemarle. If you cannot complete business with albemarle county on the web or by phone, please note the following changes. Virginia magazine of history and biography 31 1923. Albemarle county, virginia public records directory. Official website of the county of albemarle, virginia, usa. If you would like to help maintain this county, email alice brosey for more information.
There are many resources on the history of charlottesville and albemarle county in the university of virginia library. The central virginia county of albemarle was home to about 32,000 persons in 1890. This is a fabulous book for anyone who lives in, has ever visited, or has ever even thought of visiting albemarle county, v. If anyone is researching family who lived in albemarle county, this book is an excellent resource book. Oct 15, 2012 the usgenweb archives project for albemarle county is up for adoption. Founded in 1940, the albemarle charlottesville historical society seeks to study, preserve and promote the history of charlottesville and albemarle county, virginia. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it edgar woods michie company, printers, 1901 albemarle county va. Albemarle county, cumberland county, orange county, powhatan county family history library. Albemarle county, virginia public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. This gap may be partially filled by the surveyors plats. Road orders 17441748 albemarle county order book 1, 17441748. Virginia genealogy trails welcomes you to albemarle county genealogy and history volunteersdedicated to free genealogy our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. This is a list of the national register of historic places listing s in albe marle county, virginia this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in albemarle county, virginia, united states.
A monacan village, monasukapanough, was the first human settlement on these lands. It is useful in identifying the locality to be searched for other types of records for a named individual or family however, the accuracy of the data is not known as the information may not have been factual when gotten from a family member or servant. History of albemarle county in virginia confederate shop. The usgenweb archives project for albemarle county is up for adoption. The deed books of albemarle county, virginia, from 1752 through 1757, have been lost. The road orders contained in the albemarle county court order book covering the period 17831816 are the principal extant evidence concerning albemarle county roads during the transitional period between the early county road system of the 1730s and 1740s and the. Samuel miller township account book, 1871, is a rough draft taken by a township official of the personal property and land taxes for that year. Compiled genealogies are a good place to start research for this area, see albemarle county, virginia genealogy if you are researching families who lived in albemarle county, virginia between the 1750s and 1790s, the sparacios books are a great time saver.
Internet archive albemarle county bibliography source. Albemarle parish, sussex, virginia genealogy genealogy. Scope and contents ledger, 18571858, of the albemarle female institute of charlottesville, va. Albemarle county, cumberland county, orange county, powhatan county family. Albemarle county, virginia land grants surveyors book 1 part 1 1744 1755 abstracted and compiled by chester r. It is a great read for anyone even if there are no personal connections. Early days in albemarle county, va which today encompasses the communities of batesville, boyd tavern, campbell, charlottesville, cismont, cobham, covesville, crozet, earlysville, esmont, free union, greenwood, howardsville, ivy, keene, keswick, mission home, north garden, scottsville part, shadwell, white hall, and yancey mills are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and. Earlier this month, habitats board passed an interim mission statement and a plan for the pandemic, which includes wrapping up almostfinished builds, supporting southwood residents and.
Albemarle county road orders 17831816 by nathaniel. Albemarle, the home of the jeffersons and meriwethers is an area of virginia renowned across the world. Albemarle county, va genealogy trails history group. The first third of this volume consists of a history of albemarle county from its first settlement about 1727 down to the mid1800s. Culpepers rebellion might well be termed the rise and fall of y e antient county of albemarle. As such, a great deal of the albemarle county clerks offices time is consumed by the recordation and indexing of deeds and their accompanying documents. It provides marriage, death and military service information. Albemarle county school board adds public comment opportunity to its agenda for next thursday evenings virtual board meeting. Albemarle county in virginia 1901 edition open library. All land transfers are recorded in the clerks office for the jurisdiction in which the land is situated. Comprising the descendants of claiborne rothwell of albemarle county, virginia, through nine generations and interesting sketches about some of his descendants. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in albemarle county, virginia this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in albemarle county, virginia, united states.
Virginia archives microfilm 392 114a and 393, 17441755 family history library albemarle and augusta counties portions, virginia land ownership map, 186. Certain central virginia marriage, church, and cemetery records. Albemarle county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This database, taken from the history of albemarle county, is a listing of family information for residents of the county between 1744 and 1890. History edit edit source albemarle parish has served surry and sussex counties. Internet archive albemarle county, virginia genealogy list of published albemarle county, virginia family histories source. Giving some account of what it was by nature, of what it was made by man, and of some of the men who made it edgar woods michie company, printers, 1901. Albemarle county was created in 1744 from the western portion of goochland county, though portions of albemarle were later carved out to create other counties. Records from the albemarle county and charlottesville, virginia order, law order and minute books, 18001900 by sam towler. Beginning with their next business meeting on thursday, april 16, the albemarle county school board will be providing the opportunity for members of the community to offer public comment.
Published 1901 by the michie company, printers in charlottesville, va. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be. History of albemarle county virginia by edgar woods. Guide to albemarle county, virginia ancestry, family history and genealogy birth. Available also through the library of congress web site as raster image. Albemarle charlottesville historical society visit charlottesville. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.