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Genealogy - Pittsylvania County, Virginia, History of.

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Book Synopsis: By: Maud Carter Clement, Pub. 1929, Reprinted 2018, 380 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-848-X. Pittsylvania County was created in 1767 from Lunenburg and Halifax Counties. This well-documented book not only covers the county from its creation but also includes material from its parent counties as well as the continuous counties of Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Henry, and Patrick. Besides the traditional information found in similar books of the era, such as discussions of: Indians, First settlements, creation of the county, its involvement in the French and Indian War along with the Cherokee War, Churches/Religion, Pre and Post Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War and WWI. All of this helps in developing pathways and ideas of how the citizens of the county dealt with the development of the county. The reader will also discover a 1767 list of tithables of the county with the names of approximately 1,000 land and property owners. This book has loads of extremely useful and detailed tidbits of genealogical information along with mini biographies of these early settlers interspersed throughout the book included within the tremendous numbers of footnotes. The reader may discover those lost relatives through the mentioning of marriages, Wills, Deeds, Military and Court records. The index within this book mentions approximately 5,000 individuals.

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Are you a history enthusiast or a genealogy enthusiast? Look no further! Discover the rich and captivating history of Pittsylvania County, Virginia with the "History of Pittsylvania County" book. Written by Maud Carter Clement and originally published in 1929, this comprehensive reprinted edition will take you on a journey through time, covering the county's formation in 1767 from Lunenburg and Halifax Counties.

What sets this book apart is its inclusion of material from the parent counties, as well as the continuous counties of Bedford, Campbell, Franklin, Henry, and Patrick. Unearth hidden stories and gain a deeper understanding of the county's historical significance.

From the county's involvement in the French and Indian War and the Cherokee War to its experiences during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and WWI, this book explores the events that shaped Pittsylvania County and its resilient citizens. Discover how they navigated the challenges and contributed to the county's development.

Searching for your ancestors? "History of Pittsylvania County" contains a treasure trove of genealogical information, including a 1767 list of tithables featuring approximately 1,000 land and property owners. With numerous footnotes and mini-biographies of early settlers throughout the book, you may just uncover long-lost relatives through mentions of marriages, wills, deeds, military records, and court records.

Don't miss out on this invaluable resource. Order your copy of "History of Pittsylvania County" today and delve into the fascinating past of this historic county.

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