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    • Photo from the book "A hand book of Virginia ," 1911.
    Photo from the book A hand book of Virginia, 1911.

    The different historical books published in the state of Virginia are foundational resources for genealogists, especially those tracing colonial ancestors and Revolutionary War veterans. County histories frequently include records of early land patents, family genealogies, church registers, and political service. As one of the original colonies, Virginia’s history books capture the early settlement of English, Scots-Irish, and African peoples, with many works also exploring plantation life and the Civil War. For researchers tracing westward migration, Virginia often serves as a starting point. These texts provide rich cultural, political, and familial detail that brings centuries of family history to life.


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