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Updated August 27, 2009

Dorchester County Marriage References 1669-1800
Henry C. Peden, Jr.

A comprehensive compilation of marriage references, actual and implied. Often the reader will find births, deaths and burials, names of parents, children and other relatives, places of residence, military service, and civilian occupations. 297 pp. 2009.
D1675 - $30.00

Early Landowners of Maryland, Volume 6: Kent County
Robert W. and Sandra Hall

The Halls have abstracted the earliest of the land records (the patents) and grouped this information by owners, identifying each tract by hundred. They have enhanced the value of this work by identifying patentees and other persons named in the patent document and by defining the relationships or involvements of such persons. This includes relatives, former tract owners, persons transported, persons completing service, surveyors, public officials, contributors of rights to acreage, trades and occasionally, employers. Virtually all Kent County patentees are identified along with others who owned the land or warrant or acted as owners. In addition, references to tract location by river, creek or branch are included. In nearly all cases, neighbors and their tracts are identified using data gleaned from other records such as probate, judicial proceedings, church and marriage records. 2004. 258 pp.
D1308 - $30.00

East New Jersey Land Records, 1771-1791
Richard S. Hutchinson

This series covers the counties of Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, and Sussex. The period of this latest book, 1771-1791 is the general period of recording, not the date of the actual transaction (which includes land sales, conveyances, mortgages, powers of attorney, etc.) which oft times pre-dated the dates of the books. One is able to follow ownership of land from parents to their children and their children's spouses in many of the conveyances. 2008. 216 pp.
D4559 - $23.00

Delmarva Genealogies Volume 1 (CD-ROM)
Wright, Barnes, Peden, Skinner

Contains eleven different volumes of the Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland series. Volumes 5 through 15. ADDED BONUS! THE CD INCLUDES ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO DATE (Volumes 1-4 can be found on the Colonial Families of Maryland CD). Features full-text searching capability and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
DCD105 - $34.99

Delmarva Genealogies, Volume 2 (CD-ROM)
Wright, Peden, Riggin, Skinner

Contains 8 books of the series Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore Maryland: Volumes 16 through 23. Viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Fully searchable text.
DCD105 - $29.99

Delmarva Genealogies, Volume 3 (CD-ROM)
Wright, Beverly

This CD covers 11 volumes of the series Colonial Families of Delaware, Volumes 1 through 11, published from 1998 to 2003. These volumes trace the lines of over 200 families of Delaware from their earliest settlement on the Delmarva up to the 1800s, representing the intensive research of Delaware's leading genealogists. Since the publication of these volumes, additional information (as of 1 January 2009) has come to light which has been added to bring this enormous work up to date.
DCD113 - $34.99

Delmarva Patriots (CD)
Henry C. Peden, Jr.

This CD encompasses six volumes (1606 pages) of the works of Henry C. Peden, Jr., identifying the men and women of the Delmarva Peninsula who served in the military, rendered material aid to the army or navy, took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity, served in an office or on a committee at the town, county or state level, or in some fashion contributed to or supported the fight for freedom by the American colonies from the rule of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783. In addition to the Revolutionary Patriots series we include Mr. Peden's work, Colonial Delaware Soldiers and Sailors, 1638-1776, originally published in 1995.
DCD114 - $29.99

Births, Deaths and Marriages of Baltimore County, Maryland in the 1800s (CD-ROM)
Peden, Barnes


Containing Maryland Bible Records, Volumes 1,2 and 5; Methodist Records of Baltimore, Volumes 1,2 and 3; Baltimore City Deaths and Burials, 1834-1840 and Quaker Records. DCD115 - $ 29.99

Births, Marriages and Deaths of Maryland's Eastern Shore (CD-ROM)
Wright, Peden

Compiled from Maryland Bible Records, Volume 4: Eastern Shore and Marriages and Deaths from Eastern Shore Newspapers. Bible records cover the period from early 1700s to late 1800s. Newspaper abstracts cover the period from 1790-1835. Viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Fully searchable text.
DCD108 - $19.99

Early Settlers of Tidewater, Virginia: Volume 4
Elise Jourdan

Families covered include Carter, Cheatham, Goode, Gregory, Hutchins, Knowles, Michaux, Mosby, New, Parsons, Perkins, Porter, Povall, Rowlett, Sherman, Stith, Walters, Whitlow, and Womack. 2009. 318 pp.
D703 - $30.00

Lancaster County, Virginia Deeds 1770-1782
Tawny Waske

Land transactions, bills of sale (many slaves are named), bonds. These transactions sometimes reveal relationships, for example, “400 acres which descended to Robert Newsum from his father Robert Newsum who dying without male heir descended in copartnership to his two daughters, Anne & Jemima who is now intermarried with …” etc. 2009. 228 pp.
D093 - $24.00

Westmoreland County, VA Orders 1755-1758
Pamela S. Pearson

Order books cover matters coming before the court such as probate, appointment of guardians & administrators of estates; appointments of county officers, persons to inventory and appraise an estate; petitions to build a mill, built a road; adjudgments of the age of slaves; cases of thievery, assault, and bastardy; and chancery cases. 2009. 325 pp.
D7524 - $32.00

Colonial Families of York County, Virginia, Volume 3
Christopher DeMarco, Ph.D.

The author continues the series covering the following families from earliest known records (in the U.S.) up to the early 1800s: Baskerville, Borodell, Cobb(s), Drewry, Graves, Grymes, Lamb, Maupin, Morgan, Overstreet, Patrick, Aduston, Rogers, Sclater, Sebrell, Wade and Weldon. 2009. 230 pp.
D7703 - $27.50

Philadelphia German Church Records (CD-ROM)
Wright, Hess

This CD includes the following eight volumes of Philadelphia Church Records: 18th Century Church Records of the German Lutheran Church at Philadelphia (St. Michaels and Zion) Volumes 1-5 (1745-1800); 18th Century Records of the Germantown Reformed Church of Pennsylvania; Early Church Records of the First Reformed Church of Philadelphia, Volumes 1 and 2. 2008. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
DCD106 - $29.99

Early Records of Chester County, Pennsylvania 17002-1800 (CD-ROM)

This CD includes the full text of the following 12 books: Abstracts of Chester County Land Records Volumes 1 through 5(covering the time period of 1681-1765 (The land records included deeds, mortgages, bonds, leases/releases, and land patented); Early Church Records of Chester County, Volumes 1 through 3 ; Four Volumes of the Wills of Chester County, PA. covering the time period 1713-1800. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
DCD107 - $29.99

York County, Virginia Land Records, Wills, and Inventories 1694-1729
Wright, Raleigh- Adams, Ingram, Brewer

This CD includes 16 books (over 3500 pages) previously published by Colonial Roots. Probate records include the name of the deceased, dates of signing and probate, heirs, executors, administrators and witnesses. Items in the inventory are generally described, but not in detail. The names of all slaves are included. The land records consist primarily of deeds, but the early land records sometimes served as a "catch-all" for recording events including powers of attorney, patents, articles of agreement, acknowledgment of receipt of estate portion, deeds of gift to family members, contracts, and quit claims. Text is fully searchable. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
DCD530 - $39.99

York County, Virginia Land Records, Wills, and Inventories 1729-1783 (CD-ROM)
Brewer

This CD includes 16 books (over 1862 pages) previously published by Colonial Roots. Probate records include the name of the deceased, dates of signing and probate, heirs, executors, administrators and witnesses. Items in the inventory are generally described, but not in detail. The names of all slaves are included. The land records consist primarily of deeds, but the early land records sometimes served as a "catch-all" for recording events including powers of attorney, patents, articles of agreement, acknowledgment of receipt of estate portion, deeds of gift to family members, contracts, and quit claims. Text is fully searchable. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
DCD531 - $29.99

King George County Court Order Books, 1721-1760
Brewer

This CD contains 10 volumes of abstracts of King George County, Virginia Court Orders covering the period of 1721 to 1760. The original books contained over 2000 pages. Viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Fully searchable text.
DCD109 - $29.99

Early Virginia Church Records, 1600s to 1800s.
Wright

Contains 7 book in full text version: Early Church Records of Loudoun County 1745-1800; Quaker Records of the Cedar Creek Monthly Meeting 1739-1793; Early Church Records of Rockingham County prior to 1800; Early Church Records of Alexandria and Fairfax County 1732-1815; Quaker Records of the Henrico, New Kent, and Charles City Counties covering late 1600s to 1800; Quaker Records of the South River Monthly Meeting 1756-1800; and Early Quaker Records of Southeast Virginia . Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. Fully searchable text.
DCD111 - $29.99

Colonial Families of Delaware, Volume 11
Beverly

The Colonial families series traces lineages of early settlers into the early 1800s. The primary sources of our information are the court records (probate and orphans’ court), land records, and church records. Many secondary sources are also cited. Volume 11 covers descendants of John Bennett, Robert Bohannon/Buchanan, Robert Buckhanon/Bohannon (No.2), Buckingham, Buckmaster, Joseph Burchinall/Burchinell, Willliam Burrows/ Burroughs, Levin Coverdall, Richard Coverdill, Davis/Davies/David, Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Hamilton, Hamm/Ham, Milby, Needles. 2008. 273 pp.
D0864 - $28.00

BACK IN PRINT! Early Settlers of Maryland
Gust Skordas

An Index of Names of Immigrants Compiled from Records of Land Patents, 1633-1689 in the Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland. An important historical and genealogical compilation, it consists of an alphabetical index of over 25,000 settlers, virtually all of the immigrants to Maryland for its first fifty years. In addition to the immigrants' full names, there are given the approximate date of emigration, the basis of the claim for land, residence, sometimes the family relationship or status, and a reference to the source of the information. Softcover. 535 pp. (1968), 2009.
G5420 - $45.00

Index of Obituaries and Marriages in the (Baltimore)Sun 1881-1885
Francis P. O'Neill

Marriage notices include name of bride/groom, date of marriage. Death notices include name, date of death, and (when available) age and cause of death. Alphabetical. 2009. 8.5x11. 568 pp.
D5001 - $45.00

St. Peter the Apostle, Church Marriage Records, 1842-1918
Kay King

Based on the microfilm titled, "Register of Marriages performed at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Baltimore, 1842-1918." From four bound volumes. Arranged alphabetically by groom and bride. Includes date of marriage, often the name of the father of both the bride and groom, and witnesses. 2009. 254 pp. 8.5x11. Comb-bound.
D1372 - $30.00

BACK IN PRINT! Baltimore County, Maryland Deed Abstracts
Robert W. Barnes

Tracing the descent of specific tracts of land has often revealed family relationships that may not be apparent from other sources. This work is based on the abstract of land records by the late Dr. Richard Miller. Barnes expands to include deeds through 1750/51. Many times the date of the survey, name of person for whom surveyed and names of early owners, as found in the Rent Rolls of Maryland: Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties, has been included. At other times the early volumes of Peter Wilson Coldham's "The Early Settlers of Maryland, have been used to provide the date of the patent and name of the patentee. (1996), 2009. 8.5 x 11. Comb-bound. 290 pp.
D1371 - $35.00

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Fall 2008 Releases

East New Jersey Land Records, 1766-1772 (Books D3, E3 and F3)
Richard S. Hutchinson

This series covers the counties of Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, and Sussex. The period of this latest book, 1766-1772 is the general period of recording, not the date of the actual transaction (which includes land sales, conveyances, mortgages, powers of attorney, etc.) which often times pre-dated the dats of the books. One is able to follow ownership of land from parents to their children and their children's spouses in many of the conveyances. 2008. 243 pp.
D4558 - $27.00

NEW! Orphan's Court Proceedings of New Castle County, Delaware Book No. 4 July 1787 - February 1793
Sarah Deakyne Burke

This volume of the orphan's court proceedings of New Castle County, Delaware includes original Books F (July 1787 - May 1788) and G (July 1788 - February 1793). 2008. 252 pp.
MD3033 - $31.00

NEW! Orphan's Court Proceedings of New Castle County, Delaware Book No. 5 April 1793 - April 1802
Sarah Deakyne Burke

This volume of the New Castle County Delaware orphan's court proceedings includes original Books H (April 1793 - December 1799) and I (May 1800 - April 1802).
MD3034 - $31.00

NEW! Orphan's Court Proceedings of New Castle County, Delaware Book No. 6 August 1802 - March 1811
Margaret Deakyne Mealy

This volume of the New Castle County Delaware orphan's court proceedings includes original books I (part 2) and J covering the period from August 1802 - March 1811. 2008. 236 pp.
MD3035 - $28.50

NEW! Orphan's Court Proceedings of New Castle County, Delaware Book No. 7 August 1811 - March 1822
Margaret Deakyne Mealy

This volume of New Castle County, Delaware orphan's court proceedings includes Original Books K (1811-1820) and L (1820-1822). 2008. 240 pp. MD3036 - $28.50

New in April, May and June 2008

York County Virgina, Wills Inventories and Court Orders 1725-1728
Kathleen Carrow Ingram

Probate records include the name of the deceased, the type of document, dates of signing and probate, heirs, executors, administrators and witnesses. The names of all slaves are included. Descriptions of real estate are generally transcribed in detail. Items in the inventory are described, but not in great detail.
The land records of York County consist primarily of deeds, but the early land records sometimes served as a "catch-all" for recording events including powers of attorney, patents, articles of agreement, acknow-ledgment of receipt of estate portion, deeds of gift to family members, contracts, and quit claims. 2008. 8.5x11. 205 pp.
D800 - $24.00

York County Virgina, Wills Inventories and Court Orders 1728-1732
Mary Marshall Brewer

Probate records include the name of the deceased, the type of document, dates of signing and probate, heirs, executors, administrators and witnesses. The names of all slaves are included. Descriptions of real estate are generally transcribed in detail. Items in the inventory are described, but not in great detail.
The land records of York County consist primarily of deeds, but the early land records sometimes served as a "catch-all" for recording events including powers of attorney, patents, articles of agreement, acknow-ledgment of receipt of estate portion, deeds of gift to family members, contracts, and quit claims. 2008. 8.5x11. 256 pp.
D801 - $25.00

Cecil County, Maryland Marriage References 1674-1824
Henry C. Peden, Jr.

This book is a comprehensive compilation of marriage references, actual and implied, in Cecil County, MD for its first 150 years from 1674 when the county separated from Baltimore County through 1824. It is much more than just names and dates. In many instances the reader will find births and deaths, names of parents, children, and other relatives, places of residence and burial, military service information, and places of residence and burials. These marriage references were gleaned from licenses, land records, probate records (wills, accounts, inventories, and distributions), bibles, church records, tombstone inscriptions, newspapers, military records, and family histories. Marriages were also found in nearby New Castle County, Delaware and in Chester and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. It should be noted that in some cases the dates of marriage are precise dates while in other cases, due to the lack of actual marriage records, they are approximate or undetermined. 2008. 358 pp.
D1674 - $35.00

Orphans Court Proceedings of New Castle County, Delaware April 1761-July 1777.
Margaret Dekyne Mealy

This volume includes abstracts from Original Books D and E. The orphans court records of New Castle County reveal a wealth of information. This includes not only the names of minors (girls under age 18 and boys under 21) but the names of the guardians - which could be the mother, father (in the case of property left to the children by one other than the father), or even the husband (when married to a girl under 18). The eldest son is specified since he received two shares to his siblings’ one share. Other possible leads include the name of subsequent husband of the widow, accountings by the executors or administrators of the estate, valuations of the land, and division of the land. Example of an entry (condensed):Richard Dinniss and his wife Hannah, late Hannah Coates, one of the daughters of Mary Coates, late Mary Hale, set forth that Mry Hale married John Coates, late of Philadelphia, bricklayer. She died seized of 282 acres; her husband died soon thereafter. Her children are named along with the husbands of her daughters. A deceased daughter is also named. 2008. 285 pp.

Orphans Court Proceedings of New Castle County, Delaware April 1778-July 1787.
Sarah Dekyne Burke

This volume includes detailed abstracts from the Original Book F. The orphans court records of New Castle County reveal a wealth of information. This includes not only the names of minors (girls under age 18 and boys under 21) but also the names of the guardians - which could be the mother, father (in the case of property left to the children by one other than the father), or even the husband (when married to a girl under 18). The eldest son is specified since he received two shares to his siblings’ one share. Other possible leads include the name of subsequent husband of the widow, accountings by the executors or administrators of the estate, valuations of the land, and division of the land. Example of an entry (condensed):Richard Dinniss and his wife Hannah, late Hannah Coates, one of the daughters of Mary Coates, late Mary Hale, set forth that Mry Hale married John Coates, late of Philadelphia, bricklayer. She died seized of 282 acres; her husband died soon thereafter. Her children are named along with the husbands of her daughters. A deceased daughter is also named. 2008. 285 pp.
D3032 - $28.50

East New Jersey Land Records 1702 -1717
Richard S. Hutchinson

This series covers the counties of Essex, Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset. However, some Bergen Co. deeds are recorded, while others make references to Bergen Co. names within the deed's description. Hutchinson’s latest volume of land records also includes nineteen wills, five intestate filings, and one declaration of intention to marry. In addition, the author has also included an addendum - a reprint of “A Further Account of New Jersey, In an Abstract of LETTERS Lately Writ from thence, By Several Inhabitants there Resident” (London, 1676). The period of this latest book, 1702 to 1717 is the general period of recording, not the date of the actual transaction (land sales, conveyances, mortgages, powers of attorney, etc.) which oft times predated the dates of the books. One is able to follow ownership of land from parents to their children and their children’s spouses in many of the conveyances. 2008. 223 pp.
D4557 - $26.50

New in March

Westmoreland County, Virginia Orders 1758-1761
Pamela S. Pearson

A faithful transcription of the orders of Westmoreland Cournty. Includes court orders for administration and inventory of estates; acknowledgment of deeds, dower rights, bills of sale; appointments of officers, juries, attys., guardians; and establishment of roads, mills, ferries, & ordinaries. 2008. 338 pp.
D7525 - $32.00

Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland. Volume 15 (XV) 1719-1721; Libers 24, 25 (pp. 1-87)
Vernon L. Skinner, Jr.

The abstracts are arranged chronologically by court session. For the most part, the transcriptions state the names of the principals (testators, heirs, witnesses, administrators, and so forth) as well as details of bequests, names of slaves, appraisers, and more. 2008. 290 pp.
CC9997 - $29.50

The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants (2008 Edition)
Gary Boyd Roberts

The best royal descents, i.e. from the most recent king, of over 600 immigrants to the American colonies or the United States who were themselves notable or left descendants who were notable in American history. Once again Gary Boyd Roberts has revised all recent royal descent research, some yet unpublished, and produced an authoritative, up-to-date compendium. In the 2006 edition he added eighteen new immigrants to his previous 650. In this edition, he adds twenty-eight more, so that with a few disproofs (Curwens/Corwins of Massachusetts and New York, Byes of Pennsylvania, and Edwardses, one Evans and Hugh Jones of Pennsylvania), this total is now 688.

New immigrants in the 2008 edition include Jane Greene Poole (wife of the earlier treated William) and Margaret Estouteville Shepard (ancestor of the two presidents Adams and FDR), both of Massachusetts; Audrey Barlow Almy of Rhode Island (ancestor of presidents Harding, Nixon, and Carter);Henrietta Constantia Worsam Meade and Charles Willing of Pennsylvania; and various Virginia immigrants. New Virginians include Mrs. Elizabeth Wood Barcroft, an ancestor of Jimmy Carter; John Baskerville; Benjamin Harrison, immigrant ancestor of the two presidents Harrison; Mrs. Dorothy Walker Jones; Philip Ludwell, ancestor of the Stratford Lees and the first husband of Martha Washington; and Stephens Thompson, ancestor of the Masons of Gunston Hall. Also newly included: two new North Carolinians—John Alston (a third cousin of John Alston of South Carolina) and Mrs. Ann Coddington Fenner, an ancestor of Senator John McCain.

Appendix VIII contains new descriptions of recently revised, likely but unproved, royal descents for the five Winslow brothers, John Whitney, and John Whitcomb. 2008. 985 pp. Hardbound.
G4963 - $75.00

Sussex County, Delaware Tombstones, Volume 2
The Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society

This is a tremendous work which has been long anticipated by the public. Published by the Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society in 2008, Volume 2 covers cemeteries not included in Volume 1 and includes all information from gravestone except verses or religious inscriptions. Volume 2 covers approximately 63 cemeteries, many of which are located on private lands. Cemeteries are grouped by hundred and location of cemeteries are described as nearly as possible. 2008. 8 1/2 x 11. 371 pp.
Cemeteries in Volume Two:
Baltimore Hundred: Gate of Heaven, Keenwick by the Bay, Messick Family, Richards Family, Gray, Mt. Zion, Pepper, Taylor-Williams, Hudson, Millville (Formerly Odd Fellows aka Brotherhood)
Broad Creek Hundred: Bethel United Methodist, Bethel Methodist, Trinity Methodist, Hobbs-Hearn, St. Johns AME Zion, Old ME, Blades
Broadkill Hundred: McIlvaine, Conwell, Morris
Cedar Creek Hundred: Houston, Nehemiah Davis, Daniel's Plot
Dagsboro Hundred:Old Field AME, Antioch AME, Providence, Frankford Methodist, Carey's, Colonel Armwell Long
Georgetown Hundred: McColley's Chapel, Faith Church
Gumboro Hundred: Bethel United Methodist, West, Little Hill Church Monument, Jones, Short
Indian River Hundred: McGee, Simpler, Spicer, St. Johns M.E. Little Creek:Little Creek Primitive Baptist, Joseph Phillips, King's United Methodist, Portsville United Methodist, Oliphant, Mt. Nebo U.M., Lecates, New Zion Methodist, Mt. Pisgah, Centenary United Methodist, Records, Gordy, Old Methodist
Lewes and Rehoboth Hundred:Wiltbank, Cannon, Ebenezer, Israel U.M., St. Peter's P.E.
Nanticoke: Jones
Northwest Fork: Morris
Seaford: Odd Fellows, Macedonia, Reliance Public, Woodland United Methodist
DD002 - $35.00

Accomack County, Virginia Guardian Bonds 1819-1827 (Performance Bonds)
G.M. Walczyk

The Accomack County Guardian Bonds book contains forms of performance bonds or obligation bonds recorded to ensure that certain people received what was due to them when they reaced lawful age or majority. These were not bonds recorded by the ophan's guardians byut bonds put into record by executors and administrators of the decedent's estate, or in some cases by the parent of the child or children themselves. 2008. 89 pp. 8.5 x 11.
ACC028 - $30.00

Kent County, Delaware Land Records 1788-1792
Mary Marshall Brewer

Detailed abstracts of the following deed records - Liber A2 (pp 196 to end), Liber B2 and Liber C2 covering the period from 1788-1792. There are deeds, however, which have earlier dates, one as early as 1756. 2008. 171 pp. 8.5 x 11. Comb-bound.
D1032 - $29.00

New in February

Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland. Volume 13 (XIII): 1712–1716; Libers 22 (pp. 148–500), 23 (pp. 1–43)
Vernon L. Skinner, Jr.

Volume 13 (XIII) contains abstracts of the records for the period 1712 to 1716, as found in parts of Libers 22 and 23. The abstracts are arranged chronologically by court session. For the most part, the transcriptions state the names of the principals (testators, heirs, witnesses, administrators, and so forth) as well as details of bequests, names of slaves, appraisers, and more. This volume refers to more than 7,000 residents of the Province of Maryland during the period cited in the title. 2008. 296 pp.
CC9995 - $29.50

Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland. Volume 14 (XIV): 1716-1719; Liber 23 (pp. 44-402)
Vernon L. Skinner, Jr.

Volume 14 (XIV) Volume XIV contains abstracts of the records for the years 1716 to 1719, as found in the bulk of Liber 23. The abstracts are arranged chronologically by court session. For the most part, the transcriptions state the names of the principals (testators, heirs, witnesses, administrators, and so forth) as well as details of bequests, names of slaves, appraisers, and more. This volume refers to more than 9,000 residents. 2008. 297 pp.
CC9996 - $29.50

Frontier Memories Volume III
Dale Payne

Frontier Memories III contains additional interviews of the pioneers of the Western Frontier of Virginia in the early and mid 1800s conducted by Rev. John D. Shane. These interviews describe their hardships, adventures and the various aspects of pioneer life on the frontier. These little details of pioneer life can be found nowhere else, except here and in the Draper Manuscripts. This book also includes a revised and expanded edition of the original Frontier Memories (2002) that proved to be so popular but has been out of print for some time now. 2008. 8.5x11. 277 pp.
DP333 - $25.00

Northampton County, Virginia Processioners Returns 1796-1828
Tammy Belote

Unlike Accomack County, which has filmed records from 1723 to 1895, Northampton County has only two unfilmed books remaining. This is the first of these two books and spans from 1795/96 to 1828; it contains 14 "Precincts". Accomack County contains 2 Parishes and 30 "Districts", St. George Parish with 17 "Districts," and Accomack Parish with 13 "Districts." These are the records of the processioning done in Northampton for the years 1795/96 to 1828. Every name, every place index. Comb-bound. 8.5x11. 2008. 118 pp.
NH018 - $30.00

Northampton County, Virginia Marriages 1854-1922
Phyllis Elmore

On 11 April 1853 the Virginia General Assembly passed an act requiring that any minister or person performing a marriage return that information to the Clerk of the County Court to begin on 1 January 1854. If not, the license to perform marriages that person held would be revoked. The returns were to be signed by the minister and were to include the full name and ages of the groom and the bride, whether they were single or widowed, place of birth and residence of both, occupation of the groom and date and place of the marriage. Sometimes the race of the individuals was also noted. This book contains the marriages listed in Northampton County, Virginia Registers No. 2 and 3 and range in date from 1854 to 1922. The author is donating her proceeds from the book to the Eastern Shore Public Library in Accomac, VA. Every name and place index. Comb-bound. 8 1/2 x 11. 2008. 305 pp.
NH019 - $50.00

We Come from Island People on Virginia's Eastern Shore: Tyler, Crockett, Hopkins, Fitzgerald and Johnson
Elizabeth Leah Reed

The families researched here are those of the Tyler, Crockett, Hopkins, Fitzgerald, and Johnson, and cover a broad landscape from Smiths Island to Tangier and the main land of the Eastern Shore. Incl. Charts and illustrations. Comb-bound. 8 1/2 x 11. 2008. 223 pp.
FA014 - $35.00

New in January

A Guide to Mormon Family History Sources
Kip Sperry

Author, professor, and lecturer Kip Sperry has gathered electronic databases, websites, microfilm collections, indexes and more, all relating to Latter Day Saint family history sources, presented in an exhaustive and easy-to-use format. Illustrated. 2007. 248 pp. 8 1/2 x 11.
AN4501 - $16.95

Finding Your Canadian Ancestors: A Beginners Guide
Sherry Irvin and Dave Obee

Canada’s size and diversity also influence its records, which are similarly varied and at times complex. In Finding Your Canadian Ancestors, authors Sherry Irvine and Dave Obee guide you through Canadian genealogical records, first by record type and then according to province.

The authors detail both government and ecclesiastical records as well as records related to special groups such as Aboriginals, Acadians, and Loyalists. They give special attention to online resources, including the extensive holdings of Library and Archives Canada. 2007. 270 pp. 8 1/2 x 11.
AN4461 - $18.95

Finding Answers in British Isles Census Records
Echo King, AG

The census is one of the most used record groups in family history research. With it, you can locate your ancestors in time and place. This “snapshot” of history is like opening a window into their lives, showing where they lived, with whom they associated, and what they were doing with their lives.

Finding Answers in British Census Records is your best tool for understanding Britain’s censuses. Echo King leads you step by step through these valuable records, explaining everything from their history and the process of their creation to how you can get the most out of them. If you are new to family history or if you are a seasoned veteran, Finding Answers in British Census Records has something for you. Illustrated. 2007. 8 1/2 x 11. 136 pp.
AN4437 - $16.95

Abstracts of the Testamentary Proceedings of the Prerogative Court of Maryland Volume 12: 1709-1712; Libers 21 (pp. 207-347), 22 (pp. 1-147)
Vernon L. Skinner, Jr.

Readers of this excellent series know that the Prerogative Court was the focal point for probate in colonial Maryland. All matters of probate went directly to the Prerogative Court, which was located in Annapolis, Maryland’s colonial capital. The Prerogative Court was also the colony’s court for equity cases—resolution of disputes over the settlement and distribution of an estate. Volume XII contains abstracts of the records for the period 1709 to 1712, as found in Libers 21 and 22. Mr. Skinner has combed through administration, bond, will, inventory, administration account, and final balance entries for these years. The abstracts are arranged chronologically by court session. For the most part, the transcriptions state the names of the principals (testators, heirs, witnesses, administrators, and so forth) as well as details of bequests, names of slaves, appraisers, and more. This volume refers to more than 7,500 residents. 2008. 288 pp.
CC9994 - $29.50

Early Landowners of Maryland , Volume 5: St. Mary's County 1633-1710
Robert W. Hall and Sandra Hall

The Halls' latest work includes abstracts of the earliest land records (the patents) grouping the information by owners and by hundreds. The level of detail included clearly separates this work from rent roll abstracts and land records. Patentees and others named in the patent document are identified and the relationship or involvement is defined. This includes relatives, former tract owners, persons transported and/or completing service, surveyors, public officials, and occasionally employers. In nearly all cases he identifies neighbors and their tracts and, using data gleaned from other records such as Probate, Judicial Proceedings, church and marriage records, he has identified and included many grants not included in the Rent Rolls. 2007. 364 pp.
D1306 - $33.00

King George County, Virginia Order Book 1740-1746
Mary Marshall Brewer

Detaileed abstracts of the order books, covering matters coming before the court such as probate, appointment of guardians and administrators of estates; appointments of county officers such as surveyors, constables, persons to take tithables, persons to inventory and appraise an estate; petitions to build a mill, build a road; adjudgements of the ages of slaves; cases of thievery, assault, and bastardy; chancery cases. Matters of probate include date the will was presented and statements by the widow or others that an individual had died without a will. There are also civil cases dealing with debt and with punishment of runaway indentured servants. 2007. 239 pp.
D0306 - $25.00

King George County, Virginia Order Book 1746-1751
Mary Marshall Brewer

Detaileed abstracts of the order books, covering matters coming before the court such as probate, appointment of guardians and administrators of estates; appointments of county officers such as surveyors, constables, persons to take tithables, persons to inventory and appraise an estate; petitions to build a mill, build a road; adjudgements of the ages of slaves; cases of thievery, assault, and bastardy; chancery cases. Matters of probate include date the will was presented and statements by the widow or others that an individual had died without a will. There are also civil cases dealing with debt and with punishment of runaway indentured servants. 2007. 208 pp.
D0307 - $23.50

King George County, Virginia Order Book 1751-1754
Mary Marshall Brewer

Detaileed abstracts of the order books, covering matters coming before the court such as probate, appointment of guardians and administrators of estates; appointments of county officers such as surveyors, constables, persons to take tithables, persons to inventory and appraise an estate; petitions to build a mill, build a road; adjudgements of the ages of slaves; cases of thievery, assault, and bastardy; chancery cases. Matters of probate include date the will was presented and statements by the widow or others that an individual had died without a will. There are also civil cases dealing with debt and with punishment of runaway indentured servants. 2007. 203 pp.
D0308 - $23.00

King George County, Virginia Order Book 1754-1756
Mary Marshall Brewer

Covers matters coming before the court such as probate, appointment of guardians and administrators of estates; appointments of county officers such as surveyors, constables, persons to take tithables, persons to inventory and appraise an estate; petitions to build a mill, build a road; adjudgements of the ages of slaves; cases of thievery, assault, and bastardy; chancery cases. Matters of probate include date the will was presented and statements by the widow or others that an individual had died without a will. There are also civil cases dealing with debt and with punishment of runaway indentured servants. 2007. 206 pp.
D0309 - $23.50

BACK IN PRINT! After a brief absence from our shelves - we've reprinted the following titles

Early Settlers of Tidewater, Virginia, Volume One
Elise Greenup Jourdan

Marylanders and Delawareans in the French and Indian War
Henryc C. Peden, Jr.

Editor's Note: The following title is not new but was unavailable for some time as our distributor changed. This is the only book we currently carry on DNA Genealogy and it is one of the best resources for "Genetic Genealogy" currently in print.

Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree
Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak and Ann Turner

A fascinating look at the history, current uses, and future of genealogical DNA testing. You'll find out how the tests work, which ones to use, where to get them and how to read your results. A clearly written and easily understood presentation which also explores many of the surprising ways genetic testing can be used for genealogical research. 2004. 288 pp.
R100 - $14.95

New in December

Colonial Families of the Northern Neck of Virginia, Volume 3
Ralph and Catherine Beverly

We continue the series tracing the lineage of early families of Westmoreland and surrounding counties using primary and secondary, published and unpublished resources. The families covered in Volume Three include: Awbrey, Baldridge, Beard, Blagg, Butler/Boteler, Fowke, Lord, Manly, Meador/Meades/Medows/Mether, Mottrom/Mottram, Pierce/Pearse), Simmons/Symonds, Speke, Vaulx, Watts/Watkins, Weedon, Wright. 2007. 252 pp.
D1989 – $27.00

Westmoreland County Orders 1724-1726
Holly G. Wright.

Covers matters coming before the court such as probate, appointment of guardians and administrators of estates; appointments of county officers such as surveyors, constables, persons to take tithables, persons to inventory and appraise an estate; petitions to build a mill, build a road; adjudgements of the ages of slaves; cases of thievery, assault, and bastardy; chancery cases. Matters of probate include date the will was presented and statements by the widow or others that an individual had died without a will. There are also civil cases dealing with debt and with punishment of runaway indentured servants. 2007. 175 pp.
D7501 - $22.00

BACK IN PRINT! Land Records of York County, Pennsylvania 1771-1775
Mary Marshall Brewer

In many of the deeds the line of ownership reveals the relationship of parents, grandparents, spouses, etc. (especially helpful when the ancestor died without a will). (2004), 2007. 222 pp.
D142 - $24.50

The Official Guide to Ancestry.com
George G. Morgan.

Whether you are coming to Ancestry.com for the first time or have used it for years, you need The Official Guide to Ancestry.com. Written by noted genealogist and lecturer George G. Morgan, this official guide takes you inside the website for family history research for an unprecedented tour.

Become more proficient with searching the site. Explore obscure databases you didn’t know existed. Create and develop your own family tree. You will learn to do all of these things and more in The Official Guide to Ancestry.com. 2007. 333 pp. Illustrated. 8"x10".
AN4431 - $24.95

Civil War Soldiers & Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Union & Confederate
Barry W. Miles and Moody K. Miles

This work includes a description of both the Union and Confederate Units that included Eastern Shore Soldier, information on the Prison where most of the Eastern Shore soldiers were sent after capture and more. 2006. 202 pp. 8.5"x11".

    A Sampling of Chapter Headings
  • Brief History of the Eastern Shore of VA in the Civil War
  • 21st Brigade of Militia
  • Invasion of Northampton and Accomac by the Union Army
  • Battles of the Eastern Shore of VA
  • Confederate Recruiting Stations on the Eastern Shore Units
  • Prisons
  • Parole System
  • Prisoner Exchange System
  • Confederate Monuments
  • Political Prisoners and Blockade Runners
HI010 - $40.00

We're Looking for Authors...

Colonial Roots has a number of projects in mind which require a wide range of skills, from copying typewritten text to transcribing early colonial handwriting. All these projects relate to books we plan to publish, and for which you would be given royalties or direct payments. These would be source books of genealogical data for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Please write or email us for more details if you are interested.

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Colonial Roots
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This page was updated August 27th, 2009