A History of the Valley of VirginiaGenealogical Publishing Com, 2009 - 404 páginas The storied Valley of Virginia (also known as the Appalachian Valley) is bounded by the Blue Ridge on the east and, for most of its length, by the West Virginia border on the west. Samuel Kercheval's history of the Valley of Virginia, published originally in 1909, concentrates upon this region from 1732 through the Revolutionary War. The work also describes life on the frontier, especially housing, furniture, and diet; the establishment of towns like Strasburg, Staunton, Romney, Harper's Ferry, and Morgantown; the inception of religious denominations, topography, and natural landmarks; and medicinal springs and other remedies. Incorporated into A History of the Valley of Virginia is an early edition of Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars of the Western Parts of Virginia and Pennsylvania 1763-1783]..., by the Reverend Dr. Joseph Doddridge, which covers similar terrain. Kercheval has also included a detailed discussion of Bacon's Rebellion of the 17th century in his Introduction, and a chapter on the founding of Virginia's Northern Neck in the body of the work. |
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... Opequon . Capt . James Glenn , confirmed by Mr. Tomlinson , except as to the place of battle . § The name of this water course in Lord Fairfax's ancient grants is written Wappatomac ; but Mr. Heath and Mr. Blue both stated that the ...
... Opequon . Capt . James Glenn , confirmed by Mr. Tomlinson , except as to the place of battle . § The name of this water course in Lord Fairfax's ancient grants is written Wappatomac ; but Mr. Heath and Mr. Blue both stated that the ...
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... Opequon . The author has seen and conversed with several aged and re- spectable individuals , who well recollect seeing numerous war parties of the Northern and Southern Indians , passing and repassing through the Valley . Several ...
... Opequon . The author has seen and conversed with several aged and re- spectable individuals , who well recollect seeing numerous war parties of the Northern and Southern Indians , passing and repassing through the Valley . Several ...
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... Opequon , as well as the larger water courses , which exhibit evidence of ancient Indian settlements . The * These graves are on the lands , now the residence of the widow Long , and appear never to have been disturbed . Shawnee tribe ...
... Opequon , as well as the larger water courses , which exhibit evidence of ancient Indian settlements . The * These graves are on the lands , now the residence of the widow Long , and appear never to have been disturbed . Shawnee tribe ...
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... Opequon , on the 21st of May , 1738 , is strong circumstantial evidence ; of which the follow- ing is a copy : LETTER FROM MR . THOMAS CHAUKLEY . VIRGINIA , At 6 INDIAN SETTLEMENTS . 4I many burying places broken up, their bones torn up ...
... Opequon , on the 21st of May , 1738 , is strong circumstantial evidence ; of which the follow- ing is a copy : LETTER FROM MR . THOMAS CHAUKLEY . VIRGINIA , At 6 INDIAN SETTLEMENTS . 4I many burying places broken up, their bones torn up ...
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... Opequon : " Dear friends who inhabit the Shenandoah and Opequon : — Having a concern for your welfare and prosperity , both now and hereafter , and also the prosperity of your children , I had a desire to see you ; but being in years ...
... Opequon : " Dear friends who inhabit the Shenandoah and Opequon : — Having a concern for your welfare and prosperity , both now and hereafter , and also the prosperity of your children , I had a desire to see you ; but being in years ...
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HIST OF THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA Charles James 1806-1884 Faulkner,Samuel 1786-1845? Kercheval,John J. (John Jeremiah) 1758?-18 Jacob No hay ninguna vista previa disponible - 2016 |
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