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On this day in Virginia history

— statewide and county-linked events useful for genealogists.

  • 1634
    Shire formation tradition statewide

    Original shire framework underlies later Tidewater county research paths.

    Original shire framework underlies later Tidewater county research paths.

    Statewide context for Virginia researchers. Pair with county hubs and Library of Virginia catalogs—battle books are not vital substitutes.