The following links contain related, informative and interesting information and are listed in no particular order.
Welcome to The Brantley Association of America. The Association, a family
organization founded by Ken Brantley, is dedicated to genealogical and
historical research on the Brantly or Brantley surname, primarily throughout the
United States.
The Association has three primary goals:
1: To connect the various Brantley lines to our common ancestor, Edward.
2: To provide Association members with a central organization to exchange
genealogical data on the Brantley family.
3: To preserve records dealing with Brantley persons.
Isle of Wight County, Virginia Genealogical Records Information
A great source of information about the great state of Virginia, including much information on Isle of Wight County courthouse records.
This person has a desire to find her possible relative(s) in Isle of Wight County ... read her email and if you have any information that may help, contact her directly at the email address below the article.
Code of Virginia Laws Regarding Cemeteries
The above link was extracted from a web site that is attempting to document cemeteries in Albermarle and Amherst Counties.
The Town of Zoo-Nye (Zuni) History
An extensive effort by Jane March (and assisted by Anne Marie Piland) has uncovered some very interesting history about this small town and its inhabitants on the banks of the Blackwater River and straddling US highway # 460.
Isle of Wight tourist guide caters for all the tourist needs on the Isle of Wight. It is an extensive guide for all tourism and leisure activities.
Welcome to the largest freely available archive of full-text books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. The site is dedicated to religious tolerance and scholarship, and has the largest readership of any similar site on the web.
National Register of Historic Places
Smithfield Isle of Wight Tourism
Library of Virginia Virginia Tourism
APVA (Association for the Preservation of
Virginia Antiquities)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/
Another site devoted to tombstone transcriptions ... very informative.
This very informative site displays current and useful information about Smithfield, VA.
The link below gives an abstract on the life of Francis Boykins (the man) and his contribution to Isle of Wight County History.
http://www.vmi.edu/archives/manuscripts/00232/ms0232.html
This link will take you to a listing of Isle of Wight County cemeteries that have been transcribed by members of the Southampton County Historical Society.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaschs/IOWCEM1.TXT
This site gives an illustrated history of the Smithfield Ham, as well as recipes, and interesting memorabilia of the Smithfield area.
http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/Consumer/Timeline/
Welcome to GHOTES (Genealogy
& Historie
Of The
Eastern Shore)
of Virginia.
Dedicated to the families and lovers of the Eastern Shore everywhere
Southampton County Cemetery Project
This listing is a project of The Southampton County Historical Society. These files are the property of The Southampton County Historical Society and may be copied for non commercial purposes but may not be reproduced for commercial use. This project was compiled by Bruce Saunders from data received from numerous individuals. Any information you may have to share will be greatly appreciated (Bible records and other genealogical information).
http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaschs/cemetary.htm
The title of this site reads, "History House .. an Irreverent History Magazine". It gives a slightly different twist on history as we have learned it ... some interesting reading contained within . . .
Best of History Web Sites (BOHWS) is an award-winning portal created for history
teachers, students, and general history enthusiasts. BOHWS contains annotated
links to over 1000 history web sites as well links to hundreds of quality K-12
history lesson plans, history teacher guides, history activities, history games,
history quizzes, and more throughout its pages.
http://www.besthistorysites.net/
A very informative walking tour guide to the historical attractions in and around Smithfield as well as a brief history of Smithfield.
http://www.HistoricSmithfield.org/
"Great American Speeches brings immediacy and drama to
history and should draw new generations into a better understanding of the past
-- and the past, as we all know, is a prologue to the future."
... Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.
Great Speeches of Great Americans
Are you curious (or furious) about how your tax dollars are spent? The link below contains a plethora of information about the national debt and how it is affecting the future of our children, grandchildren, etc. A very interesting and informative place to visit . . .
Is your computer running rather sluggishly (or not running at all) and takes what seems forever to accomplish a simple task? This link will take you to a site that may offer some help and hints to perk up your computer . . .
Records for 3,897,472 cemetery records across 8,375 cemeteries from around the world.
The stated purpose of this site is to provide an African American Museum of public education, preserve the history, the monuments, the artifacts and the legacy of African Americans in the Town of Smithfield and Isle of Wight county.
http://www.theschoolhousemuseum.com/
For a delightful place to stay in Smithfield, that includes a bed & breakfast, business lodging, and beautifully maintained turn-of-the-century home, try Mansion-on-the-Main in the heart of downtown. http://www.mansion-on-main.net
The link below gives one access to a history of the Fulgham family, a prominent family in Smithfield.
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~fulghum/web-text-html.htm
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