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Accomack County, Virginia Court Order Abstracts, Volume 4: 16731676,Used
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The first book of Accomack County's court orders (16631666) documented the county's infancy; newly formed from Northampton County [Virginia], Accomack's court looked to Col. Edmund Scarburgh for leadership. The second book of court orders (16661670) laid bare the Henry Smith and Col. Scarburgh scandals that rocked the county and apparently contributed to its disbanding. In the third book of court orders (16711673) the county, renamed 'Upper Northampton, ' was placed under the control of commissioners from Northampton County, Accomack's neighbor on the Eastern Shore. 'By October 1673, when this, the fourth book, begins, Governor Berkeley had considered a petition requesting that the county be restored, and he began appointing court commissioners for Accomack County. That January, for the first time in three years, the name 'Upper Northampton' was discontinued. As the scandals faded into the past, Accomack County settled into a more secure future, with the governor still firmly in control.' The Accomack County Court generally met ten times a year, and usually remained in session two to three days but sometimes as many as five days. 'The sessions provided news, entertainment and social interaction for the isolated [county] inhabitantsOne gets glimpses of real people as they break the Sabbath, commit fornication, speak out in their depositions or quote their neighbors.' Punishment was most often in the form of a fine levied in pounds of tobacco, although sometimes offenders received lashes or were put in the stocks. In 1674 a tenbyfifteenfoot jail was built, and the following year saw the first jailbreak. These abstracts provide information about types of offenses which occurred (theft, defamation, unpaid debt, assault, adultery, etc.) and also churches, schools, clothing, economy, children, health and nutrition, household items, food, animals, Indians, occupations, servants and taxes. 'In wills and deeds the genealogist can learn about his ancestors' relatives and possessions; in court orders he can learn about his ancestors.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the content focus of Accomack County, Virginia Court Order Abstracts, Volume 4? A: This volume covers court orders from 1673 to 1676, documenting events in Accomack County, Virginia, and includes details about offenses, social interactions, and community life during that period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Accomack County, Virginia Court Order Abstracts, Volume 4' is JoAnn Riley McKey.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 30, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: This book contains 220 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What type of information can genealogists find in this book? A: Genealogists can find information about ancestors' relatives, possessions, offenses, and community details such as churches, schools, and occupations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for historical research? A: Yes, this book is suitable for historical research, particularly for those interested in the early history of Accomack County and Virginia.
- Q: What types of offenses are documented in this volume? A: Documented offenses include theft, defamation, unpaid debts, assault, and adultery, among others.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into daily life in Accomack County? A: Yes, it provides insights into daily life, including aspects like economy, health, and social interactions of the time.
- Q: What makes this volume different from previous volumes? A: This volume continues from earlier records, focusing on the period of 1673-1676, highlighting the restoration of the county and the transition away from earlier scandals.