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  Greensville County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Greensville County was established in 1781 from Brunswick County.
In the county, the population was spread out with 18.20% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 38.70% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older.
Although Emporia lies within the boundaries of Greensville County and serves as the county seat, it is an independent city and thus not part of the county.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greensville_County,_Virginia   (469 words)

  
 Evaluation of Household Water Quality in Greensville, Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia
Monetary support was provided by the Greensville County Board of Supervisors, for use in that county, and the J. Horsley Soil and Water Conservation District (Greensville and Sussex Counties).
Greensville, Surry, and Sussex Counties have a combined land area of 1065 square miles and are all essentially located within the Coastal Plain physiographic province.
The three counties are located south and east of the Richmond-Petersburg metropolitan area with Surry County being the northernmost and bordering the James River, while the southernmost, Greensville County, borders North Carolina.
www.ext.vt.edu /pubs/waterquality/442-940/442-940.html   (6929 words)

  
 Greensville County, VA News
County bounty on coyotes is mulled by supervisors
A Greensville County man was shot and wounded by a state trooper yesterday in Brunswick County after brandishing a rifle at the trooper, a Virginia State Police spokesman said.
Greensville county schools are proposing to pay for health insurance to cover all students at school-sponsored activities.
www.topix.net /county/greensville-va   (582 words)

  
 Ancestors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Joseph H. Underwood was born in Greensville County, Virginia on August 11, 1831.
In a November 14, 1876 Knox County, Tennessee deed, the 9 acres in District 12 were deeded from Joseph and Amanda Stokes to Joseph H. and Louise J. Underwood.
Benjamin F. Underwood was born in Virginia on August 7, 1839, the fourth son of Peterson and Louisa Sledge Underwood.
www.wideopenwest.com /~underwoods/ancestors.htm   (5294 words)

  
 Greensville Co, VA, Homepage
Greensville County was named either for Revolutionary War General Nathaniel Greene or for Sir Richard Grenville, leader of the Roanoke Island settlement of 1585.
The idea was to provide a single entry point for all counties in Kentucky, where collected databases would be stored.
In addition, the databases would be indexed and cross-linked, so that even if an individual were found in more than one county, they could be located in the index.
www.rootsweb.com /~vagreens   (289 words)

  
 Occaneechi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Saponi confederation was closely allied with the Catawba confederation, and occupied several forts and settlements located in what are now Greensville County and Brunswick Counties, Virginia from about 1680 until the mid-18th century, when the last Virginia fort, Christianna, fell into disuse.
Their settlement was also midway between two forts built for the Indians by Virginia, and about 10 miles south of a third fort, near modern-day Purdy, Virginia, that was apparently built by the Indians themselves, probably for defense against Iroquois raiders from the north.
Robert Brooks Corn was married in 1795 in Greensville County to Jane Jeffries, moving about 1800 to Wake County, North Carolina with his father and their extended family.
www.angelfire.com /realm/shades/nativeamericans/occaneechi.htm   (1164 words)

  
 Greensville County
Greensville County was named for either Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene or for Sir Richard Grenville, leader of the Roanoke Island settlement of 1585.
Among the Gilliams of Greensville are the families of Capt. William Gilliam of Sussex and Mary Lucas his wife.
It is located on both sides of the current Brunswick-Greensville County Line, on a branch of Kettlestick Creek of the three Creeks; on the Governors Road; and between the college Land and the St. Andrew’s Parish Glebe Land at Callaville.
home.triad.rr.com /gilliamsofva/Greensville/Greensville.html   (358 words)

  
 Greensville County Virginia Records
Greensville County was formed in 1781 from the eastern part of Brunswick County, with an additional part of Brunswick added to the new county in 1787.
One theory is that it was named for Sir Richard Grenville, leader of the settlement on Roanoke Island in 1585, and that the name had been corrupted to "Greensville" by the time of the county's founding.
Greensville County was established in late 1780 by act of the Virginia legislature, and it began to function as a political unit early in 1781.
genealogyresources.org /Greensville.html   (290 words)

  
 Greensville County, Virginia Genealogical Records Information
Greensville County was formed in 1781 and may have been named for Sir Richard Greensville, leader of the Roanoke Island settlement in 1585; or General Nathaniel Green, who marched through the County after the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
The famous and historically prominent persons generally associated with the county are John Y. Mason, legislator, twice Secretary of the Navy, Attorney General and Minister to France; William McKendree, first American- born bishop of the Methodist Church; Henry Tazwell, United States Senator; and John R Chambliss, a general in the Army of the Confederacy.
The Town of Jarratt, located in northern Greensville County and partly located in southern Sussex County, was incorporated by order of the Circuit Court of Sussex County on June 20, 1938.
www.segenealogy.com /virginia/va_county/gvl.htm   (1145 words)

  
 Virginia
These are the claims of citizens of the county to Virginia after the Revolutionary War for cattle, horses, meals, services, etc taken by American troops during the War.
Buckingham County is one of the badly burned counties of Virgina and very difficult to research due to the loss of records.
Gloucester County was erected in 1751 and consisted of four parish subdivisions, including Kingston Parish, which was cut off from Gloucester in 1791 to form the present county of Mathews.
www.barnettesbooks.com /virginia.html   (3524 words)

  
 Home Page
The two Greensville County towns merged in 1887 to form Emporia, which was chartered as a City in 1967.
The growth of the industrial base in Emporia and surrounding Greensville County in recent years has helped solidify a low unemployment rate.
The recently renovated 1781 Greensville County Courthouse, located in the 300-block of South Main Street is the focal point of downtown Emporia.
www.ci.emporia.va.us   (505 words)

  
 John Y. Mason - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He was born in Greensville County, Virginia and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1816, and then studied law in Connecticut.
He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1823 to 1827, was a delegate to the state constitutional convention of 1829-1830, and from 1831 to 1837 served in the United States House of Representatives (the 22nd, 23rd and 24th Congresses), chairing the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs from 1835 to 1836.
He was in private legal practice from 1849 to 1854 and served as President of the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1851 and from 1853, until his death in Paris, France in 1859, the U.S. Minister Plenipotentiary to France.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Y._Mason   (591 words)

  
 index
Greensville County, Virginia, USA is a community of approximately 13,000 people located in Southside Virginia.
If you are interested in advertising, posting information, or offering other services to the community of Greensville County, Virginia through our website, please contact us.
Our site is focused upon Greensville County, Virginia, however, we recognize that the name of our community may be shared by other communities and businesses around the world.
www.greensville.info   (338 words)

  
 Ancestors of Charles Stuart
August 28, 1824 in Morgan County Alabama; married Phatha (Faithy) Dupree March 07, 1798 in Greensville County Virginia.
iv. Lewis Stuart, born February 19, 1782 in Sussex County, Virginia; died November 14, 1837 in Chesterfield County, Virginia; married Mariah Holt Clark October 03, 1815 in Sussex County, Virginia; born September 23, 1800 in Sussex County, Virginia; died July 31, 1894 in Haywood County, Tennessee.
March 16, 1786 in Sussex County, Virginia; married (1) Elizabeth Moore; married (2) Mary Heron or Hearn; married (3) Lucy Ezell September 16, 1772.
www.annebabin.com /charlesstuart.html   (2525 words)

  
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On the 1790 federal census for Orange County, North Carolina (then including Alamance County, which was formed in 1849), the names of Charles Whitmore, Jesse Whitmore, and Jacob Jeffries appear (U.S. Bureau of the Census 1790).
Since the 1790 census for Orange County was actually made up from a tax list of 1787, it is clear that these heads of households and their families, and possibly others, were here by that date.
All agreed that: (1) Jeffries mother was of Indian and white ancestry; (2) she was born in Northampton County, North Carolina, near the Virginia line; (3) she did not associate with fls; (4) his father was Macklin Jeffries, of Greensville County, Virginia; and (5) Macklin Jeffries was a mixed-blood Indian.
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 Greensville County, Virginia houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greensville County is $451 a month.
Churches in Greensville County include: Church of God, Aberdour Church, Claresville Church, Purdy Baptist Church, Antioch Church, Rising Sun Holiness Church, Rocky Mount Church, Round Hill Church.
Greensville County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Virginia state average.
www.city-data.com /county/Greensville_County-VA.html   (445 words)

  
 Changes to Counties and County Equivalents
This includes all county boundary changes affecting at least an estimated population of 200 plus with additional changes of at least one square mile where no estimated population was provided and research indicated that the affected population may have been 200 people or more or "large" annexations of unpopulated territory (10 square miles of more.)
The boundaries of Broomfield County reflect the boundaries of Broomfield city legally in effect on that date.
The county equivalent entities in Alaska changed from Census Divisions in 1970 to Boroughs and Census Areas in 1980.
www.census.gov /geo/www/tiger/ctychng.html   (1843 words)

  
 Ancestors of Jane Lufsey/Lifsey
He was born July 15, 1796 in Virginia, and died 1856 in Marshall Co, Mississippi.
Thomas Browne, born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia; died November 28, 1764 in Southampton County, Virginia.
14 i. Thomas Browne, born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia; died November 28, 1764 in Southampton County, Virginia; married Sarah Wright.
www.annebabin.com /janelufsey.html   (614 words)

  
 Greensville County Public Schools schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
In 2005-2006 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades 3, 5, 7 and 8 and in history in grades 3, 5 and 8.
The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education.
In 2005-2006 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history at the completion of each course, regardless of the student's grade level.
www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/va/district_profile/83   (956 words)

  
 Greensville County, Virginia VA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
This was a decrease of -.55% from the 2000 census.
Cemeteries in Greensville County include Bowen Cemetery, Cottage Cemetery, Cowie Cemetery, Falling Run Cemetery, Greensville Memorial Cemetery, Grigg Family Cemetery, Harrison Cemetery, Jones Cemetery, Jones Cemetery, Robinson Cemetery...
Greensville County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=22912   (559 words)

  
 Virginia Pork Festival: 800-482-7675 (634-6611 local)
goal of the Virginia Pork Festival is to promote the pork industry, it is a nonprofit organization that provides local clubs and civic organizations with an opportunity to raise funds for their respective groups.
It should be noted that all dishes are prepared and served by these groups, all of whom make the festival a great success for the local communities.
The Festival attracts people from all walks of life, from the local businessman and farmer to Virginia Governors and State Senators.
www.vaporkfestival.com /party.htm   (243 words)

  
 Greensville County, Virginia QuickLinks from the US Census Bureau
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: Virginia counties, Places in Virginia
Historical population counts, 1900 to 1990, for all counties in Virginia
Summary statistics for Virginia counties by NAICS (North American Industry Classification System): 2002
quickfacts.census.gov /qfd/states/51/51081lk.html   (248 words)

  
 Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com - If your an officer, don't speed through Greensville County, ...
A fellow officer was speeding on a highway in Greensville County, Virginia a few weeks ago and was issued a four point ticket.
Due to budgetary constraints, the Greensville County, VA Sheriff's Office has run out of their annual supply of discretion.
I've never heard of Greensville County, VA. In fact, I got on the Virginia state website, and the closest thing I could find was a small locality called Greenville (without the "S") and it is part of Augusta County.
forums.officer.com /forums/showthread.php?t=18607   (1782 words)

  
 Greensville County Courthouse (Built 1781), Emporia, Virginia
County Courthouse Photos: Greensville County Courthouse (Built 1781), Emporia, Virginia
Find more information on Virginia from the State Fact Sheets.
The pin marks the general location of the county courthouse shown in the above photo.
www.ers.usda.gov /Briefing/Population/Photos/ShowCH.asp?FIPS=51081   (91 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Greensville County, Va.
For convenient presentation of this material, the site includes a page for each of the more than 3,000 counties in the U.S., as well as for various U.S. and foreign territories and countries.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/VA/GN.html   (483 words)

  
 Greensville County - Geography of Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This county may - or may not - have been named for a Revolutionary War General, Nathanael Greene.
Jarratt (also a "child" of Sussex County, according to the Commission on Local Government)
Virginia Department of Corrections - Greensville Correctional Center
www.virginiaplaces.org /vacount/greensville.html   (79 words)

  
 Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
With this in mind, the department enhances natural and recreational resources through land management planning, funding, education and regulation.
Nearly everyone in Virginia is touched by a DCR activity.
Whether it's with one of the state's 47 soil and water conservation districts, the Nature Conservancy, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, or a local parks and recreation department, the focus is always on conserving our natural and recreational resources.
www.state.va.us /~dcr/dnh/grev.htm   (380 words)

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