After an illuminating account of the history of Patrick and Henry counties, which occupies the first third of the book, the authors turn their attention to gene

History of Patrick and Henry Counties, Virginia by Lewis G. Pedigo is a comprehensive account of the rich history and development of these two counties in the h

"An authoritative biography of founding father Patrick Henry that restores him to his important place in our history and explains the formative influence on his

The book rings with the names of early inhabitants and prominent citizens. For the genealogist there is the important and wholly fortuitous list of tithables of