Thank you for the information. George ---- [log in to unmask] wrote: > > In 1769 the first of two transfers of territory from Nansemond to Isle of > Wight County took place when all lands west of Chuckatuck Creek went to > the latter. In 1772 the territory known as Rascow's Neck was also transferred > to Isle of Wight administration. > > Southampton Co. was formed 20 May 1749 from the southwestern part of Isle > of Wight County. Then in 1785 the lands of Nansemond County, South of > the Nottoway and Blackwater rivers, were cut off and added to Southampton. > > Carolyn Mason Anderson > > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html