When Jamestown burned down on September 19, 1676, that meant the loss of all early records. The affairs of the colony were then transferred to Williamsburg, in York County. Thus, York County is the next most likely place to search diligently for your ancestors in Virginia. The following records are available online at https://virginiapioneers.net/counties/york/
The following is a list of some of the earliest records:
- Images Wills, Book No. 1, 1633-1657
- Images of Wills, 1740-1746
- Images of Deeds, Wills, Orders 1633-1694
- Images of Deeds, Orders, Wills, Book 19, 1740-1746
- Images of Deeds, Orders, Wills, Book 20, 1745-1759
- 1704 Quit Rent Rolls
- List of Williamsburg Apothecaries 1765-1808
Tarpley’s Store in Williamsburg. The genealogy of the Tarpley families is available to members of virginiapioneers.net. Click on the “Genealogy Vault.” Dates ack to about 1664.
