Links to Resources

Genealogy Resources

The Miles Files

100’s of Families from the Eastern Shore, from Charlemagne to the early 1900’s

https://espl-genealogy.org/

Northampton Genealogical Trails History Group

genealogytrails.com/vir/northampton/index.html

GHOTES (Genealogy & Historie Of The Eastern Shore) of Virginia.

Dedicated to the families and lovers of the Eastern Shore everywhere.

www.esva.net/ghotes/

Linkpendium

Where to find key records.

www.linkpendium.com/northampton-va-genealogy/

Resources

Exploring the Oldest Continuous Court Records of America

You can download this interesting summary of Northampton County, VA Courts and Court Records in this 34-page book compiled by: Traci Johnson, Northampton County Circuit Court Clerk, Frances Bibbins Latimer, and Jean Mihalyka.

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National Register of Historic Places - Northampton Co.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Northampton_County,_Virginia

VA - Department of Historic Resources National Register

Northampton County Courthouse Square Historic District

https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/214-0007/

VA Department of Historic Resources - National Register

Eastville Historic District

https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/214-0040/

Gingaskin Reservation on the Eastern Shore

www.virginiaplaces.org/nativeamerican/reservationging.html

The Gingaskin Indians and an African American Community Rich with Native Blood

www.abandonedcountry.com/2013/04/08/the-gingaskin-indians-an-african-american-community-rich-with-native-blood/

Early Salt Production in Northampton

www.virginiaplaces.org/geology/salt.html

A Guide to Researching the History of a House

https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/a-guide-to-researching-the-history-of-a-house/

Map to Museums on the Eastern Shore

Map of Locations of Eastern Shore Museums

Each museum features a short overview with website information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m9GOCY6GEyOQDJk7kDzduZ1Cmm-q1EPa/view?usp=sharing

NHPS, Northampton Property History

Eastville Court Green History

Written by Frances Latimer in 1993

oldcourt.esva.net/

News

Virginia Archeological Society Begins Eastern Shore Chapter

www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/virginia/2015/05/19/eastern-shore-chapter-archeological-society/27585573/

DHR Virginia Landmark Spotlight: Cessford and Its Associated Laundry/Quarter Building for Enslaved Workers

https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/blog-posts/cessford-plantation-northampton-county-laundry-slave-quarter-building/

Lovely Historic Homes on VA's Eastern Shore

Enjoy the drawings by Katharine B. Pennebaker of homes located on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Courtesy of the Eastern Shore News and Eastern Shore Public Library

e spl-genealogy.org/mearscol/pennygif/pennebkr.htm

Organizations - National, VA, and Eastern Shore

National Trust for Historic Preservation

www.preservationnation.org/

Preservation Virginia

www.preservationvirginia.org/

Library of Virginia

https://www.lva.virginia.gov/

Northampton County Chamber of Commerce - Eastern Shore of Virginia

www.northamptoncountychamber.com/

Eastern Shore Tourism

www.esvatourism.org/es_what_to_do/what_to_do_select.asp?cat2ID=54&filterby=1