Links to Resources

Genealogy Resources

The Miles Files

espl-genealogy.org/MilesFiles/site/index.htm

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

Northampton Genealogical Trails History Group

genealogytrails.com/vir/northampton/index.html

Help with finding ancestors.

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

www.esva.net/ghotes/

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

Linkpendium

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

Where to find key records.

How to Make a Family Tree With Kids - How the entire family can work together to create a family tree and chart their extended family history.

https://www.aaastateofplay.com/genealogy-for-kids-bu ilding-a-family-tree/

Resources

Exploring the Oldest Continuous Court Records of America

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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.

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

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

Northampton County Courthouse Square Historic District

VA Department of Historic Resources - National Register

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

Eastville Historic District

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

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

Each museum features a short overview with website information.

NHPS, Northampton Property History

Eastville Court Green History

oldcourt.esva.net/

Written by Frances Latimer in 1993

News

Virginia Archeological Society Begins Eastern Shore Chapter

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

Lovely Historic Homes on VA's Eastern Shore

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

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

Organizations - National, VA, and Eastern Shore

National Trust for Historic Preservation

www.preservationnation.org/

Preservation Virginia

www.preservationvirginia.org/

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

Town of Cape Charles, VA Activities

www.capecharlesbythebay.com/

Peninsula Tractor Organization