New Kent County, Virginia Land Tax Records, 1782

Land ownership has historically been a defining element of wealth and social stature. This collection of land tax records from New Kent County, Virginia reveals to the researcher those persons (usually men) who were wealthy enough to own land in 1782. Each entry gives the owner's name and size of holding. In some cases, additional information is given, such as the location of parcel. With almost 400 records, this can be a helpful database for researchers of Virginian ancestors.