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""The Very Book of Kingston Parish"" is a vital historical record that captures the administrative, religious, and social life of colonial Virginia. Edited by the distinguished historian C.G. Chamberlayne, this work presents the detailed minutes and records of Kingston Parish, which was situated in Gloucester County (now Mathews County) during the 17th and 18th centuries. The text serves as a primary source for understanding the governance of the Anglican Church and its central role in the civil administration of early American communities. Spanning over a century of development, the records provide a meticulous account of vestry meetings, the distribution of tithes, and the management of local affairs. For genealogists, the volume is particularly valuable, as it preserves the names of vestrymen, parishioners, and local residents who lived and worked in the Tidewater region. It offers a rare window into the daily operations of a colonial parish, from the maintenance of church property to the care of the indigent. ""The Very Book of Kingston Parish"" is an essential resource for historians and researchers seeking to explore the foundational years of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the social structures of the American South. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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