The Bellamys of Early Virginia

About the Book

"The particular Bellamys I am writing about here arrived in the New World very early on, certainly no later than 1710 and possibly as early as 1634. It was a time of great upheaval in England, from whence they came, and we do not know expressly why they came. But there are a number of likely reasons ."

Joe David Bellamy's The Bellamys of Early Virginia provides the historical background as well as the hard evidence for a clearer understanding of this quintessentially American family. It is based on over a decade of original research into the genealogy and family history of the early Bellamys in areas of Virginia where many of the vital records were destroyed in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. This book cites numerous previously undiscovered sources, corrects many misconceptions, and puts forth compelling suggestions for further research.

About the Author

Joe David Bellamy won the Editors? Book Award for his novel Suzi Sinzinnati, and he is also the author of twelve other books. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle and served as Director of the Literature Program of the National Endowment for the Arts.