John L Overholt
Author
Publisher
Wicomico Parish Church
Pub. Date
c1999
Edition
2nd ed., rev.
Physical Desc
xx, 278 p. : ill., maps, ports.
Language
English
Description
Wicomico Parish was formed sometime between 1648 and 1653 and named after an Indian tribe from that area. It covered the lower half of Northumberland County, Virginia.
In addition to dealing with church matters, the parish vestry was required by law to perform many civil governmental functions, such as land processioning, taxation, taking care of the poor, guardianship of orphans, road repair, etc.