Deer Hunting Bonazana- 1867

The forests in the vicinity of New Kent Courthouse, always a famous resort for deer, are said to be filled with this favorite game to a greater extent the present season than ever. Large numbers have fallen at the crack of the huntsman's rifle, and a day or two since one expert killed two at once with a double hand gun.

-Alexandria Gazette- August 29, 1867

Deer are in New Kent to a greater extent this season than has been known for many years. A party of gentlemen residing in the vicinity of the court-house succeeded last week in killing five. Among the number was a noble buck weighing 143 pounds.

-Alexandria Gazette- November 7, 1867

Overseeing the Poor- 1866

On a chilly night . . .

WOOD FOR SALE- We will sell, at New Kent Courthouse, on the FIRST DAY OF JANUARY NEXT, about FOUR THOUSAND CORDS OF PINE WOOD, situated on the Poor-house land, near New Kent Courthouse, and within two and a half miles of a good landing on the Pamunkey river.

TERMS: Made known on day of sale.

                                                                               JOHN T. HARRIS,
                                                                               JOHN MAYO,
                                                                               JAMES N. GODDIN,
                                                                               WM. R. TUNSTALL.
                                                                                 Overseers of Poor.


-Richmond Daily Dispatch-December 22, 1865

A New Kent Widow and her Beau

The Courtship of Washington, 1860- John C. McRae

Today we celebrate the the anniversary of the marriage of George and Martha Washington with an article from the website of Mount Vernon on the courtship of the nation's First Couple.