I would like to understand more fully the "headright" system used for acquiring land in Virginia. Can anyone please point me to a place or document that will explain it in some detail? I am interested in understanding what if any documentation may exist for those who came to Virginia under this system. I know that the West and Marvel families in my research started in Virginia under this system before moving north to MD and DE. Thank you for any help or suggestions. Sue Rowdon Searching Marvel, West, Ad(t)kins, Huggins, Collins, Rowdon and connected families **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)