Hello, Regarding the 8 Shires in the early 1600's Virginia Colonies, they were: (1.) James City (2.) Henrico (3.) Charles City (4.) Elizabeth City (5.) Warrosquyoake, (which became Isle of Wight County in 1643) (6.) Charles River, (which became York County in 1643) (7.) Warwick River, (which became Warwick County in 1643) (8.) Accawmac, (which became Northampton County in 1643) Best Regards, Bellinda Myrick-Barnett In a message dated 5/11/2006 8:16:31 PM Central Standard Time, anglzluvus@yahoo.com writes: Hello Cousins, I have found and bought a book with VA Colony days in it. Yep, something else to scan. However, it mentions that the Colony of VA was made up of 8 Shires/Counties. I only know a few. Does anyone know of all 7? And in May 1609, does anyone know who DR Meadows was? Cousin Robin