Records Saved
Historic Hometown Heroes
Our court records in Isle of Wight Count have been saved because of the heroic efforts of two individuals, Elizabeth Bennet Young and Randall Booth.
Elizabeth Bennett Young
Clerk of the Court Nathan Peyton Young's wife saved our records during the Revolutionary War. She placed the records in a trunk, and buried them somewhere in the county until the threat of the war had passed.
Randall Booth
Booth, a manservant, assisted Nathaniel Peyton Young in removing the court records during the Civil War. The records were placed on a horse drawn carriage where they were then transported to the western part of the state of Virginia. The records were protected there and were returned after the Civil War ended. After the war, he was given his freedom and a position as caretaker of the courthouse.
The Records Room at the Isle of Wight County Courthouse is named The Randall Booth Records Room in honor of Mr. Booth's efforts in saving the county records.
Join us for the SOUND OF REVOLUTION
An Interactive Dinner Theater Experience!
Step back in time and join us for a captivating evening of history, drama, and delicious dining!
Date: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM Location: The Historic Smithfield Inn (in partnership with the 1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse)
Tickets: $70 per person (includes the full three course meal + donation)
Reservations & Meal Selections Required by March 20th!Scan the QR code [or buy tickets below] to secure your spot and choose your entrée options today.