Goochland County, Virginia was formed in 1728 from Henrico County (one of the original shires), it was named for Sir William Gooch, Lieutenant-Governor in 1727-1749. Its county seat is Goochland. From its original territory came Albemarle Co., Amherst Co., (part of) Appomattox Co., Bedford Co., Buckingham Co., Campbell Co., Cumberland Co., Fluvanna Co., Nelson Co., & Powhatan Co.
Parishes: King William Parish (1728-1749); Saint James Northam Parish (1744-), Saint James's Parish (1728- 1744), Saint James Southam Parish (1744-1749)