Albemarle County (Va.) Court Records, 1792-1874

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Albemarle County (Va.) Court Records, 1792-1874. Local government records collection, Local Government Records Replevin Collection. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Albemarle County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Albemarle County (Va.) Court Records, 1792-1874. Local government records collection, Local Government Records Replevin Collection. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Albemarle County (Va.) Court Records, 1792-1874. The collection contains documents removed from chancery court cases and other unidentified court records series. Documents include letters, summonses, subpoenas, orders, notices, affidavits, depositions, bills, answers, decrees, petitions, accounts, and the wills of John Bailey, 1792, and James Gillum, 1845. Also included are documents from the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Albemarle County.

Biographical / historical:

Albemarle County was named for William Anne Keppel, second earl of Albemarle and governor of the Virginia colony from 1737 to 1754. It was formed from Goochland County in 1744, and part of Louisa County and certain islands in the Fluvanna River, now called the James, were added later. Its area is 740 square miles, and the county seat is Charlottesville.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in 2004 in a transfer.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 boxes (.50 cu. ft.)