Barcode number 1167465: Records, 1692-1778, undated
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Bonds/Oaths/Commissions: Commissions for Thomas Hodges as Coroner of Norfolk Co., 1705/06; John Lomax as sheriff, 1708; John Lomax as sheriff, 1709; Robert Coleman as sheriff, 1710; Richard Covingon as sheriff, 1711; Richard Tunstall as deputy clerk of court, 1720; William Beverley as clerk of court, 1723; James Webb as sheriff, 1762; William Roane as deputy attorney general, 1770. Land Records: Plats: Joseph Reeves, 1759; Robert Brooke and Elias Newman, 1761; Mary Pamplin and William Porter, 1762; land and slaves of John Smith, 1766; Thomas Haddon and William Porter, 1770; William Hawkins (2 items), 1772; dower of Rosanna Butler from Thomas Butler, 1773; Samuel Brookes, 1778; unidentified plat that mentions the Rappahannock River, n.d. Miscellaneous Records: Proclamations and Orders of Council (13 items), 1692-1758; Miscellaneous Records: letter from Alexander Spotswood, 1718; Miscellaneous Records: Resolution of Council concerning Essex request for new courthouse, 1726.
Access and use
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov