Isle of Wight County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1785-1939 (bulk 1877-1909)

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:

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1785-1939 (bulk 1877-1909), Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1785-1939 (bulk 1877-1909), Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1785-1939 (bulk 1877-1909), consist of Applications for Ardent Spirits, Inventories, Liquor Licenses, Liquor License Bonds, Liquor License Returns, Ordinary Bonds, Petitions for Liquor License, Prescriptions, Soft Drink License and other Tax and fiscal records.

Biographical / historical:

Isle of Wight County was most likely named for the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. It was first known as Warrosquyoake and was one of the eight shires established in 1634, The present name was given in 1637. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1769. Its area is 319 square miles, and the county seat is Isle of Wight.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Isle of Wight County.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
5 boxes.