King William County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1942-1964

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:

King William County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1942-1964. Local government records collection, King William County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

King William County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1942-1964. Local government records collection, King William County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

King William County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records are composed of Poll Tax Lists (1945-1946, 1948, 1963-1965) and Reports on Audit (1948, 1950-1953). The poll tax lists record by district the names of persons who have paid all state poll taxes for a particular year. These lists were required to be submitted to the circuit courts and the Auditor of Public Accounts. The reports on audit are reports compiled by outside auditors on finances of the county.

Biographical / historical:

King William County was named for William III and was formed from King and Queen County in 1701.

Acquisition information:
These records came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from the University of Virginia.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
.45 cu. ft. (1 box)