King George County (Va.) Charter Book No. 1, 1899-1960

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:

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Preferred citation:

King George County (Va.) Charter Book No. 1, 1899-1960. Local government records collection, King George County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

King George County (Va.) Charter Book No. 1, 1899-1960. Local government records collection, King George County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

This volume contains records from 1899-1960 and is part of the Local Records' category Business Records/Corporations/Partnerships.

Charter books contain documents relating to the incorporation of a business.

Biographical / historical:

King George County was formed from Richmond County by a statute of 23 December 1720. The county court first met on 19 May 1721. Part of Westmoreland County was added later. The county is named in honor of King George I.

Most loose records prior to 1830 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

Acquisition information:
This volume came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 42759.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v.