King George County (Va.) Clerks' Records, 1768-1905

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

Summary

Extent:
11 v.
Creator:
King George County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

King George County (Va.) Clerks' Records, 1768-1905, consist of Fee Books. Two volumes (1171129 and 1171134) also contain Marriage Licenses from 1771-1772 and 1776 respectively.

A Fee Book is a volume showing the date of a duty performed by the clerk, the name of the person paying the fees, and the amount. The book includes fees charged attorneys, cash accounts, and the clerks' fees in common law and chancery suits.

A Marriage License grants permission by a public authority to persons who intend to marry. The license is prepared by the clerk of the court and presented to the minister who performs the cermony.

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 was named in honor of King George I.

County quarterly courts were established in 1624. County courts ceased to exist on 1 February 1904.

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

Acquisition information:
These volumes came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 42662.
Physical location:
State Records Center- Archives Annex, Library of Virginia