King George County (Va.) Justice of the Peace Records, 1838-1940

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

Background

Scope and content:

King George County (Va.) Justice of the Peace Records, 1838-1940, consist of a Criminal Record, a Judgment and Execution Book, Certificate of Fines and 2 Constables' Execution Books.

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.

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

Acquisition information:
These volumes and box came to the Library of Virginia under accession numbers 42662 and 42759.
Physical location:
State Records Center- Archives Annex, Library of Virginia