Westmoreland(Va.) Court Records, 1770-1910
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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Westmoreland (Va.) Court Records, 1770-1910. Local government records collection , Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 28 boxes and or volumes.
- Creator:
- Westmoreland (Va.) Circuit Court
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Westmoreland (Va.) Court Records, 1770-1910. Local government records collection , Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Westmoreland County (Va.) Court Records includes the following series; Chancery Execution Book, Clerk Records, Executions, Execution Returned; Office Judgments; Execution/Justice Reports, Extract Judgments/Execution Returned, Judgment Docket, Jury Records, Law Process Book, Memorandum Book, Office Judgments, Orders at Law and Register of Convicts.
- Biographical / historical:
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Westmoreland County was named for the English county. It was formed from Northumberland County in 1653, and part of King George County was added in 1777. Its area is 229 square miles, and the county seat is Montross.
- Acquisition information:
- These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Westmoreland Va.
- Arrangement:
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This collection is arranged chronologically.
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia.