Westmoreland County (Va.) Records, 1754-1960 circa
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 County (Va.) Records, 1754-1960 circa. Local government records collection, Westmoreland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 8.1 cu. ft. (17 boxes); 1 v. (276 p.)
- Creator:
- Westmoreland County (Va.) Circuit Court
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Westmoreland County (Va.) Records, 1754-1960 circa. Local government records collection, Westmoreland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Westmoreland County (Va.) Records, 1754-1960 circa, includes Court Records (Judgments and Executions), 1788-1900; Deeds and Wills, 1754-1872; Fiduciary Records, 1780-1830 circa, List of Registered Voters, 1950-1960 circa; Tax and Fiscal Records, 1780-1870.
- Biographical / historical:
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Westmoreland County was formed from Northumberland County in 1653, and part of King George was added later.
- Acquisition information:
- These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Westmoreland County under accession number 51235.
- Arrangement:
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Unprocessed.
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- African American records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
Court records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
Election records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
Fiduciary records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
Land records--Virginia--Westmoreland County
Local government records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
Tax and fiscal records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.