Prince Edward County (Va.) Minute Books, 1754-1903

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:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Prince Edward County (Va.) Minute Books, 1754-1903. Local government records collection, Prince Edward County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Prince Edward County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Prince Edward County (Va.) Minute Books, 1754-1903. Local government records collection, Prince Edward County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Prince Edward County (Va.) Minute Books, 1754-1903, record all matters brought before the court on a daily basis when it was in session including but not limited to: civil and criminal suits, appointments of county officers, appointments of guardians and administrators, deed recordings, free negro registrations, naturalization registrations, and court fees. Clerks would transfer information from minute books to appropriate order book, deed book, fiduciary book, free negro register, etc.

Biographical / historical:

Prince Edward County was formed in 1753 from Amelia County.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Prince Edward County.
Arrangement:

Chronological by entry date.

Physical location:
The Library of Virginia
Physical description:
37 v.