Mecklenburg County (Va.) Land Warrant List, 1783

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Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Preferred citation:

Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Mecklenburg County (Va.) Land Warrant List, 1783. The list contains six land warrants issued in Mecklenburg County in May and June 1783. The warrants were issued to Jacob Chavers, assignee of John Jones; Edward Cheatham, Samuel Hopkins, Sr., John Johnson, Assgn. of Edward Cheatham, Benjamin Petty Poole, and William Neal.

Biographical / historical:

Mecklenburg County was named, like Charlotte County, for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III. It was formed from Lunenburg County in 1764.

Created in 1764. Numerous loose records prior to 1783 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 43214.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 p.