Westmoreland County (Va.) General Voter Registration Book, 1902-1903

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

Summary

Creator:
Westmoreland County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Westmoreland County (Va.) General Voter Registration Book, 1902-1903, records the roll of registered voters in Westmoreland County. The volume is divided by precincts: Baynesville, Colonial Beach, Hague, Kinsale, Montross, Oldhams, Oak Grove, and Warrensville; and within each precinct on the basis of color. Information found in the volumes includes date of registration; number of registered voter; name of registered voter; date of birth; age; occupation; residence; length of residence in state, county, and precinct; whether exempt from poll tax; if naturalized, and if so, date of papers and by what court issued; if transferred from another precinct, and if so, when and to what precinct.

Biographical / historical:

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.

The 1902 voter registration books were created following the passage of the 1902 Virginia state constitution. The purpose of the 1902 state constitution was to maintain white suffrage while eliminating African-American voters by means of literacy tests as well as property and poll tax requirements.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Westmoreland County.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v.