Madison County (Va.) Treasurer Records, 1871-1907

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Madison County (Va.) Treasurer Records, 1871-1907. Local government records collection, Madison County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Madison County (Va.) Treasurer Records, 1871-1907. Local government records collection, Madison County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Madison County (Va.) Treasurer Records consist of a Warrant and Order Book A, 1871-1907.

Biographical / historical:

Madison County was named for James Madison, a prominent Virginian and a member of Congress in 1792 when the county was formed from Culpeper County.

The Constitution of 1869 placed the sheriff's tax collection function in the new office of treasurer, who was both the cashier and the bookkeeper of the county. During the township period (1870-1875) the township collector and clerk also had treasurer's functions; later the county treasurer's duties were expanded to include the township officer's activities.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Madison County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v.