Isle of Wight Election Records, 1964

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Election Records, 1964, provides Federal Voter Registrar Rolls.

Biographical / historical:

Isle of Wight County was most likely named for the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. It was first known as Warrosquyoake and was one of the eight shires established in 1634. The present name was given in 1637. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1769. Its area is 319 square miles, and the county seat is Isle of Wight.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers Isle of Wight County, Va.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 box and or volume.