Isle of Wight County (Va.) Judgments, 1857-1941

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

Background

Scope and content:

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Judgments, 1857-1941, consits of civil cases heard in Circuit Court in which justice was administered on the strictly formulated rules of common law. The majority of cases in this record series relate to matters of debt.

Biographical / historical:

Isle of Wight County was most likely named for the Isle of Wight of 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.

Acquisition information:
These records came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers Isle of Wight County, Va.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia. Some Records in this collection may be located at the State Records Center. Contact Archives Research Services for access information, direction and hours.
Physical description:
20 boxes.