Isle of Wight County (Va.) Court Records, 1771-1961

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.) Court Records, 1771-1961, includes records of the Justice of the Peace and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery. The records consist of Executions, Grand Jury Presentments 1774-1811, List of Prisoners in Jail 1820-1936, Jury Records, 1775-1935, and Summons.

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.

Most pre-Revolutionary War-era loose records are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

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
Physical description:
4 boxes