Patrick County (Va.) Records, 1756-1906

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
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Patrick County (Va.) Records, 1756-1906. Local government records collection, Patrick County (Va.) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Patrick County (Va.) Records, 1756-1906. Local government records collection, Patrick County (Va.) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Patrick County (Va.) Records, 1756-1906, including the following record types: Land Records, 1756-1900 circa; Military and Pension Records, 1884-1886 circa; School Records, 1871-1875; Will of Nathan Hall, 1847; Marriage Records, 1838; Chancery subpoenas and suggestions, 1841-1906.

Biographical / historical:

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry, who was the first governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. It was formed from Henry County by a statute adopted on 26 November 1790. The county court first met on 13 June 1791. Part of Henry County was added to Patrick in 1791. The county seat is Stuart.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from the city of Patrick County under the accession number 50251.
Physical description:
.45 cu. ft. (1 box)