Henry County (Va.) List of subscribers for building a new Baptist church near Leatherwood Store, undated

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Summary

Creator:
Henry County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Henry County (Va.) List of subscribers for building a new Baptist church near Leatherwood Store, undated. The record contains the names of 66 people who pledged to help pay for construction of a new Baptist church, and a list of articles concerning the planned building. The articles stipulate that the church should be a frame construction, 52 feet by 32 feet, and that it should be open to use by both parties to a schism among local Baptists, i.e., the Old Leatherwood Baptist Church and the Missionary Baptist Church.

Biographical / historical:

Henry County was named for Patrick Henry, revolutionary leader and first governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. It was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1776.

Acquisition information:

This collection came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of records from Henry County.

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Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 p.