Princess Anne County (Va.) Military and Pension Records, 1792-1939

Access and use

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

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Preferred citation:

Princess Anne County (Va.) Military and Pension Records, 1792-1939. Local government records collection, Princess Anne County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

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

Princess Anne County (Va.) Military and Pension Records, 1792-1939. Local government records collection, Princess Anne County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Princess Anne County (Va.) Military and Pension Records, 1792-1939, include the following: Roster - Company I, 15th Virginia Cavalry "Chesapeake Light Cavalry", 1908; Confederate Veterans List, 1908; List of Heirs of Soldiers, Revolutionary War, 1833-1851; List of Heirs of Soldiers, War of 1812, 1848-1859; List of Heirs of Soldiers, War of Texas Independence, 1858; Militia Activities or Orders, 1813; Militia Fines Uncollected, 1854; Mlitia List, 1813, 1854-1856; Appointments and Promotion Lists, 1792-1830; Militia reorganization reports and lists, 1866; National Guard Units, 1924-1939; Pension Applications, 1876-1903; Pension Applications, Act of 1902; Widow Pension Applications, Act of 1902; Pension Board Appointments, 1900-1912; Qualification of Militia Officers, 1798-1835; Military Exemptions, 1862; Pspers related to Life Saving Service, 1896-1897; Miscellaneous, 1806-1858.

Biographical / historical:

Princess Anne County was named for Anne, daughter of King James II, who became queen of England in 1702. The county was formed from Lower Norfolk County in 1691 and became extinct on 1 January 1963, after its consolidation with the city of Virginia Beach. The county seat was Princess Anne.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Princess Anne County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
.45 cu.ft. (1 box)