Nelson County (Va.) Minute Books, 1876-1919

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:
Nelson County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Nelson County (Va.) Minute Books, 1876-1919, record all matters brought before the court on a daily basis when it was in session including but not limited to: civil and criminal suits, appointments of county officers, appointments of guardians and administrators, deed recordings, naturalization registrations, and court fees. Clerks would transfer information from minute books to appropriate order book, deed book, fiduciary book, etc.

Biographical / historical:

Nelson County was formed in 1807 from Amherst County. The county was named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., governor of Virginia from June to November 1781.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Nelson County.
Arrangement:

Chronological by entry date.

Physical location:
The Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 v.