Warren County (Va.) Records, 1929-1940

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:

Warren County (Va.) Records, 1929-1940. Local government records collection, Warren County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Warren County (Va.) Records, 1929-1940. Local government records collection, Warren County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Warren County (Va.) Records, 1929-1940, consist of the following series: Court Records and Organization Records. Judge William G. Olmstead's notes, correspondence, legal documents, etc., related to Warren County Chancery Cause Board of Supervisors of Warren County, etc. vs. Adms. of Arthur L. Warthen, etc., and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company vs. Adms. of Arthur L. Warthen, etc. (1929-1940). See Warren County Chancery Cause 1938-001 in the Chancery Records Index; Organization Records: WPA Historical Records Survey Files(1935-1940.)

Biographical / historical:

Warren County was named for Joseph Warren, of Massachusetts, the Revolutionary War patriot who sent Paul Revere and William Dawes on their famous rides. He was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The county was formed from Shenandoah and Frederick counties in 1836.

Acquisition information:
This box came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of records from Warren County.
Physical location:
State Records Center---Archives Annex, Library of Virginia.
Physical description:
1 box.