Henrico County (Va.) Organization Records, 1899-1912

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:

Henrico County (Va.) Organization Records, 1899-1912. Local government records collection, Henrico County Organization Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Henrico County (Va.) Organization Records, 1899-1912. Local government records collection, Henrico County Organization Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Henrico County (Va.) Organization Records, 1899-1912, typically consist of appointments of trustees, minutes, and miscellaneous records of religious organizations, fraternal organizations, independent associations, and cooperatives.

Biographical / historical:

Henrico County was named for Henry, Prince of Wales, eldest son of King James I. It was one of the eight original shires, or counties, first enumerated in 1634. The county seat is in the western part of the county.

All county court records prior to 1655 and almost all prior to 1677 are missing. Many records were destroyed by British troops during the Revolutionary War. Post–Revolutionary War county court records exist. Almost all circuit superior court of law and chancery and circuit court records were destroyed by fire during the evacuation of Richmond on April 3, 1865, during the Civil War. The county’s circuit court held its sessions at the state courthouse in Richmond.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer from Henrico County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
4 boxes