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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.
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Princess Anne County.
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.
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.
Additional Princess Anne County Military and Pension Records can be found on microfilm at The Library of Virginia web site. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."