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Cumberland County (Va.) Minute Books, 1752-1884. Local government records collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Cumberland County. A portion of them were transferred under accession number 41667.
Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of King George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749.
Cumberland County (Va.) Minute Books, 1752-1884, 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, free negro registrations, naturalization registrations, and court fees. Clerks would transfer information from minute books to appropriate order book, deed book, fiduciary book, free negro register, etc. Collection includes minute books from Superior Court of Law, Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery, and County Court.
Chronological by entry date.
Additional Cumberland County records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm