A Guide to the Pittsylvania County (Va.) Records, 1788-1864
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the Library of Virginia
Collection Number 0007697108
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Preferred Citation
Pittsylvania County (Va.) Records, 1788-1864. Local government records collection, Pittsylvania County (Va.) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Pittsylvania County.
Biographical Information
Pittsylvania County was named in honor of William Pitt, first earl of Chatham, the English statesman. It was formed from Halifax County in 1766. The county court first met on 26 June 1767. The county seat is Chatham.
Scope and Content
Pittsylvania County (Va.) Records, 1788-1864, includes miscellaneous records from the following series: Judgments, Writs of Habeas Corpus, Naturalization Records, Letters to the County Court and Resolutions, Mutual Assurance Company Declarations, Petitions, Soldiers' Aid Society Records, and Soldiers' Fund Report.
Related Material
Additional Pittsylvania County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."
Contents List
Plaintiff was a Native American suing for her freedom.
Lock of human hair included in suit as exhibit.
Petition for divorce.
Includes issue of Danville (Va.) Reporter, 8 March 1834
Involves individuals falsely imprisoned or were impressed into military service during the Civil War.
Native of Scotland.
List of members.