A Guide to the Roanoke County (Va.) List of Slave Owners During the War, circa 1861-1865 Roanoke County (Va.) List of Slave Owners During the War, circa 1861-1865
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Roanoke County (Va.) List of Slave Owners in the County during the War, circa 1861-1865. Local government records collection,
Roanoke County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Roanoke County.
Roanoke County was named for the Roanoke River. The name is an Indian word meaning shell money. The county was formed from
Botetourt County in 1838, and part of Montgomery County was added later.