Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Madison County (Va.) Treasurer Records, 1871-1907. Local government records collection, Madison County 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 Madison County.

Historical Information

Madison County was named for James Madison, a prominent Virginian and a member of Congress in 1792 when the county was formed from Culpeper County.

The Constitution of 1869 placed the sheriff's tax collection function in the new office of treasurer, who was both the cashier and the bookkeeper of the county. During the township period (1870-1875) the township collector and clerk also had treasurer's functions; later the county treasurer's duties were expanded to include the township officer's activities.

Scope and Content

Madison County (Va.) Treasurer Records consist of a Warrant and Order Book A, 1871-1907.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Madison County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records--Virginia--Madison County.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Madison County.