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Preferred Citation

Halifax County (Va.) Pleas No. 1, 1752-1755. Local government records collection, Halifax County Pleas No. 1. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Halifax County under the accession number 21520.

Historical Information

Halifax County was named for George Montagu Dunk, second earl of Halifax, who was president of the Board of Trade from 1748 to 1761. It was formed from Lunenburg County in 1752.

Scope and Content

Halifax County (Va.) Pleas No. 1, 1752-1755, consist of Part 1 and Part 2 of the pleas heard May Term 1752-March Term 1755.

The County Courts and City Courts Order Books recorded all matters brought before the court when it was in session. In some of the counties in Virginia, the Court Order Books were called Pleas.

Related Material

Additional Halifax County Court Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Halifax County (Va.) Circuit Court

Subjects:

• Public records--Virginia--Halifax County

Geographical Names:

• Halifax County (Va.)--History

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Halifax County

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