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Isle of Wight County (Va.) Organization Records, 1813-1936 (bulk 1945-1936). Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
These records came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers Isle of Wight County, Va.
Isle of Wight County was most likely named for the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. It was first known as Warrosquyoake and was one of the eight shires established in 1634. The present name was given in 1637. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1769. Its area is 319 square miles and the county seat is Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Organization Records, 1813-1936 (bulk 1845-1936) these records include fraternal organizations, charitable societies and information pertaining to trustees appointment in various denominational churches.
Additional Isle of Wight County records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."