A Guide to the Isle of Wight County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1785-1939 (bulk 1877-1909)
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Preferred Citation
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1785-1939 (bulk 1877-1909), Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Isle of Wight County.
Historical Information
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.
Scope and Content
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1785-1939 (bulk 1877-1909), consist of Applications for Ardent Spirits, Inventories, Liquor Licenses, Liquor License Bonds, Liquor License Returns, Ordinary Bonds, Petitions for Liquor License, Prescriptions, Soft Drink License and other Tax and fiscal records.
Related Material
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."
Index Terms
- Isle of Wight County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Public records--Virginia--Isle of Wight County.
- Local government records--Virginia--Isle of Wight County.