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Isle of Wight County (Va.) Court Records, 1771-1961. Local government Court Records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 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 of 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.
Most pre-Revolutionary War-era loose records are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Court Records, 1771-1961, includes records of the Justice of the Peace and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery. The records consist of Executions, Grand Jury Presentments 1774-1811, List of Prisoners in Jail 1820-1936, Jury Records, 1775-1935, and Summons.
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."
Clerk's Records 1792-1935; Criminal (Miscellaneous Records); Distress Warrants, 1961. Dockets, 1845-1859, 1871, 1925; List of Fines Imposed and Paid in Court, 1838-1915; Minute Books from County Court, 1872-1903 (Loose papers); Minute Books from Circuit Court 1880-1897 (Loose papers); Name Change Petitions, 1802-1928; Naturalizations, 1823; Summons, 1771-June