Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Patrick County (Va.) Records, 1756-1906. Local government records collection, Patrick County (Va.) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from the city of Patrick County under the accession number 50251.

Historical Information

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry, who was the first governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. It was formed from Henry County by a statute adopted on 26 November 1790. The county court first met on 13 June 1791. Part of Henry County was added to Patrick in 1791. The county seat is Stuart.

Scope and Content

Patrick County (Va.) Records, 1756-1906, including the following record types: Land Records, 1756-1900 circa; Military and Pension Records, 1884-1886 circa; School Records, 1871-1875; Will of Nathan Hall, 1847; Marriage Records, 1838; Chancery subpoenas and suggestions, 1841-1906.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Patrick County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records -- Virginia -- Patrick County.

Geographical Names:

• Patrick County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deeds -- Virginia -- Patrick County.
• Judicial records -- Virginia -- Patrick County.
• Land grants -- Virginia -- Patrick County.
• Local government records -- Virginia --Patrick County.
• Marriage records -- Virginia --Patrick County.
• Military records -- Virginia --Patrick County.
• School records -- Virginia --Patrick County.
• Wills -- Virginia --Patrick County.