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Preferred Citation

Nelson County (Va.) Superior Court of Law Fee Books, 1816-1830 (bulk 1819-1830.) Local government records collection, Nelson County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These volumes came to the Library of Virgina in a shipment of court records from Nelson County.

Historical Information

Nelson County was formed in 1807 from Amherst County. The county was named for Thomas Nelson, Jr., governor of Virginia from June to November 1781.

Scope and Content

Nelson County (Va.) Superior Court of Law Fee Books cover 1816-1830(bulk 1819-1830.) Fee Books show the date of a duty performed by the clerk, the name of the person paying the fees, and the amount. These volumes also include fees charged attorneys, cash accounts, and the clerk's fee in common law suits.

Related Material

Additional Nelson 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

Corporate Names:

• Nelson County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records--Virginia--Nelson County.

Geographical Names:

• Nelson County (Va.)--History--19th century

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Nelson County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Nelson County (Va.) Superior Court of Law.

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