Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copies, Pittsylvania County (Va.) Reels 264-265.

Preferred Citation

Pittsylvania County (Va.) Minute Books, 1767-1792 (bulk 1767-1785.) Local government records collection, Pittsylvania County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These volumes came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Pittsylvania County.

Historical Information

Pittsylvania County was named in honor of William Pitt, first earl of Chatham, the English statesman. The county was formed in 1766 from Halifax County.

Scope and Content

Pittsylvania County (Va.) Minute Books, 1767-1792 (bulk 1767-1785), record all mattters brought before the court on a daily basis when the court is in session including but not limited to: civil and criminal suits, appointments of county officers, appointments of guardians and administrators, deed recordings, free negro registrations, naturalization registrations, and court fees. Clerks would transfer information from minute books to an appropriate order book, deed book, free negro register, etc. Collection includes minute book from the County Court.

Arrangement

Chronological by entry date.

Related Material

Additional Pittsylvania 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:

• Pittsylvania County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records--Virginia--Pittsylvania County.

Geographical Names:

• Pittsylvania County (Va.)--History--18th century

Genre and Form Terms:

• Judicial records--Virginia--Pittsylvania County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Pittsylvania County.
• Minute books--Virginia--Pittsylvania County.

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