A Guide to the Mecklenburg County (Va.) Land Warrant List, 1783
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the Library of Virginia
Accession number: 43214
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Preferred Citation
Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 43214.
Historical Information
Mecklenburg County was named, like Charlotte County, for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III. It was formed from Lunenburg County in 1764.
Created in 1764. Numerous loose records prior to 1783 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist
Scope and Content
Mecklenburg County (Va.) Land Warrant List, 1783. The list contains six land warrants issued in Mecklenburg County in May and June 1783. The warrants were issued to Jacob Chavers, assignee of John Jones; Edward Cheatham, Samuel Hopkins, Sr., John Johnson, Assgn. of Edward Cheatham, Benjamin Petty Poole, and William Neal.
Related Material
Mecklenberg County is one of Virginia's Lost Records Localities. Additional Mecklenberg Court Records may be found in the Virginia Lost Records Localities Collection at the Library of Virginia. Search the Lost Records Localites Database found on the Library of Virginia's web site.
Index Terms
- Mecklenburg County (Va.) Circuit Court
- Mecklenburg County (Va.)--History--18th century
- Land records--Virginia--Mecklenburg County.
- Local government records--Virginia--Mecklenburg County.
- Local government records--Virginia--Mecklenburg County.
- Warrant books--Virginia--Mecklenburg County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Mecklenburg County (Va.)--History--18th century