A Guide to the Mecklenburg County (Va.) List of Persons Registered to Vote, 1902-1962 (bulk 1902-1943) Mecklenburg County (Va.) List of Persons Registered to Vote, 1902-1962 (bulk 1902-1943) 1095286

A Guide to the Mecklenburg County (Va.) List of Persons Registered to Vote, 1902-1962 (bulk 1902-1943)

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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Barcode number
1095286
Title
Mecklenburg County (Va.) List of Persons Registered to Vote, 1902-1962 (bulk 1902-1943)
Physical Characteristics
1 v.
Collector
Mecklenburg County (Va.) Circuit Court
Location
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Language
English

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Mecklenburg County (Va.) List of Persons Registered to Vote, 1902-1962. Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Mecklenburg County.

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. Its area is 624 square miles, and the county seat is Boydton.

The 1902 voter registration books were created following the passage of the 1902 Virginia state constitution. The purpose of the 1902 state constitution was to maintain white suffrage while eliminating African-American voters by means of literacy tests as well as property and poll tax requirements.

Scope and Content

Mecklenburg County (Va.) List of Persons Registered to Vote, 1902-1962 (bulk 1902-1943), records the roll of registered voters in Mecklenburg County. The volume is divided by precincts: Boydton, Baskerville, Finchley, Gillispies Store, Buffalo Lithia Springs, Averetts, Edmonson's Old Store, Smith Crossroads, Wright's Store, Pearson's Store, South Hill, Union Level, LaCrosse, Chase City, Bracey, Clarksville, and Abbyville, and within each precinct on the basis of color. Information found in the volume includes date of registration; number of registered voter; name of registered voter; date of birth; age; occupation; residence; length of residence in state, county, and precinct; whether exempt from poll tax; if naturalized, and if so, date of papers and by what court issued; if transferred from another precinct, and if so, when and to what precinct.

Arrangement

Chronological

Index Terms

    Corporate Names:

  • Mecklenburg County (Va.) Circuit Court
  • Subjects:

  • African Americans--History--1877-1964
  • African Americans--Suffrage
  • African Americans--Virginia--Mecklenburg County
  • Suffrage--Virginia--Mecklenburg County
  • Geographical Names:

  • Mecklenburg County (Va.)--Genealogy
  • Mecklenburg County (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Election records--Virginia--Mecklenburg County
  • Local government records--Virginia--Mecklenburg County
  • Voters' lists--Virginia--Mecklenburg County

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Mecklenburg County (Va.)--Genealogy
  • Mecklenburg County (Va.)--History--20th century