A Guide to the York County (Va.) Election Records, 1852, 1859
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the Library of Virginia
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Preferred Citation
York County (Va.) Election Records, 1852, 1859. Local government records collection, York County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from York County.
Historical Information
York County originally was named Charles River County, for King Charles I, and was one of the eight shires, or counties, first enumerated in 1634. A record of 7 January 1634 employs the name York County, and a statute of 1643 officially changed the name to York County, probably in honor of James, duke of York, the second son of King Chares I, and later King James II.
Recognized in 1634 as an original shire. Most pre-Revolutionary War-era loose records are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.
Scope and Content
York County (Va.) Election Records consist of polls taken in the county: May 1852 for sheriff and May 1859 for Governor, Lt. Gov. etc
Polls are lists of persons who voted in each election in each precinct. In this case, the polls are recorded on a single sheet of paper. Polls are also heads of household, usually free white males, responsible for payment of taxes, or eligible to vote.
Related Material
Additional York County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."
York County is one of Virginia's Lost Records Localities. Additional York Court Records may be found in the Virginia Lost Records Localities Digital Collection at the Library of Virginia. Search the Lost Records Localites Digital Collection available on Virginia Memory.
Index Terms
- York County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Public records--Virginia--York County.
- York County (Va.)--History--19th century.
- Local government records--Virginia--York County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- York County (Va.)--History--19th century.