A Guide to the Princess Anne County (Va.) Free Negro Register, 1830-1862
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the Library of Virginia
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Preferred Citation
Princess Anne County (Va.) Free Negro Register, 1830-1862. Local government records collection, Virginia Beach (City)/Princess Anne County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 37116.
Alternative Form Available
This item is a certified photostat copy (negative) of the original register at the Virginia Beach Courthouse. The register is also available on microfilm, reel 75.
Historical Information
Princess Anne County (extinct) was named for Anne, daughter of James II, who became Queen of England in 1702. The county was formed from Lower Norfolk County in 1691 and became extinct in 1963, after its consolidation with the city of Virginia Beach. The county seat was Princess Anne.
Scope and Content
Princess Anne County (Va.) Register of Free Negroes and Mulattoes in the County of Princess Anne According to Law, 1830-1862. The register documents the name, height, age, physical appearance, circumstances of free birth or emancipation, and date registered of free African Americans living in Princess Anne County from 1830 to 1862.
Arrangement
Chronological by registration date.
Index Terms
- Virginia Beach (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Free African Americans--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
- Slaves--Emancipation--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
- Princess Anne County (Va.)--History--19th century.
- Virginia Beach (Va.)--History.
- Free negro and slave records--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
- Local government records--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
- Registers (lists)--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
- Princess Anne County (Va.) Circuit Court.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Princess Anne County (Va.)--History--19th century.
- Virginia Beach (Va.)--History.