A Guide to the Westmoreland County (Va.) General Voter Registration Book, 1902-1903
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Preferred Citation
Westmoreland County (Va.) General Voter Registration Book, 1902-1903. Local government records collection, Westmoreland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Westmoreland County.
Historical Information
Westmoreland County was named for the English county. It was formed from Northumberland County in 1653, and part of King George County was added in 1777.
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
Westmoreland County (Va.) General Voter Registration Book, 1902-1903, records the roll of registered voters in Westmoreland County. The volume is divided by precincts: Baynesville, Colonial Beach, Hague, Kinsale, Montross, Oldhams, Oak Grove, and Warrensville; and within each precinct on the basis of color. Information found in the volumes 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.
Index Terms
- Westmoreland County (Va.) Circuit Court
- African Americans--History--1877-1964
- African Americans--Suffrage
- African Americans--Virginia--Westmoreland County
- Suffrage--Virginia--Westmoreland County
- Westmoreland County (Va.)--Genealogy
- Westmoreland County (Va.)--History--20th century
- Election records--Virginia--Westmoreland County
- Local government records--Virginia--Westmoreland County
- Voters' lists--Virginia--Westmoreland County
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Westmoreland County (Va.)--Genealogy
- Westmoreland County (Va.)--History--20th century