A Guide to the King George County (Va.) Organization Records, circa 1845-1951
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
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Processed by: Greg Crawford and Callie Lou Freed
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Preferred Citation
King George County (Va.) Organization Records, circa 1845-1951, [series or volume title]. Local government records collection, King George County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These records came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from King George County under the accession number 42662 in 2006.
Processing Information
Prior to 2025, the various organization records in this collection were originally described as individual records, but they have been consolidated into one large organization record for the locality. Since 2025, these records additionally include identified but not processed records.
The Sons and Daughters of Gethesmane Lodge No. 4 Record Book, 1900-1905 was removed from organization records catalogs because the record has been fully digitized and added to the Chancery Records Index. See King George County (Va.) Chancery Cause, 1906-016: Moses Jackson etc. vs. Wesley H. Mauzee etc.
These volumes were processed in 2006 and 2014. The loose records are unprocessed.
Encoded by J. Taylor: June 2025.
Historical Information
Context for Record Type: Organization Records, both volumes and loose records, are in some cases transferred to the Library of Virginia as components of court record transfers. These organization records in some cases were simply stored in the local court building for safe keeping by business owners. In other cases, organization records (particularly ledgers, account books, etc.) may have been filed in a court case as an exhibit. These organization record exhibits appeared both in chancery causes and in judgments, these records serving as exhibits for business dissolution cases, debut suits, and contract disputes.
Locality History: King George County was named of in honor of King George I. The county was formed from Richmond County by a statute of 23 December 1720. The county court first met on 19 May 1721. The county seat is King George.
Lost Locality Notes: Created by an act of 1720 to take effect on May 19, in 1721. Most loose records prior to 1830 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.
Scope and Content
King George County (Va.) Organization Records, 1736-1956 is comprised of various records created by groups in King George County. These records consist of record books, a minute book, and loose records.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into three series:
Related Material
Additional King George County Court Records can be found on microfilm at The Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."
King George County is one of Virginia's Lost Records Localities. Additional King George County records may be found in the Virginia Lost Records Localities Digital Collection at the Library of Virginia.
Contents List
Historical Information: King George County Fair Association was organized in King George, Virginia, on April 11, 1925. It was responsible for planning and organizing the annual King George County Fair.
The record books were used as exhibits in an unidentified court case heard in King George County Circuit Court.
Scope and Content: King George County Fair Association Records, 1925-1951 consists of two record books. The volumes recorded the meetings of the organization's stockholders from its inception in 1925. Information found in the record books includes date and time of meetings, election of officers, list of stockholders, officer reports, financial transactions, and decisions made by stockholders related to activities involving the King George County Fair.
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Barcode Number 1168950: King George County Fair Association Record Book, 1925-1934
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Barcode Number 1168951: King George County Fair Association Record Book, 1935-1951
Historical Information: Modern Woodmen of America was founded in Lyons, Iowa in 1883 by Joseph Cullen Root. The name was changed to Woodmen of the World in 1890. Today, Woodmen of the World provides financial services to approximately 800,000 members in the US. These include life insurance and annuities, cancer insurance, and access to mutual funds, 529 College Savings Plans and other financial services. Members are also eligible to receive a wide array of fraternal benefits. These include participation in a youth program, a camping experience for youth and senior members, disaster relief assistance, a prescription drug discount card, and monetary support for members' orphaned children. Another aspect of the organization's patriotic mission is the annual In Honor and Remembrance program, which pays tribute to the heroes and victims of the September 11th attacks. One enduring physical legacy of the organization is distinctive headstones in the shape of a tree stump. This was an early benefit of Woodmen of the World membership, and they are found in cemeteries nationwide. This program was abandoned in the late 1920s as it was too costly.
Scope and Content: James Madison Camp No. 12503 Modern Woodmen of America Records, 1922-1924 consists of a minute book. The volume recorded minutes from meetings.
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Barcode Number 1168949: James Madison Camp No. 12503 Modern Woodmen of America Minute Book, 1922-1924
Scope and Content: Includes boxes containing material identified as organization records. These records may be flat fliled or foldered but not fully processed.
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Barcode Number 1059724: Military and Pension Records; Overseers of Poor; Tax and Fiscal Records; Court Records; Organization Records circa 1795-1881