A Guide to the Page County (Va.) Organization Records, 1887-1936 Page County (Va.) Organization Records, 1887-1936

A Guide to the Page County (Va.) Organization Records, 1887-1936

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Processed by: G. Crawford

Repository
Library of Virginia
Title
Page County (Va.) Organization Records, 1887-1936
Physical Characteristics
21 volumes; .45 cubic feet (1 box) .
Collector
Page County (Va.) Circuit Court
Location
State Record Center-Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Language
English
Abstract

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.Farmers' Alliance volumes are fragile. Please handle with care.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Page County (Va.) Organization Records, 1887-1936. [Series or volume title]. Local Government Records Collection, Page County Court Records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

These records came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Page County in an undated accession.

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. Additionally, since 2025, these records include identified but not processed organization records as well.

These records were processed by Greg Crawford in 2004.

Encoded by M. Mason, May 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: Page County was named according to most sources, for John Page, revolutionary patriot, congressman, and governor of Virginia from 1802 to 1805. It was formed from Rockingham and Shenandoah counties in 1831.

Scope and Content

Page County (Va.) Organization Records, 1887-1936 is comprised of various records created by groups in Page County. Represented records largely consist of bound account and minute books.

Includes Ingham Lodge No. 1095 Records, 1890-1891; Page County Farmers' Alliance records, 1887-1895; and Organization Records, 1900-1936 [UNPROCESSED]

Arrangement

This collection is arranged

Series I: Ingham Lodge No. 1095 Records, 1890-1891
Series II: Page County Farmers' Alliance records, 1887-1895
Series III: Organization Records, 1900-1936 [UNPROCESSED]

Related Material

See also: Page County (Va.) Chancery Causes

Additional Mathews County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."

Contents List

Series I: Ingham Lodge No. 1095 Records, 1890-1891
Physical Location: State Records Center
1 volume

Scope and Content: Ingham Lodge No.1095 Account Book, 1890-1891, contains a record of lodge dues paid by individual members from October 1890 through March 1891. A list of lodge officers and an additional page of accounts are in the back of the volume.

  • Barcode Number 1090452: Account Book, Ingham Lodge No. 1095, 1890-1891
Series II: Page County Farmers' Alliance Records, 1887-1895
Physical Location: State Records Center
20 volumes

Historical Information: Page County Farmers' Alliance, organized in the late 1880's, was comprised of local farmers. It's purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers.

Scope and Content: Page County Farmers' Alliance records include records of the county wide organization, 1892-1894, as well as records of the local branches of the organization, Barbee Farmers' Alliance No. 750 Records, 1890-1894; Big Spring Farmers' Alliance No. 9 Records, 1887-1894; Blue Ridge Farmers' Alliance No. 4 Records, 1889-1895; Cedar Point Farmers' Alliance No. 21 Records, 1888-1892; Chapel Farmers' Alliance No. 5 Records, 1887-1893; Cub Run Farmers' Alliance No. 851 Records, 1890-1891; Eureka Farmers' Alliance No. 525 Records, 1889-1891; Hamburg Farmers' Alliance No. 6 Records, 1887-1894; Hawksbill Farmers' Alliance No. 8 Records, 1887-1892; Luray Farmers' Alliance No. 316 Records, 1890-1891; and Mill Run Farmers' Alliance No. 22 Records, 1888-1894.

The records in the series were used as exhibits in the Page County Chancery Cause, Stoneburner and Richards, etc. vs Page County Farmers' Alliance, etc. 1899-024.

See also: Page County (Va.) Business Records.

  • Barcode Number 1090444: Excerpts from Minute Book-Page County, 1892-1894

    Excerpts of minutes, 1892-1894, of Page County Farmers' Alliance that records the meetings of the organization's executive committee. They record the committee's discussions concerning George W. Rothgeb and his management of the Union Exchange Farmers' Alliance Store.

  • Series I: Subseries A: Barbee Farmers' Alliance No. 750 Records, 1890-1894
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    2 volumes

    Historical Information: The Barbee Alliance No.750 was organized on February 22, 1890 in the community of Barbee. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers.

    Scope and Content: The Barbee Alliance No.750 records consist of an account book and minute book.

    Account book, 1890-1894, records the financial activities of the Barbee Alliance No. 750 including dues collected from members, dues paid to county Farmers' Alliance, and payment of expenses. Volume also includes the organization's membership roll which was used to keep track of members' attendance.

    Minute book, 1890-1894, records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date of meetings, officers and members present, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, and election of officers.

    • Barcode Number 1090445: Account Book-Barbee Alliance No.750, 1890-1894
    • Barcode Number 1090460: Minute Book-Barbee Alliance No. 750, 1890-1894
  • Series I: Subseries B: Big Spring Farmers' Alliance No. 9 Records, 1887-1894
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    3 volumes

    Historical Information: The Big Spring Alliance No. 9 was organized on October 20, 1887 in the town of Big Spring. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Big Spring Alliance No. 9 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: The Big Spring Farmers' Alliance No. 9 records consist of an account book and two minute books.

    Account book, 1887-1890, of Big Spring Alliance No. 9 used to record fees and dues collected from the organization's members. Information found in volume includes name of member, dates fees and dues were collected, amount owed, dates of payments, form of payment, and amount paid. Volume includes an index that lists names of members in alphabetical order and page number where their accounts can be found. Volume also records cash received and cash paid by Big Spring Alliance No. 9 from October 1887 to June 1890.

    Two minute books, 1887-1894, of Big Spring Alliance No. 9 that record the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date of meetings, officers and members present, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of officers, and election of individuals applying for membership. Additional information found in volume includes the number of male and female members and total members at the end of each quarter, 1891-1894.

    • Barcode Number 1090446: Account Book-Big Spring Alliance No. 9, 1887-1890
    • Barcode Number 1090461: Minute Book-Big Spring Alliance No. 9, 1887-1891
    • Barcode Number 1090443: Minute Book-Big Spring Farmers' Alliance No. 9, 1891-1894
  • Series I: Subseries C: Blue Ridge Farmers' Alliance No. 4 Records, 1889-1895
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    1 volume [Minute book, 1889-1895, is in poor condition due to damaged spine.]

    Historical Information: The Blue Ridge Alliance No. 4 was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Blue Ridge Alliance No. 4 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: Minute book, 1889-1895, of Blue Ridge Alliance No. 4 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date and place of meetings, number of officers and members present, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of officers, and election of individuals applying for membership.

    Minute book also includes the quarterly reports, 1890-1894, of the Blue Ridge Alliance copies of which were sent to the Page County Farmers' Alliance. Information found in the quarterly reports includes the number of individuals initiated into the alliance, number demitted, total male membership, total female membership, total membership, and total amount of fees and dues owed to the Page County Farmers' Alliance.

    • Barcode Number 1090462: Minute Book-Blue Ridge Alliance No.4, 1889-1895
  • Series I: Subseries D: Cedar Point Farmers' Alliance No. 21 Records, 1888-1892
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    2 volumes

    Historical Information: The Cedar Point Alliance No. 21 was organized on January 24, 1888 in the community of Cedar Point. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers.

    Scope and Content: The Cedar Point Alliance No. 21 Organization Records consist of an account book and a minute book.

    Account book, 1891-1892, of Cedar Point Alliance No. 21 used to record fees and dues collected from the organization's members. Information found in volume includes name of member, dates fees and dues were owed and collected, amount owed, dates of payments, form of payment, and amount paid. A list of members is found at the front of the volume.

    Minute book, 1888-1892, of Cedar Point Alliance No. 21 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date of meetings, number and names of members present, names of members who paid their dues, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of individuals applying for membership, and election of officers.

    • Barcode Number 1090450: Account Book-Cedar Point Alliance No. 21, 1891-1892
    • Barcode Number 1090469: Minute Book-Cedar Point Alliance No. 21, 1888-1892
  • Series I: Subseries E: Chapel Farmers' Alliance No. 5 Records, 1887-1893
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    2 volumes [Minute book is in poor condition due to damaged spine]

    Historical Information: The Chapel Alliance No. 5 was organized on September 29, 1887 in Luray, Virginia. Membership in the Chapel Alliance No. 5 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: The Chapel Alliance No. 5 Organization Records consist of an account book and a minute book.

    Account book, 1891-1893, of Chapel Alliance No. 5 used to record fees and dues collected on a quarterly basis from the organization's members. Information found in each entry includes date fees or dues were collected, name of member, and amount owed, and amount collected. Volume also records at the end of each quarter the total amount of cash in organization's treasury, total dues and fees collected, expenses paid by organization, dues owed to the county alliance, and total cash on hand. The last two pages of account book include a list of members, male and female.

    Minute book, 1887-1891, of Chapel Alliance No. 5 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date and place of meetings, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of officers, election of individuals applying for membership, and list of members, male and female.

    • Barcode Number 1090463: Minute Book - Chapel Alliance No. 5, 1887-1891
    • Barcode Number 1090447: Account Book - Chapel Alliance No. 5, 1891-1893
  • Series I: Subseries F: Cub Run Farmers' Alliance No. 851 Records, 1890-1891
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    1 volume

    Historical Information: The Cub Run Alliance No. 851 was organized in the community of Cub Run.

    Scope and Content: Account book, 1890-1891, of Cub Run Alliance No. 851 used to record fees and dues collected from the organization's members. Information found in volume includes dates fees and dues were owed and collected, name of member, amount owed, form of payment, and amount paid.

    • Barcode Number 1090448: Account Book-Cub Run Alliance No. 851, 1890-1891
  • Series I: Subseries G: Eureka Farmers' Alliance No. 525 Records, 1889-1891
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    1 volume [Volume is missing cover and spine]

    Historical Information: The Eureka Alliance No. 525 was organized on September 20, 1889 in the town of Honeyville. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Eureka Alliance No. 525 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: Pages of minute book, 1889-1891, of Eureka Alliance No. 525 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date of meetings, officers and members present, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of individuals applying for membership, election of officers, and lists of members.

    • Barcode Number 1090454: Minute Book-Eureka Alliance No. 525, 1889-1891
  • Series I: Subseries H: Hamburg Farmers' Alliance No. 6 Records, 1887-1894
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    2 volumes [One volume is in poor condition due to damaged spine.]

    Historical Information: The Hamburg Alliance No. 6 was organized on September 30, 1887 in the town of Hamburg. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose goal was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Hamburg Alliance No. 6 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: The Hamburg Alliance No. 6 Organization Records consist of an account book and a minute book.

    Account book, 1888-1894, of Hamburg Alliance No. 6 used to record on a quarterly basis membership attendance and fees and dues collected from members. Information found in each entry includes name of member, dates of meetings, attendance or absence, and remarks concerning payment of dues. Volume also records the activities of the organization's treasurer. Each entry lists date of transaction, cash received from dues and fees collected, and cash paid out for expenses and dues owed to the county alliance, and total cash on hand.

    Minute book, 1887-1893, of Hamburg Alliance No. 6 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date and place of meetings, names of officers and members present, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of officers, election of individuals applying for membership, and list of members, male and female.

    • Barcode Number 1090465: Minute Book-Hamburg Alliance No. 6, 1887-1893
    • Barcode Number 1090449: Account Book-Hamburg Alliance No. 6, 1888-1894
  • Series I: Subseries I: Hawksbill Farmers' Alliance No. 8 Records, 1887-1892
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    2 volumes [One volume is in poor condition due to damaged spine.]

    Historical Information: The Hawksbill Alliance No. 8 was organized on October 18, 1887 in the community of Hawksbill. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Hawksbill Alliance No. 8 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: Hawksbill Alliance No. 8 Organization Records consist of an account book and a minute book.

    Account book, 1887-1891, of Hawksbill Alliance No. 8 used to record fees and dues collected from the organization's members. Information found in volume includes name of member, dates fees and dues were owed and collected, amount owed, dates of payments, form of payment, and amount paid.

    Minute book, 1887-1892, of Hawksbill Alliance No. 8 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date and place of meetings, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of officers, election of individuals applying for membership, and list of members, male and female.

    • Barcode Number 1090453: Account Book-Hawksbill Alliance No. 8, 1887-1891
    • Barcode Number 1090464: Minute Book-Hawksbill Alliance No. 8, 1887-1892
  • Series I: Subseries J: Luray Farmers' Alliance No. 316 Records, 1890-1891
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    1 volume [Volume is in poor condition due to brittle pages.]

    Historical Information: The Luray Alliance No. 316 was organized in the town of Luray. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Luray Alliance No. 316 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: Minute book, 1890-1894, of Luray Alliance that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date of meetings, meeting agenda, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of individuals applying for membership, and list of members, male and female.

    • Barcode Number 1090466: Minute Book-Luray Alliance No. 316, 1890-1891
  • Series I: Subseries K: Mill Run Farmers' Alliance No. 22 Records, 1888-1894
    Physical Location: State Records Center
    2 volumes

    Historical Information: The Mill Run Alliance No. 22 was organized on February 7, 1888 in the community of Mill Run. It was a subgroup of the Page County Farmers' Alliance whose purpose was to promote the economic and political interests of farmers. Membership in the Mill Run Alliance No. 22 included men and women.

    Scope and Content: The Mill Run Alliance No. 22 Organization Records consist of an account book and a minute book.

    Account book, 1888-1894, of Mill Run Alliance No. 22 used to record fees and dues collected on a quarterly basis from the organization's members. Information found in each entry includes quarters fees or dues were owed, name of member, amount owed, and amount collected.

    Minute book, 1888-1894, of Mill Run Alliance No. 22 that records the meetings of the organization's members. Information found in the minutes includes date of meetings, number and names of members present, brief summaries of committee reports and business discussions, election of individuals applying for membership, election of officers, and lists of male and female members.

    • Barcode Number 1090467: Minute Book-Mill Run Alliance No.22, 1888-1894
    • Barcode Number 1090441: Account Book-Mill Run Alliance No. 22, 1888-1894
Series III: Organization Records, 1900-1936 [UNPROCESSED]
Physical Location: State Records Center
.45 cubic feet (1 box)

Includes boxes containing material identified as organization records. These records may be flat filed or foldered but not fully processed.

  • Barcode Number 1007508: Court Records, County Administrative Records, Fiduciary Records, Organization Records, 1900-1936 circa