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RG 19. Courts

 Record Group
Identifier: RG 19

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Loose Court Records of the Borough of Norfolk, Virginia

 Collection — 1 book
Identifier: RG 19-0000-001
Scope and Contents

One bound volume consisting of 30 official Norfolk-related court documents issued by either the Commonwealth of Virginia or King George III. Most of the documents included in this collection date from 1780-1782, although the records range between 1771 and 1782. A majority of the records were signed by Alexander Moseley, Clerk of the Court.

Dates: created: 1771-1782; Other: Date acquired: 03/04/2004

City of Norfolk Circuit Court Records

 Collection — 317 volumes
Identifier: RG 19-0000-002
Scope and Contents Official records from the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection consists of 317 volumes divided into three sections: General Index to Deeds (1916-1981), Charter Books (1915-1988), and General Index to Marriages (1853-1997). The deeds are divided into two parts: Grantors (1923-1981) and Grantees (1916-1981). Grantee books are labeled with volume numbers, No. 30-47. The charter books are labeled with volume numbers, No. 19-171. Charter books No. 19-82...
Dates: created: 1853-1997; Other: Date acquired: 06/26/2015

City of Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office Book of Forms

 Collection — 1 book
Identifier: RG 19-0000-003
Scope and Contents

Seventy-four pages of forms compiled by Edward L. Breeden, Jr. for the Circuit Court Clerk's Office of Norfolk, Virginia. There is also an index.

Dates: created: circa 1950s; Other: Date acquired: 08/00/2010

City of Norfolk Circuit Court Assessment of Property Book

 Collection — 1 book
Identifier: RG 19-0000-004
Scope and Contents One book titled "Assessment of Property, 1846-1858" for the City of Norfolk, Virginia. The handwritten book records residents alphabetically by last name and includes monetary values for their assets, including houses, lots, watches, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, plates, and slaves. Houses are typically identified as either brick or wood and include house numbers and streets on which the properties connect. The book also includes income, reveals a person's occupation, and discloses...
Dates: created: 1846-1858; Other: Date acquired: 09/00/2010

City of Norfolk Corporation Court Contract Docket Records

 Collection — 1 book
Identifier: RG 19-0000-005
Scope and Contents One book of the Corporation Court, City of Norfolk, Virginia recording contract dockets of personal property from 1886-1891. The volume lists date of contract, when docketed, name of vendor, name of vendee, amount due on contract, and a description of the property. Examples of personal property recorded include but are not limited to matresses, tables, chairs, rugs, carpets, refrigerators, stoves, musical instruments, bicycles, and carriages. There is an index in front organized in...
Dates: created: 1886-1891; Other: Majority of material found in 1890-1891; Other: Date acquired: 08/00/2010

City of Norfolk Legal Documents

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RG 19-0000-006
Scope and Contents

Legal writings including deeds, abstracts of title, wills, and other documents relating to persons and property in or near the City of Norfolk, Virginia. The documents date from 1764-1977.

Dates: created: 1764-1977; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000