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Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Slave bill of sale, undated, (The Library of Virginia)

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (now in West Virginia) Counties in 1851, and several subsequent additions were made from Alleghany (1856), Giles (1858), Monroe (1853 and 1856), and Montgomery (1853) Counties. The county seat is New Castle.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Records, 1893-1965 (bulk 1934-1965), (The Library of Virginia)

On March 7, 1900, the General Assembly voted to amend legislation providing for the appointment of a state board of health and local boards of health to allow a local board of supervisors chair, with the approval of two members of a local board of health, to make certain contracts for the removal and quarantine of parties suspected of smallpox, or for compulsory vaccination.

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (now in West Virginia) Counties in 1851, and several subsequent additions were made from Alleghany, Giles, Monroe, and Montgomery Counties. The county seat is New Castle.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Board of Health Minute Book, 1901, (The Library of Virginia)

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858.

The courthouse was vandalized by Union troops in December 1863 and again in June 1864 during the Civil War. Deed Book A and most of the loose papers were destroyed. Pre-Civil War recorded deeds were rerecorded in Deed Books B and C. Volumes that record court orders and wills exist.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Court Records, 1851-1865, (Library of Virginia)

Chancery Causes are cases of equity. According to Black's Law Dictionary they are "administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law." A judge, not a jury, determines the outcome of the case.

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1913-1942, (The Library of Virginia)

I.J. Carper and Brother was a mercantile business that operated in Newcastle, Va., during the late 19th century. The managing partners were I.J. Carper and J.C. Carper.

The volume was used as an exhibit in the chancery case Hurst, Miller, and Company and others versus Charles E. Carper and others heard in the Circuit Court of Craig County.

From the guide to the I.J. Carper and Brother Ledger B, 1881-1883, (The Library of Virginia)

Andrew McCartney was whiskey dealer or saloon owner who operated in Craig County, Va., during the late 19th century.

The volumes were used as exhibits in the chancery case Admr. of Andrew McCartney vs. F. B. McCartney and others heard in the Circuit Court of Craig County.

From the guide to the Andrew McCartney Distillery Account Books, 1877-1895, (The Library of Virginia)

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) County Court and Circuit Court Minute Books, 1863-1866, (The Library of Virginia)

Manganese Iron and Coal Company was headquartered at Iron Gate, Virginia, in Alleghany County. The company mined and sold manganese ore, slate, marble, and stone and manufactured, transported, and sold lumber.

The volume was used as an exhibit in the chancery case Kanawha Valley Bank and others versus Manganese Iron and Coal Company and others heard in the Circuit Court of Craig County.

From the guide to the Manganese Iron and Coal Company Minute Book and Stock Certificate Books, 1889-1909, (The Library of Virginia)

Chancery Causes are cases of equity. According to Black's Law Dictionary they are "administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law." A judge, not a jury, determines the outcome of the case.

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (now in West Virginia) Counties in 1851, and several subsequent additions were made from Alleghany (1856), Giles (1858), Monroe (1853 and 1856), and Montgomery (1853) Counties. The county seat is New Castle.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1853-1912, (The Library of Virginia)

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Court Records, 1855-1933, (The Library of Virginia)

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858.

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.

The Nineteenth Amendment was granted the right to vote to women. It was proposed on June 4, 1919 and ratified on August 18, 1920.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Lists of Voters Registered, 1895-1931, (The Library of Virginia)

Craig County was named for Robert Craig, a nineteenth-century Virginia congressman. The county was formed from Botetourt, Roanoke, Giles, and Monroe (West Virginia) Counties in 1851. Parts of Monroe County were added in 1853 and 1856, part of Montgomery County was added in 1853, part of Alleghany County added in 1856, and part of Giles County added in 1858.

From the guide to the Craig County (Va.) Court Records, 1852-1938, (The Library of Virginia)

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