Winchester (Va.) Circuit Court.

Winchester, in Frederick County, was known first as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, upon establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874.

From the guide to the Winchester (Va.) Free Negro and Slave Records, 1814-1857., (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.

Winchester, in Frederick County, was first known as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, on establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874.

From the guide to the Winchester (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1787-1936 (bulk 1859-1936), (The Library of Virginia)

Born in May 1829, Sidney P. York was a teacher in Virginia and New Jersey and a member of the War Department in Washington. In 1854, York founded the Valley Female Institute, later known as Fairfax College in Winchester, Va. During the Civil War, York's sympathies remained with the Union; as a result, York's property was confiscated and he became a prisoner of the Confederacy. In 1869, York relocated to Vineland, N.J., where he was a teacher, 1869-1878, and superintendent of schools, 1878-1897. York also served as member of the War Department for six years. York and his wife Elizabeth had two sons -- Merwin York and Clarence M. York. York died on 7 June 1903.

The City of Winchester, in Frederick County, was first known as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, upon establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874.

From the guide to the Winchester (Va.) Deed of Trust, Sidney P. York and Wife to William L. Bent, 1860, (The Library of Virginia)

Dr. William S. Love was born in Ireland in 1838 and was a physician in the Winchester (Va.) area.

From the guide to the Dr. William S. Love Ledger, 1888-1899, (The Library of Virginia)

The City of Winchester, in Frederick County, was first known as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, upon establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874.

From the guide to the Winchester (Va.) Deeds, 1785-1979 (bulk 1900-1979), (The Library of Virginia)

The City of Winchester, in Frederick County, was first known as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, upon establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874. It was enlarged by annexation from Frederick County in 1970.

An act passed by the Virginia General Assembly on March 16, 1918 required the recordation of the names of drafted men. The chairman of each of the Local Draft Boards of the Virginia counties and cities were to furnish their clerk of court were deeds of land were recorded, with the list of residents who through the selective draft law have become members of the military forces of the United States. In cities that were separated into divisions, the chairman of the Local Draft Board of each division was to keep the records. In Richmond City, the Clerk of the Chancery Court was to keep the records. When the clerk of the court received this information, he was to copy it in a book or books provided for the purpose and also create an index for the book. The Adjutant-General of the State was to furnish a list of names of those who joined volunteer companies from the counties or cities. These lists are also to be recorded in to the book and also indexed. Persons joining the naval or military forces of the United States or its allies were allowed to have their record listed in the book. They or someone for them made an application and provide proof of service and when this was done; their record would be recorded in the book.

From the guide to the Winchester (Va.) Muster Roll in the War with Germany, 1917-1960 (bulk 1917-1918), (The Library of Virginia)

The City of Winchester, in Frederick County, was first known as Opequon, then as Frederick's Town (or Fredericktown), and, finally, upon establishment as a town in 1752, as Winchester. According to tradition, one of the town's founders, James Wood, named the town in honor of his birthplace in England. Winchester was incorporated as a town in 1779 and as a city in 1874. It was enlarged by annexation from Frederick County in 1970.

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.

From the guide to the Winchester (Va.) Election Records, 1894-1950, (The Library of Virginia)