Louisa County (Va.) Deeds, 1746-1904 (bulk 1778-1904)
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Louisa County was formed from Hanover County in 1742. The county was named for Louisa, a daughter of King George II. Prior to 1853, when the Commonwealth began recording vital statistics, Virginia marriages were recorded at the county or city level. Beginning in 1661, in order to be married by license, the groom was required to go before the county clerk and give bond with security that there was no lawful reason to prevent the marriage. The license, issued then by the c...