What pains and cares befell, what trials and what fears, remember, and wherein we have done well follow our footsteps, men of coming years. Culpeper county is located in the northern portion of the commonwealth of virginia and was named after thomas culpeper, second baron culpeper of thoresway, a governor of virginia 16771683. In 1808, this unsafe building was demolished, and a twostory brick building was erected on the same site. Its county seat and only incorporated community is culpeper. Special collections include civil war books, including a number of rare titles, local history and genealogy books. A young attorney, william smith, took advantage of the newly opened post office, and secured a mail contract in 1797. Culpeper county was established in 1749, with territory partitioned from orange county. More than half of that population was african american, including 6,675 slaves.
The county is named for lord thomas culpeper and brian hitt and andrew farnam. Culpeper county, virginia genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Selfaddressed stamped envelope required for return of documents. Culpeper formerly culpeper courthouse, earlier fairfax is the only incorporated town in culpeper county, virginia, united states. In 1963 the first library building was constructed and served as home to the culpeper town and county library. Culpeper, a virginia county s history through 1920. Commissioners in chancery are utilized in some contested. Though usually called culpeper courthouse, the town did not have its name. Welcome to culpeper countys etreasurer applications. It is fourth in the series on roads in early spotsylvania county and its progeny counties which began with spotsylvania county road orders 17221734, published by the virginia transportation research.
The culpeper county board of supervisors offers a searchable grant website. Culpeper general district court 16th judicial district of virginia general district courts informational pamphlet. Spotsylvania county, created in 1721, encompassed all lands west to the blue ridge mountains and was eventually divided into what is now called orange, culpeper, madison and rappahannock counties. The culpeper county library digital collection is an open access repository of materials donated to the library pertaining to culpeper county, virginia and the surrounding area. At the time of european encounter, the inhabitants of future culpeper county were a siouanspeaking subgroup of the manahoac tribe called the tegninateo. Culpeper county courthouse 101 south west street culpeper, virginia 22701 phone. Culpeper county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Users must have a valid culpeper county library card to check out ebooks and, depending on the device or computer being used, users will need either adobe digital editions andor another app for their device. Acquisition information this item came to the library of virginia in shipments of court papers from culpeper county. Court records free reference and directory justices of the peace culpeper county, 1792 source. Missing records include minute books for 17491762, 17651797, 181218, and 1817. Culpeper county virginia genealogy records images of. Home virginias court system circuit court individual circuit court homepages culpeper circuit court culpeper circuit court 16th judicial circuit of virginia circuit courts informational pamphlet.
The culpeper county library and courthouse are the two main institutions for onsite research within culpeper county. Post office, the town was officially designated as culpeper courthouse. Marks parish, culpeper county, virginia with notes of old churches and old families. The library is a fullyautomated facility, with over 50,000 volumes of both reference and recreational reading for patrons of all ages. Genealogical and historical notes on culpeper county, virginia, embracing a revised and enlarged edition of dr. Culpeper was created in 1749 from orange county which in turn was created from spotsylvania which was created from essex.
Miss crimora waite was appointed the first official librarian and served in that capacity for over 50 years. Located in the northern part of virginia, the county of culpeper has the city of culpeper as its county seat. Todays courthouse, built between 187074 at davis and west streets, replaced the second one which was torn down in 1871. All books on freading are simultaneous use copies, meaning any number of people can read the same ebook at the same time. Culpeper county virginia will books b and c, court suites. French strother 17301800 significant political figure in early national history. Local government records collection, culpeper county court records. Marks parish, culpeper county, virginia with notes of old. Culpeper county courthouse historical sites culpeper, va soon after the county was formed in 1749, a frame courthouse was constructed on the northeast corner of main and davis streets. The circuit court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in virginia. Civil cases involve disputes essentially private in nature between two or more parties. Culpeper general district court judiciary of virginia.
T he first culpeper courthouse was built in 1750 on the northeast corner of main and davis streets. The county is named for thomas colepeper, 2nd baron colepeper, colonial governor of virginia from 1677 to 1683. But unluckily spying his own figure in the glass, he made a spring over the tea table that stood under it and shattered the glass to pieces, and falling back upon the tea table, made a terrible fracas among the china. The battle of culpeper court house was an american civil war skirmish fought september, 1863, near culpeper, virginia, between the cavalry of the union army of the potomac and that of the confederate army of northern virginia. Sketch of the road from somerville to jonas run, beyond stevensburg, in culpeper county, va. Culpeper county is included in the washingtonarlingtonalexandria, dcvamdwv metropolitan statistical area. Culpeper county was established in 1749 from orange county. Reprint, culpeper chapter united daughters of the confederacy, 1984. All users have quick access to search millions of federal, state, and foundation grants categorized according to your profile. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 46,689.
Where we have failed to do aright or wisely live, be warned by us, the better way pursue. One of his first duties was to lay out the countys courthouse complex, which included the. The local history room at the culpeper county library contains volumes on. Page 4 amongst other favorite animals that cheered this ladys solitude, a brace of tame deer ran familiarly about the house, and one of them came to stare at me as a stranger.
The culpeper county treasurers office is pleased to offer online payment and inquiry services. Will books b and c, court suits, loose papers and inscription. Motions must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the court date. Commercial history is linked with its early roads, stagecoach routes, and the railroad. Map map of culpeper county with parts of madison, rappahannock, and. History of the town of culpeper adopted 031202 ii3 in 1795, with the opening of the u. Culpeper county is a county in the central region of the commonwealth of virginia. The quiet, treeshaded residential streets hold a rich variety of domestic architecture. Culpeper county during the civil war encyclopedia virginia. Most laptop users will find that their computers will automatically connect to culpeper county librarys wifi.
Guide to culpeper county, virginia ancestry, family history and genealogy birth. The original territory included what is now culpeper, madison cut off from culpeper in 1792, and rappahannock cut off in 1831. Freading allows patrons to borrow ebooks based on a weekly book loan allotment system. The book from which this database was created includes a general history of the county, its progress as a city, and information on some of the countys prominent families. In may 1749, the first culpeper court convened in the home of robert coleman, not far from where the town of. Culpeper county website government county departments.
This service is available with the following restrictions and available to library patrons over the age of 18 that reside in the county of culpeper. If your computer does not do this, please pick up instructions on connecting at the information services or childrens desk. Abstracts from the county court minute book of culpeper county, virginia, 17631764. A large number of loose records and some minute books prior to 1840 are missing presumably due to civil war events at the courthouse. See the 1808 resconstructed twostory brick version of the 1749 culpeper county courthouse, a frame courthouse located in culpeper, va. Local board of equalization minute book, 19151926 viewing restrictions may. Continuance request for misdemeanors and felonies are granted by the judge on a motion. At the end of the fourth week, unused loans are cleaned out of the account and a new four week cycle begins. Culpeper county government will strive to provide an environment which promotes a prosperous community dedicated to the health and safety of its citizens while providing educational opportunities and data driven, citizen centered, performance based management. Burke county, north carolina history, sketches of the pioneers in. Abstracts from the county court minute book of culpeper county, virginia, 1763 1764. Culpeper county was cut off from orange by an act of the virginia house of burgesses in 1748, effective may 17, 1749, when the first county court convened.
The local history room at the culpeper county library contains volumes on virginia history and genealogy. The libraries of surrounding counties provide ill services for the residents of those counties. Culpeper county road orders 17631764 is an early effort in this direction by a local group. Culpeper was the site of several battles during the american civil war, and many courthouse papers were damaged or pillaged. Soon after the county was formed in 1749, a frame courthouse was constructed on the northeast corner of main and davis streets. It is the goal of this resource to allow access while preserving materials which have been previously unavailable to the public. Culpeper county virginia va history culture genealogy 3 books. Civil war maps, available online, culpeper county library. Culpeper county in the war between the states, together with a complete roster of the confederate soldiers from this county. Original records, fredericksburg city courthouse, fredericksburg, va. Culpeper general district court culpeper juvenile and domestic relations district court the answer book for jury service handbook for virginia grand. Genealogical and historical notes on culpeper county, virginia by green, raleigh travers, 1872 from old catalog. Strictly a reference collection, these materials may be used by library visitors conducting genealogical and historical research on site.
The clerk handles administrative matters for the court and also has authority to probate wills and grant administration of estates. Spotsylvania county, created in 1721, encompassed all lands west to the blue ridge mountains and was eventually divided into what is now called orange. This volume includes the abstracts of wills from 17701791 and the index for book g 181817. The local history room at the culpeper library is a wonderful resource for. T he local history room at the culpeper library is a wonderful resource for family genealogy research, with culpeper county court records and newspapers on microfilm, and online resources like. Us access only items below if any are from related and broader terms. Culpeper county virginia land tax book 17871789 contain the names of land owners, the number of acres owned, the value per acre, the total value of the land and the amount. The districts focal point is the culpeper county courthouse, completed in 1874 by samuel proctor who crowned it with a fanciful cupola. You can support the museum of culpeper history with monetary contributions or inkind donations like goods or services. The culpeper county library distributes a limited number of print copies monthly, thanks to the friends of the library.
In the dark of the night, he crept into the courthouse, retrieved the priceless books, loaded them on his wagon, and took them out in the county to the home of a tanner, henry hitt, where they remained. First time continuance request for prepayable traffic infractions granted by the clerks office. The museum is a nonprofit 501c3 organization and all gifts are taxdeductible. Culpeper county courthouse journey through hallowed ground. Also available on microfilm are early culpeper county court records. Culpeper county virginia land tax book 17871789 contain the names of land owners, the number of acres owned, the value per acre, the total value of the land and the amount of the tax assessed for the total value of the land. The clerks office ensures that public records are retained, archived, and made accessible to the public in accordance with all laws and regulations. For information about the state of virginia see virginia family history. Interlibrary loan is the process of obtaining materials from other libraries throughout the country.
The culpeper county clerk, located in culpeper, virginia, is the official keeper of public records for culpeper county. Culpeper county virginia va history culture genealogy 3. All platforms require users valid culpeper county library card number. Director of human resources, mary brunner 400 south main street, suite 301 culpeper, virginia 22701 phone. Original records are held at the culpeper county courthouse, 5 w. The will books include the name oftestator, list of heirs, and year the wills were proven in court. Map shows the area between culpeper courthouse and orange courthouse including the location of federal. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy.
By 1752 the complex stood at what is presently the northeast. With a population of 12,063, culpeper was the fortyseventh largest of virginias 148 counties in 1860. The number of book loans roll over for 4 weeks, for a maximum of 12 book loans per month. Culpeper county, virginia land tax book, 17871789 ruth sparacio and sam sparacio.
Microfilm copies of all county deed books are available at the culpeper county. Notice to the commonwealths attorney office is required for misdemeanor and felony requests. In 1996 the library became an agency of the county of culpeper and plans were made to construct a new library. Culpeper, a virginia county s history through 1920 scheel, eugene m on.
Genealogical and historical notes on culpeper county. Each patron receives a weekly number of book loans. Genealogical and historical notes on culpeper county, virginia. They also include probate records such as inventories and appraisements. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
One of his first duties was to lay out the countys courthouse complex, which included the courthouse, jail, stocks, gallows and accessory buildings. Page 43 and where the wild beast roams in patience planned new forest homes beyond the mighty sea, there undisturbed and free to live as brothers of one family. Livingstons law register, 1851 culpeper county lawyers source. The population was 16,379 at the 2010 census, up from 9,664 at the 2000 census. The first settlers came into area that would become culpeper county in the early 1700s. The library of virginia lva in richmond has a large number of manuscript documents related to culpepers people and history as well as microfilm copies of earlier courthouse records. In may 1749, the first culpeper court convened in the home of robert coleman, not far from where the town of culpeper is presently located. Culpeper county reels 14 and 9, local government records collection, the library of virginia, richmond, virginia. Declared unsafe in 1808, it was rebuilt on the same site. This is the culpeper county library online catalog home page. Will books 17491868, deed books 17491864, and marriage registers 17811897. This site can be used to make tax payments to the culpeper county treasurers office and inquire into tax ticket.