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U.S. Seizure and Confiscation Book for Alexandria, Virginia, July 1863 - September 1864, July 1863 - July 1865

 Item — Box: 1, Object: 1
Identifier: MS207-01-01

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a single ledger listing land in Alexandria and surrounding counties (Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William) confiscated by the U.S. from Alexandria citizens.

Dates

  • July 1863 - September 1864
  • Modified: July 1863 - July 1865

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are encouraged to access the digitized versions due to conservation concerns

Biographical / Historical

Following the Confiscation Acts of 1861 and 1862, U.S. Marshalls James Close and John Underwood conducted land seizures and confiscations of the citizens of Alexandria, Virginia at the behest of U.S. District Attorney Lucius Chandler.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Accruals

No accruals are expected

Existence and Location of Originals

Item is housed at Alexandria Library, Local History/Special Collections, Alexandria, VA

  • Library of Virginia- Land Tax Records; Alexandria County; Reel 382
  • Library of Virginia- Land Tax Records; Fairfax County; Reel 434
  • Library of Virginia- Land Tax Records; Prince William County; Reel 532
  • Fairfax County Library- [Land tax books, Fairfax County][microform] MICR V 929.3755 FAIR 1782-1870
  • Fairfax County Library- Fairfax County in 1860: Property Owners and a Collective Biography; VREF 929.3755 FAIR
  • Thomas Balch Library- Loudoun County Land Taxes 1782-1870 [V Ref Microform 929.375528 Lou]; Cabinet 3, Drawer 17
  • Prince William Public Libraries- Prince William County, Virginia 1860 land tax maps: R.F. Brawner’s district; RELIC 975.527 Wyn

Repository Details

Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository

Contact:
717 Queen Street
Alexandria VA 22314 United States
703-746-1791