Sussex County (Va.) Board of Supervisors Records, 1875-1929

The Resource Sussex County (Va.) Board of Supervisors Records, 1875-1929
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Sussex County (Va.) Board of Supervisors Records, 1875-1929
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1875-1929
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Sussex County (Va.) Board of Supervisors Records, 1875-1929, consist of County Commissioners General Fund Ledger (includes road and school funds ledger); Road Book; Road Fund Ledger; Road Order Book; Rough Minute Books; General, School, and Roads Fund Ledger; and Supervisors' Warrants
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  • Sussex County was named for the English county, and was formed from Surry County by a statute adopted in 1753. The county court first met on 30 May 1754. The county seat is Sussex.
  • The board of supervisors has been the chief administrative body of the county since its establishment in 1869. Board members were originally elected by township voters; since abolition of the township system they have been elected from districts. The board's duties are fixed by statute and are primarily concerned with maintenance and construction of county buildings and fiscal matters.
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