Northampton County, Virginia Land Tax Records 1920 and 1925

This is the seventh volume in a series of land tax records, which offer a wealth of valuable genealogical data presented in a convenient table format with entries listed alphabetically by surname within each section. This volume covers the years 1920 and 1925. Numerous facsimile reprints and a full-name and place index enhance the text.

The column heading for 1920 and 1925 Land Tax “County” include: Name of person in possession of the land and Place of Residence, Nature of the owner’s estate whether held in Fee or for Life, Name of tract of land or near where it lies, Distance and bearings from the Courthouse, Number of Acres in each tract, Fair market value of the land per acre, Fair market value of the land not including buildings in $ (no cents), Fair market value of the buildings on the land in $ (no cents), Fair market value of the land and buildings thereon in $ (no cents), State Tax @ .25 (Capeville White and Colored charged an additional Special District School Tax of .25), Explanation of alterations during the preceding year, and Total County and District Levies.

The column heading for 1920 and 1925 Land Tax “Town” include: Name of person in possession of the lot assessed, Place of Residence, Nature of the owner’s estate whether held in Fee or for Life, Description of lot by number, etc., Fair market value of lot exclusive of the buildings in $ (no cents), Fair market value of the buildings on the lot in $ (no cents), Fair market value of the lot and buildings thereon in $ (no cents), State Tax @ .25 (Capeville White and Colored charged an additional Special District School Tax of .25), Explanation of alterations during the preceding year, and Total County and District Levies.

The column heading for landowners of estates, wharfs, waterfront towns and islands include: owner’s name, number of acres or if a Lot, the value of the property, the value of buildings on each parcel and the tax.

Allen B. Hamilton

2024, 8½x11, paper, index, 358 pp
ISBN: 9780788430527
101-H3052