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- source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
- source: Family History Library Catalog
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Amelia County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, "Commonwealth" — of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 11,400. Its county seat is Amelia Courthouse6.
History
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Amelia County was established in 1735 from parts of Prince George and Brunswick counties. The County is named for Princess Amelia Sophia of Great Britain, daughter of King George II. Twice Amelia County was reduced in size to form newer counties; in 1754, Prince Edward County was formed from parts of Amelia County, and in 1789, Nottoway County was formed. During the Civil War General Robert E. Lee and his Army spent April 4 and 5, 1865 at Amelia Courthouse before his surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox. The last major battle of the war was fought at Sayler’s Creek on April 6. Amelia is known for its minerals, including the nation's best supply of Amazonite found at the Morefield mine.
Timeline
| Date | Event | Source
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| 1734 | County formed | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1734 | Court records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1734 | Land records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1734 | Probate records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1735 | Marriage records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1790 | First census | Source:Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790-1990
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| 1800 | No significant boundary changes after this year | Source:Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790-1990
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| 1853 | Birth records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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Population History
- source: Source:Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790-1990
| Census Year | Population
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| 1790 | 18,097
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| 1800 | 9,432
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| 1810 | 10,594
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| 1820 | 11,104
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| 1830 | 11,036
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| 1840 | 10,320
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| 1850 | 9,770
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| 1860 | 10,741
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| 1870 | 9,878
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| 1880 | 10,377
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| 1890 | 9,068
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| 1900 | 9,037
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| 1910 | 8,720
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| 1920 | 9,800
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| 1930 | 8,979
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| 1940 | 8,495
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| 1950 | 7,908
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| 1960 | 7,815
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| 1970 | 7,592
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| 1980 | 8,405
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| 1990 | 8,787
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Note: Nottoway was reported with Amelia in 1790.
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