As you know West Virginia received its statehood in 1863 and prior to that it was Virginia. I am trying to find out about the jails or penitentiaries that would of served the Jefferson County Virginia area around 1838. Any suggestions on how to find someone that would of been found guilty in 1838, and see if the individual served anytime actual time etc, or if there is a record etc. So far I am not able to find anything in Jefferson County, the record was in Richmond, in an Order Book-that said he was found guilty and sent to public jail and penitentiary (info given to me by Pat Duncan). Thanks for any input, Shelley Know your Roots, they are Long and Strong.. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html