Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12

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Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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Preferred citation:

Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12, Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12, Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12. Isaac C. Anderson and nine co-signers promise to pay the Governor of Virginia thirty thousand dollars to secure Anderson's appointment as Scott County Sheriff, with the duty to collect, account for, and pay the taxes and militia fines imposed by law in Scott County.

Biographical / historical:

Scott County was named for Winfield Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. It was formed from Lee, Russell, and Washington Counties in 1814.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 44074.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 p.