Rockbridge County (Va.) Minute Books, 1779-1889

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Rockbridge County (Va.) Minute Books, 1779-1889. Local government records collection, Rockbridge County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Rockbridge County (Va.) Minute Books, 1779-1889. Local government records collection, Rockbridge County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Rockbridge County (Va.) Minute Books, 1779-1889, record all matters brought before the court on a daily basis when it was in session including but not limited to: civil and criminal suits, appointments of county officers, appointments of guardians and administrators, deed recordings, free negro registrations, naturalization registrations, and court fees. Clerks would transfer information from minute books to appropriate order book, deed book, fiduciary book, free negro register, etc. Collection includes minute books from County Court and Superior Court of Law and Chancery.

Biographical / historical:

Rockbridge County was named for Natural Bridge, an exceptional rock formation located in the county. The county was formed from Augusta and Botetourt Counties in 1778, and another part of Botetourt was added later. Its area is 600 square miles, and the county seat is Lexington.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers and under Accession numbers 21663 and 21697 from Rockbridge County.
Arrangement:

Chronological by entry date.

Physical location:
The Library of Virginia
Physical description:
20 v.