Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa

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:

Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa. Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa. Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Amelia County was named for Amelia Sophia Eleanora, daughter of George II of England. It was formed from Prince George and Brunswick Counties in 1734. Its area is 366 square miles, and the county seat is Amelia.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Amelia County. A portion of the records were transferred under accession number 40724.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
7 boxes