Cumberland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1759-1920 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:

Cumberland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1759-1920 circa. Local government records collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Cumberland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1759-1920 circa. Local government records collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Cumberland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1759-1920 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749. Its area is 298.5 square miles, and the county seat is Cumberland.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Cumberland County. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession number 41663.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 boxes