Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 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:

Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 circa. Local government records collection, Henry County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 circa. Local government records collection, Henry County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Henry County was named for Patrick Henry, revolutionary leader and first governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. It was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1776. Its area is 385 square miles, and the county seat is Martinsville.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Henry County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 box