James City County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1870-1908 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:

James City County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1870-1908 circa. Local government records collection, James City County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

James City County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1870-1908 circa. Local government records collection, James City County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

James City County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1870-1908 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

James City County was named for James I. It was one of the eight shires established in 1634. Parts of New Kent and York Counties were added later. Its area is 144.1 square miles, and the county seat is in the city of Williamsburg.

All county court records were destroyed by fire in Richmond on 3 April 1865.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from James City County. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession number 39761.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 box