Mecklenburg County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1800-1945 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:

Mecklenburg County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1800-1945 circa. Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Mecklenburg County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1800-1945 circa. Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Mecklenburg County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1800-1945 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Mecklenburg County was named, like Charlotte County, for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of George III. It was formed from Lunenburg County in 1764. Its area is 675 square miles, and the county seat is Boydton.

Numerous loose records prior to 1783 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Mecklenburg County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
10 boxes