Montgomery County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1775-1945 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:

Montgomery County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1775-1945 circa. Local government records collection, Montgomery County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Montgomery County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1775-1945 circa. Local government records collection, Montgomery County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Montgomery County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1775-1945 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Montgomery County was named for Richard Montgomery, who was killed in the American assault on Quebec late in 1775. It was formed from Fincastle County in 1776, and parts of Botetourt and Pulaski Counties were added later. Its area is 391.1 square miles, and the count seat is Christiansburg.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Montgomery County. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession number 24378.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 box