Montgomery County (Va.) Health and Medical Records, 1805-1968

Access and use

Location of collection:
Montgomery County Circuit Court
Montgomery County Circuit Court
55 East Main Street, Suite 1
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 382-5760

Summary

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

Background

Scope and content:

Montgomery County (Va.) Health and Medical Records, 1805-1968 consists of records previously described as Lunacy Papers. These records pertain to the legal determination of whether an individual was deemed unfit to handle their own affairs based on inebriety, insanity or other mental incompetence. It often includes the records of appointment and administration of a guardian.

Biographical / historical:

Montgomery County was formed from Fincastle County in 1776, and the county court first met on 7 January 1777. Part of Botetourt County was added in 1790. Part of Pulaski County was added in 1842. The county was named for Richard Montgomery, who was killed in the American assault on Quebec late in 1775.

Fincastle County was created from Botetourt County in 1772, and the county court first met on 5 January 1773. Fincastle County became extinct on 31 December 1776 when it was divided to form Montgomery, Washington and Kentucky Counties. The county was named probably for George, Viscount Fincastle, Lord Dunmore's son; for John Murray, fourth earl of Dunmore, Viscount Fincastle; or for the town of Fincastle, Virginia, which was established in 1772 and named for George, Viscount Fincastle.

Acquisition information:
These records were filed at the Montgomery County (Va.) Circuit Court during the course of court business.
Arrangement:

Chronological.

Physical location:
Montgomery County (Va.) Circuit Court
Physical description:
3.83 cu. ft.