Highland County (Va.) Court Records, 1847-1926

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

Summary

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

Background

Scope and content:

Highland County (Va.) County Court Records, circa 1847-1926, these records come from multiple courts for example, Circuit Superior Courts of Law and Chancery, Circuit Court, and County Court. The selection of records include the following; Chancery Executions, Chancery Rule Docket, Clerk's Correspondence and Receipts, Commonwealth Causes, Fee Books, Minute Book from the Circuit Superior Courts of Law and Chancery, Register of Convicts, and a Witness Attendance Book from the Circuit Superior Courts of Law and Chancery.

Biographical / historical:

Highland County was named for its mountainous terrain. It was formed from Bath and Pendleton (West Virginia) Counties in 1847.

Acquisition information:
These records came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers Highland County, Va.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia. Some records in this collection may be located at the State Record Center. Contact Archives Research Services for access information, directions and hours.
Physical description:
10 boxes and or volumes