Smyth County (Va.) Sheriff's Fee Book, 1842-1844

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

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

Background

Scope and content:

Smyth County (Va.) Sheriff's Fee Book, 1842-1844. The book contains a list of fees collected by the sheriff for executing subpoenas, taking bonds, securing writs, and other functions of the sheriff's office. The entries include the name of the person charged with the fee, the date, and sometimes the name of the court case associated with the fee.

Biographical / historical:

Smyth County was formed in 1832 from Washington and Wythe Counties.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 37133.
Arrangement:

Chronological.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
96 pages and 31 leaves.