Scott County (Va.) Records, 1819-1867

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

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Summary

Creator:

Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Scott County (Va.) Records, 1819-1867, consist of Fiduciary Records: Purchaser bill, 1854; Estate inventory of Hansford Carter, 1860; Account, 1862; Administrator's Account, 1867; Road and Bridge Records: Road proposal, 1862; Bonds/Commissions/Oaths: Apprentice indenture (2), 1828, 1842; Bond for paying taxes, 1841; Bond, 1852; Bond, 1860; Court Records: Court Order, 1819; Chancery answer, 1824; Summons, 1828; Depositions, 1829, 1852; Order of Publication, 1845; Evidence (letter), 1853; Account, 1863.

Biographical / historical:

Scott County was named for Winfield Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. It was formed from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties in 1814.

Acquisition information:

These records came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 50749.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

.225 cu. ft. (1 box)

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Public records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Bonds (legal records) -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Estate records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Judicial records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Local government records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Road and bridge records -- Virginia -- Scott County.