Scott County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1850-1935

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:

Scott County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1850-1935. Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Scott County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1850-1935. Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Scott County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1850-1935, consist of Settlements of Estates organized by surnames Do-W (Boxes 67-71)-- surnames A-Di are missing. A fiduciary refers to a confidential and legal relationship which binds one person to act on behalf of another.

Biographical / historical:

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Scott County.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
5 boxes (5 cu. ft.)