Scott County (Va.) Records, 1820-1888

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, 1820-1888, consist of Militia Fines, 1820-1847; Court Records: Exhibits and Court papers related to Francis Bird Estate, 1827-1845; Business Records: Receipts of T. G. and J. S. Martin, 1823-1827; Tax and Fiscal Records: County and Commonwealth Claims, 1823-1888; Bonds/Commissions/Oaths: Officials' Oaths, 1883; Wrappers, undated.

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 51914.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

.45 cu. ft. (1 box)

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Fines (Penalties) -- Virginia -- Scott County
Public records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Judicial records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Local government records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Military records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
Receipts -- Virginia -- Scott County.