Roanoke County (Va.) Minute Books, 1878-1909

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:

Roanoke County (Va.) Minute Books, 1878-1909. Local government records collection, Roanoke County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Roanoke County (Va.) Minute Books, 1878-1909. Local government records collection, Roanoke County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Roanoke County (Va.) Minute Books, 1878-1909, record all matters brought before the court on a daily basis when it was in session including but not limited to: civil and criminal suits, appointments of county officers, appointments of guardians and administrators, deed recordings, naturalization registrations, and court fees. Clerks would transfer information from minute books to appropriate order book, deed book, fiduciary book, etc.

Biographical / historical:

Roanoke County was named for the Roanoke River. The name is an Indian word meaning shell money. The county was formed from Botetourt County in 1838, and part of Montgomery County was added later.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Roanoke County.
Arrangement:

Chronological by entry date.

Physical location:
The Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 v.