Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa

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:

Amelia County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Amelia County was named for Amelia Sophia Eleanora, daughter of George II of England. It was formed from Prince George and Brunswick Counties in 1734. Its area is 366 square miles, and the county seat is Amelia.

Acquisition information:

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Amelia County. A portion of the records were transferred under accession number 40724.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

7 boxes

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Oaths -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Public officers -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Appointments -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Local government records -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Oaths -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
Performance bonds -- Virginia -- Amelia County.