Goochland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1731-1920 circa

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:

Goochland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1731-1920 circa. Local government records collection, Goochland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Goochland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1731-1920 circa. Local government records collection, Goochland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Goochland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1731-1920 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Goochland County was named for Sir William Gooch, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1727 to 1749. It was formed from Henrico County in 1728. Its area is 289 square miles, and the county seat is Goochland.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Goochland County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
4 boxes