Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 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:

Henry County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Henry County was named for Patrick Henry, revolutionary leader and first governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. It was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1776. Its area is 385 square miles, and the county seat is Martinsville.

Acquisition information:

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Henry County.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

1 box

Indexed terms

Subjects:

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