King George County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1893-1981 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:

King George County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1893-1981 circa. Local government records collection, King George County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

King George County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1893-1981 circa. Local government records collection, King George County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

King George County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1893-1981 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

King George County was named in honor of George I of England and was formed from Richmond County in 1720. Part of Westmoreland County was added later. Its area is 181 square miles, and the county seat is King George.

Most loose records prior to 1830 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from King George County. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession number 42999.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 box