Lancaster County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1721-1928 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:

Lancaster County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1721-1928 circa. Local government records collection, Lancaster County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Lancaster County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1721-1928 circa. Local government records collection, Lancaster County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Lancaster County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1721-1928 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Lancaster County probably was named for the English county. It was formed from Northumberland and York Counties in 1651. Its area is 136.5 square miles, and the county seat is Lancaster.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Lancaster. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession numbers 41565 and 50291.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
10 boxes