Montgomery County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1775-1945 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:

Montgomery County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Montgomery County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1775-1945 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Montgomery County was named for Richard Montgomery, who was killed in the American assault on Quebec late in 1775. It was formed from Fincastle County in 1776, and parts of Botetourt and Pulaski Counties were added later. Its area is 391.1 square miles, and the count seat is Christiansburg.

Acquisition information:

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Montgomery County. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession number 24378.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

1 box

Indexed terms

Subjects:

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