Rockbridge County (Va.) Fiduciary Records 1780-1947

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

Summary

Creator:
Rockbridge County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Rockbridge County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1780-1947, include miscellaneous records filed in a local court by trustees, administrators, executors, guardians, and committees that related to the performance of their duties managing a person's estate. These records typically include the following; bonds, appraisements, audits, inventories, accounts, estate divisions, settlements, dowery records, etc. Information related to enslaved people are commonly found in these records.

Biographical / historical:

Rockbridge County was named for Natural Bridge, an exceptional rock formation located in the county. The county was formed from Augusta and Botetourt Counties in 1778, and another part of Botetourt was added in 1888. The county seat is the city of Lexington.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Rockbridge County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
6.8 cu. ft and 4 boxes or volumes