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Preferred Citation

Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12, Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 44074.

Historical Information

Scott County was named for Winfield Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. It was formed from Lee, Russell, and Washington Counties in 1814.

Scope and Content

Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12. Isaac C. Anderson and nine co-signers promise to pay the Governor of Virginia thirty thousand dollars to secure Anderson's appointment as Scott County Sheriff, with the duty to collect, account for, and pay the taxes and militia fines imposed by law in Scott County.

Related Material

Additional Scott County Court Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Sheriffs--Virginia--Scott County.

Geographical Names:

• Scott County (Va.)--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Scott County.
• Performance bonds--Virginia--Scott County.

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