Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Scott County (Va.) Records, 1819-1867. Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These records came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 50749.

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.) Records, 1819-1867, consist of Fiduciary Records: Purchaser bill, 1854; Estate inventory of Hansford Carter, 1860; Account, 1862; Administrator's Account, 1867; Road and Bridge Records: Road proposal, 1862; Bonds/Commissions/Oaths: Apprentice indenture (2), 1828, 1842; Bond for paying taxes, 1841; Bond, 1852; Bond, 1860; Court Records: Court Order, 1819; Chancery answer, 1824; Summons, 1828; Depositions, 1829, 1852; Order of Publication, 1845; Evidence (letter), 1853; Account, 1863.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records -- Virginia -- Scott County.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Bonds (legal records) -- Virginia -- Scott County.
• Estate records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
• Judicial records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
• Road and bridge records -- Virginia -- Scott County.