Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa. Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Amelia County. A portion of the records were transferred under accession number 40724.

Historical Information

Amelia County was named for Amelia Sophia Eleanora, daughter of George II of England. It was formed from Prince George and Brunswick Counties in 1734. Its area is 366 square miles, and the county seat is Amelia.

Scope and Content

Amelia County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1771 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Related Material

Additional Amelia County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm" found on the Library of Virginia's web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Amelia County (Va.). Circuit Court

Subjects:

• Oaths -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
• Public officers -- Virginia -- Amelia County.

Geographical Names:

• Amelia County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appointments -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
• Oaths -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
• Performance bonds -- Virginia -- Amelia County.

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