Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Montgomery County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1775-1945 circa. Local government records collection, Montgomery 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 Montgomery County. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession number 24378.

Historical Information

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.

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.

Related Material

Additional Montgomery 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:

• Montgomery County (Va.). Circuit Court

Subjects:

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

Geographical Names:

• Montgomery County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

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

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