Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Cumberland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1759-1920 circa. Local government records collection, Cumberland 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 Cumberland County. A portion of the records were transferred under Accession number 41663.

Historical Information

Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749. Its area is 298.5 square miles, and the county seat is Cumberland.

Scope and Content

Cumberland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1759-1920 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Related Material

Additional Cumberland 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:

• Cumberland County (Va.). Circuit Court

Subjects:

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

Geographical Names:

• Cumberland County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Adjunct Descriptive Data