Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 circa. Local government records collection, Henry 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 Henry County.

Historical Information

Henry County was named for Patrick Henry, revolutionary leader and first governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. It was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1776. Its area is 385 square miles, and the county seat is Martinsville.

Scope and Content

Henry County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1798-1929 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Related Material

Additional Henry 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:

• Henry County (Va.). Circuit Court

Subjects:

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

Geographical Names:

• Henry County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

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

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