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Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12, Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
This item came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 44074.
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.
Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12. Isaac C. Anderson and nine co-signers promise to pay the Governor of Virginia thirty thousand dollars to secure Anderson's appointment as Scott County Sheriff, with the duty to collect, account for, and pay the taxes and militia fines imposed by law in Scott County.
Additional Scott County Court Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."