A Guide to the Bedford County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1825-1919
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
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Preferred Citation
Bedford County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1825-1919. Local government records collection, Bedford County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Bedford County .
Historical Information
Bedford County was named probably for John Russell, fourth duke of Bedford, who served as secretary of state for the southern department from 1748 to 1751 and had general supervision of colonial affairs. It was formed from Lunenburg County in 1753, and parts of Albemarle and Lunenburg Counties were added in 1755. The county court first met on 5 May 1754.
Scope and Content
Bedford County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1825-1919, include miscellaneous records filed in a local court by trustees, administrators, executors, guardians, and committees that related to the performance of their duties managing a person's estate. These records typically include the following; bonds, appraisements, audits, inventories, accounts, estate divisions, settlements, dowery records, etc. Information related to enslaved people are commonly found in these records.
This collection contains Fiduciary Accounts and Vouchers, an Index to Fiduciary Register, and Fiduciary Bonds.
Related Material
Additional Bedford County records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm .