A Guide to the Isle of Wight County Bonds, Commissions, Oaths Records1774-1937
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the Library of Virginia
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Preferred Citation
Bonds/Commissions/Oaths Records, 1774-1937 (bulk 1782-1883) Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Isle of Wight County.
Historical Information
Isle of Wight County was most likely named for the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. It was first known as Warrosquyoake and was one of the eight shires established in 1634. The present name was given in 1637. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1769. Its area is 319 square miles, and the county seat is Isle of Wight.
Scope and Content
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Bonds, Commissions, Oaths Records, 1774-1937, consist of Officials' Bonds, Commissioner's bonds, and Oaths.
Index Terms
- Isle of Wight County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Public records--Virginia--Isle of Wight.
- Isle of Wight County (Va.)--History.
- Local government records--Virginia--Isle of Wight.
- Isle of Wight County (Va.) County Court