Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Scott County (Va.) Records, 1820-1888. Local government records collection, Scott County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These records came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 51914.

Historical Information

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.

Scope and Content

Scott County (Va.) Records, 1820-1888, consist of Militia Fines, 1820-1847; Court Records: Exhibits and Court papers related to Francis Bird Estate, 1827-1845; Business Records: Receipts of T. G. and J. S. Martin, 1823-1827; Tax and Fiscal Records: County and Commonwealth Claims, 1823-1888; Bonds/Commissions/Oaths: Officials' Oaths, 1883; Wrappers, undated.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Fines (Penalties) -- Virginia -- Scott County
• Public records -- Virginia -- Scott County.

Geographical Names:

• Scott County (Va.) -- History -- 19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Judicial records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
• Military records -- Virginia -- Scott County.
• Receipts -- Virginia -- Scott County.