Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Roanoke County (Va.) Minute Books, 1878-1909. Local government records collection, Roanoke 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 Roanoke County.

Historical Information

Roanoke County was named for the Roanoke River. The name is an Indian word meaning shell money. The county was formed from Botetourt County in 1838, and part of Montgomery County was added later.

Scope and Content

Roanoke County (Va.) Minute Books, 1878-1909, record all matters brought before the court on a daily basis when it was in session including but not limited to: civil and criminal suits, appointments of county officers, appointments of guardians and administrators, deed recordings, naturalization registrations, and court fees. Clerks would transfer information from minute books to appropriate order book, deed book, fiduciary book, etc.

Arrangement

Chronological by entry date.

Related Material

Additional Roanoke County records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Roanoke County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records--Virginia--Roanoke County.

Geographical Names:

• Roanoke County (Va.)--History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Judicial records--Virginia--Roanoke County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Roanoke County.
• Minute books--Virginia--Roanoke County.

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