Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Goochland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1731-1920 circa. Local government records collection, Goochland 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 Goochland County.

Historical Information

Goochland County was named for Sir William Gooch, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1727 to 1749. It was formed from Henrico County in 1728. Its area is 289 square miles, and the county seat is Goochland.

Scope and Content

Goochland County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1731-1920 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Related Material

Additional Goochland County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm" found on the Library of Virginia's web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Goochland County (Va.). Circuit Court

Subjects:

• Oaths -- Virginia -- Goochland County.
• Public officers -- Virginia -- Goochland County.

Geographical Names:

• Goochland County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appointments -- Virginia -- Goochland County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Goochland County.
• Oaths -- Virginia -- Goochland County.
• Performance bonds -- Virginia -- Goochland County.

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