Monroe County (West) Virginia was named in honor of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. It was formed in 1799 from Greenbrier County, and in 1802 part of Botetourt was added. It joined other western Virginia counties to form the state of West Virginia in 1863.
This record was replevined by the Library of Virginia following the trial entitled Commonwealth of Virginia vs. Larry I. Vass heard in Henrico County Circuit Court in November 1972.
From the guide to the Monroe County (W. Va.) Court Record, undated, (The Library of Virginia)