Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

The superior courts of law were created in 1808, and met biannually in each county. These courts replaced the old district courts. In 1831, the circuit superior court of law and chancery replaced the superior courts of law and the superior courts of chancery.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Superior Court of Law Records, 1815-1821, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) County Court Records, 1816-1905 (bulk 1881-1905), (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed in 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Frederick Starnes Marriage Bond, 1815, (The Library of Virginia)

Chancery Causes are cases of equity. According to Black's Law Dictionary they are "administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law." A judge, not a jury, determines the outcome of the case.

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.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1816-1912, (The Library of Virginia)

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.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Records, 1819-1867, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1850-1935, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

These records were originally created by the County and Circuit Courts.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Land Records, 1796-1947, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records and Administrators' Accounts, 1820-1917 (bulk 1866-1898), (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Election Records, 1884-1898, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statue adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. The county was named for General Winfield Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

The Board of Supervisors is the basic governing body of the county. County laws--called ordinances--may also be passed by this board. This form of government came into existence with the state constitution of 1869 when the counties were divided into a minimum of three townships each, with a popularly elected supervisor from each township. When the township system was abolished in 1875, the counties were divided into magisterial districts. The Board of Supervisors are the current elected representatives of these districts and meet in regular monthly public sessions.

Until 1869, the county court controlled construction, alteration of, and maintenance of roads. The state constitution of 1869 created overseers of the roads and road boards which fell under the jurisdiction of the county's Board of Supervisors.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Board of Supervisors Records, 1883-1908, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed in 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) John Sanders Marriage Bond, 1817, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed in 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) George Starnes Marriage Bond, 1815, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Wills and Settlements of Estates, 1845-1852, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed in 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Marriage Bond, 1817, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed in 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) List of Free Negroes and Mulattoes within the North District, 1837, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed in 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties.

An act passed by the Virginia legislature in 1803 required every free negro or mulatto to be registered and numbered in a book to be kept by the county clerk.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Free Negro and Slave Records, 1822-1862., (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

Prior to 1853, when the Commonwealth began recording vital statistics, Virginia marriages were recorded at the county or city level. Beginning in 1661, in order to be married by license, the groom was required to go before the county clerk and give bond with security that there was no lawful reason to prevent the marriage. The license, issued then by the clerk, was given to the minister who performed the service. Once the marriage service was performed, the minister submitted a return to the county clerk. Written consent from a parent or guardian was needed for individuals younger than twenty-one years.

These records were originally created by the County and Circuit Courts.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Marriage Licenses, 1815-1912, (The Library of Virginia)

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.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Sheriff's Bond, 1839 Mar. 12, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) School Records, 1891-1903, (The Library of Virginia)

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.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Commonwealth Causes, 1815-1921, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

First known as commissioners, the office originated with the county quarterly court in 1623. Since 1662, the commissioners have been called justices of the peace. They have traditionally had both civil and criminal jurisdiction. Until 1869 justices served both as judges of the county court and as individual justices; since then they have had only the latter function.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Justice of the Peace Records, 1821-1871, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

The circuit courts were authorized by the Virginia Constitution of 1851, and were established by acts passed by the General Assembly in 1852. Since 1873 they have had exclusive jurisdiction in chancery cases. In 1904, the county court was discontinued. Probate authority was transferred entirely to the circuit courts. In this same year, the circuit courts were also given responsibility for recordation of deeds. Today, the circuit courts are the only courts of record in Virginia localities.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court Records, 1859-1943 (bulk 1887-1920), (The Library of Virginia)

This unidentified general store operated in Virginia during the nineteenth century. May be related to M. J. McConnell and Son Ledger, 1914-1917.

From the guide to the Unidentified General Store Ledger, 1918-1921, (The Library of Virginia)

This unidentified general store operated in Virginia during the nineteenth century. May be related to M. J. McConnell and Son Ledger, 1914-1917.

From the guide to the Unidentified General Store Ledger, 1910-1914, (The Library of Virginia)

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.

The Virginia legislature passed an act on 27 February 1866 to legalize the marriages of former slaves who had been cohabiting as of that date. See Virginia Acts of Assembly, 1866-1867, Chapter 18, An act to amend and re-enact the 14th section of chapter 108 of the Code of Virginia for 1860, in regard to registers of marriage; and to legalize the marriages of colored persons now cohabiting as husband and wife.

The federal Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands directed the Assistant Superintendents of the states to order the county clerks to make a registry of such cohabiting couples. See Circular No. 11, dated 19 March 1866, in Orders, Circulars, Circular Letters, and Letters of Instruction, vol. 2 (1866). Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Records of the Assistant Commissioner for the State of Virginia, 1865-1869. Miscellaneous reel 3880, Library of Virginia. National Archives microfilm M1048 (reel 41), Record Group 105.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Register of Colored Persons of Scott County, State of Virginia, cohabiting together as Husband and Wife, 1866 February 27, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed in 1814 from Lee, Russell, and Washington counties.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) List of Free Negroes and Mulattoes within the North District, 1832, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

These records were originally created by the County, Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery and Circuit Courts.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Court Records, 1815-1942, undated, (The Library of Virginia)

Chancery Causes are cases of equity. According to Black's Law Dictionary they are "administered according to fairness as contrasted with the strictly formulated rules of common law." A judge, not a jury, determines the outcome of the case.

Scott County was formed in 1814 from the counties of Lee, Russell, and Washington.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1816-1942, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

The Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery was created in 1831 to take the place of the Superior Court of Law and the Superior Court of Chancery. Sessions were held twice yearly in each county. This court was abolished by the Virginia constitution of 1851 and replaced by the Circuit Court.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery Executions, 1834-1841, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell, and Washington Counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. The county was named for General Winfield Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812; he was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

During the 1869-1870 session, the General Assembly passed an "Act to Secure Identification of Persons Convicted of Criminal Offences." On 2 November 1870, the act was approved. The act specified that "every clerk of the court of each county and corporation shall keep a register of full and accurate descriptive lists of every person convicted in his own or any other court of record of his county or corporation, of felony or other infamous offence, and a duly certified and attested copy of any such descriptive list may be used as prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated in any question of identity. Such registers shall be kept written up, well indexed, and shall be open to public inspection at reasonable hours. The register shall follow a set form and each descriptive list shall be attested by said clerk."

In addition, "the clerk of every court of record of each county or corporation, other than the county or corporation court, shall within ten days from the date of conviction of any person in his court of any offence mentioned in the first section of this act, deliver to the clerk of the county or corporation court, for record in said register, an attested descriptive list of the person so convicted, in the form hereinbefore prescribed." The judges of the respective courts are responsible for seeing that the provisions of the act are "punctually and properly carried out" by their respective clerks. The act was amended on 18 January 1871 and outlined the following: "For the services mentioned in this or the first section of this act, the clerk shall be entitled to a fee of fifty cents, to be paid out of the state treasury." By and large, the county and circuit court clerks went about compiling these registers throughout the counties of Virginia as late as the 1960s.

Order books and/or Minute books record all matters brought before the court when it was in session and may contain important information not found anywhere else. A wide variety of information is found in order/mintute books--including individuals convicted of felonies.

This original register was created by the County and Circuit Courts.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Register of Convicts, 1870-1930, (The Library of Virginia)

Scott County was formed from Lee, Russell and Washington counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. Scott County was named for General Winfied Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812. General Scott was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Court Records, 1782-1951, undated, (The Library of Virginia)

On 1832 June 7, Congress enacted pension legislation extending benefits more universally than under any previous legislation. This act provided for full pay for life for all officers and enlisted men who served at least 2 years in the Continental Line, the state troops or militia, the navy or marines. Men who served less than 2 years but at least 6 months were granted pensions of less than full pay. Benefits were payable effective March 4, 1831, without regard to financial need or disability and widows or children of Revolutionary War veterans were entitled to collect any unpaid benefits due from the last payment to a veteran until his death.

Scott County was named for Winfield Scott, a native of Virginia, in recognition of his victories during the War of 1812; he was later commanding general of the American army during the war with Mexico, 1846-1848. It was formed from Lee, Russell, and Washington Counties by a statute adopted on 24 November 1814. The county court first met on 14 February 1815. The county seat is Gate City.

From the guide to the Scott County (Va.) Declarations for Revolutionary War Pensions, 1832-1833, 1844, (The Library of Virginia)