Scott County (Va.) County Court Records, 1816-1905 (bulk 1881-1905)

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Scott County (Va.) County Court Records, 1816-1905 (bulk 1881-1905)

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Scott County (Va.) County Court.

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Scott County (Va.) Circuit Court.

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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 re...