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Courthouses

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James Monroe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0017
Scope and Contents

This collection includes the appointment, July 29, 1800, of John Bowyer, Andrew Reid, and John Caruthers as presidential electors; proclamation, March 16, 1802, by Gov. Monroe authorizing the meeting house outside Lexington, Va. as a proper place for holding court (2 copies); and U.S. land grant of 160 acres, April 2, 1818, to Aaron Sanford. All of these documents are signed by Monroe.

Dates: Inclusive 1800-1818

Rockbridge County, County Court memorandum book

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0461
Scope and Contents

This memorandum book contains entries in various hands of fines paid and damages assessed in court cases, including slander, property damage, and liability suits.

Dates: Inclusive 1801-1802