This book OB 7 represents an entire (almost every word - a few areas where info has been grouped or consolidated to prevent repetition) transcription of Smyth County Virginia Order Book 7, 1846-1849. It is important for the study of the earliest records of this county after formation in 1832 from the Counties of Washington and Wythe, which house the records to which one must refer for information on most individuals contained in this book earlier than the year 1832.Order Book (OB) 7 begins at Court, Tuesday 17 March 1846 with a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Smyth County. Robert Houston produced a commission from the Lieut. Gov. of the Commonwealth of VA whereby he was commissioned to execute the office of Sheriff for the county; he acknowledged bond and took the oaths of office, and ends 408 pages later at court 29 Sep 1849 with James Wilson in court, confessing judgment for $57.86 and interest, and being released from custody. Jack Hockett and Donald Helton 2024, 8.5" x 11", every-name index, 273 pp. 107-SMOB7
