Princess Anne County (Va.) Deed Books 1708-1773

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

Use microfilm copies, Princess Anne County, Reels 1-12.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Princess Anne County (Va.) Deed Books, 1708-1773. Princess Anne County (Va.) Reels 1-12, Local government records collection, Virginia Beach (City)/Princess Anne County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Princess Anne County (Va.) Deed Books, 1708-1773. Princess Anne County (Va.) Reels 1-12, Local government records collection, Virginia Beach (City)/Princess Anne County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1708-1773, of Princess Anne County Court. The deed books record the name of the grantor and grantee, the county of residence of both individuals, a description of property being sold or transferred. Deed Book No. 13, 1772-1773 also contains wills.

Biographical / historical:

Princess Anne County was formed from Lower Norfolk County (now extinct) in 1691 and was incorporated into the city of Virginia Beach in 1963. The county was named for Anne, daughter of James II, who became queen of England. The county seat was Princess Anne.

This volume also contains wills.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Princess Anne County.
Arrangement:

Chronological.

Physical description:
6 vols. (2780 p.) photostatic pages