Mecklenburg County (Va.) Deed Books, 1768-1776

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, Mecklenburg County, Reels 1-2.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Mecklenburg County Deed Books, 1768-1776. Mecklenburg County Reels 1-2, Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Mecklenburg County Deed Books, 1768-1776. Mecklenburg County Reels 1-2, Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed books, 1768-1776, of Mecklenburg County Court. The deed books record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. Both volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Biographical / historical:

Mecklenburg County was formed in 1764 from Lunenburg County.

Numerous loose records prior to 1783 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

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

Chronological.

Physical description:
2 vols. (1140 p.) photostatic pages