Caroline County (Va.) Deed Book, 1758-1845

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, Caroline County, Reel 6.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Caroline County Deed Book, 1758-1845. Caroline County Reel 6, Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Caroline County Deed Book, 1758-1845. Caroline County Reel 6, Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Book, 1758-1845, of Caroline County Court. The deed book records the name of the grantor and grantee, the county of residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. It also contains the first and last names of both parties and is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Biographical / historical:

Caroline County was formed in 1728 from Essex, King and Queen, and King William Counties. Additional parts of King and Queen County were added in 1742 and 1762.

Most loose records and deed books prior to 1836 and will books prior to 1853 were stolen, mutilated, and/or destroyed by Union troops who ransacked the courthouse in May 1864. A near-complete run of order books exists.

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

Chronological.

Physical description:
1 vol. (248 p.) photostatic pages