Amelia County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1803

Access and use

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

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Amelia County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Will books, 1761-1803, of Amelia County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Biographical / historical:

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Prince George and Brunswick counties.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amelia County.
Arrangement:

Chronological

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 vols. (728 p.)