Amelia County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1803
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Amelia County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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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:
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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:
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Chronological
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
- Physical description:
- 2 vols. (728 p.)