Middlesex County (Va.) Circuit Court. Records, 1686-1875
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:
- Robert Alonzo Brock
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Records, 1686-1875, of Middlesex County Circuit Court consist of a copy of an inventory and appraisement of Roger Jones' estate (1741), copy of the appraisement of Ralph and John Wormley's estate (1830), copy of Eleanor Wormley's will (1815), and extracts from deed books, will books, marriage records, inventories, and appraisements (1686-1825) that were copied by an unidentified individual in 1875.
- Biographical / historical:
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Middlesex County was formed in 1669 from Lancaster County.
- Acquisition information:
- The Robert Alonzo Brock Collection was filmed by The Huntington Library in cooperation with The Library of Virginia with funding provided by The Library of Virginia Foundation with the support of The Roller- Bottimore Foundation and The Robins Foundation. Microfilm received 15 April 2004.
- Physical description:
- Miscellaneous reel 4611
- Note:
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This collection forms part of the Robert Alonzo Brock Collection at The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- African Americans--Virginia--Middlesex County.
Public records--Virginia--Middlesex County.
Slaves--United States
Slaves--Virginia--Middlesex County.
Appraisals--Virginia--Middlesex County.
Estate inventories--Virginia--Middlesex County.
Land records--Virginia--Middlesex County.
Marriage records--Virginia--Middlesex County.
Wills--Virginia--Middlesex County.