Norfolk County (Va.) Depositions and Exhibits related to Michael Herrick's Claim of Heirship, 1764

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
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Summary

Creator:
Chesapeake (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Depositions and exhibits, 1764, whose purpose was to prove Michael Herrick's claim to being a legitimate heir of John Watkins so that he could inherit Watkins' property in Norfolk County. They provide evidence to Herrick's familial relationship to John Watkins going back several generations. Individuals deposed include Herrick himself, Daniel Taylor, and Charlton Palmer. Exhibits include christening records, marriage records, and burial records copied from the original records found in England as well as a genealogical chart of the Watkins family. Additional surnames found in the records include Gables and Adams. It was noted that Herrick was also spelled Henrick.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Norfolk County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
16 p.