York County (Va.) Circuit Court. Records, 1765-1804

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

Summary

Creator:
Robert Alonzo Brock
Abstract:
This collection forms part of the Robert Alonzo Brock Collection at The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Court Records, 1765-1804, of York County Circuit Court consist of miscellaneous documents related to judgment suits and copies of the wills of John Harris (1783) and John Markham (1804.) The Harris will was an exhibit in a chancery suit titled McCaw versus Brough. The Markham will was proved in Stafford County.

Biographical / historical:

York County was an original shire formed in 1634. It was previously known as Charles River County from 1634 to 1643.

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 location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
Miscellaneous reel 4614