Amherst County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1786

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
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

Use microfilm copy, Amherst County (Va.) Reel 17.

Preferred citation:

Amherst County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1786. Reel 17, Local government records collection, Amherst County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Amherst County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Amherst County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1786. Reel 17, Local government records collection, Amherst County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Will books, 1761-1786, of Amherst 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:

Amherst County was formed in 1761 from Albemarle county.

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

Chronological

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 vols. (799 p.)