Chesterfield County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1795

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:
Chesterfield County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Will books, 1749-1795, of Chesterfield 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:

Chesterfield County was formed in 1749 from Henrico County.

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

Chronological

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
7 vols. (2137 p.)