Frederick County (Va.) Deed Books, 1743-1785

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:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Use microfilm copy, Frederick County (Va.) Reels 1-10.

Preferred citation:

Frederick County (Va.) Deed Books, 1743-1785. Frederick County (Va.) Reels 1-10, Local government records collection, Frederick County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Frederick County (Va.) Deed Books, 1743-1785. Frederick County (Va.) Reels 1-10, Local government records collection, Frederick County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1743-1785, of Frederick County Court. The deed book records the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z. Deed Book No. 18, 1778-1780 have court martial records (1755-1761). Court martial is a military court that determines punishment for members of the military subject to military law. The court martial records the date, the name of the solider and the company they are affiliated with and the name of the captain giving the fine and the amount of the fine.

Biographical / historical:

Frederick County was formed in 1738 (government established 1743) from Orange County. Part of Augusta County was added later.

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

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
9 v. (4243 p.); 11 microfilm reels (12002 images)