Henrico County (Va.) Deed and Will Books, 1677-1774

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

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1677-1774 of Henrico 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 volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Will Books, 1677-1774, of Henrico County Court. The will book includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. All the will books have indexes.

Biographical / historical:

Henrico County was formed in 1634 (original shire).

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

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
10 v. (4022 p.); 7 microfilm reels