Amherst County (Va.) plats and surveys, 1767-1829

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

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

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:

Amherst County (Va.) plats and surveys, 1767-1829, include a survey and plat (1767) of 99 acres belonging to John Brock and a survey and plat of 283 3/4 acres (1829) belonging to Garland Rucker.

Biographical / historical:

Amherst County was formed from Albemarle County in 1761.

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 4626

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Public records--Virginia--Amherst County.
Land surveys--Virginia--Amherst County.
Plats--Virginia--Amherst County.