Amherst County (Va.) Deed Used as Evidence in the Case Burkes v. Millen, 1824

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

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Richmond, VA 23219

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Summary

Creator:

Amherst County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Amherst County (Va.) Deed Used as Evidence in the Case Burkes v. Millen, 1824. The deed documents the sale of 287 and a quarter acres of land on the waters of Millers Creek from Ambrose Rucker and his wife Betsey to John Miller and David Edley. The land was sold to satisfy various debts.

Biographical / historical:

Amherst County was formed in 1761 from Albemarle County.

Acquisition information:

This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 37298.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

8 p.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Debt--Virginia--Amherst County.
Deeds--Virginia--Amherst County.
Judicial records--Virginia--Amherst County.
Land records--Virginia--Amherst County.
Local government records--Virginia--Amherst County.