Cumberland County (Va.) Original Wills, circa 1750-1860

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

Background

Scope and content:

Cumberland County (Va.) Original Wills, circa 1750-1860, record the deceased's plan for how his or her estate was to be divided among his or her heirs following his or her death. Information commonly recorded in wills include the name of the deceased, also referred as the testator; names of heirs; a listing of real and personal property (including slaves) and how it was to be divided among the heirs; names of individuals who were to be the will's executors; the date will was written; and the date will was recorded at the court house. Additional record types may be found in this collection such as fiduciary records (inventories and accounts.)

Biographical / historical:

Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Cumberland County (Va.).
Arrangement:

Alphabethically arranged by surname.

Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
4.05 cu. ft. (9 boxes)