Prince Edward County (Va.) Will Books, 1795-1807
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Prince Edward County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Will Books, 1795-1807, of Prince Edward County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and the year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The will books have indexes.
- Biographical / historical:
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Prince Edward County was formed in 1753 from Amelia County.
The will books of Prince Edward County in this collection were created by the County Court.
- Acquisition information:
- These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Prince Edward County.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged chronologically.
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
- Physical description:
- 2 v. (533 p.); 1 microfilm reel