Prince Edward County (Va.) Will Books, 1795-1807

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Prince Edward County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

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:

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:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 v. (533 p.); 1 microfilm reel