Surry County (Va.) Deed and Will Books, 1715-1770
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
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Use microfilm copy, Surry County (Va.) Reels 4, 6, 6a and 7.
- Preferred citation:
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Surry County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1715-1770. Surry County (Va.) Reels 4, 6, 6a and 7, Local government records collection, Surry County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Surry County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Surry County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1715-1770. Surry County (Va.) Reels 4, 6, 6a and 7, Local government records collection, Surry County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Deed Books, 1715-1770, of Surry County Court. The deed book records the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. All of the volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Will Books, 1715-1770, of Surry County Court. The will book includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. All of the volumes have indexes except (Wills, etc. no. 11) which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
- Biographical / historical:
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Surry was formed in 1652 from James City County.
The deed and will books of Surry 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 Surry County.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged chronologically.
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
- Physical description:
- 8 v. (2469 p.); 5 microfilm reels