Northampton County (Va.) Deed and Will Books, etc., 1645-1718

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
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Use microfilm copy, Northampton County (Va.) Reels 3-5 and 29.

Preferred citation:

Northampton County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, etc. 1645-1718. Northampton County (Va.) Reels 3-5 and 29, Local government records collection, Northampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Northampton County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Northampton County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, etc. 1645-1718. Northampton County (Va.) Reels 3-5 and 29, Local government records collection, Northampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1645-1718, of Northampton 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 except (1651-1654 and 1654-1655) which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Will Books, 1645-1718, of Northampton 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 (1651-1654 and 1654-1655) which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Biographical / historical:

Northampton was formed in 1634 (original shire). Previous name: Accomack County from 1634 to 1643.

The deed and will books of Northampton 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 Northampton County.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
10 v. (2975 p.); 4 microfilm reels