Prince Edward County (Va.) Deed Books, 1778-1783

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, Prince Edward County (Va.) Reel 3.

Preferred citation:

Prince Edward County (Va.) Deed Books, 1778-1783. Prince Edward County (Va.) Reel 3, Local government records collection, Prince Edward County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Prince Edward County (Va.) Deed Books, 1778-1783. Prince Edward County (Va.) Reel 3, Local government records collection, Prince Edward County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1778-1783, of Prince Edward County Court. The deed book record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Biographical / historical:

Prince Edward County was formed in 1753 from Amelia County.

The deed 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. (544 p.); 1 microfilm reel