Stafford County (Va.) Deed Book, 1722-1728

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

Summary

Creator:
Stafford County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Stafford County (Va.) Deed Book, 1722-1728, records the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The volume also includes wills--the name of the testator, list of heirs and the year the wills were proven in court and probate recors such as inventories and appraisements, settlements of estates and adminstrator/executor and guardian accounts.

Biographical / historical:

Stafford County was named for the English county. It was formed from Westmoreland County in 1664. Part of King George County was added in 1777. The county seat is Stafford.

Many pre-Civil War court records were lost to vandalism by Union troops during the Civil War. A few volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

The original records were created by the County Court.

Acquisition information:
This item was created by the Virginia State Library's (now the Library of Virginia) Archives Division.
Physical location:
State Records Center--Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v. (photostat)