Norfolk (Va.) Will Books, 1834-1979

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

Extent:
67 v.
Creator:
Norfolk (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Norfolk (Va.) Will Books, 1834-1979, includes the names of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Biographical / historical:

Norfolk was incorporated as a town in 1736 and incorporated as a city in 1845. It was enlarged by annexation of the town of Berkeley.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers under the accession number 38897 from Norfolk Va.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
State Record Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia