Roanoke County (Va.) Will Books, 1929-1983

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:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Roanoke County (Va.) Will Books, 1929-1983. Local government records collection, Roanoke County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219

Summary

Extent:
34 vols.
Creator:
Roanoke County (Va.) Circuit Court
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Roanoke County (Va.) Will Books, 1929-1983. Local government records collection, Roanoke County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219

Background

Scope and content:

Roanoke County (Va.) Will Books, 1929-1983. The will book record the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as investories and appraisements.

Biographical / historical:

Roanoke County was named for the Roanoke River. The name is an Indian word meaning shell money. The county was foremed from Botetourt County in 1838, and part of Montgomery County was added later. Its area is 248.28 square miles, and the county seat is Salem.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipment of court papers from Roanoke County (Va.)
Arrangement:

Arranged Chronological

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