Goochland County (Va.) Deeds, 1766-1843

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:

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Preferred citation:

Goochland County (Va.) Deeds, 1766-1843, Local government records collection, Goochland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Goochland County (Va.) Deeds, 1766-1843, Local government records collection, Goochland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Goochland County (Va.) Deeds, 1766-1843, consists of deeds and bills of sale related to transactions of enslaved people.

Biographical / historical:

Goochland County was named for Sir William Gooch, lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1727 to 1749. It was formed from Henrico County in 1728. The county seat is Goochland.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Goochland County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
.25 cu. ft.