Amelia County (Va.) Fiduciary Records 1736-1950, undated
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Amelia County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Amelia County (Va.) Fiduciary Records, 1736-1950, undated, include miscellaneous records filed in a local court by trustees, administrators, executors, guardians, and committees that related to the performance of their duties managing a person's estate. These records typically include the following; bonds, appraisements, audits, inventories, accounts, estate divisions, settlements, dowery records, etc. Information related to enslaved people are commonly found in these records.
- Biographical / historical:
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Amelia County was named for Amelia Sophia Eleanora, daughter of King George II. It was formed from Prince George and Brunswick Counties by an act passed in 1734 to take effect on 25 March 1735. The county court first met on 9 May 1735.
- Acquisition information:
- These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Amelia County as part of accessions 40724 and 41504.
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
- Physical description:
- 64.75 cu.ft.