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Buckingham County (Va.) Tithable List A-G, 1764, consists of photocopied images of a list of tithable individuals and property in the county for the year 1764.

The Letter from Frederick Briggs, 1789, consists of a typescript copy of a letter printed on a broadside from Briggs to his wife. In this letter, Briggs explained that he would soon be executed for horse thievery and pleaded with his wife to raise their children in such a way that they would not repeat his mistakes and enter a life of crime.

The Prince Edward County (Va.) Indigent Soldiers' Families Accounts and Orders, 1861-1864 is primarily made up of accounts of and orders for funds and supplies requested, purchased, donated, gathered and distributed to indigent soldiers' families. The accounts may include the names of soldiers, soldiers' wives and other family members making requests for provisions, along with what and how much is requested. Also included will be the amount of money or provisions provided by those in the locality who were taxed to raise funds for the project. Detailed accouts maintained by overseers describe the situations of the families of indigent soldiers, including what injuries the soldiers suffered, the circumstances of the wives and children and needs for clothing and other supplies as well as food. Also included are orders to procure funds for the purchase of specific supplies or food, often with the requests from families included with the order. The accounts, orders and requests record that requests were made and funds were ordered to be used for specific foods such as sugar, molasses, coffee and bacon and household items such as clothing and shoes.

Prince Edward County (Va.) Birth and Death Records, 1912-1917, consist of birth records.

Prince Edward County (Va) Coroners' Inquisitions, 1759-1946, are investigations into the deaths of individuals who died by a sudden, violent, unnatural or suspicious manner, or died without medical attendance. Causes of death found in coroners' inquisitions include murder, infanticide, suicide, domestic violence, exposure to elements, drownings, train accidents, automobile accidents, and natural causes, or as commonly referred to in the 19th century, visitation by God. Documents commonly found in coroners' inquests include the inquisition, depositions, and summons. Criminal papers such as recognizance bonds can be found in coroner inquisitions. Information found in the inquisition include the name of the coroner, the names of the jurors, the name and age of the deceased if known, gender and race of the deceased, and when, how, and by what means the deceased came to his or her death. If the deceased was African American, the inquest would identify the deceased as a slave or free person if known. If the deceased was a slave, the inquest would include, if known, the name of the slaveowner and the slaveowner's residence. Information found in the depositions include the name of the deponent and his or her account of the circumstances that led to the death of the deceased. Slaves were deponents in coroner investigations.

Prince Edward County (Va.) Correspondence, 1862 May 1, consists of a letter written by W.W. Henry to Branch Worsham, circuit court clerk of Prince Edward County. Henry was a Confederate servicemen serving at a camp near Savannah, Georgia. He tells Worsham that he is waiting for the "Yankees", but does not know if they will be coming by land or river. He hoped that the people of Virginia wiill keep their spirits up and have no other thought than resistance to the death.

Prince Edward County (Va.) County Court Records, 1760-1904, consist of various record types recorded in the county court. They include judgments, commonwealth causes, road and bridge records, land records, tax and fiscal records, election records, fiduciary records, jury records, overseer of the poor records, election records, health and medical records, bonds/commissions/oaths, justice of the peace records, public buildings and grounds records, school records, clerks' records, court finance records, and miscellaneous records. Not every kind of record exists for every year.

Prince Edward County (Va.) Court Records, 1749-1925 (bulk 1750-1800), consist of judgments, criminal causes, road and bridge records, land records, tax and fiscal records, election records, fiduciary records, jury records, overseer of the poor records, election records, health and medical records, bonds/commissions/oaths, business records, justice of the peace records, clerk's records, court finance records, and miscellaneous records. Not every kind of record exists for every year.

Prince Edward County (Va.) Declarations for Revolutionary War Pensions, 1818-1850, primarily record the declarations of individuals seeking to obtain Revolutionary War pensions provided by various acts of Congress. The applicants present detailed testimony of their time of service during the Revolutionary War. Information found in the declarations include date and location applicants entered into service, names of military companies they served in, names of military commanders they served under, names of fellow soldiers they served with, length of service, their age, and their place of birth. The predominant portion of the declarations are narratives of their tours of duty during the Revolutionary War with emphasis on battles they fought. The declarations also include affidavits from witnesses who could verify information provided by applicants.

Prince Edward County (Va.) Deeds, 1759-1989 (bulk 1872-1943) consist of deeds of bargain and sale, deeds of gift, mortgages, and deeds of trust. On presentation to the court, deeds were proved and recorded. If the deed was not witnessed, the grantor acknowledged the deed in open court. A few of the deeds include plats. Except for a few years early in the eighteenth century, slaves in Virginia were considered personal property and consequently were not usually sold by deed. However, they were often transferred in deeds of gift or were the property listed in mortgages and deeds of trust.