Amelia County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1803

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:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

Use microfilm copy, Amelia County (Va.) Reels 28-31.

Preferred citation:

Amelia County Will Books, 1761-1803. Reels 28-31, Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Amelia County Will Books, 1761-1803. Reels 28-31, Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Will books, 1761-1803, of Amelia County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Biographical / historical:

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Prince George and Brunswick counties.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amelia County.
Arrangement:

Chronological

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 vols. (728 p.)