Amherst County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1786

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

Summary

Creator:
Amherst County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Will books, 1761-1786, of Amherst 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:

Amherst County was formed in 1761 from Albemarle county.

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

Chronological

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 vols. (799 p.)