Frederick County (Va.) Will Books, 1743-1794

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:

microfilm copy, Frederick County (Va.) Reels 50-52.

Preferred citation:

Frederick County Will Books, 1743-1794. Reels 50-52, Local government records collection, Frederick County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Frederick County Will Books, 1743-1794. Reels 50-52, Local government records collection, Frederick County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Will books, 1743-1794, of Frederick 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:

Frederick County was formed in 1738 (government established in 1743) from Orange County. Part of Augusta County was added later.

The will books of Frederick County (Va.) in this collection were created by the County Court.

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

Chronological

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
4 vols. (2285 p.)