Mecklenburg County (Va.) Will Books, 1782-1798

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:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Use microfilm copy, Mecklenburg County (Va.) Reel 23.

Preferred citation:

Mecklenburg County (Va.) Will Books, 1782-1798. Mecklenburg County (Va.) Reel 23, Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Mecklenburg County (Va.) Will Books, 1782-1798. Mecklenburg County (Va.) Reel 23, Local government records collection, Mecklenburg County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Will books, 1782-1798, of Mecklenburg 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:

Mecklenburg County was formed in 1764 from Lunenburg County.

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

Created in 1764. Numerous loose records prior to 1783 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

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

Chronological

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 vols. (723 p.) These volumes are negative photostatic copies.