Henrico County (Va.) Deed and Will Books, 1714-1718 and 1781-1787

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, Henrico County (Va.) Reels 7 and 53-54.

Preferred citation:

Henrico County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1714-1718 and Wills, 1781-1787. Henrico County (Va.) Reels 7 and 53-54, Local government records collection, Henrico County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Henrico County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1714-1718 and Wills, 1781-1787. Henrico County (Va.) Reels 7 and 53-54, Local government records collection, Henrico County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1714-1718 of Henrico County Court. The deed book records the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Will Books, 1781-1787, of Henrico County Court. The will book includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The Will book has an index.

Biographical / historical:

Henrico County was formed in 1634 (original shire).

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Henrico County.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 v. (684 p.); 2 microfilm reels