Isle of Wight County (Va.) Deed and Will Books, 1661-1779

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, Isle of Wight County (Va.) Reels 22-26.

Preferred citation:

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1661-1779. Isle of Wight County (Va.) Reels 22-26, Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Isle of Wight County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1661-1779. Isle of Wight County (Va.) Reels 22-26, Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1661-1719, of Isle of Wight 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 volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Will Books, 1661-1779, of Isle of Wight 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. Will book No. 5 has account information which list the name of the deceased, date and a current list of outstanding debt. The will books have indexes.

Biographical / historical:

Isle of Wight was formed in 1634 (original shire). Part of Nansemond County was added in 1769. Previous names Warrosquyoake from 1634-1637.

The deed and will books of Isle of Wight County in this collection were created by the County Court.

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

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
9 v. (2925 p.); 5 microfilm reels