Middlesex County (Va.) Deed Books, 1687-1799

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, Middlesex County (Va.) Reels 2-8.

Preferred citation:

Middlesex County (Va.) Deed Books, 1687-1799. Middlesex County (Va.) Reels 2-8, Local government records collection, Middlesex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Middlesex County (Va.) Deed Books, 1687-1799. Middlesex County (Va.) Reels 2-8, Local government records collection, Middlesex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Books, 1687-1799, of Middlesex 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. All of the volumes have indexes except (1767-1785). The index contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z. The deed and miscellaneous volume (1687-1750 and 1762-1881) has will information which includes the name of testator, list of heirs and the year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Biographical / historical:

Middlesex County was formed in 1669 from Lancaster County.

The deed books of Middlesex 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 Middlesex County.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
10 v. (3565 p.); 11 microfilm reels