Powhatan County (Va.) Will Book, 1777-1795

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, Powhatan County (Va.) Reel 15.

Preferred citation:

Powhatan County (Va.) Will Book, 1777-1795. Powhatan County (Va.) Reel 15, Local government records collection, Powhatan County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Powhatan County (Va.) Will Book, 1777-1795. Powhatan County (Va.) Reel 15, Local government records collection, Powhatan County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Will Book, 1777-1795, of Powhatan County Court. The will book includes the names of testator, list of heirs and the year the will was proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The will book has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Biographical / historical:

Powhatan County was formed in 1777 from Cumberland County. Part of Chesterfield County was added in 1850.

The will book of Powhatan County in this collection was created by the County Court.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Powhatan County.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v. (338 p.); 1 microfilm reel