Southampton County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1782

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, Southampton County (Va.) Reel 16.

Preferred citation:

Southampton County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1782. Southampton County (Va.) Reel 16, Local government records collection, Southampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Southampton County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1782. Southampton County (Va.) Reel 16, Local government records collection, Southampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Will Books, 1749-1782, of Southampton County Court. The will book 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. The will books have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z. Will Book No. 3, Part 2 (1771-1779) have guardian accounts. The book includes the name of the guardian and minor; date of entries; reason or cause for disbursements and receipts; amount of disbursement and receipts; amount due minor at final settlement; date of examination and settlement; and signature of the Register of Wills. The book also has an index and is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Biographical / historical:

Southampton was formed in 1749 from Isle of Wight County. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1785.

The will books of Southampton 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 Southampton County.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
3 v. (1097 p.); 1 microfilm reel