Southampton County (Va.) Deed Book, 1753-1760

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:

microfilm copy, Southampton County (Va.) Reel 1.

Preferred citation:

Southampton County (Va.) Deed Book, 1753-1760. Southampton County (Va.) Reel 1, 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.) Deed Book, 1753-1760. Southampton County (Va.) Reel 1, Local government records collection, Southampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Book, 1753-1760, of Southampton County Court. The deed book record 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.

Biographical / historical:

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

The deed book of Southampton 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 Southampton County.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v. (363 p.); 1 microfilm reel