Stafford County (Va.) Deed Book 26A, 1865-1870

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, Stafford County (Va.) Reel 58.

Preferred citation:

Stafford County (Va.) Reel 58, Local government records collection, Stafford County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Stafford County (Va.) Reel 58, Local government records collection, Stafford County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Book 26A, 1865-1870, of Stafford County Court. This reel record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The reel includes Part I (pp. 1-362) and Part II (pp. 363-800). This reel has an index.

Biographical / historical:

Stafford County was named for the English county. It was formed from Westmoreland County in 1664. Part of King George County was added in 1777. The county seat is Stafford.

Many pre-Civil War court records were lost to vandalism by Union troops during the Civil War. A few volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

Acquisition information:
This item was generated by Backstage Library Works.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 microfilm reel