Amherst County (Va.) Deed Book, 1761-1765

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

Summary

Creator:
Amherst County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Deed Book, 1761-1765, of Amherst County Court. The deed books 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:

Amherst County was formed in 1761 from Albemarle County.

The deed book of Amherst 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 Amherst County.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v. (348 p.); 1 microfilm reel