King George County (Va.) Will Books, 1752-1804

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:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

King George County (Va.) Will Books, 1752-1804. Local government records collection, King George County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Extent:
3 v.
Creator:
King George County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

King George County (Va.) Will Books, 1752-1804. Local government records collection, King George County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

King George County (Va.) Will Books, 1752-1804, typically record the name of the testator, list of heirs and the year that the wills were proven in court. These records may also include probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Biographical / historical:

King George County was formed from Richmond County by a statute of 23 December 1720. The county court first met on 19 May 1721. Part of Westmoreland County was added later. The county is named in honor of King George I.

Most loose records prior to 1830 are missing. Volumes that record deeds, court orders, and wills exist.

Acquisition information:
These volumes came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court records from King George County under the accession number 42662.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically by year and then alphabetically by surname.

Physical location:
State Records Center--Archives Annex, Library of Virginia