Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Amelia County (Va.) Reels 28-31.

Preferred Citation

Amelia County Will Books, 1761-1803. Reels 28-31, Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amelia County.

Historical Information

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Prince George and Brunswick counties.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1761-1803, of Amelia County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

Additional Amelia County Will Book Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Amelia County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Amelia County (Va.)--History--18th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Amelia County.
• Will books--Virginia--Amelia County.
• Wills--Virginia--Amelia County.

Adjunct Descriptive Data