Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Amherst County (Va.) Reel 17.

Preferred Citation

Amherst County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1786. Reel 17, Local government records collection, Amherst 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 Amherst County.

Historical Information

Amherst County was formed in 1761 from Albemarle county.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1761-1786, of Amherst 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 Amherst 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:

• Amherst County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Adjunct Descriptive Data