Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Chesterfield County (Va.) Reels 26-27.

Preferred Citation

Chesterfield County Will Books, 1749-1795. Reels 26-27, Local government records collection, Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County.

Historical Information

Chesterfield County was formed in 1749 from Henrico County.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1749-1795, of Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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:

• Chesterfield County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Adjunct Descriptive Data