Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Augusta County (Va.) Reel 41.

Preferred Citation

Augusta County Will Book, 1745-1753. Reel 41, Local government records collection, Augusta County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Augusta County.

Historical Information

Augusta County was formed in 1738 (government established 1745) from Orange County.

Scope and Content

Will book, 1745-1753, of Augusta County Court. The will book 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 Augusta 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" found on the Library of Virginia web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Augusta County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appraisals--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Estate inventories--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Will book--Virginia--Augusta County.
• Wills--Virginia--Augusta County.

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