Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Cumberland County (Va.) Reels 17-18.

Preferred Citation

Cumberland County Will Books, 1749-1810. Reels 17-18, Local government records collection, Cumberland 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 Cumberland County.

Historical Information

Cumberland County was formed in 1749 from Goochland County.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1749-1810, of Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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:

• Cumberland County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Cumberland County (Va.)--History.

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Adjunct Descriptive Data