Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Loudoun County (Va.) Reel 53.

Preferred Citation

Loudoun County Will Books, 1751-1788. Reel 53, Local government records collection, Loudoun 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 Loudoun County.

Historical Information

Loudoun County was formed in 1757 from Fairfax County.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1751-1788, of Loudoun 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 Loudoun County Will Book Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. See A Guide to County and City Records on microfilm at www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwehave/local/local_rec/index.htm

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Loudoun County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appraisals--Virginia--Loudoun County.
• Estate inventories--Virginia--Loudoun County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Loudoun County.
• Will books--Virginia--Loudoun County.
• Wills--Virginia--Loudoun County.

Adjunct Descriptive Data