Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Isle of Wight County (Va.) Reels 2-9.

Preferred Citation

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Deed Books, 1688-1793. Isle of Wight County (Va.) Reels 2-9, Local government records collection, Isle of Wight County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Isle of Wight County.

Historical Information

Isle of Wight was formed in 1634 (original shire). Part of Nanesmond County was added in 1769. Previous names Warrosquyoake from 1634 to 1637.

Scope and Content

Deed books, 1688-1793, of Isle of Wight County Court. The deed books record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. Deed Book No. 1, 1688-1704 has order book information (1693-1695) and Deed Book No. 14, 1757-1781 also has order book information (1755-1757). The order book records all matters brought before the court when it was in session. It provides a synopsis of cases in a neater, more organized form. The volumes are indexed; more rarely, there is a comprehensive index. A wide variety of information is found in the order book including: deeds, chancery causes, judgments, records of legal disputes heard before the county court, and road orders.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Isle of Wight 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:

• Isle of Wight County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Isle of Wight County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deeds -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.
• Land records -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.

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