Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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

Preferred Citation

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

Historical Information

Cumberland County was formed in 1749 from Goochland County.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1749-1810, of Cumberland County Court. They include the name of testator, list of heirs, and the year the will was proven in court. They also include probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

Additional Lynchburg Free Negro and Slave 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.

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