Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Prince Edward County (Va.) Reel 15.

Preferred Citation

Prince Edward County (Va.) Will Books, 1795-1807. Prince Edward County (Va.) Reel 15, Local government records collection, Prince Edward County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

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

Historical Information

Prince Edward County was formed in 1753 from Amelia County.

The will books of Prince Edward County in this collection were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Will Books, 1795-1807, of Prince Edward County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and the year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The will books have indexes.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Prince Edward 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:

• Prince Edward County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Prince Edward County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records -- Virginia -- Prince Edward County.
• Will book-- Virginia -- Prince Edward County.
• Wills -- Virginia -- Prince Edward County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Prince Edward County (Va.) County Court.

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