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Use microfilm copy, Pittsylvania County (Va.) Reels 1-2.
Pittsylvania County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1767-1780. Pittsylvania County (Va.) Reels 1-2, Local government records collection, Pittsylvania County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Pittsylvania County.
Pittsylvania was formed in 1766 from Halifax County.
The deed and will books of Pittsylvania County in this collection were created by the County Court.
Deed Books, 1767-1780, of Pittsylvania County Court. The deed book records the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The volumes have an indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Will Books, 1767-1780, of Pittsylvania County Court. The will book includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The volumes have an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Arranged chronologically.
Additional Pittsylvania Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."