Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Middlesex County (Va.) Reels 20-22 and 86.

Preferred Citation

Middlesex County (Va.) Will Books, 1675-1798. Middlesex County (Va.) Reels 20-22 and 86, Local government records collection, Middlesex 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 Middlesex County.

Historical Information

Middlesex was formed in 1669 from Lancaster County.

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

Scope and Content

Will Books, 1675-1798, of Middlesex County Court. The will book 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 which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Middlesex 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:

• Middlesex County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Middlesex County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records -- Virginia -- Middlesex County.
• Will book-- Virginia -- Middlesex County.
• Wills -- Virginia -- Middlesex County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Middlesex County (Va.) County Court.

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