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Use microfilm copy, Surry County (Va.) Reels 4, 6, 6a and 7.
Surry County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1715-1770. Surry County (Va.) Reels 4, 6, 6a and 7, Local government records collection, Surry 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 Surry County.
Surry was formed in 1652 from James City County.
The deed and will books of Surry County in this collection were created by the County Court.
Deed Books, 1715-1770, of Surry 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. All of the volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Will Books, 1715-1770, of Surry 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. All of the volumes have indexes except (Wills, etc. no. 11) which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Arranged chronologically.
Additional Surry 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.