Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Amherst County (Va.) Reel 1.

Preferred Citation

Amherst County (Va.) Deed Book, 1761-1765. Amherst County (Va.) Reel 1, Local government records collection, Amherst County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Amherst County.

Historical Information

Amherst County was formed in 1761 from Albemarle County.

The deed book of Amherst County in this collection was created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Deed Book, 1761-1765, of Amherst County Court. The deed books record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Amherst 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:

• Amherst County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Amherst County (Va.) -- History--18th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deeds-- Virginia -- Amherst County.
• Land records -- Virginia -- Amherst County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Amherst County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Amherst County (Va.) County Court.

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