A Guide to the Amherst County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1786
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Barcode numbers 1146317, 1146320
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Processed by: Sherri Bagley
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
Use microfilm copy, Amherst County (Va.) Reel 17.
Preferred Citation
Amherst County (Va.) Will Books, 1761-1786. Reel 17, Local government records collection, Amherst County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amherst County.
Historical Information
Amherst County was formed in 1761 from Albemarle county.
Scope and Content
Will books, 1761-1786, of Amherst County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.
Arrangement
Chronological
Related Material
Additional Amherst County Will Book Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm
Index Terms
- Amherst County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Amherst County (Va.)--History--18th century.
- Local government records--Virginia--Amherst County.
- Will books--Virginia--Amherst County.
- Wills--Virginia--Amherst County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Amherst County (Va.)--History--18th century.