Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Elizabeth City County (Va.) Reels 16 and 16 a and b.

Preferred Citation

Elizabeth City County (Va.) Reels 16 and 16 a and b, Local government records collection, Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City County.

Historical Information

Elizabeth City County was formed in 1634 (original shire) now extinct, incorporated into the City of Hampton in 1952.

The will books of Elizabeth City County (Va.) in this collection were created by the County Court.

Recognized in 1634 as an original shire. Records were burned and/or destroyed during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Additional records were burned on April 3, 1865, in Richmond, where they had been moved for safekeeping during the Civil War. A few pre–Civil War volumes such as deed books, will books, and order books exist.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1701-1904, of Elizabeth City 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. There is also an index to will book, 1701-1859. Part 1 does not have an index.

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

Additional Elizabeth City Wills can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Cosult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records On Microfilm" found on the Library of Virginia web site.

Elizabeth City County is one of Virginia's Lost Records Localities. Additional Elizabeth City County Court Records may be found in the Virginia Lost Records Localities Collection at the Library of Virginia. Search the Lost Records Localities Database found at the Library of Virginia web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Elizabeth City County (Va.) Circuit Court

Geographical Names:

• Elizabeth City County (Va.)--History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appraisals--Virginia--Elizabeth City County.
• Estate inventories--Virginia--Elizabeth City County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Elizabeth County.
• Will books--Virginia--Elizabeth City County.
• Wills--Virginia--Elizabeth City County.

Added Entry-Corporate Name:

• Elizabeth City County (Va.) County Court.

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