Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Isle of Wight County (Va.) Reels 22-26.

Preferred Citation

Isle of Wight County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1661-1779. Isle of Wight County (Va.) Reels 22-26, Local government records collection, Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County.

Historical Information

Isle of Wight was formed in 1634 (original shire). Part of Nansemond County was added in 1769. Previous names Warrosquyoake from 1634-1637.

The deed and will books of Isle of Wight County in this collection were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Deed Books, 1661-1719, of Isle of Wight 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. The volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Will Books, 1661-1779, of Isle of Wight 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. Will book No. 5 has account information which list the name of the deceased, date and a current list of outstanding debt. The will books have indexes.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Isle of Wight 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:

• Isle of Wight County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Isle of Wight County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Account books -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.
• Deeds -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.
• Land records -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.
• Will books -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.
• Wills -- Virginia -- Isle of Wight County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Isle of Wight County (Va.) County Court.

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