Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Montgomery County (Va.) Reel 14.

Preferred Citation

Montgomery County (Va.) Will Book, 1797-1800. Montgomery County (Va.) Reel 14, Local government records collection, Montgomery 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 Montgomery County.

Historical Information

Montgomery County was formed in 1775 from Fincastle County. Part of Botetourt County was added in 1789 and part of Pulaski County in 1842.

The will book of Montgomery in this collection was created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Will Book, 1797-1800, of Montgomery County Court. The will book includes the name of testator, list of heirs and the year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The will book 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 Montgomery 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:

• Montgomery County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Montgomery County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records -- Virginia -- Montgomery County.
• Will -- Virginia -- Montgomery County.
• Will book -- Virginia -- Montgomery County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Montgomery County (Va.) County Court.

Adjunct Descriptive Data