Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia© 2008 By The Library of Virginia. All Rights Reserved.
Processed by: Sherri Bagley
There are no restrictions.
Use microfilm copy, Rappahannock County (Va.) Reels 9-11.
Rappahannock County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, 1665-1692. Rappahannock County (Va.) Reels 9-11, Local government records collection, Rappahannock County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Rappahannock County.
Rappahannock was formed in 1656 from Lancaster County. Now, extinct, divided into Essex and Richmond Counties.
The deed and will books of Rappahannock County in this collection were created by the County Court.
Deed Book, 1665-1677, of Rappahannock 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 volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Will Books, 1665-1692, of Rappahannock 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. The volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Arranged chronologically.
Additional Rappahannock Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."