Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Prince Edward County (Va.) Reel 3.

Preferred Citation

Prince Edward County (Va.) Deed Books, 1778-1783. Prince Edward County (Va.) Reel 3, Local government records collection, Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County.

Historical Information

Prince Edward County was formed in 1753 from Amelia County.

The deed books of Prince Edward County in this collection were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Deed Books, 1778-1783, of Prince Edward County Court. The deed book record 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.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Prince Edward 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:

• Prince Edward County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Prince Edward County (Va.) -- History--18th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deeds-- Virginia -- Prince Edward County.
• Land records -- Virginia -- Prince Edward County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Prince Edward County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Prince Edward County (Va.) County Court.

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