Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Amelia County (Va.) Reels 1-4.

Preferred Citation

Amelia County (Va.) Reels 1-4, Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amelia County.

Historical Information

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Prince George and Brunswick counties

Scope and Content

Deed books, 1734-1765, of Amelia County Court. The deed books record the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. All the volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z. Deed Book, No. 1, 1734-1743 includes bonds such as marriage, guardian and fiduciary (1735-1741.)

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

Additional Amelia County Deed Book 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:

• Amelia County (Va.)--Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Amelia County (Va.)--History--18th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deed books--Virginia--Amelia County.
• Land records--Virginia--Amelia County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Amelia County.

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