A Guide to the Chesterfield County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1795 Chesterfield County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1795 1146391-1146397

A Guide to the Chesterfield County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1795

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Barcode numbers 1146391-1146397


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Barcode numbers
1146391-1146397
Title
Chesterfield County (Va.) Will Books, 1749-1795
Physical Characteristics
7 vols. (2137 p.)
Creator
Chesterfield County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Location
Library of Virginia
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Chesterfield County (Va.) Reels 26-27.

Preferred Citation

Chesterfield County Will Books, 1749-1795. Reels 26-27, Local government records collection, Chesterfield County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Chesterfield County.

Historical Information

Chesterfield County was formed in 1749 from Henrico County.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1749-1795, of Chesterfield County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

Additional Chesterfield County Will 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:

  • Chesterfield County (Va.) Circuit Court.
  • Geographical Names:

  • Chesterfield County (Va.)--History--18th century.
  • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Local government records--Virginia--Chesterfield County.
  • Will books--Virginia--Chesterfield County.
  • Wills--Virginia--Chesterfield County.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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

Contents List

Barcode number 1146391: Will Book No. 1, Pt. 1 1749-1757
Barcode number 1146392: Will Book No. 1, Pt. 2, 1758-1765
Barcode number 1146393: Will Book No. 2, 1771-1774
Barcode number 1146394: Will Book No. 3, Pt. 1, 1775-1780
Barcode number 1146395: Will Book No. 3, Pt. 2, 1781-1785
Barcode number 1146396: Will Book No. 4, Pt. 1, 1785-1791
Barcode number 1146397: Will Book No. 4, Pt. 2, 1792-1795