Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Lancaster County (Va.) Reels 18-20.

Preferred Citation

Lancaster County (Va.) Will Books, 1674-1795. Lancaster County (Va.) Reels 18-20, Local government records collection, Lancaster 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 Lancaster County.

Historical Information

Lancaster was formed in 1651 from Northumberland and York counties.

The will books of Lancaster County in this collection were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Will Books, 1674-1795, of Lancaster 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. All of the volumes have indexes except, 1690-1709 and 1770-1783.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Lancaster 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:

• Lancaster County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Lancaster County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Lancaster County (Va.) County Court.

Adjunct Descriptive Data