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.

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