A Guide to the Powhatan County (Va.) Will Book, 1777-1795
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Collection numbers: Barcode number 1146798/Powhatan County (Va.) Reel 15
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Use Restrictions
Use microfilm copy, Powhatan County (Va.) Reel 15.
Preferred Citation
Powhatan County (Va.) Will Book, 1777-1795. Powhatan County (Va.) Reel 15, Local government records collection, Powhatan County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Powhatan County.
Historical Information
Powhatan County was formed in 1777 from Cumberland County. Part of Chesterfield County was added in 1850.
The will book of Powhatan County in this collection was created by the County Court.
Scope and Content
Will Book, 1777-1795, of Powhatan County Court. The will book includes the names of testator, list of heirs and the year the will was proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The will book has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Related Material
Additional Powhatan Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."
Index Terms
- Powhatan County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Powhatan County (Va.) -- History--18th century.
- Local government records -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
- Will book-- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
- Wills -- Virginia -- Powhatan County.
- Powhatan County (Va.) County Court.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Powhatan County (Va.) -- History--18th century.