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Use microfilm copy, Powhatan County (Va.) Reel 15.
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.
This item came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Powhatan County.
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.
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.
Arranged chronologically.
Additional Powhatan Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."