Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Louisa County (Va.) Reels 20 and 28a.

Preferred Citation

Louisa County (Va.) Will Books, 1746-1902. Louisa County (Va.) Reels 20 and 28a, Local government records collection, Louisa 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 Louisa County.

Historical Information

Louisa was formed in 1742 from Hanover County.

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

Scope and Content

Will Books, 1746-1902, of Louisa County Court. The will book includes the name of testator, list of heirs and the year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. The will books have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z. Will Book (1757-1902) is not fully proven.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Louisa 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:

• Louisa County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Louisa County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Louisa County (Va.) County Court.

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