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Norfolk (Va.) Will Books, 1834-1979. Local government records collection , Norfolk (City) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers under the accession number 38897 from Norfolk Va.
Norfolk was incorporated as a town in 1736 and incorporated as a city in 1845. It was enlarged by annexation of the town of Berkeley.
Norfolk (Va.) Will Books, 1834-1979, includes the names of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Additional City of Norfolk Court Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm