Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Roanoke County (Va.) Will Books, 1929-1983. Local government records collection, Roanoke County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipment of court papers from Roanoke County (Va.)

Historical Information

Roanoke County was named for the Roanoke River. The name is an Indian word meaning shell money. The county was foremed from Botetourt County in 1838, and part of Montgomery County was added later. Its area is 248.28 square miles, and the county seat is Salem.

Scope and Content

Roanoke County (Va.) Will Books, 1929-1983. The will book record the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as investories and appraisements.

Arrangement

Arranged Chronological

Related Material

Additional Roanoke County Court 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:

• Roanoke County (Va.) Circuit Court

Subjects:

• Estates (Law) inventories--Virginia--Roanoke County.
• Land subdivision--Virginia--Roanoke County.

Geographical Names:

• Roanoke County (Va.)--History-20th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Roanoke County.
• Wills--Virginia--Roanoke County.

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