Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Use microfilm copies, Princess Anne County, Reels 1-12.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Princess Anne County (Va.) Deed Books, 1708-1773. Princess Anne County (Va.) Reels 1-12, Local government records collection, Virginia Beach (City)/Princess Anne County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Princess Anne County.

Historical Information

Princess Anne County was formed from Lower Norfolk County (now extinct) in 1691 and was incorporated into the city of Virginia Beach in 1963. The county was named for Anne, daughter of James II, who became queen of England. The county seat was Princess Anne.

Scope and Content

Deed Books, 1708-1773, of Princess Anne County Court. The deed books record the name of the grantor and grantee, the county of residence of both individuals, a description of property being sold or transferred. Deed Book No. 13, 1772-1773 also contains wills.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Related Material

Additional Princess Anne County Deed Books can be found on microfilm at The Library of Virginia. SConsult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."

Access Terms

• Deed books--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
• Land records--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
• Local records--Virginia--Princess Anne County.
• Princess Anne County (Va.) County Court.
• Princess Anne County (Va.)---History--18th century.
• Virginia Beach (Va.) Circuit Court.

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