Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Charlotte County (Va.) Reel 16.

Preferred Citation

Charlotte County (Va.) Will Books, 1765-1791. Charlotte County (Va.) Reel 16, Local government records collection, Charlotte County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Charlotte County.

Historical Information

Charlotte County was formed in 1764 from Lunenburg County.

The will books of Charlotte County (Va.) in this collection were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1765-1791, of Charlotte County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements.

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

Additional Charlotte County Wills 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:

• Charlotte County (Va.) Circuit Court

Geographical Names:

• Charlotte County (Va.)--History--18th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appraisals--Virginia--Charlotte County.
• Estate inventories--Virginia--Charlotte County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Charlotte County.
• Will books--Virginia--Charlotte County.
• Wills--Virginia--Charlotte County.

Added Entry-Corporate Name:

• Charlotte County (Va.) County Court.

Adjunct Descriptive Data