Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Frederick County (Va.) Reels 1-10.

Preferred Citation

Frederick County (Va.) Deed Books, 1743-1785. Frederick County (Va.) Reels 1-10, Local government records collection, Frederick County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in shipment of court papers from Frederick County.

Historical Information

Frederick County was formed in 1738 (government established 1743) from Orange County. Part of Augusta County was added later.

Scope and Content

Deed Books, 1743-1785, of Frederick County Court. The deed book records the name of the grantor and grantee, the residence of both individuals and the description of property being sold or transferred. The volumes have indexes which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z. Deed Book No. 18, 1778-1780 have court martial records (1755-1761). Court martial is a military court that determines punishment for members of the military subject to military law. The court martial records the date, the name of the solider and the company they are affiliated with and the name of the captain giving the fine and the amount of the fine.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Frederick County Deed Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records On Microfilm found on the Library of Virginia web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Frederick County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deeds--Virginia--Frederick County.
• Land records--Virginia--Frederick County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Frederick County.
• Military records--Virginia--Frederick County.

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