Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Louisa County (Va.) Reels 1-3.

Preferred Citation

Louisa County (Va.) Deed Books, 1742-1774. Louisa County (Va.) Reel 1-3, Local government records collection, Louisa County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

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

Historical Information

Louisa was formed in 1742 from Hanover County.

The deed books of Louisa County in this collection were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Deed Books, 1742-1774, of Louisa County Court. The deed book record 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.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Louisa 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:

• Louisa County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deed book -- Virginia -- Louisa County.
• Land record--Virginia--Louisa County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Louisa County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Louisa County (Va.) County Court.

Adjunct Descriptive Data