Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Southampton County (Va.) Reel 1.

Preferred Citation

Southampton County (Va.) Deed Book, 1753-1760. Southampton County (Va.) Reel 1, Local government records collection, Southampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Southampton County.

Historical Information

Southampton County was formed in 1749 from Isle of Wight County. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1785.

The deed book of Southampton County in this collection was created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Deed Book, 1753-1760, of Southampton 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 volume has an index which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Southampton 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:

• Southampton County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deeds-- Virginia -- Southampton County.
• Land records -- Virginia -- Southampton County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Southampton County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Southampton County (Va.) County Court.

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