Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Northampton County (Va.) Reels 3-5 and 29.

Preferred Citation

Northampton County (Va.) Deeds and Wills, etc. 1645-1718. Northampton County (Va.) Reels 3-5 and 29, Local government records collection, Northampton 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 Northampton County.

Historical Information

Northampton was formed in 1634 (original shire). Previous name: Accomack County from 1634 to 1643.

The deed and will books of Northampton County in this collection were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Deed Books, 1645-1718, of Northampton 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. All of the volumes have indexes except (1651-1654 and 1654-1655) which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Will Books, 1645-1718, of Northampton County Court. The will book includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. All of the volumes have indexes except (1651-1654 and 1654-1655) which contains the first and last names of both parties. It is arranged alphabetically from A-Z.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Related Material

Additional Northampton 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:

• Northampton County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

• Northampton County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Deeds -- Virginia -- Northampton County.
• Land records -- Virginia -- Northampton County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Northampton County.
• Will books -- Virginia -- Northampton County.
• Wills -- Virginia -- Northampton County.

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Northampton County (Va.) County Court.

Adjunct Descriptive Data