Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Halifax County (Va.) Reels 36 and 37.

Preferred Citation

Halifax County (Va.) Will Books, 1753-1797. Halifax County (Va.) Reels 36 and 37, Local government records collection, Halifax 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 Halifax County under the accession numbers: 20580, 26280, and 26509.

Historical Information

Halifax County was formed in 1752 from Lunenburg County.

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

Scope and Content

Will books, 1753-1797, of Halifax 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 Halifax 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:

• Halifax County (Va.) Circuit Court

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Added Entry-Corporate Name:

• Halifax County (Va.) County Court.

Adjunct Descriptive Data