Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Frederick County (Va.) Reels 50-52.

Preferred Citation

Frederick County Will Books, 1743-1794. Reels 50-52, Local government records collection, Frederick 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 Frederick County.

Historical Information

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

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

Scope and Content

Will books, 1743-1794, of Frederick 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 Frederick County Will Book 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:

• Frederick County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

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

Added Entry - Corporate Name:

• Frederick County (Va.) County Court.

Adjunct Descriptive Data