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*A discussion of Virginia Probate Records written by Johni Cerny and Gareth L. Mark for ''Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources ''can be found at [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Virginia_Probate_Records Ancestry].($) | *A discussion of Virginia Probate Records written by Johni Cerny and Gareth L. Mark for ''Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources ''can be found at [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Virginia_Probate_Records Ancestry].($) | ||
=== Records === | === Records === | ||
The wills of colonial Virginians may have been proved locally, or abroad. Many wills were probated in London and Edinburgh. | The wills of colonial Virginians may have been proved locally, or abroad. Many wills were probated in London and Edinburgh. | ||
==== Proved in Virginia ==== | ==== Proved in Virginia ==== | ||
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*Pippenger, Wesley E. ''Index to Virginia Estates, 1800-1865''. 10 vols. Richmond, Va.: Virginia Genealogical Society, 2001-2008. {{FHL|1035393|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 P22p v. 1}}. | *Pippenger, Wesley E. ''Index to Virginia Estates, 1800-1865''. 10 vols. Richmond, Va.: Virginia Genealogical Society, 2001-2008. {{FHL|1035393|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 P22p v. 1}}. | ||
Pippenger's book references all types of probate records, including inventories, accounts, etc. | Pippenger's book references all types of probate records, including inventories, accounts, etc. | ||
==== Proved in London ==== | ==== Proved in London ==== | ||
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If you find a will abstact that interests you in Coldham's books, it is now possible to view digital images of the original Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills online at two United Kingdom pay-per-view websites: | If you find a will abstact that interests you in Coldham's books, it is now possible to view digital images of the original Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills online at two United Kingdom pay-per-view websites: | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/wills.asp Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills (1384-1858)], courtesy: The National Archives, UK.<br><br> | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/wills.asp Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills (1384-1858)], courtesy: The National Archives, UK.<br><br> | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php#record_sets PCC Wills Index and Images (1384-1858)], courtesy: The Genealogist. (in progress) | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php#record_sets PCC Wills Index and Images (1384-1858)], courtesy: The Genealogist. (in progress) | ||
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==== Additional Statewide Collections ==== | ==== Additional Statewide Collections ==== | ||
*''Colonial Virginia Source Records, 1600s-1700s.'' [S.l.]: Brøderbund, c2000. {{FHL|992765|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM no. 9 pt. 510}} (FHL US/CAN Access Window).<br><br> | *''Colonial Virginia Source Records, 1600s-1700s.'' [S.l.]: Brøderbund, c2000. {{FHL|992765|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM no. 9 pt. 510}} (FHL US/CAN Access Window).<br><br> | ||
*Oliver, Harold. ''Virginia in the 1600's, An Index to Who was There!---and Where!'' Riverside, California: D&H Pub. Co., c1992-. {{FHL|1287425|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 H22v vol.1}}; {{FHL|1287426|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 H22v vol.2}}.<br><br> | *Oliver, Harold. ''Virginia in the 1600's, An Index to Who was There!---and Where!'' Riverside, California: D&H Pub. Co., c1992-. {{FHL|1287425|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 H22v vol.1}}; {{FHL|1287426|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 H22v vol.2}}.<br><br> | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Genealogical Records (Family, Church and War Records, etc.).'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. {{FHL|385395|item|disp=FHL Film 897333 Items 1-2}}.<br><br> | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Genealogical Records (Family, Church and War Records, etc.).'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. {{FHL|385395|item|disp=FHL Film 897333 Items 1-2}}.<br><br> | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). Genealogical records. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302320|item|disp= FHL Film 850096 Item 9, Film 850097 Items 3-4}}.<br><br> | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). Genealogical records. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302320|item|disp= FHL Film 850096 Item 9, Film 850097 Items 3-4}}.<br><br> | ||
*''Miscellaneous Wills of Virginia, 1675-1884. San Marino''. California: Henry E. Huntington Library, 1948. {{FHL|371381|item|disp=FHL Film 29281}}.<br><br> | *''Miscellaneous Wills of Virginia, 1675-1884. San Marino''. California: Henry E. Huntington Library, 1948. {{FHL|371381|item|disp=FHL Film 29281}}.<br><br> | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Records, ca. 1700-1930'' {{FHL|302286|item|disp=FHL Film 850096 Items 5-6}}.<br><br> | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Records, ca. 1700-1930'' {{FHL|302286|item|disp=FHL Film 850096 Items 5-6}}.<br><br> | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Report, 1933''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302298|item|disp=FHL Film 850096 Item 7}}.<br><br> | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Report, 1933''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302298|item|disp=FHL Film 850096 Item 7}}.<br><br> | ||
*Fleet, Beverley. ''Virginia Colonial Abstracts''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Pub. Co., c1988. {{FHL|616706|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 N2fb 1988, 3 vol.}} <br><br> | *Fleet, Beverley. ''Virginia Colonial Abstracts''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Pub. Co., c1988. {{FHL|616706|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 N2fb 1988, 3 vol.}} <br><br> | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Virginia Genealogical Records: Bibles,Wills, Deeds, Genealogies.''Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. {{FHL|722782|item|disp=FHL Film 858646 Item 6}}.<br><br> | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia). ''Virginia Genealogical Records: Bibles,Wills, Deeds, Genealogies.''Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. {{FHL|722782|item|disp=FHL Film 858646 Item 6}}.<br><br> | ||
*Bell, Annie W. B.''Virginia Genealogies and County Records''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302275|item|disp=FHL Film 850096 Items 1-4}}.<br><br> | *Bell, Annie W. B.''Virginia Genealogies and County Records''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302275|item|disp=FHL Film 850096 Items 1-4}}.<br><br> | ||
*Nimmo, Thomas.''Virginia Notes''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302261|item|disp=FHL Film 850095}}.<br><br> | *Nimmo, Thomas.''Virginia Notes''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970. {{FHL|302261|item|disp=FHL Film 850095}}.<br><br> | ||
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*:The Library Of Virginia<br>Archives And Research Services<br>800 East Broad Street<br>Richmond, VA 23219<br>Tel: 804-692-3500<br>[http://www.lva.virginia.gov/ Library of Virginia]<br><br> | *:The Library Of Virginia<br>Archives And Research Services<br>800 East Broad Street<br>Richmond, VA 23219<br>Tel: 804-692-3500<br>[http://www.lva.virginia.gov/ Library of Virginia]<br><br> | ||
*[http://estate.findlaw.com/probate/probate-court-laws/state-probate-courts(2).html#UT FindLaw] has information on Virginia State Probate Courts.<br><br> | *[http://estate.findlaw.com/probate/probate-court-laws/state-probate-courts(2).html#UT FindLaw] has information on Virginia State Probate Courts.<br><br> | ||
*[http://genealogy.about.com/library/authors/uclittle1d.htm Sources for Virginia Genealogy Research] at About.com has a bibliography of sources for learning about Virginia Probate Records.<br><br> | *[http://genealogy.about.com/library/authors/uclittle1d.htm Sources for Virginia Genealogy Research] at About.com has a bibliography of sources for learning about Virginia Probate Records.<br><br> | ||
*Jurisdiction information of Virginia courts can be found at the [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/burned_juris/Jurisdiction_info.htm Library of Virginia] Internet site. | *Jurisdiction information of Virginia courts can be found at the [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/burned_juris/Jurisdiction_info.htm Library of Virginia] Internet site. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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