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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 == | |||
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 === | |||
Excellent printed indexes to Virginia's wills and administrations are available for the period for the early 1600s to 1865: | Excellent printed indexes to Virginia's wills and administrations are available for the period for the early 1600s to 1865: | ||
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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 === | |||
Virginia wills and administrations proved in London have been abstracted and published multiple times. Each edition is listed here, as some are available online, while others are not. In addition, publishers included more detailed abstracts in some editions than others. The 2007 edition includes a place-name index that enables users to pluck out Virginia references: | Virginia wills and administrations proved in London have been abstracted and published multiple times. Each edition is listed here, as some are available online, while others are not. In addition, publishers included more detailed abstracts in some editions than others. The 2007 edition includes a place-name index that enables users to pluck out Virginia references: | ||
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*[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) | ||
=== Proved in Edinburgh === | |||
The wills of some Virginia residents were proved in Edinburgh, Scotland, see: | The wills of some Virginia residents were proved in Edinburgh, Scotland, see: | ||
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Additional information about Virginia state statutes relating to probate matters can be found at law libraries. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "Virginia statutes." | Additional information about Virginia state statutes relating to probate matters can be found at law libraries. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "Virginia statutes." | ||
== Statewide Record Collections == | == Statewide Record Collections == | ||
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*[http://www.gunstonhall.org/library/probate/index.htm Probate Inventory Database: Virginia and Maryland Probate Inventories 300+ Transcriptions Recorded 1740 - 1810], courtesy: [http://www.gunstonhall.org/ Gunston Hall Plantation]. | *[http://www.gunstonhall.org/library/probate/index.htm Probate Inventory Database: Virginia and Maryland Probate Inventories 300+ Transcriptions Recorded 1740 - 1810], courtesy: [http://www.gunstonhall.org/ Gunston Hall Plantation]. | ||
*[http://www.virginiamemory.com/collections/chancery/ Chancery Records Index] (search online database with digital images) | *[http://www.virginiamemory.com/collections/chancery/ Chancery Records Index] (search online database with digital images) Wills are included in some chancery cases. | ||
==== Additional Statewide Collections ==== | ==== Additional Statewide Collections ==== | ||
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{{Virginia|Virginia}} | {{Virginia|Virginia}} | ||
[[Category:Virginia|Probate Records]] | [[Category:Virginia|Probate Records]] | ||