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• [S2001] Bedford County, Virginia, Deeds, Book 5, 1773-1778: pp. 188-189, Bright to Crews deed, 28 Mar 1774; imaged, FamilySearch, image group number 8358458, images 679-680 of 856.
• [S2003] Bedford County, Virginia, Deeds, Book 7, 1780-1787: p. 405, Gatewood to Bright deed, 6 Jun 1784; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYD-2Q17): accessed 28 Jan 2026), image group number 8358459, images 490-491 of 661.
• [S2005] Bedford County, Virginia, Deeds Book 80:pp. 170-171, Glass to Reynolds deed, 5 May 1900; County Clerk's Office.
• [S2007] Bedford County, Virginia, Deeds, Book 31, 1844-1845: pp. 390-391, Meriwether to Reynolds, 6 Mar 1845; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSYX-M9YX-K): accessed 28 Jan 2026), image group number 8360536, image 216 of 494.
• [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
• [S2033] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 10-11, Samuel Burks Jr will, 5 Jan 1743/44; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97DB): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, image 17 of 433.
• [S2034] Orange County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1735-1743: pp. 299-302, Peter Rucker will, 18 Jan 1742/43; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PX-X4LR): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7645702, images 169-171 of 474. Proved 23 Feb 1743/44.
• [S2036] Orange County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1735-1743: pp. 248-251, John Rucker will, 11 Jan 1742/43; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PX-X4LS): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7645702, images 144-145 of 474. Probated 28 Jan 1742, names wife Sussanah, sons Peter, John, Ambrose, Benjamin, Reunen, Isaac, and Anthony, daughters Sarah, Winnifred, Mildred, Phoebe, and Margaret Smith.
• [S2037] Orange County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1735-1743: pp. 177-178, Thomas Stanton will, 2 Oct 1741; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PX-X4L4): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7645702, images 108-109 of 474. Proved 22 Oct 1741, names children Thomas Jr., William, Frances Delany, Sarah, Mary, Jean, and Elizabeth.
• [S2038] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 6, 1823-1828: pp. 325-326, Benjamin Palmore inventory, 25 Oct 1825; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-28RJ): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7645311, image 433 of 511.
• [S2040] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 6, 1823-1828: pp. 238-239, Benjamin Palmore will, 27 Feb 1824; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-28BB): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7645311, images 385-386 of 511. Names daughter Judith Owen, daughter Sarah Eubank, daughter Nancy Reynolds, son Charles Palmore, children of Mary Lockett, dec'd, Cecily Taylor and children, granddaughters Polly Sharp and Nancy - daugters of Reyney Crews, grandson William Albert Watson, granddaughters Elizabeth and Sarah Watson.
• [S2042] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 4, with inventories and accounts, 1811-1817: pp. 307-308, Charles Bright Sr estate division, 22 Feb 1817; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89PH-39D5): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7643952, image 165 of 656. Seven heirs - Charles Bright Jr, Joshua Bright, Joseph Bright, Amy Crews, Mary Reynolds, Jamima Reynolds, and Elizabeth Turman deceased.
• [S2043] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 5 with inventories and accounts, 1817-1823: pp. 100-101, Joseph Bright will, 30 May 1818; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89PH-39HL): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7643952, image 250 of 656. Probated 26 Jul 1819, heirs named are wife (unnamed), daughters Addilla and Alba, witnesses are Balda McDaniel, Charles Bright, and Christopher Tennerson, executors are wife and brother Joshua Bright.
• [S2044] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1763-1787: pp. 230-231, John Partree Burks inventory, 18 Mar 1773; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9T3-PQ2M-D): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7673138, image 158 of 562. Recorded 24 Apr 1775.
• [S2050] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 6, 1823-1828: pp. 326-327, John Palmore inventory, 25 Oct 1825; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-28RJ): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7645311, image 433 of 511. 6, 1823-1828. pp. 326-327||John Palmore inventory, 25 Oct 1825.
• [S2052] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 3, 1803-1811: pp. 10-12, Sherwood Gadde will, 8 Apr 1802; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P6-2D6S): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7645310, images 65-66 of 408. Proved 26 Sep 1803, names wife Mary, sons William and Joseph, daughters Hannah Burress, Polley, Elizabeth, Rebecker Barker, and Jenney Whiten; executors Mary Gadde, Joseph Gadde, and Charles Bright Jr.
• [S2053] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 5 with inventories and accounts, 1817-1823: pp. 104-105, Charles Bright Jr will, 24 May 1819; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89PH-39HY): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7643952, image 252 of 656. Probated 23 Aug 1819, Charles Bright, mentions wife Sally, illegitimate son Charles Edward Bright, brother Josua Bright, sister Mary Reynolds, and others.
• [S2054] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1763-1787: pp. 482-483, Edward Bright will, 2 Jul 1784; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9T3-PQFB-D): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7673138, image 304 of 562. Proved 25 Oct 1784, names wife Mary Ann, son Charles, grandson Charles (son of Charles), daughters Mary Gaddey, Rebecca Woodward, Sarah Woodward, Mildred Watts, and Elenor McKinney.
• [S2055] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 8, 1831-1834: p. 323, Charles Bright Jr estate division, 28 Dec 1833; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P6-2ZBK): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7645300, image 485 of 540. Mentions Joshua Bright, deceased.
• [S2059] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 17, 1858-1859: pp. 357-358, Benjamin P. Reynolds estate appraisal, 23 Oct 1857; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P6-2DWS): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7645306, image 278-279 of 510. 17, pp.357-358||23 Oct 1857, appraisal and sale of the estate of Benjamin P. Reynolds.
• [S2061] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 6, 1823-1828: pp. 235-236, John Palmore will, 21 Jun 1825; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-28BT): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7645311, image 384 of 511. Probated 25 Jul 1825, names wife Mildred, brother William, nephew John, son of William.
• [S2066] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1763-1787: p. 493, Edward Bright inventory, 23 May 1785; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9T3-PQFT-G): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7673138, image 309 of 562.
• [S2068] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book FF, 1860-1865: p. 162, Burks to Mitchell deed, 28 Oct 1862; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C379-B9P1-2): accessed 24 Feb 1858), image group number 8571078, image 367 of 555. Deed formerly transferring 126 acres from the estate of George Burks to Powhatan L. Mitchell for $1146.60. Land was originally purchased by Powhatan L. Mitchell from George Burks but no deed was recorded. Land was allotted to David Johnson Burks in the estate settlement but in March 1857 the court ordered the land to be conveyed to Powhatan L. Mitchell and appointed George A. Burks as special commissioner to perform the transfer.
• [S2069] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book EE, 1858-1860: pp. 19-20, Campbell to Ligon deed, 24 Feb 1858; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C379-B9TX-H): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 8571078, images 24-25 of 555. Campbell heirs to Joseph Ligon, sale of all the estate of James Campbell to settle debt owed to Wm. S. Dickie, mentions Nancy Campbell, widow of James Campbell, her children Charles A. Campbell, Parmelia Campbell, Nancy Campbell, Robert P. Campbell, David S. Campbell, all of Amherst County.
• [S2071] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book P, 1821-1824: p. 269, Williams to Thornton, 6 Dec 1822; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-P9RV-K): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8571073, image 568 of 718. Walter Williams and wife Morning to Peter P. Thornton and Richard S. Ellis, 54.5 acres in Amherst County for $300, land originally purchased from William Noel, recorded 17 Feb 1823.
• [S2073] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book D, 1773-1778: pp. 21-22, Byous to Manees deed of trust, 18 Nov 1772; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-CNJ6): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893711, images 23-24 of 617. James Byous to James Manees, deed of trust, 5 shillings for cows, pigs, dishes, etc, recorded 5 Jul 1773.
• [S2074] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book R, 1825-1827: pp. 353-354, Williams to Eubank deed, 19 Jan 1827; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-L9Y6-W): accessed 5 Feb 2026), image group number 8571074, image 461 of 820. Walter Williams to Thomas A. Eubank, 180 acres in Amherst County adjoining Larkin Byas, sold to setlle debts owed to Richard S. Ellis, William Gatewood, and Samuel B. Mitchell.
• [S2077] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book S, 1827-1829: pp. 272-273, Wilcox to Wilcox deed of trust, 21 Jul 1828; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-L9TS-R): accessed 5 Feb 2026), image group number 8571074, image 685 of 820. Winnifred Wilcox, wife of Thomas Wilcox dec'd, to son John C. Wilcox in trust for use and maintenance of daughter Susan Glass, wife of John Glass, and her children Thomas, Edwin, Tipton, and Jesse C. Glass, personal property and interest in late husband's estate.
• [S2078] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book G, 1791-1796: pp. 431-432, Johnson to Byas deed, 23 Mar 1794; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q9WT-Q): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893712, images 561-562 of 702. Lucy Johnson, executor of Robert Johnson, dec'd, to Larkin Byas, for £45, 325 acres on south side of Pedlar River, patent of 27 Oct 1766.
• [S2079] Amherst County, Virginia, Deed, Book PP, 1883-1885: pp. 4-5, Mitchell heirs to Usabella Morris deed, 18 Jan 1884; imaged, FamilySearch. Transfer of 71 acres on Pedlar River in Amherst County from the heirs of Powhatan L. Mitchell to daughter Isabella Morris nee Mitchell, lot no. 1 in the estate division.
• [S2080] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book B, 1765-1769: p. 37, McDaniel to Walker deed, 5 Aug 1765; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-495N-V): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7893710, image 209 of 726. George McDaniel and wife Margaret sold 136 acres on branch of Harrises Creek to Baylor Walker of King and Queen County for 60 pounds.
• [S2081] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book V, 1834-1836: p. 148, Bryant to children deed, 10 Oct 1834; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLD-1QM5-3): accessed 5 Feb 2026), image group number 8189993, image 644 of 784. Littleberry Bryant to his 4 children Polly B. Byous, Jordan S. Quinn, Eliza Ann Mitchell, and Marvell L. Bryant, 100a on James River, west side of Piney Mountain branch, for love and $1.
• [S2083] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book Y. 1841-1843: pp. 153-154, Bryant to Mitchell deed, 21 Mar 1842; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRY-XQL6-R): accessed 5 Feb 2026), image group number 8316258, image 87 of 623. Marvell S. Bryant to Samuel Mitchell Jr., 25 acres on waters of Piney Mountain branch, for $1, adjoining lines of Berry Bryant, Henry S. Davis heirs, and Samuel Mitchell Jr.
• [S2085] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book I, 1799-1802: pp. 159-160, Gatewood to Shastead deed, 17 Jun 1799; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLD-136V-2): accessed 3 Feb 2026), image group number 8189992, images 428-429 of 669. Unknown: I, p. 159|| 17 Jun 1799, Ambrose Gatewood and wife Margaret to James Shastead, for £50, 100 acres on Otter Creek.
• [S2086] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book P, 1821-1824: pp. 483-484, Eubank to Bias deed verification, 19 Nov 1818; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-P9K6-V): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8571073, images 676-677 of 718. Order to James Ware and Richard N. Eubank to quiz Jane Eubank, wife of Thomas N. Eubank, as to deed of 24 Nov 1817 to Larking Bias, 600 acres, done 13 Sep 1823.
• [S2088] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book PP, 1883-1885: pp. 51-53, Scott to Mitchell deed, 20 May 1859; imaged, FamilySearch. James P. Scott and Robert G. Scott to Powhatan L. Mitchell, 8 acres for $100.
• [S2089] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book I, 1799-1802: p. 145, Graham to Mitchell deed, 15 Sep 1800; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLD-136D-1): accessed 3 Feb 2026), image group number 8189992, image 422 of 669. Thomas Graham and wife to Archilus Mitchell, 400 acres on the south branch of Cashaw Creek for 46 pounds, tract formerly surveyed for Robert Johnston.
• [S2090] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book BB, 1850-1853: pp. 31-32, Davies to Mitchell deed, 3 May 1850; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-T97T-Y): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-T97T-Y, images 350-351 of 628. Whiting Davies, representing the estate of William B. Davies, sold 150 acres on the Pedlar River for $760.32 to Powhatan L. Mitchell.
• [S2091] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book E, 1778-1785: p. 526, Bias to Cooksey deed, 2 Aug 1784; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-CFMH): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893711, image 560 of 617. James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
• [S2092] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book W, 1837-1838: p. 491, Mitchell to Armstead deed of trust, 20 Aug 1838; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-KSMD-Q): accessed 5 Feb 2026), image group number 8571075, image 202 of 509. Samuel B. Mitchell to William Armstead, livestock, crops, furniture, and carpenter tools, debt of $231.62 to James B. Davis, creditor, for rent.
• [S2093] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book E, 1778-1785: p. 420, Bias to Camden deed, 31 May 1783; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-CFWH): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893711, image 506 of 617. James Bias sold 60 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to William Camden for £24.
• [S2094] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book X, 1838-1841: p. 499, Quinn to Mitchell deed, 19 Jul 1841; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-K91D-L): accessed 5 Feb 2026), image group number 8571075, image 488 of 509. Jordan S. Quinn alias Bryant and wife Nancy to Samuel Mitchell, 25 acres on west side of Piney Mountain branch, for $55, part of 100 acres divided between Jordan S., Polly Byars, Marvell Bryant, and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• [S2096] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book C, 1769-1773: p. 204, James Bias survey for 53 acres, 4 Apr 1771; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-49PB-3): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893710, image 537 of 726. 53 acres surveyed by William Cabell for James Bias.
• [S2098] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book C, 1769-1773: p. 192, James Bias land survey, 10 Mar 1762; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-49PY-V): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893710, image 531 of 726. 230 acres surveyed by William Cabell for James Bias.
• [S2101] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book PP, 1883-1885: pp. 1-3, Burks to Mitchell deed, 28 Sep 1883; imaged, FamilySearch. 126 acres from George A. Burks, Special Commissioner to Bowling L. Mitchell. Land originally purchased by Powhatan L. Mitchell on 30 Oct 1855 from estate of George Burks, dec’d but not formal deed was ever executed. Heirs of Powhatan L. Mitchell agreed that this 126 acres would be B. L. Mitchell’s share of the P.L. Mitchell estate.
• [S2103] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book B, 1765-1769: p. 36, Goff to McDaniel deed, 5 Aug 1765; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-495N-V): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7893710, image 209 of 726. George McDaniel received 153 acres on Harris's Creek from Leonard Goff and wife Ann in exchange for 500 acres on Stovals Creek, both in Amherst County, VA. This was from an agreement made between George McDaniel and John Goff (deceased), father of Leonard.
• [S2104] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book B, 1765-1769: p.38, McDaniel to Goff deed, 5 Aug 1765; imaged, FamilySearch, image group number 7893710, image missing. Leonard Goff, Joseph Goff, John Goff, Ambrose Goff, and Elijah Moran received 500 acres on Stovals Creek in exchange for 153 acres on Harris's Creek from George McDaniel and wife Margaret, both in Amherst County, VA. This was from an agreement made between George McDaniel and John Goff (deceased), father of Leonard. The 500 acres of land was originally granted to Sarah Lynch by seperate patents on 20 Sep 1759.
• [S2106] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book PP, 1883-1885: pp. 54-55, Mitchell to Mittchell deed, 15 Dec 1883; imaged, FamilySearch. Bowling L. Mitchell, Mollie A. Mitchell, Shelton L. Morris, Isabella Morris, and George S. Morris to Virginia A. Morris, 119 acres, states that Powhatan L. Mitchell died and left three children, Bowling L., Isabella, and Virginia A. Mitchell.
• [S2107] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book N, 1816-1818: pp. 570-571, Eubank to Bias deed, 24 Nov 1817; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRY-XQCS-V): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8316257, image 711 of 733. Thomas N. Eubank and wife to Larkin Bias, unspecified acres for $1600 on Rocky Row Creek at Rocky Row Mountain.
• [S2109] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book L, 1807-1811: pp. 120-121, Jenkins to Byas deed, 16 Feb 1808; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-FQMR-M): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8140711, image 424 of 633. Thomas Jenkins to Rolling Byas, unspecified acres for £33 on the headwaters of the Otter and Cocke's (Creeks) in Amherst Co. VA, Larkin Bias was one witness.
• [S2116] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book L, 1807-1811: pp. 95-96, Mitchell to Eubank deed of trust, 19 Mar 1808; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-FQMG-8): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8140711, image 411 of 633. Archeleus Mitchell to Thomas N. Eubank to secure debt of 54 pounds, 1 shilling, and 6 pence owed to John and Richard S. Ellis, collateral included 400 acres of land, farm animals, and furniture.
• [S2118] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book EE, 1858-1860: pp. 294-295, Mitchell to Scott deed, 20 May 1859; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C379-B9B3-4): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 8571078, images 164-165 of 555. 1.25 acres from Powhatan L. and Angeline Mitchell to James P. and Robert G. Scott.
• [S2121] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 3, inventories and accounts, 1786-1800: pp. 397-399, Henry Trent will, 27 Dec 1793; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-SCXR): accessed 7 Feb 2026), image group number 7643858, images 229-230 of 673. Heirs named were son John B. Trent, daughter Eady Mitchell, daughter Sally Goodwin, daughter Patty Callaway, granddaughter Nancy Giles, son Obediah Henry Trent, [grand]son John Henry Trent, grandson Alexander Trent, grandson Henry Trent, others mentioned: Thomas Mitchell, executors Obediah Henry Trent, Ambrose Rucker, and Thomas Moore; witnesses Joseph Magann, Micajah Goodwin, Archelaus Mitchell Jr., and Charles Carter; proved 17 Oct 1796 but executors refused to act; John B. Trent named administrator 19 Dec 1796.
• [S2123] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 4, Inventories and Accounts, 1801-1810: pp. 479-482, Ambrose Rucker Sr will, 3 Dec 1803; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-SCGW): accessed 7 Feb 2026), image group number 7643858, images 594-595 of 673. Probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.
• [S2125] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: p. 128, Samuel Nicely administrator bond, 19 Oct 1835; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8LW): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 491 of 647. Administrator's bond recorded for Samuel B. Mitchell and George Burks, ordered to make an inventory of the estate of Samuel Nicely, dec'd.
• [S2126] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 5, Inventories and accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 224-225, Thomas Wilcox inventory, 27 Feb 1813; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SC8F): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643859, image 136 of 714.
• [S2128] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 5, Inventories and accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 633-635, David Woodroof will, 15 Mar 1813; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SC4G): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643859, images 290-291 of 714. Probated 17 Feb 1817, wife Clary, sons John, David, Jesse, James, William, and Thomas (deceased), daughter Nancy Harrison, grandsons John Taylor and John Taliaferro Hill, grandaughters Matilda and Amanda Woodroof.
• [S2133] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, Inventories and Accounts, 1761-1780: pp. 25-29, John Goff will, 20 Nov 1762; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-S93J): accessed 6 Feb 2026), image group number 7643857, images 275-277 of 675. Proved 7 Mar 1763, names wife Anne, sons Joseph, John, Ambrose, Leonard, daughter Elizabeth.
• [S2134] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 10, inventories and accounts, 1838-1841: pp. 61-62, Henry Ogden will, 13 May 1836; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-3K17): accessed 9 Feb 2026), image group number 7643861, image 38-39 of 831. Proved 19 Nov 1838, spouse not named, 11 children Polley White (wife of William White), Allison (executor), Aquilla, William, Mintey Rucker, Ann Seay, Benjamin, John, Elijah, Zachariah, and Henry.
• [S2137] Amherst County, Virginia, Circuit Court Wills, Book B2, 1832-1897: pp. 18-20, Tizrah London will, 6 Jul 1839; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-SXN2): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643865, image 88 of 178. Written 6 Jul 1839, codicil 28 Jul 1841, proved 28 Aug 1841, names children John J. London, Daniel H. London, Frances I. Woodroof, Ann Elizabeth Higginbotham, Mary Banks London, and William Augustus London, grandchildren Mary Ann Woodroof, Tirzah Elizabeth Higginbotham, Virginia Daniel Woodroof, and Mary Ann Higginbotham, brother Daniel Higginbotham, and deceased husband John London.
• [S2138] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 13, inventories and accounts, 1852-1855: p. 239, James Campbell administration, 17 Oct 1853; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TH-52TV): accessed 11 Feb 2026), image group number 7675951, image 147 of 613. Nancy Campbell, John P. Campbell, Robert P. Campbell, Shelton H. Wright, and Edwin S. Campbell granted administration of James Campbell estate.
• [S2140] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 17 with Inventories and Accounts, 1864-1870: p. 9, Powhatan Mitchell administrator bond, 16 Jan 1865; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-3T1K): accessed 11 Feb 2026), image group number 7643864, image 10 of 279. William P. Scott named admistrator for Powhatan Mitchell, deceased, bond provided by William P. Scott and George H. Dameron.
• [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).
• [S2142] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 26: p. 76, Bowling L. Mitchell heir list, 14 May 1926; imaged, FamilySearch. List of Heirs of Bowling L. Mitchell, deceased, filed 14 May 1926 by Powhatan P. Mitchell, administrator, heirs listed are P. P. Mitchell (son, 56), Sallie B. Hudson (dau, 54), C. W. Mitchell (son, 52), Cornelia Tomlinson (dau, 50), Estelle Tanner (dau 48), Emma Hicks (dau, 46), Lillie Thomas (dau, 42), Sidney B. Mitchell (son, 40), C. C. Mitchell (son, 38), D.E. Mitchell (son, 33).
• [S2144] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 3, inventories and accounts, 1786-1800: pp. 176-177, George Campbell Sr inventory, 27 Mar 1791; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-SCJS): accessed 7 Feb 2026), image group number 7643858, image 114 of 673.
• [S2145] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 6, Inventories and Accounts, 1818-1827: p. 183, guardian bond for Winston and Pitt Woodroof, 25 Nov 1820; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SZDX): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643859, image 425 of 714. John McDaniel guardian of Winston and Pitt Woddroof, orphans of David Woodroof.
• [S2146] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, Inventories and Accounts, 1761-1780: pp. 275-276, Richard Powell inventory, Mar 1775; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-S5H): accessed 6 Feb 2026), image group number 7643857, image 400 of 675. Recorded March 1775, valued at £509.
• [S2147] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, Inventories and Accounts, 1761-1780: pp. 515-518, Gerrard Banks will, 20 Mar 1776; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-SJK): accessed 6 Feb 2026), image group number 7643857, images 520-521 of 675. Written 20 Mar 1776, codicil 22 Dec 1779, mentions wife (unnamed), sons William, Reubin, Thomas, Linn, and Adam, daughters Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth Hume, and Rachel Higginbotham, grandson Gerrard Banks.
• [S2150] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 6, Inventories and Accounts, 1818-1827: p. 277, Archelaus Mitchell administrator bond, 21 Jan 1822; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SZ33): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643859, image 473 of 714. Richard N. Eubank and Dabney Ware made bond as administrators of Archelaus Mitchell, deceased, and were ordered to make an inventory.
• [S2154] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 4, Inventories and Accounts, 1801-1810: pp. 178-179, Joseph Higginbotham will, 23 Oct 1802; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-SZ3P): accessed 7 Feb 2026), image group number 7643858, image 443 of 673. Probated 17 Jun 1805, names sons Joseph, Benjamin, William, and Jacob, daughters Susanna, Frances Morrison, and Hannah Below, executors sons Joseph and Benjamin.
• [S2155] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 5, Inventories and accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 476-477, John Higginbotham estate appraisal, 19 Dec 1814; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SCH5): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643859, image 212-213 of 714. Inventory and apprasial of estate of of John Higginbotham, deceased, was recorded as $5,452.
• [S2157] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 8 With Inventories and Accounts, 1830-1834: pp. 436-437, Samuel Nicely Sr will, 23 Mar 1834; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9P7-SQ4F): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643860, image 420 of 651. Proved 20 Oct 1834, wife Hannah all property until her death, then equally distributed to his six children John, Benjamin, Sally, Jonas, Rebecca, and Samuel; witnesses Richard Borren (Bourne), Roderick Waugh; Samuel B. Mitchell named administrator on 19 Oct 1835.
• [S2158] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, Inventories and Accounts, 1761-1780: pp. 257-259, Richard Powell will, 5 Jan 1766; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-SP6): accessed 6 Feb 2026), image group number 7643857, images 391-392 of 675. Probate 4 Apr 1774, names sons Edmund, Wiatt, Thomas, Richard, and John (deceased), daughters Winneford, Rohoda, and Clary Woodroof, grandson James Powell (son of John).