Bedford County (Va.) Recorded and Unrecorded Deeds, 1751-1925

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Bedford County (Va.) Recorded and Unrecorded Deeds, 1751-1925

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Bedford County was formed in 1753 from Lunenburg County. Part of Albemarle was added in 1754 and part of Lunenburg was added later. From the guide to the Bedford County (Va.) Thomas Phelps Estate Sale, January 1852, (The Library of Virginia) Bedford County probably was named for John Russell, fourth duke of Bedford, who, as secretary of state for the southern department from 1748 to 1751, had general supervision of colonial affairs. It was formed fr...