Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Essex County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1678-1909 circa. Local government records collection, Essex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Essex County.

Historical Information

Essex County probably was named for the English county. It was formed from old Rappahannock County in 1692. Its area is 261 square miles, and the county seat is Tappahannock.

Scope and Content

Essex County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1678-1909 circa, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Related Material

Additional Essex County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm" found on the Library of Virginia's web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Essex County (Va.). Circuit Court

Subjects:

• Oaths -- Virginia -- Essex County.
• Public officers -- Virginia -- Essex County.

Geographical Names:

• Essex County (Va.) -- History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appointments -- Virginia -- Essex County.
• Local government records -- Virginia -- Essex County.
• Oaths -- Virginia -- Essex County.
• Performance bonds -- Virginia -- Essex County.

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