A Guide to the Essex County (Va.) Wills, 1729-1806
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
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Preferred Citation
Essex County (Va.) Wills, 1729-1806. 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 records from Essex County.
Historical Information
Essex County was formed from old Rappahannock County in 1692. The county was probably named for the English county or perhaps for Algernon Capell, second earl of Essex.
Scope and Content
Essex County (Va.) Wills cover 1729-1806. The collection has been processed.
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
- Essex County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Public records--Virginia--Essex County.
- Essex County (Va.)--History.
- Local government records--Virginia--Essex County.