Essex County (Va.) Wills, 1729-1806

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Essex County (Va.) Wills, 1729-1806. Local government records collection, Essex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Essex County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Essex County (Va.) Wills, 1729-1806. Local government records collection, Essex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Essex County (Va.) Wills cover 1729-1806. The collection has been processed.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Essex County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
3 boxes (1.35 cu. ft.)