Essex County (Va.) Sheriff Tax Collection Books, 1811, 1815

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

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Richmond, VA 23219

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POC: Archives Reference Services

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Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Essex County (Va.) Sheriff Tax Collection Books, 1811, 1815, is the rough draft of land, personal property, slave property, and other taxes owed and collected. Also included in the volumes were other fees collected by the sheriff.

Biographical / historical:

Essex County was formed from Old Rappahannock County in 1692. Its area is 261 square miles, and the county seat is Tappahannock.

Acquisition information:

These items came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 51661. See also accession number 51662.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

2 vols.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Slaves -- Virginia -- Essex County.
Slaveholders -- Virginia -- Essex County.
Tax collection -- Virginia -- Essex County.
Fees (compensation) -- Virginia -- Essex County.
First drafts -- Virginia -- Essex County.
Local government records -- Virginia -- Essex County.
Sheriff Tax collection book--Virginia -- Essex County.
Tax and fiscal records -- Virginia -- Essex County.
Tax records -- Virginia -- Essex County.