Essex County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1678-1909 circa

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

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Summary

Creator:

Essex County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:

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

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

4 boxes

Indexed terms

Subjects:

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