Essex County (Va.) Land Records, 1809-1843

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

Summary

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

Background

Scope and content:

Essex County (Va.) Land Records, 1809-1843, consist of a box of Processioners' Reports and a Deed Book

Two freeholders were appointed on order of the county court to procession (review) the bounds of farms or tracts of land in each precinct, in order to renew or replace old landmarks. This was originally a function of the church vestry, but was continued by the court after disestablishment. Persons who walked the boundaries were called processioners and as part of their duty to the county court were required to file reports.

A deed is an instrument, signed and usually sealed by the grantor, containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract from one person to another.

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:
The box and volume came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Essex County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 box and 1 v. (Barcode 1101651 is found at the State Records Center.)