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

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.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1678-1909 circa. 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.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1678-1909 circa. Local government records collection, Essex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

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