Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Essex County (Va.) Law Issue Docket, 1856-1870. Local government records collection, Essex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219

Acquisition Information

This volume came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Essex County.

Historical Information

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.

Scope and Content

Essex County (Va.) Law Issue Docket dates from 1856-1870. An issue is the act of issuing or promulgating--to issue an order or writ. An issue docket is the record of issuance, showing parties' names, actions and remarks.

Related Material

Additional Essex County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm" found on the Library of Virginia's web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Essex County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records--Virginia--Essex County.

Geographical Names:

• Essex County (Va.)--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Essex County.

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