A Guide to the Essex County (Va.) Powers of Attorney, 1705-1798 Essex County (Va.) Powers of Attorney, 1705-1798 1166127

A Guide to the Essex County (Va.) Powers of Attorney, 1705-1798

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Barcode number: 1166127


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Barcode number
1166127
Title
Essex County (Va.) Powers of Attorney, 1705-1798
Physical Characteristics
1 box (.9 cu. ft.)
Collector
Essex County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Location
Library of Virginia
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Essex County (Va.) Powers of Attorney, 1705-1798. Local government records collection, Essex County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items 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.

These items were originally created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Essex County (Va.) Powers of Attorney date from 1705-1798. These documents are instruments conferring authority to act as attorney in fact of another person. Powers of attorney are commonly related to land conveyances, and are often recorded in deed books.

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--18th century.
  • Genre and Form Terms:

  • Local government records--Virginia--Essex County.
  • Added Entry - Corporate Name:

  • Essex County (Va.) County Court.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Essex County (Va.)--History--18th century.