Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm copy, Essex County (Va.) Reels 41-48.

Preferred Citation

Essex County Will Books, 1730-1792. Reels 41-48, 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 shipments of court papers from Essex County.

Historical Information

Essex County was formed in 1692 from Rappahannock County (old) and previous names Rappahannock County (old).

The will books of Essex County (Va.) were created by the County Court.

Scope and Content

Will books, 1730-1792, of Essex County Court. The will books includes the name of testator, list of heirs and year the wills were proven in court and probate records such as inventories and appraisements. Will book No. 5 does not have an index.

Arrangement

Chronological

Related Material

Additional Essex County Will Book Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Essex County (Va.) Circuit Court.
• Essex County (Va.) County Court.

Geographical Names:

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

Genre and Form Terms:

• Appraisals--Virginia--Essex County.
• Estate inventories--Virginia--Essex County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Essex County.
• Will books--Virginia--Essex County.
• Wills--Virginia--Essex County.

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