A Guide to the Essex County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1678-1909 circa
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Barcode number: 1042696, 1137613-1137615 circa
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Administrative Information
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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.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Essex County.
Historical Information
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.
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.
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
- Essex County (Va.). Circuit Court
- Oaths -- Virginia -- Essex County.
- Public officers -- Virginia -- Essex County.
- Essex County (Va.) -- History.
- Appointments -- Virginia -- Essex County.
- Local government records -- Virginia -- Essex County.
- Oaths -- Virginia -- Essex County.
- Performance bonds -- Virginia -- Essex County.