Essex County
Formation Date: 1692
Formed From: Rappahannock County (old)
Previous Names: Rappahannock County (old)
Formed From: Rappahannock County (old)
Previous Names: Rappahannock County (old)
Essex County 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. According to the 2000 census, the population is 9,989.
Original Records at The Library of Virginia: Yes
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Bonds/Commissions/Oaths
County Administrative Records
Court Records
Fiduciary Records
Free Negro and Slave Records
Health and Medical Records
Land Records
Marriage Records and Vital Statistics
Military and Pension Records
Miscellaneous Records
Organization Records
School Records
Wills
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Additional Resources:
Land Tax Records
Personal Property Tax Records
Brock Miscellaneous Reel 4608