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Essex County, Virginia

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records  •  County Military Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records
Essex County Virginia Map

Essex County was named for the English county. It was formed from Old Rappahhannock 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.

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Essex County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Virginia Court, Probate & Land Records, Tax Records and Marriage Records

Essex County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1804, Land Records from 1692, Probate Records from 1692 and Court Records from 1692 and is located at the County Courthouse on P. O. Box 445, 305 Prince Street, Tappahannock, VA 22560; 804/443-3541, 804/443-4381 .

Below is a list of online resources for Essex County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Essex County Court Records.

Essex County, VA Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Virginia or Research In Vital Records

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! The information contained below is not guaranteed, as addresses and prices change frequently. It is recommended that you confirm the price and address by calling the vital records office before you place your order.

How to obtain copies of Essex Co., Virginia vital records, such as Essex Co birth certificates, Essex Co death certificates, Essex Co marriage licenses & Essex Co divorce decrees.

Virginia Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information. Vital Statistics include the official recordation of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates. Bible records, cemetery records, and church records are private sources that may supplement the official records.

  • Essex Co Birth Certificate: available from June 1912 to present. Birth Certificates are issued or from the State office. Birth Certificates are public information 100 years after the date of the event
  • Essex Co Death Certificates: available from June 1912 to present. Death Certificates are issued or from the State office. Death Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event
  • Essex Co Marriage Certificate: available from 1853 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Marriage Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event.
  • Essex Co Divorce Decrees: available from 1918 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Divorce Decrees are public information 50 years after the date of the event.

Order Virginia Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce Decree and Marriage Certificates from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person. Due to limited resources they are unable to conduct geneology searches. Contact the Library of Virginia for assistance at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/.

Below is a list of online resources for Essex County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Essex County Vital Records.

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Essex County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records or Virginia Census Records

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Essex County, Virginia are 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Essex County are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

Below is a list of online resources for Essex County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Essex County Census Records.

1790 Essex County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1800 Essex County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1810 Essex County, VA Census Records

1820 Essex County, VA Census Records

1830 Essex County, VA Census Records

1840 Essex County, VA Census Records

1850 Essex County, VA Census Records

1860 Essex County, VA Census Records

1870 Essex County, VA Census Records

1880 Essex County, VA Census Records

1890 Essex County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)

1900 Essex County, VA Census Records

1910 Essex County, VA Census Records

1920 Essex County, VA Census Records

1930 Essex County, VA Census Records

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Essex County, VA Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Research In Colonial & United States Wars From Earliest to 1865

Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.

Below is a list of online resources for Essex County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Essex County Military Records.

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Essex County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

There are many churches and cemeteries in Essex County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Essex County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Essex County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Essex County Cemetery & Church Records.

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Essex County, VA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records

Below is a list of online resources for Essex County Church & Bible Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Essex County Church & Bible Records Records.

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