Essex County, Virginia Land Records, 1761-1772

Abstracts from the deed books #29 and #30 recorded in the period 1761 to 1772. The records include not only deeds in the format of leases and releases but also bonds, mortgages, quit claims, deeds of gift, bills of sale (of slaves), depositions, and assignments of power of attorney. In many of these instruments will be found clues to familial and marital relationships.