Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Index, 1655-1900

Old Rappahannock County, Virginia was organized in 1656 from Lancaster County and encompassed the land lying on both sides of the Rappahannock River. The land was transferred to Essex County in 1692. This database is a collection of marriage records from the area between 1655 and 1900. Researchers will find the names of both bride and groom, and the marriage date. Taken from the original records held in the Essex County courthouse, it contains the names of over 3000 men and women. For Ancestry.com patrons seeking ancestors from eastern Virginia, this can be an extremely useful source of information.