This history of Essex County, written by Winslow C. Watson in 1869, was developed from an agricultural survey researched and compiled by the author around 1852. It explores Essex’s colonial history (beginning in the late 16th century), as well as its geography, economic potentialities, military...
This volume, published by Henry Perry Smith, contains the history of Essex County and the biographies, biographical sketches, and illustrations of some of its most prominent historical figures. Chapters include: • The Subject • Natural Characteristics • Indian Occupation • European Discovery and...
This article is a list of towns, formation dates and other details related to Essex County municipalities.
This guide for Essex County contains a detailed list of resources for those researching families that lived there. The guide includes a map of municipalities, a brief county history, as well as links to county, local and regional repositories, resources, and societies. A selected bibliography is also available, along with other links that researchers will find highly valuable.