Judge Embrey had students go through the deed, will, land causes, and COB of
those counties and index the names.  These indexes are more extensive than your
normal index and cover the time period up to 1919.  For example, your typical
index of wills would give you the testate's name.  This index also gives you
the names of the legatees.  The books are done alphabetically by name, then
chronologically within the name.  I've found the index of place names helpful.
I can sometimes follow the sale of a plantation over the years, as long as it's
name is referenced in a deed. There are two sets - grantors and grantees.
These indexes were also done for King George County and I believe Spotsylvania
County.  There are many errors considering they were done by kids, but they
make an excellent starting point for a researcher.  Wish all the counties had
them.

Alice wrote:

> Hi to the List
>
> I have been reviewing the list of county records available through ILL for
> Stafford County (deeds in particular) I see mentioned several
> times "Embrey's Indexing"
>
> A search on-line gave me three hits that included the counties of Stafford,
> Esses, and Old Rappahannock...with hot links to the list of county
> records...but no explanation..
>
> Is there someone knowledgeable on this list who can explain who and what
> Embrey's is?
>
> TIA
>
> Alice in Fluvanna
>
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