Sussex County, Virginia

There are some references that connect the Echols family to Sussex County, VA, locating in southeast Virginia.

For instance, there is an index entry for "Eckles, John" (LVA) dated 1788 with this note:

Part of index to Sussex County Wills and Administrations (1754 - 1800)

Local Note(s) p. 488-490. Will pro. 20 Mar. 1788. p. 517. Inv. & Appr. rec. 17 July 1788. Will Book D, 1782-1789 (Reel 14)