Essex Lodge

Essex Lodge, a three-story brick home, is located almost within sight of St. Stephen's Church. The farm land adjoins that of the church-owned Glebe Farm. It was patented by William Brokes in 1660. Upon his death it passed to his daughter Susannah, who married Edward Veazey after the death of her first husband. In 1775, their son Colonel John Veazey, became commandant of the county. Although no complete record of ownership exists, it is known that the descendants of the Ward and Knight families were owners. Traces of a garden with box wood and brick walls suggest the formality of earlier years.