liberated by me living on the said plantation with dick unge and the stock to be equally
of small debts etcgives to Dr. David Dick personal items and chair and harness and 8
2017 exterior SSH photograph of the log Slave House at Haw Branch Plantation, Amelia County, Virginia. p.375, 22 January 1798, Bill of emancipation James Le Grand to his slave
of William Kircheval: Silas Long, Free man, living with Hannah Cooper, Fanny, free woman, living with Thomas Berry, Kitty, free woman, lving iwth Joseph King, Bob, free man, shoemaker, living with Thos. James 5 Oct 1809rec 7 May 1810, p. 242will of Hanner Tynes (alias) Unger wife of Richard Unger free
Stephen till he shall arrive at the age of twenty five years, and then for him to go out
doing unto others etcfrees Negro woman Hannah aged 55; Lucy aged 35 now and Negro
otherwise that they be free at the end of the year of my decease. . 6 April 1791). be taught there as he will have a sufficient fortune to support him. By the 1870 being fully persuaded that freedom is the natural rightdo unto othershaving
p.566, Ditto to Joe a black man about 50. same dates. 5 October 1795. repair but shall pay him ten dollars a year for ten years for his services, and then shall
as I would desire to be done to in the like situation emancipates Negro man Kinchen aged
15 February 1796, ordered the sheriff hir out William Mossom a negro liberated by the
practice of slavery concludes that it is altogether contrary to the Laws of nature, reason
profits thereof my desire that my executors may buy such a piece of land, as that
monthsthe minor males at 21 and females at 1821 Jan 1796rec same, p. 295Mary Leadbetter of Chas Cityfreedom is natural right and
Bede, Phebe and Rhody. freedom is natural right etc and doing unto others etcemancipates Negro man named
be don by in the like situation and having under my care three Negores whom I have
writing emancipate and set free my Negro man Francis aged abt 43 yrs and woman Cis abt 35
signatures, p. 226Shemuel Godwin of I of Wfreedom is natural right and do
Historical Information Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Brunswick and Prince George counties. Legateesall interested in other States, 25 slaves, Magisterial District 4
found on my estate be emancipated and all their increase as they arrive to the age of 21
p.586, 8 December 1795, Deed of Emancipation Nelly Wood to her daughter Janette. 171, I Joseph Harding believe that God created all Men equally free. The slavery categories exist to help with tracking the genealogy and family history of pre-Civil War era slaves. desire that she should have her liberty in full as the others, she and her heirs forever. they come to age and time hereafter to be mentioned;" Hannah, Patrick, Cherry, Jordan
Herculas 27; Amey 25; Edith 19and having 7 others in their minority reserving
Thomas Bryan Martin, Esq. before named Billy called Billy Lipscomb so that the whole of the debts now standing due
no. $150 to Andrew Woodley of same a tract of 100 acres with reference to will of Timothy
rightfulfill the injunctiondo hereby set free from bondage three Negroes,
6 March 1797 rec. James,
Melinda purchased of the estate of Doctor William Hepburn deceased. Left?, Cuffie, Patience, Phillis,
13when 21reserves guardianship--23 Feb 90rec 22 June 1790, p. 266Thomas Clary of Surryfreedom is natural right and doing
Collins Goodingrec October court 1798, p. 40211 Feb 1799John Friend of Chesterfield for divers causes
desire that my Negro boy Will should be hired out until he arrives to the age of 21 at
25 March
Emancipate and free the following persons, Vizt. the bulk of my estate to my nephew Alexander McNeil my desire is that the said Alexander
Fowls houses, a garden and yard attached to the kitchen with full liberty to raise what
Byrd and Richard Byrd formely of Chas City County but now of Suffolk and Gloucester to be
enumerated by County in 1860 and included 393,975 named persons holding 3,950,546 unnamed This Deed of Emancipation was acknowledged by Hugh IVEY,
people and whereas by an agreement entered into the 19th
27 pounds, and the siad John Plenty being desirous to secure the said John Grammer the
enjoy her full liberty of freedom and also such rights and privileges of citizen as free
my estate of what kind or quality soever be sold and after paying just debts and financial
are Aron Cornwell who affirms and Benjamin White who swears30 Nov 1784rec 22
29 March 1803 when Sam registered: aged forty-fiveblack colour
June 1810original delivd to Phil Cogbill. Judkinsleaves to bro Scisny? conviction of my own mind being fully persuaded that freedom is the natural right of all
arrive at the age of freedom, but if my said daughter should die before the said Margaret
agreeable to the declaration of the bill of rights upon which I conceive our present happy
Includes statement of his successful completion of apprenticeship and of his
Books, Inc., Bowie, MD 1990 Abstracted from Accomack Co, VA Wills 1788-1794, p.
aged 35also 8 young Negroes when reach lawful age ie David aged 17; Jane aged 13;
], Charity, Patrick, Daniel, and Caesar. liberties & immunities of free persons. Ursula x Mosby 16 June 1794. p.416, I Elizabeth Tucker Pleasants of Goochland having in my possession a negro boy
11 October 1799. rec 25 Sept 1792, p. 17 Nicolson Watkins of the county of Surry and parish of
4 Feb. 1802, p. 392 Margaret X Heath of Sussex County Moreover I
Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education - Accomac, Virginia In Virginia in 1860 there were 641 farms of 1,000 acres Daniel born Jan 84; Clotilda born May 86; until 21 or 189 Oct 88rec same, p. 164Thomas Lane of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Several of these registers have already been transcribed. p. 299 7 Feb 06 George McCredie of the town of
benefit of sd children I disposed of him .sells Ned, described as a Negro man of the
act of the gen assembly entitled an act to reduce into one the several acts concerning
be in the principles of religiono and morality and in case of the death of all or either
it-leaves 15 acres of land bought from Reubin Watkins adj the land selling to
and every one of the slaves of which I may die possessed on account of their services to
Pleas 1795-6, p.97, 26 December 1796, emancipation from Rachel Anderson to
of my Negroes that shall be under the age of twenty five years be removed or sold out of
of twenty one years I hereby set her free to act do for herself as the free people
males her sons ie Randolph who will be 21 on 1 April 1819 and Charles now abt 2 months old
I give the said Betty's child Rebecca, Nancy's child Nanny and her increase
at her own disposal, I also lend to my wife three Negroes to wit Toby, Phill, and Judy
almost non-existent. Dec 1803rec 2 Jan 1804, p. 265James Gwaltney, Simmons Gwaltney and John Gwaltney all of I of
Gilly (a woman) to have her
mislaid. Census data on African Americans in the 1870 census was perfect manner as if they were each of them had never been slaves rec 10 Feb 06
management of her until she arrives to age 19 Oct 90 rec Feb 20 92, Surry County Will Book No. between 1860 and 1870 were Henrico, with an increase of over 7,000, and Norfolk, with an 1817-1819, p. 1215 July 1817James Clarke of Powhatan, agent on behalf of
wife I wish my estate to be sold on a credit of twelve months by some persons to be
supposed to be named on the 1860 slave schedule, but there were only 1,570 slaves of such age desire to be done by in the like situation and having under my care a Negro woman named
until 21 to be brick layerno education and Pearman to get 12$ at 2110 June
Livingston, deceased, stating that the said Martilla, Phillis John, Nancy & Tom came
Local government records - Virginia - Amelia County. person so aged his or her proportion then remaining in their hands, but in case any of the
This is not a complete copy of the Amelia 1850 slave schedule. Hannah, Nancy, Arramina, Judy, Betty, Archer, Molly, Tom, Salley, Polly, Homer, Wilcher,
this county shall not be sold or be subject to any claim or pretention of claim that might
dispensed with" [Orders 1787-92, 461]. consideration of services already performed by Gabriel Cox a negro man and at present my
othersDo hereby set free from bondage the following Negroes vizt. p.226, 13 January 1800, Deed of Emancipation George Graham to Negro Dorsey. during their life only my will is that if the said Negroe Woman Dize should have a child
37; Betty, 26; Simon, 15 [17 Feb 1789]; Jane, 11[ 17 Aug 90]; Mary, 8[ Jan 93]; Sally, 5[
that the above sd Pegey Girl shall have a maintenance in my estate as long as she
Linking names of plantations in this County with the names of the large holders on this list to brothers Jn and Jacob Trabue and sister Polly DeppRoderick survives rec 8
emancipated and then set free 20 Feb 91 rec 14 July 91, p. 452 Thomas Davis of Southampton County gives First
thereof after they may arrive to age of maturity I am desirous as far as in me lies and
five slaves to heirs it is my will and desire that all my Negroes may be sold after
of this state and he dont chuse to go to a free state he must remain with Polly and
description to wit: Prince, Bob, George, Peter, Jacob, great James, little James, Dick,
right to be free and he has power to free so frees two Negroes viz Jonas, 21 and
PLANTATION NAMES. From 1862 to 1863, at the request of the president of the Confederate States, the General Assembly ordered to be recorded. February 1799. I give my Negro boy Lewis to my boy Billy Buck
London (
Unger3 Oct 1806?rec 6 July 1812, p. 275will of William Jenkins of I of Wit is my desire that
Prices of enslaved people varied widely over time. During the 1800s, the church formerly known as . Owner, but resides and holds slaves in Henrico Co., 50 slaves, Magisterial my father Benjamin Smith12 Sept 1803rec 15 Sept 1803, p. 108overseers of poor bind Ellyson Carter to Charles Wilson until
brother William Harrison the said Negro slaves Annaka and Fanny to him and his heirs
When archivists first processed and wrote the description for these registers, they used titles that were meant to reflect what the clerk labeled them. Orders 1796-7, p.15, 15 March 1796, David otherwise called David Gaskins v. Catesby
A., 70 slaves, Magisterial District 1, page 138B, PRIDE, William, 47 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 160, ROBERTSON, Mary B. to be apid deliver unto Betty Call of Dinwiddie County one Negro man by the name of London
guardianship for Ellick aged abt 12, to be free in May 1793; Peter aged abt 4 to be free
abt 20and two in their minority viz: Treasey a girl born 23 Feb 1778 when 18 and Sam
Robert Ryland and on his motion it is ordered to be recorded. Negroes to the Monthly Meeting of which I am a member to be manumitted by such members of
Chesterfield County Circuit Court Records, Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. p.138, February 1804, Deed of Emancipation James Dickenson to his negro
Orders 1784-9, p.353, 14 February 1787, deed of emancipation Robert Husk to Hannah,
girl aged abt 7 and Rose a girl aged abt 5 yrs old27 Mar 1806rec 8 April 1806
p.85, 18 September 1800, Deed of Emancipation Ann Smith to Negro Roger. Dec 1790 Grace and Amey 25 Dec 1790 Barbra 25 Dec 1790 Tom to go out Dec 1793 Sally to go
p.442, 9 October 1788, deed of emancipation robert Ricks to sundry slaves. same dates. is natural right and doing unto others etcfrees Negroes Frank, 46 yrs old; Dick, 47;
full for Negro girl Nancy. Benj Drew is not to sell one Negro woman by name Agg and the present wife of the sd
of myself & all persons whatsoever claiming right or title to them
Hunt20 July 1792rec 6 Sept 92, p. 178Rebecca X Jonesleaves riding chair to her honored
Deed Book 17:71, 24 July 1797, I Hubbard Saunders of Brunswick emancipate
our bill of rights, freedom is natural right and doing unto others as Jesus Christ
freedom is the natural right of all Mankind and that it is my duty to do unto others as I
1798, and whereas also considering liberty to be natural and unalienable right of man, and
aged 20 the 11 June next and Judy aged 3 the 1 Dec next10 Feb 85rec same, p. 368Joseph Ricks of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Charlotte. unto others etcfrees Simon aged abt 60; Pheby aged abt 30 and Doll aged abt
emancipate yet I believe it right for me to reserve the prerogative of acting as guardian
attachment to me I give my negro man Roger his freedom at the death of my wife which I
deliberate consideration and agreeable to our bill of rights am fully persuaded that
Hubbard until 21 to be wheelwright, teach to read and write and arithmetic to rule of
Tax List]. is beyond the scope of this transcription. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Amelia County, Virginia (NARA p.215, 17 October 1795, I Thomas Wilson set free Lucinda a small mulatto girl daughter
Gardner the use and care of a Negro girl Margaret which I have manumitted until she shall
sheriff admrincludes charge to the estate of 2.10.0 for expences to Petersburg
them and in case of the death of the other at any time hereafter to set free or to divide
90, p. 437 - Etheldred Taylor of Southampton county gives five
Dick, Milly, Frankey, Matt, Charles, etc. manumission. 27 March 1797. And whereas I the said William Douglas per deed bearing date 16
doing unto others etcfrees Negro Isaac aged 16when lawful ie according to act
list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with information on numbers of African 1808-1812, note: many of the pages of this book are illegibleindex does not
Alexander [5 April 06] as several of the above named Negroes are yet in their
This transcription lists the names of those largest slaveholders in the Amelia County, little Amy [1 Jan 03], Negroe Girl Patty [1 Jan 08], Negroe Girl Joan [1 Jan 08] - and
If an African American ancestor with one of these surnames is found on the 1870 census, then when he comes of age to him and his heirs forevergives to uncle Charles Tynes, Sr 5L
live emancipate and set free a negro woman by the name of Betsey about 18 and of a
Mulatto man in the possession of Humphrey B. Brooke and William Andrews, administrators of
1782rec 27 Aug 82, p. 348will of Daniel Pond of Surrygives his wife Mary the
14 August 1797. that they be treated well and freed after six years [WB 1:181-3]. and 1794. p.148, 20 February 1797, deed of emancipation Hugh Nelson to Scilla. Gibbins if he does not redeem it. affirmation of Lemuel Eley and Jn Rawls being people called Quakers, p. 25-- Meriam Scot and James Scott of Sohampton and Joseph Pretlow of
Cooper, Nancy Cooper and Janey Watkins (free negroes). guardianship etc frees Jacob 20 on 15 Jan 83; Salgal 16 on 18 Mar 85; Dafney 13 on 10 July
proved 6 April 1801. p.737, I Polly Spruce Emancipate a mulatto man by the name of Richard
or children in the above said time of her servitude of raising the above mentioned sum of
1797-1804, p. 3 Ann X Edmunds of Southampton County I give my
and Judith about the age of two years and by this my Deed of emancipation I do as fair as
to daus Eliz and Polly 19 July 95 rec 10 Sept 95, p. 712 Olive X Browne of Southampton county Whereas I
25. emancipated by Philip Davis. Hannah was born July
out absolutely free, without any manner of reserve whatsoever. Middlesex County, Virginia Wills and Inventories 1673-1812 and Other Court Papers by William Lindsay Hopkins, 1989 consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds bequeathed me by the said Trabue in his
females are 18rec 19 Dec 82marginal note says "__? said Elizabeth31 Dec 1800rec 15 Jan 1801, p. 548John Christian of Chas City frees Negro man named Edward
natural right and doing unto others etc frees Negro woman Peggy Blair aged abt 2717
3 June
Nelson, Patrick, Hannah, Rose, Augustine, Abram, Fed, and James (no ages) - rec 1 April
and her increase to be free the 25 December 1829 and should she have any increse, her male
History of Amelia County, Virginia, Pages 14 to 20 - RootsWeb frees Negro man Dickrec 7 May 1818, End of Book and end of Deed Book abstracts. by affirmation of Robt Ricks and Thos Ricks, p. 99Elizabeth Denson and Anne Denson of Sohamptonfreedom is
The management of an enslaved workforce was a frequent topic of debate among slaveholders. clear the meaning of his phrasing. Daniel a Boy, Betsy a girl, Ceasar a Boy, Susannah a Girl, and Lucy a girl. Squire ageed 23
I leave my Negro girl called Joan to my daughter Elizabeth Newby
nephewIn consideration of the services and good behaviour of my Negro man Dedan
deliberation frees Negro man known by the name of Edward Ricksno age givenrec
Thomas Evans' 3 sons, John, Ned & Thomas Exrs. the negro woman Hannah she being over the age of forty five years. (Quakers) in NC for the purposes of establishing their emancipationrec 7 Dec 1812, p. 344will of George Benn of I of Wamong legacies to
Ned, 27; Milley, 23; Hannah, 21; Easter, 19; Patte, 18: and 17 in their minority viz:
The first man manumitted, Kinchen, is probably identical to Kinchen Hancock, a
frees him24 April 1795rec 29 April 1795, p. 347John Warren of Surryfreedom is natural right so
1799. proved 8 April 1799. p.561, Ditto to Lewis a black man about 50 years old. esq of Pr. pitcher, a cupboard, trunk, etc., the far better part of these things she brought with her
Deed Book 1:388, 28 December 1789, James Warrington and Thomas Keene, Merchants of the
10 February 1798. proved 12
December court 1802, p. 38728 July 1803Cornelius Buck of Manchester for divers good
In 1834, the General Assembly added a requirement that each person be specified by marks or scars and the instrument of emancipation, whether by deed or will, be recorded. color $505th being fully impressed with a sence of duty we owe to the people of
liberty, when they shall arrive at full age which will happen: Charlotte to be free 29 May
if any of my just debts remain unpaid at the death of my wife Elizabeth that my Negro man
in court proceedings 16 Nov 1818note way dates work here, p. 141John Faircloth of Sothamptonfor divers good causes frees
his deceased, for the term of her natural life, reversion to her son Revil Mears. guardianship until 18 and 2113 Aug 1782rec 14 Nov 1782, p. 86James Stanton of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Dec 87, p. 124 - 19 Sept 87 - William Ellis - of Sussex after mature deliberation
duty unto others etcplus those in their minority viz; males at 21 and females at 18
Tom, and Penelope. year hire with Mr. Thomas Peter which is 5 pounds payable on the first of January next. George RowlettI do emancipate and set free the said London. doing unto others etc-frees 3 Negro woman Sarah abt 26 yrs and four in their minority
Deed Book 7, 1793-1797, p. 146, Deed of Emancipation Nelson Colvert to the
child or children shall enjoy there full freedom in the same manner as the others and
for leave for my said wife Aggaito remain in this state as other free persons of colour
slavery is repugnant to republican principlesfrees Negro Jack aged abt 151 Oct
p.121, 20 July 1795, Overseers of the poor bind Betty, daughter of Phillis one of the
support of orphan children of Methodists or the poor (no signature) rec 22 June, NOTE: microfilm of the later pages of this book are very light and not
acctJas D. Ladd idd as treasurer of the yearly meeting so probably Quaker--, Charles City County Will Book
p.150, 7 May 1793, William Fraser to his slave Polly Burgess, Junr. them by my executor out of the residue and remainder of my estate as will be hereafter
land on the North side of Little Back Creek, alias Timber Creek, to be div among the
Mary Griffin deed of manumission to Cyrus Rosarrous recorded in Accomack
Robert Goode to a Negro man named Abraham. following manner, agreeable to an act of the General Assembly. Also I leave him my black boy
age 10 May 1798 rec. freedom that he or they shall be disinherited and have nothing of the above legacies but
28 September 1798. proved 6 January 1800. p.657, I William Barr do hereby emancipate my Negro woman named Jeany Pottter bought of
Confederate States of America - Defenses. Jenny, Mima, Lucy (the younger), Nancy, Moses, and Eliza. 37993, 37995, and 41507. 06note date of deed follows date of court p. 164Benjamin Jordan of
freedom at my death. last will of John Lester to discharge his poor rates and county levies for the years 1793
passed three more laws that requisitioned slaves to work on fortifications and other works of the public defense. In contrast, Hancock County, in the extreme northwestern end of the . ; Billey aged abt 6 in 97; and Linder aged abt 4 in 96-- reserving guardianship until 21
from my estate annually plus food allowance etcplus use of buildings provided mother
1 Jan 12 ndrec 8 July 90, p. 430whereas Mathew Vick Sr late of Sohampton died possessed of
Negroleaves all she has or might inherit from any source to her husband Richard
Accession 37990, 37993, 37995. The reverse of the and in 1786:
452-3, John Lyne in consideration of the honest and faithful service rendered to me by
13 February, Deed of Emancipation George Emery to Negroes Jack, Sarah, Catherine and
named Phillis belonging to the estate of Robert Nicolson, late of Williamsburg, deceased. doing unto others etcfrees Negroes Fanney abt 30 yrs old; Samuel aged abt 20; Grace
frees Negro man Nicodemus aged 4210 Sept 89rec 11 Sept 89, p. 257Lewis Vick, Pilgrim Vick, Joshua Vick, Sarah X Vick, Giles
othershaving under my care Negroes of the following names and ages vizt David (32
mankindNegroes whom I have held.. and also having several Negroes now in their minority vizt: I reserve perogative of acting as guardian over them until the males reach 21 and
Douglas by deed bearing date 2 September 1800 of record in Petersburg purchased of John
Peter being dead)9 Dec 90rec 10 Dec 1790, p. 454Jordan Judkins of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right
his slave. Aba to be free Mar 15 1799 Rose Aba to be free Mar 20 1802 Lucy Aba to be free Oct 15 1804
Watson, Nansemond County Clerks' Fee Books, 29, deed of emancipation from
Prince George County believing that all men by nature equally free, therefore we do
rest of my estate to my daughter Polly Wren Bidgood to her and her heirs forever and it is
District and Sumpter Countyso this deed
guardianmales twenty onefemales eighteen rec 12 Feb 88, p. 226 10 March 89 John Bland of Prince Goerge County
and another Jacob to be free in March 1800 [DB 15:116]. Abram, Christopher, Sall, Tabb, Harbert, Peter, Liddey, Rogerguardianship for
freelends Negro woman Easter to dau Mary for ten years and then to be free28
Gambo, Sall, Daughny, Aggy, Bob, and Ally together with their increase including
(widow) authorize my friends Rees Cdwallader and David Ross to take care of a Negro woman
variety of heirs and asks that distribution not done through salesMy will and desire
11 October
become freeto dau Jane 150L specie and labor of Lucy, Stephen, Charlotte and Peg
17 Negroes now in their minority frees the males at 21 and the females at 18 vizt:
Carolina in Northampton County Hanna and Lettice providedly after my death he bring each
Solomon Scott registered
freefrees Negro woman Ursey aged abt 3517 April 06rec 15 April
manumitted and orders a list of provisions given her along with 20 acres to be set off
formerly the property of Cescilla Stokes, as for their faithful and long service to the
N.B. codicil nominates and ordains Joseph Jonas
in general and every individual in particular free George a Negro manno age
emancipate and set free the following persons vizt York, Lucy, Rachel and her increase,
James Henderson of the City of Williamsburg, aged about fourteen,
1798, Nancy 25 December 1800. 1779-1785, p. 152will of Thomas ScottFirst, I give all Negro slaves that
Southampton County, 33 last January, 5'5". as aforesaid, have emancipated, manumitted, and set free, and by these presents do manumit
guardianship until 21 and 188 Sept 1782rec 14 Nov 1782proved by
partly proved and fully on 7 Mar 1808--, Isle of Wight County Deed Book
Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. free30 May 1801rec 6 July 1801, p. 587will of Timothy Tynesall of my slaves of every
suit in the District Court of Suffolk (in forma pauperis) for his freedom according to the
26 yrs I do therefore emancipate and set free the said Negroes and having also
3
12 May 1800. p.95, Archibald Blair have emancipated my mulatto slave named James (for value
and "to fulfill the Golden rule" frees Old Hannah, Nell, Davey, Murrreah, John,
freedom is the natural right - frees Jeffry, Charles, Harry, Phillis, Lucy, Judah (all
day of September 1825. proved 26 September 1825. May 05rec 3 June 05, p. 35Sam X Tynes free Negro sells Wm Crocker for 450$ 100a it being
decd the said woman having been formerly the property of Col Rich Kello, aforesaid and by
out of my estate15 April 1808rec 21 July 1808, p. 20will of Anthony Tucker DixonI hereby emancipate liberate
any person as a slave, but having understood that the Laws of this State will not admit of
Free negro registrations--Virginia--Amelia County. p.171, 22 June 1789, John Seward to sundry slaves. should die with an heir or heirs then the above goes to them but if she dies without heirs
Not witnessed. 2
Wood set free and emancipate her. people called Quakers8 Dec 87rec 3 Jan 88, p. 119will of John Pretlow of I of WightAnn Bailey to continue
Emancipate a Negro woman by the name Ede. are also indicated. negro man slave. Ambrose free negro 1 p.231 Fairfax County. Son Charles residual legatee. arrives to the age of twenty six years. my slave I am now possessed of shall have their freedom, they and their increase forever. wit. 64. and his mother Luce I do set free. doing unto othersfrees David born in the "seventeenth" month 1766 when he
Wleaves the two acres of land for the use of out meeting house to the society of
p. 42 lists 8 slaves including a Lucy, p. 206 John X Cheatham of Surry County I give and
and Charles. 1850 Census Schedule of Slave Inhabitants, Search doing unto others etcfrees Negroes Dolly aged 23 and James aged 1523 Mar
p.666, 2 December 1793, Deed of emancipation James Wood to his four slaves Ben, Ned,
my faithful servant Sarah her freedom after the first of January 1790, I also give her the
. 21 October 1782. p.260, I Mary Pleasants of the county of Goochland being fully persuaded that freedom
hitherto a slave named Aggy, the property of the said Robert Wooldridge deceased
consideration of 37L pd by Robert Pollock for and in behalf of my Negro woman slave named
1805. the law of the land will allow that they may be made to enjoy that inestimable blessing in
and I the said George McCredie do hereby declare the before named Betsey, Polley, Adlie,
98], Becky [1 Jan 88], Dilcy [1 Jan 93], Edmund [1 Jan 07], and Salley [1 Jan 12]- desire
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