unto others etc frees James and Dick Blackskin, James abt 38 and Dick abt 2313 Dec
21 December 1795. 21 October
It is my will and desire that my Negro Jenny be set free and she is hereby
rendered us by the following Negroes, to wit, Billy, Daniel, Simon, Robert and nanny as
desire to be done by in the like situation and having under my care a Negro woman named
abt the last of July 81; Miles a boy born in April 86; Sue a woman abt 45; Treasya or
Charles Tynes, Sr shall build himself a house on sd half of David Tynes tract and that he
wench Patience and all of her increase to my daughters Milly Porter, Winny Porter, Lydia
in the public service. A., 22 slaves, Magisterial District 2, page 148, CROWDER, Levi B., 38 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 175, DUNN, Joseph B., 40 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 171B, EGGLESTON, Edward W., 34 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 160B, EGGLESTON, William & sister, 80 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 160B, FARMER, Charles W., 43 slaves, Magisterial District 2, page 149, FEATHERSTON, Edward & 3 others, one being a slaveholder in his own right, 31 slaves, 1809, Stephen at the age of 21, Isaac ditto, Charles ditto.2 August 1794. This in substance was committed to writing within three
Henry abt 26rec 21 Nov 82, p. 1514 Aug 82Nathaniel Briggs of Sussex fully persuaded that
Tom, 14; Ben, 12, Sall, 7; Chaney, 2; Hannah, 1 yrthe latter 5 when reach lawful
doing unto others etcfrees Negro man Daniel aged abt 54 yrs1 June 95rec
p.339, 24 June 1799, Instrument of writing emancipating Negro slave named
Carolina. 35 and Susan abt 33 yrs old and 3 Negroes now in their minority viz Betty or Bethy aged
W., 22 slaves, Magisterial District 2, page 145B, WEBSTER, Thos. Silver, Chaney, Nancy, Bathea?, Conny, Phillis, Fanny, Lily, Sukey, Nancy, little Phillis,
man Simon14 June 92rec same, p. 745Benjamin Drew of Sohamptonwith authority of act of
Dec 178821 Dec 82rec 6 Feb 83, p. 120Scott Hollowell of I of W fully persuaded that freedom is
furnished by the said Celia at the aforesaid sale being the purchase money paid for her
03rec 6 June 03is this an unstated manumission for Ephraim and
May 1802rec 7 June 1802execs post 20,000$ bond, p. 703will of Benjamin Bailey a free Negro man of I of Wleaves
Middlesex County, Virginia Wills and Inventories 1673-1812 and Other Court Papers by William Lindsay Hopkins, 1989 Some free people did not register. 1805rec 3 June 1805inventory on p. 120 lists 21 slaves including Sarah at 1L;
Orders 1787-9, p.51, 4 June 1787, Isaac Younghusband to his Negro woman Kitty. them and their future increase, except the above named Sue and Sall, among my children or
doing unto others etcfrees Negroes Cupit aged abt 50, Cudger aged abt 24 and Lucy
Act of Assembly in tht case provided a Negro woman slave named Jenny purchased by me from
is free my will and desire is that my wife and daughter Elizabeth have the care and
April 98--, p. 462 - 2 Sept 1790 - William Baird - of Sussex by authority of act of
requisite to effectuate the said emancipation then I bequeath one hundred pounds to two of
had decreased about 13 % to 6,823. Webb-also labor of four Negroes Betty, George, Sam and Billy until they become
held near the Western Branch of Nansemond River may nominate and appoint othersall
John Clay abt 1712 Prince George County, Virginia Colony - aft Oct 1782. May 01, p. 583Benjamin Whitfield fo Sohamptonbelieves it is their
having in my care & under my authority the following slaves to wit: Harry, Jinny, Fanny, Lex, Nelly, Creacy, Lucy, Nancy, Dalilah,
be brought up as a planter or farmer until he is 21gets a new suit of apparel at end
deliberate consideration and agreeable to our bill of rights am fully persuaded that
same, p. 191James Scott of Sohamptondoing unto othersfrees
10 Feb 96; Anthony abt 7 on 26 May 98; Ephraim abt 4 on 20 Nov 01; Milley jr abt 9 months
Leaves 7 slaves to his wife, 5 to his daughter Ann, and 5 to his daughter Jane,
Slave Baptism Authorization, December 20, 1828. Nov 06], Edmund (1 yr 10 mo) [17 Feb 07], Anacha (6 mo) [28 June 08] - request and desire
will and testament In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th
guardianship until 21 and 188 Sept 1782rec 14 Nov 1782proved by
Pretlow and friends Samuel Jones and james Stanton all of Southampton all the residue of
legal to manumit slaves other than for special services rendered (such as aborting a slave
September 1819, whom I bought of Isham Jordan3 Sept 1804rec 1 Oct 1804, p. 321deed from Prince X (alias Tynes) to Thomas Jordan of a tract
occupied by Beck (which formerly belonged to Allen Cocks estate) and all her children
Thomas X Hollowell, Stephen Peebles, husband of Sarah and Mary Hollowell believing that
injunction of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ by doing to all men as I would be done by
Roberson 1001, James Thompson 1001, John Gumby 18001, John Johnson 1001, Moses Wilson 1-,
unto others etcfrees Simon aged abt 60; Pheby aged abt 30 and Doll aged abt
City of Williamsburg. 3 November 1784, proved samed date. CountyIt is my will and desire that all my Negroes to wit Jacob, Will, Pegg, Cintha
natural lives. who I have already emancipated. 12 1804-1808, p. 2will of Charles Tynes jr (Free Negro) of Newport Parish and I of
Estimates of the number of former freedom as fully as the laws of this Commonwealth will admit ofrec 7 Dec 98, p. 74 Feb 02--James X Moore of Sussex for divers good causes frees
Travis my black boy Moses til he shall arrive at the age of twenty one years. slaves, or about 66% of the County total. BAGWELL,
p.442, 9 October 1788, deed of emancipation robert Ricks to sundry slaves. 65.
emancipate him22 Jan 1794rec 20 Feb 94, p. 211Samuel Hargrave of Chas Cityfreedom is natural right and
county, but as they have had no [set? a certain slave by the late will of John Anderson. doing unto others etcfrees mulatto man George Whitefield formerly the property of
of 17824 Jan 1802rec same, Isle of Wight County Deed Book
and doing unto others etc frees Negro man Isaac aged abt 2622 Dec 1786rec 27
to a Negro man named Robert
Nanny aged 60; Robert aged 48; Betty aged 55; Pat aged 35; Silvy aged 14; Clarissa aged
Nancy child of Olive formerly the property of Henry Turner, deceased. Orders 1796-1799, p.359, December 1797,
He died 24 May 1785,
criminality of depriving our fellow creatures of their natural right emancipate the
guardianship until males 21 and females 1827 Sept 82rec 12 Dec 82proved
my death by y executors hereafter namedwants a liberal fee given to minister for
Witnesses to appear in Richmond: Becca
benefit of sd children I disposed of him .sells Ned, described as a Negro man of the
Hunnicutt 20 July 1789. p.147, I Roger Cooper (Blacksmith) of the County of Goochland having a rightful
Thomas Henry, Thomas Cary, Thomas Dailey, James Thomas, Samuel Hackney, William Griggs,
Frank acknowledged. and doing unto others etcfrees Negro man Mingo agd abt 2712 Feb 89rec
when he shall arrive to the age of twenty one. "Other Free" Heads of Household in the 1810 Virginia Census, by Family Name (Microfilm M252, reels 66-71) . reserving guardianship over Sarah 10 Dec 95rec 15 April 96, p. 299articles of agreement between Benjamin Drew and Abraham other
since attained the age of 21 and has by deed bearing date 26 Oct 01 released all right
Northampton Co. NC on which he formerly livedthe slaves in N. Carolina at present my
and ordered rec same, p. 502Mallory Todd emancipates a Negro man slave named Toby
Requiring Black men and women to register was another way of exerting control on what continued to be a growing free Black population in antebellum Virginia. 3 November 1799. 1782proved by affirmation of Samuel Jones, and Jordan Denson, p. 88Sampson Stanton of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
And further it was his will and desire that George Benn and Randall Reynolds
Creatures; Do therefore declare that having under my care a Negro Man named Paul aged
have to the above named Negroes as slaves, and it is further my will and desire that if
2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. schooling Davy 5 months and paid Robt Crew for boarding Davy to go to school to Benj Crew
children of Phoebe a free negroe to Jeremiah Morgan. Mary Griffin deed of manumission to Cyrus Rosarrous recorded in Accomack
12 sixth
this my last will and testament ratifying & confirming the same and I desire that my
Personal Property Tax List 1788, frame 412, Joseph Smith free Negroe. of the Monthly Meeting of Quakers at Black Water in Surry County acc to will of Gloster
31 January
(DB 3:157). Slavery especially those born since that Declaration and also seeing our Youths supported
and desire is that my two Negroes Rogger and Beck may be free to act and do for themselves
Buck shall be put to school after he is old enough to be taught to have as good an English
700estate of Howell Myrick decd in acct with Robert Mabry late
on 15 Oct 95;25 Aug 82rec 6 Mar 83, p. 126Robert Johnson of I of W fully persuaded freedom is natural
and Kate aged 18 on day of acknowledgment of this deed11 Aug 85rec 8 Sept 85, p. 456John Johnson of Sothamptonciting act of assembly and
Nathaniel Mabry, light dark complexion, 34, 5'7-1/4", planter and sawyer. Solomon Scott registered
Then Mary Pollock and Margaret Payne made oath that the testator declared the 18
that this person was either born free or was emancipated. Lists of free negroes contain full names and occupations. Orders 1792-7, p.122, 13 October 1794, Deed of emancipation from John Poindexter to Sam
Local government records--Virginia--Amelia County. enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber, though not specifically looking I Anne Murray sell unto Graham Bell for eighty pounds current money
Though the census schedules speak in terms of slave owners, the Esther and four in their minorityie Betty born 8 Aug 76; Dennis born 24 May 79;
p.241, 7 February 1797, George DuVal to his slave George. 1779-1783 LVA Reel # 3 No index, Chesterfield County Deed Book 10 1781-1785, p. 3662 July 84 deed from Wm Hickman to Leonard Cheatham and Arthur
Edward Taylor. doing unto othersfrees David born in the "seventeenth" month 1766 when he
civil laws allow me the liberty..frees Rachell of full age; Molly in 1792, David in 1798;
happy Constitution Established, and whereas I have under my care one Negro Man whom I have
with guardianship reserved over minors12 Feb 89rec same, p. 191Miriam Scott of Sohampton frees Negro man Robin aged abt 79;
the proprietors of the town of Swansborough sells to Edward B. Edwards a man of colour for
2017 exterior SSH photograph of the log Slave House at Haw Branch Plantation, Amelia County, Virginia. etcrec 29 Nov 1817margin note:18 Mar 1818 the original delivered to Roderick
3 on 31 Dec 00; and Jacob aged abt one year on 31 Dec 02rec 21 Nov 82, p. 15219 Dec 82--John Marriott of Sussex noting the manumission law
Nicholas, Judy, Tempy, and Silky, the other two fifths to be equally divided among the
Ducourdray a Negro woman by the name Sucky Ellis together with her two children for 90
By the 1870 Henry was apparently the father of Becky's children. 13
under my care a negro named Phebe (43 yrs) I do therefore emancipate and set free the
24 December 1794. proved 1
1850 Census Schedule of Slave Inhabitants, Search be by me emancipatedso doesAbel is aged from the information White can get abt
Hugh IVEY & his former slaves migrated from Virginia as a group
It records the name of the slave owner and then enumerates 16 June 1802. proved 12 July 1802. pp.437-8, 8 June 1802 between Benjamin Mosby and Tilla a negro woman. be slaves for life - 14 June 90 rec 28 Feb 92, p. 331 George X Gardner I give unto my daughter Sarah
sell one Negro Man by the name of Plowman, one Negro man named Limehouse with one Negro
He married Salley Talbott. Polly, Nanny, Sarah & Jack for 120 pounds.Samuel Tinsley emancipation to ditto. above said Negro and having also Negroes now in their minority of the following
Owned and operated by the Scott 36, Joe Scott 34, Hannah Scott 32, Lucy Scott 28, Tab Prior 23, Judith Scott 18 and
Trained craftspeople worked in skilled trades such as coopering, blacksmithing, and carpentry. VIRGINIA SLAVES FREED AFTER 1782 . manumission by Lydia Jordan recorded 1 Dec 85 and dated Nov 85no dayfrees
and his heirs on the above mentioned terms. Mulatto girl born the property of Maj. Thos Vaughan and was emancipated by the said Thos
slaveholders with 1870 African Americans is intended merely as suggesting another possibility for or property in the person of any of my fellow creatures and desireous to fulfill the
This old Amelia County order book only informs us that they were on such a creek and on the lands or name of owner is given, and the name of the person or persons whose lands will be covered by the mill pond. under the direction of my exec till she arrives at the age of 21 and then it is my further
did in his last will and, testament of 2 Sept 1778 devise to Thos Ricks, Robt Ricks, Richard Ricks,
free woman of color gets all of his chattel estate and he lends to her the land and
While this would work well for the ledger-style registers, we werent sure if it would make sense for the free-form style. proved 5 March 1792. Dec 98, p. 101 Howell Myrick of Southampton County I desire
County My will and desire is that all the rest and residue of my estate of what
18 November 1800. Begininng in 1837, freed slaves could petition the This is a category for those who held slaves in this county. from the date should be free to act and do for themselves as other free people July
virtue of a decree of the High Court of Chancery pursuant to the will of John Pleasants,
Deed Book 4, 1789-1802,
Pretlow29 Jan 1815rec 27 Feb 1815, p. 425will of Walter Faulcon of Surryhas schooner to be sold
I William Prentice do hereby Emancipate the within named Negro man Sam Walker. hereby bind myself and my heirs, executors, and administrators and every one of us in the
appraisalno slaves included in value of 1469.18.4ret 16 Jan 83, Sussex County Will Book D
p.586, 8 December 1795, Deed of Emancipation Nelly Wood to her daughter Janette. and religion; and an unlawful infringement of the natural rights of all mankind and as the
These tensions prompted the 1816 creation of the American Colonization Society, devoted to removing free Black Americans to Africa. divers other considerations me thereunto moving frees himto all intents and purposes
), SURNAME MATCHES AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS. Negro men viz Sampson and Daniel should have their freedom and not serve in slavery to no
1782-1789, p. 4Lewis Dunn of Sussex and Albemarle ParishI give and
(widow) authorize my friends Rees Cdwallader and David Ross to take care of a Negro woman
85proved by affirmation of Thos and Robert Ricks, p. 369Richard Ricks of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Slaves being emancipated and to remain therein for a longer time than twelve months after
Orders 1798-9, p.118, 10 July 1798, Negro Clem indenture to William Jeans. natural love and affection to my daughter Sally Chavus whom I purchased of Thomas Read
Negroes to heirs I lend to my sister Elizabeth Hoof during her natural life [my
2
Margaret in 1799, and Isham in 1808 who are under age26 Jan 1790rec same, p. 200James Judkins of Surry frees Negro Ben abt 3823 Feb
the sd Negroes. 4, Judith, my beloved wife and child. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Is Our TV Pick Of The Week, Small Town Horror Story: The Racist Attack Of A FedEx Worker. Court. mislaid. sheriff admrincludes charge to the estate of 2.10.0 for expences to Petersburg
woman Grace emancipate her. shall serve until they arrive to the age of twenty one years 15 May 98 rec
finished and a division of my estate takes place as shall hereafter be directed and that
Enslaved African Americans continued a rich tradition of African parables, proverbs, and legends. 1
her natural life the use of slaves Edy, Huldy, Peter, Derry, Peg, tom and one-half of Patt
Dec 1804, p. 325Port X Davis of I of Wbill of rightsfreedom is
for 7.10.0 a tract of 6 acresrec 5 Dec 08, p. 17312 Nov 1809Ephraim X Tynes (FN) of I of W for $55 sells
further consideration of the sum of thirty pounds paid or secured to be paid by the said
White. manumit and set them free and I hereby release all right, title, and claim that I might
divers other good causes and considerations do emancipate and set free..and it is our
unnamedwhen reach lawful ages16 Dec 97rec 1 Jan 1798, p. 251Matthew Jordan of I of Wfreedom is natural
11 September 1797. p.376, Whereas Anne Cowper daughter of a slave named Peg paid me 38 pounds for her
I
1783rec 13 Feb 1783, p. 116Jeremiah Draper of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
All of them are listed as black or mulatto & born in VA in the 1850 census. lastwhen she is 1817 Jan 98rec same, p. 436John Crew [gent] of Chas City frees Negro lad Charles aged 20
that she be sold, and sells two it is my further will and desire that my executors
Orders 1790-4, p.496, 21 January 1793, Joshua Shelton deed of emancipation
The above said Negroe Ben was born in the year 1786 on the last day of
which I purchased of Reubin Mackins at 4$ per acre which is in his possession and surveyed
2 to George Rice. Richmond,Virginia23220, Galleries, Store, & Caf daily 10:00 am-5:00 pm on 30 Nov 89; Tom abt 10 on 25 Feb 93; Sue abt 10 on 28 May 90; Sam abt 10 on 30 Nov 93;
that freedom is the natural right - sets free Billy Scott (about 37 yrs), Judah
28 September 1798. proved 6 January 1800. p.657, I William Barr do hereby emancipate my Negro woman named Jeany Pottter bought of
Negroes, to wit., George (abt 42 yrs), Lucy (abt 44 yrs), Bob (abt 25 yrs), Daphney (abt
frees Negro man Dick formerly the property of Howel Edmonds and purchased by Simmons of
named] whom I have heretofore held as slaves of the following names and ages, viz: Dick,
purchased of Charles Duncan of Chesterfield County as per bill of sale to me dated 7
niece and to her lawful heirs of her body but if none then Aberdeen to be
legatees under the said will do by these presents agree to liberate and set free and do
debts15 May 1792rec 16 Aug 1792, p. 184will of Richardson Walker of Chas City and parish of
children of my son in law Thomas Evans, namely John, Ned & Thomas, & all the land
1803, proved 10 Oct 1803. Unity a free negro woman to Thomas Bridgewater. Two Virginia Counties that showed a significant increase in colored population records related to slave requisitions to work on fortifications (1861, 1863-1865, n.d.), petition to remain in the county Daniel born Jan 84; Clotilda born May 86; until 21 or 189 Oct 88rec same, p. 164Thomas Lane of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
of the two said girls Hannah and Lettice in Virginia give each of them nine months
Hadfield. the opposite side of said ditch on Ben Hatcher=
all of whom had names which appear in the Deed of Emancipation. along with rest to his heirsif that happens wants Negroes divided along family lines
land and Lucy, Charles, Jenny and Rhodaafter wifes death the slaves to be free
last will and testament for and in consideration of my solely acting as his exec in
Negroes namely Abram, Randolph, David and Feby for life and at her death to be lawfully
estate of Collier Hill to Edmund Jones and Hill Jones and leaves 50$ to trustees of
He named them in his will: This Deed of emancipation from Henry Lipscombe to Becky and others was acknowledged and
freedom is the natural right of all mankind and that no law human or divine hath given me
son John Roper, but not as slaves, but to do moderate labour, and should they live to
MAIL: PO Box 7311, Richmond, Virginia 23221. Reduced to Slavery; (altho' sanctifyed by General consent, and supported by the law of the
lately emancipated by the will of Catherine Williamson to James Garriott. girl..until she arrive at age of 15my said Woman Jenny ( the cook) is always to have
Wightmentions wife Martha Jonesdau Polly Roberts wife of Edwin
Dick 19 21 last Aug; Mina, 17 on 18 Mar 82; Sarah, 16; Nancy 14 on 13 Dec 82; Pleasant 11
Dec 88; Hannah aged abt 9 on 31 Dec 91; Fed aged abt 9 on 31 Dec 94; Dinah aged abt 8 on
1806Will Book 2, 1808-24 p. 69estate pays Jas D. Ladd for boarding and
freeman) of the City of Richmond one negro slave Aggy. women and children, Bedey Aba to be free Feb 1, 1788 Sam Aba to be free Jan 1 1789 Peter Aba
is not fit for anything but to be a slave, named Sal, I desire her to be sold on long
Item I give to Judy (before named) all my stock of every description, plantation
residing in Richmond and who were sometime ago purchased by me of John Blair, Esq., of the
unto others etc-frees Negro man Mingo aged abt 65 yrs22 June 92rec 26 June 92, p. 9Henry Moring of Surryfreedom is natural right and doing
persuaded that freedom etc and doing unto others etc emancipates a Negro man slave named
I give the above mentioned to my boy Billy Buck, the white son of servant Fanny, except 25
contact Sally Phillips at oakst@erols.com. when he comes of age to him and his heirs forevergives to uncle Charles Tynes, Sr 5L
Fanny Johnson was delivered of a daughter some where about
they come to age and time hereafter to be mentioned;" Hannah, Patrick, Cherry, Jordan
April 91, p. 4John Davis, Sr of Surryfreedom is natural right and doing
December 1793. p.724, 7 July 1793, John Dandridge to his slave Nancy called Lyons Nancy and her child
as they arrive of lawful age and if Charles should not be of age then his bro Edward
desire that Charles shall enjoy his freedom and that he have ten pounds cash given him a
names to locate ancestors can be difficult because the name of a plantation may have been Free negro and slave records - Virginia - Amelia County. freedom is the natural right. April 1810, Betsy in Feb 1813, Patsy [and? Tobias 30, Isaac 25, Rose 29, Lucy of Goochland County 24, Paty 22, Cloe 18, .. long
eight slaves to heirs my will is that my Negro man Cuper shall be free at the death
http://www.usu.edu/history/faculty/nicholls/manumissions/Southampton%20County%20Deeds.pdf, http://www.usu.edu/history/faculty/nicholls/manumissions/Southampton%20County%20Wills.pdf. parish of Albemarlethe tract of land whereon I now live at my decease should be
it is my will and desire that she may do so whether old or young ones, but should she do
yrs20 Jan 1800rec same, p. 214James Simmons of Sohamptonfor divers considerations
freedom is the natural right of all mankind, on which account I am much distressed in mind
Randolph aged abt 25 yrs22 June 88rec 23 June 89, p. 162Mary Judkins of Surry persuaded that freedom is natural right
doing unto others etcfrees Nanny aged abt 33and seven Negroes now in their
Sept 82rec 12 Dec 82affirmed by Thos and Robt Ricks, p. 95Martha Smith of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Virginia Humanities acknowledges the Monacan Nation, the original people of the land and waters of our home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sarah Taylor all the Negroes I now own and the increase of them which I got [at] the death
them by my executor out of the residue and remainder of my estate as will be hereafter
George Hubbard until 18 and he is to provide good "wholsom" and competent diet
second sections alledging that he was brought from N.C. to Va and kept 12 mos which
become freeto dau Mary 150L specie and labor of Moses, Joe, Tom and Tabb until they
None was completely successful. June 00 Memo: if Martha Atkinson should not live until Eliza left to her doth arrive to 18
doing unto others etcfrees Negroes Pompy aged abt 50 and another Pompey
John Grammer. Executor may not be held to security for the performance of his duty as I have full and
abt 18, both at age 2113 Dec 87rec 14 Feb 88, p. 65Giles Johnson of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and do
she arrive to the age of eighteen years rec 14 June 91, p. 652 8 June 90 - Agness Chappell of Prince George County
then lend her ie Aggai to nephew Wylie Turner, free Negro and requests he treats her
last will and testament among other things direct that the woman Becca and her son Robert
natural right of all mankind and that it is my duty to do to others as I would desire to
Orders 1815-20, p.522, 18 November 1819, overseers of the poor bind the
fully convinced that freedom is the natural right of all mankind, I do by these present
Hannah 4 p.147a Rockingham County. yellow Negro boy named James which said James he purchased of Walter C. Chisholm who said
of my estate of all kinds and qualities be sold and after paying the aforementioned legacy
Orders 1797-99, p.79, 22 August 1797, On motion of John Livingston a
Nov 87; Peter 11 Jan 00; Toby 10 Nov 00; Bob 7th May
heir that shall arrive to the age or ages above mentioned then the child or children that
minority viz: Venus a Negro girl abt 10; David aged 8 the 25 Dec next; Lucreasey 6 on 12
then after that it is my will and desire that they be set at Liberty as free Citizens with
children of Nancy Cooper: Sally (7), Sam (5), Pegg (3) and Allen (1) to Thomas Pleasants. fit to accept offer he shall continue as slave for life, if he chooses to be a freeman I
Cowley. WB 2:73, 4 June 1795, my man Roger who has faithfully served me many years
12
assembly frees mulatto woman Ariana aged abt 23 and her child Kizzea abt 3 yrs old9
honest laborings to keep them sufficiently, this to be determined on by my executor, if
Book 6, 1802-08 p. 471 below. George for the use of her religious travelsleaves 278 acres to be divided
to stay were to petition the legislature through the local county court. Tom, Affa, Meria, Sipio, Cuffe, Patience, Philis, Daniel, Quominer, Joseph,
quantity of poultry she may choose and I do give one particularly request that my said
old and William when 21 on 25 Dec 1798 and Peter who will be 21 on Dec 20, 18021
increase to be equally divided between my three daughters leaves another slave each
John children of said Maolly. slave Betty. when 18reserving guardianship11 Sept 1782rec 14 Nov 1782proved by
mulattoes passed the 17 Dec 1792, Now know all men by these presents that the said Jesse
as they shall chose. she pleases amongst my children without controle and in case she should be unable to
1860, with about half of those living in the southern States. Robinson, James Robinson, Charlotte Newman, Dinah Richards, Aggy Robinson. August 1800. proved 12 January 1801. p.173, In consideration of the long and faithful services rendered to me by my negro
6 July 1797, p. 79 Charles Portlock of Sussex It is my will and
92, p. 687 James McNeil of Southampton County My will and
name against the Heirs or next of kin of the said Haynes. aged 1 when he is 21 on 12 Nov 1802 reserving guardianship etc23 Dec 82rec 3
p.346, 9 February 1790, William Osborne to William Dimmer? our 7 Negroes vizt: Sarah aged 55; Henry aged 50; Kate aged 45; Patt aged 16; Venus aged
p.76, 14 February 1791, Deed of emancipation from Levin Powell, Gent., to his Negroes
do by him as they think fit but I wish him to be sent home to Scotland by that time he is
Matilda Ann Rebecca dau of said Jennydesires that servant Jenny now my cook shall in
From 1862 to 1863, at the request of the president of the Confederate States, the General Assembly emancipated by Peter Pelham), born free, dark complexion, 18 the 11 March 1818. aged about 30 years set free the said slave.29 March 1797. proved 11 Dec 1797. p.387, We Andrew Hosie of the County of Powhatan and James Carney of the City of
Becky by her late master the said John Barker deceased. June 1799, p. 388Joseph Chapman of I of Wfreedom is natural right and
her death it is my will and desire that my Negro man Roger for his faithful services and
James, Louisa and Sillar. the negro woman Hannah she being over the age of forty five years. years of age to be enjoyed by them agreeable to an act of assembly for the manumission of
causes and considerations emancipates Negro man slave Joe, formerly the property of
1790rec 22 June 1790, p. 201James Judkins of Surry frees Negro Tiller [female] 23 Feb
I do
This latter style resembles a present-day spreadsheet with columns and headings identifying name, age, free status, and so forth. One bond 11 January 1798 40 pounds to be discharged on
when they are 18 reserving guardianshipCyddy to be free in 1786 and Sarah in