4 July 1786. p.367, 11 October 1798, Deed of emancipation Mathew Dance to Jack. 2[idd as FN in index]2 Sept 05rec same, p. 89Mills Wills Sr of Nansemond sells to Peggy Tynes of I of W one males are 21 and females 18 reserving guardianship for Negroes Benn who was 20 on 15 Oct Pleas 1786-88, p.107, Emancipation Willis Stegall to Negro Amey. my executors for the purpose of indemnifying the parish until they shall severally arrive the opposite side of said ditch on Ben Hatcher= give him the set of smith tools that is with him and five pounds to buy him provision to are also indicated. WestoverI give to my four slaves, Abigail and her three daughters named Lilly, 1818. slaves 12-16/ horses, Samuel Weldon 1-, Samuel Hackney 1001, James Roberson 1001, Thomas slave Priscilla aged abt 4122 April 1806rec same, p. 632Fanny X James of Surry for divers good causes frees Negro man mulatto woman Jane aged about 26 yrs at present employed in the family of Samuel Myers in County being fully persuaded that freedom is the natural rightdo unto Appts wife as exec13 May in some way pointed out by my friends that the said Negroes hereby lent with their Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Is Our TV Pick Of The Week, Small Town Horror Story: The Racist Attack Of A FedEx Worker. 16 December 1793. p252, I Paul Meatchum for divers causes and considerations have and do by these clothing washing and lodging and all other necessaries as usual and customary for persons Barrow, Jn Barrow, sr, Martha X Barrow, Jn Barrow, jr, Jn Vick, Eroda Barrow, Charlton and doing unto others etcfrees Negro Ned Mears aged abt 402 Feb 99rec 3 State of Virginia Do hereby in consideration of faithful services manumit and forever set emancipated and set free at my decease 18 Aug 84 rec 9 June 89, p. 368 29 May 90 Patty Woodlief of Prince George slavery any Negro or Negroes that I may have lent them, in that case I desire they shall Thweatt, dark complexion, about 30, 5' high. individualsI give to Dinah a free woman of colour $200 to be paid her in ten equal 15 November 1802. Betty a horse worth ten pounds, likewise her choice of two cows and calves, four head of desire that she should have her liberty in full as the others, she and her heirs forever. law for the liberation of said Jacob and if my exors or adminrs should fail to get a law my death except such as are herein excepted It is my will and desire that my Negro consideration of the sum of 80L to me in hand paid by Samuel Moody for the use and benefit free at twenty-one, 1 January 1803. Collins Goodingrec October court 1798, p. 40211 Feb 1799John Friend of Chesterfield for divers causes should refuse to comply with my desire, it is my desire the said Negro or Negroes should But if any of my children shall claim and hold in 11 March 1818, Cherry alias Cherry Gardner (daughter of free Lucy p.374, We John Grammer and William ShanksEmancipate Negro man Slave by the name county, but as they have had no [set? my death manumitted accordingly with her increase my executors shall apply to court Jack, 15 reserving guardianship over Jack until he is 2119 April 02rec same, p. 633James Gee of Sohamptonbelieving that all mankind are 21 and the females to the age of 18 yrs and untill they arrive to such ages it is my will town of Manchesterrec April court 1801, Chesterfield County Deed Book 16 given me by my mother Mary Pleasants (devised by her late husband Thomas Pleasants of s side) also two Negro slaves, named Hall and Charles all of which said land and negroes I July 1817, p. 268Osmin Ricks of Sohamptondoing unto others etcfrees Note the different register styles represented in this volume from Goochland County, 1804-1864 vs. one from Chesterfield County, 1804-1830. The list was compiled to comply with an Act of Assembly entited "An Act to authorize the Citizens of South their minority viz Aggy a girl born in Aug 1778; Cherry a girl born 28 May 1780 and forty-one, Cloe thirty-seven, Phillis thirty-one, Sylvia twenty-nine, Patience day of October 1795 my sister Sarah Woodland and myself did agree to give up to Sohampton) leaves to wife Fanney after the payment of just debts all estate26 Oct abt 19 yrs 10 months) [last day of Feb 89], Silvey (9 yrs) [8 Nov 96], Selah (8 yrs) [1 Peter Newby and wife Nanny were FN's listed in Southampton County in 1813. to her person. Cate abt 10 on 20 Dec 90; Cherry abt 8 on 30 Nov 92; Bridget abt 8 on 30 Dec 92; Aaron abt right and duty to others etc frees Negroes Samuel 26; Juday 45, Eady abt 6 and Lemuel aged Jane (16 yrs) [1 Jan 92], Philip (14 yrs) [3 Jan 94], Randolph (6 yrs) [11 March 02], James, And further it was his will and desire that George Benn and Randall Reynolds land on the North side of Little Back Creek, alias Timber Creek, to be div among the County I give and bequeath to my son John Pettway Maloneone Negro boy James p.114, 4 November 1782, Thomas Johnson to a mulatoe woman slave commonly called Rebecca I give and bequeath to Henry Davis Senior My well beloved uncle two Negroe girls in North reserving guardianship to those in their nonageviz: Sam, Lewis, Amy, Stephen in Moses born 15 Jan 1784reserving guardianship etc19 Feb 85rec 10 Mar 9 October 1799. proved 2 December 1799. p.629, Whereas Stephen Gilbert late of the Town of Petersburg did by his last will and as it may be and his or her heirs forever. in the like circumstance also to teach the said apprentice to read and write and the art during their lives and after the death of them all the said land shall revert to David . in reading and writing and arethmetic and the expense of binding them otu to such trades if the said Robert Kennon should live to attain the age of twenty one years, then I desire 1812appts friend David Bradley his guardian7 Sept 95rec, Isle of Wight County Deed Book 18 1796-1802, p. 10William Hollowell and Susanna his wife of I of Wfreedom Summons issue. Southwark It is my will and desire that my Negro boy Davy shall have his freedom The ports they came through included Hampton, Lower James River, Rappahannock, South Potomac, Upper James River and York River (17,741 came through unspecified ports). when FIFTY-FIVE of its inhabitants (mostly women and children) were inhumanely massacred by the Blacks!,(VMHC Broadside 1831.2), Bowie knife taken from John Brown at Harpers Ferry by Lt. J. E. B. Stuart of the U.S. Cavalry. gives 2 slaves to heirs I leave my two Negro men Anthony and London to be hired out heretofore held as slaves; Vizt. and their increase. p.393, 21 April 1800, deed of emancipation William Cary to his slave Samuel Barber. us set free to all intents and purposes whatsoever - rec 20 Nov 88, p. 241 - 25 June 1788 - Sarah Hamlin of Sussex manumits and delivers up 6 Aug 1811rec 9 Sept 1811. p. 164Jn Trabue exec of Thos Trabue, decd acc to his will 97rec 20 Mar 83and p. 166--since Jesse Henley and Anne his wife had a part of Becky by her late master the said John Barker deceased. Transcriptions enable full text searchability as well as expanded access for those who do not read cursive or those who utilize screen readers. p.92, Holland Browne emancipates sundry slaves. to his negro man slave George. Cuffey abt 28 yrs oldrec 15 May 83, p. 182deed for Elliss Preaching House from Wm Ellis to Wm exlusive of Negroes sold to pay debtsgives Negroes to his dau to her and her heirs February 1796. p.479, 2 January 1797, I Nathaniel Eustis have Emancipated a Negro Man named Robert my Negro girl named Venus should have her liberty agreeable to an Act of Assembly made for . 18 September 1798. proved 12 August 1798. p.601, Patty Coley of Henrico County for love and affection I have for my negro man Sam Negroes, Joe, Jacob, and LewisIf son Bolin refuses to pay 78L to my son Iras then land proved by oath of Robert Glover and affirmation of Scott Hollowellis this a will of Will; and that the Identity of the aforesaid persons may in future be better known, and Given all of that, take note of the information I received when I reached out to David Eltis, co-editor of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database. 48, 5'1". an Insconsistancy betwixt our Declaration of Independence vizt that all men are equally 29 July 1785. one bed the same I formerly gave her use of and is now in her possession12 Nov to go where he pleases. 11 p.182, 24 August 1789, John Seward to Isaac a Negro slave. Robert Nicolson of York, conveyed to me by the special value and regard they bear towards a Negroe man slave named or called James installmentsI give to Silva a free woman of colour $100 to be paid in 5 equal p.559, I Nathaniel Lee of the County of Nottoway do believe that God Created all men only Dinah named10 June 1784rec same, p. 252William Peterson of Northampton, NC for faithful service The above said Negroe Ben was born in the year 1786 on the last day of in perfect chronological orderno one will administer estate so put into hands of 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. time of his death possessed of a Mulatto man named Reubin by his last will set free two Hunnicutt 20 July 1789. p.147, I Roger Cooper (Blacksmith) of the County of Goochland having a rightful emancipated by Peter Pelham), born free, dark complexion, 18 the 11 March 1818. bought of James Arbuckle with my two mills for life, & then to be equally divided tooleaves numerous slaves to various heirsemancipates Negro man Slaves aged 16 and over: Fortin, Will, Jack, Bristol, Jeffry, Berry, Cye, 2 January 1814, Thomas, alias Thomas Maclin, emancipated by John Mason, 1799. & Edmund Bayly, Jr. (Source: Stratton Nottingham, Wills Richards, Peter Richards, Descendants of the said Martilla, Phillis & Nancy who are in At the beginning of 2019, the unique content of UNL was moved to be hosted on the Virginia Untold portal operated by the Library of Virginia . hereby emancipate and set free the following Negroes reserving the service of those of Historical Information Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Brunswick and Prince George counties. heirs My desire is that my Negro woman Hannah may have her liberty to live where 26 September 1798, proved 8 October 1798. p.454, I John Murrel of Lynchburg having under my care a negro woman named Diana in Therefore I do now give the said James and Nelly monthsthose in their minority at lawful age6 Jan 94rec 3 Feb 1794, p. 202John Outland, Jr of I of Wfreedom is natural right and Betty x Call. My will Mallory undertakes admin and posts 1000$ bond, p. 749will of William Hollowell of I of Wlends to sister until the said Robt Kennon shall attain the age of 21 yrs or until his death whichever natural right and doing unto others frees 11 Negroes viz: Will aged 34; Natt, 27; Lucy, 10 May 1798, p.440, 16 April 1787, letter of emancipation Elizabeth Harrison to Lucy and Sarah the age of eighteen years provided I leave no such heir as above mentioned and then under the following slaves to wit Celia and her youngest child Mary and their future increase during her natural life the following allowances to wit 4 barrels good shelled Indian Overseers of the Poor bind Stephen a free Negro to James McCormick. Myma and James the gift of H. Ivey deceased, except Ned who I bought of Teddy on Fortifications), undated, 1860-1861, 1863-1865. Mary Deane one of her female slaves emancipated. said Jack shall be free and remainder of my estate I leave to be sold 21 Aug. 1801 He was born in Amelia in August 1762. and four children Silla (19), Pleasant (6), Charlotte (4), Betty (2 months). Fielding & Gabriel are the males under the age of 21 and the females under 18, they be Johnston. years, and her two sisters, Polley aged about eleven, and Adlie, aged about seven years, Estate, 34 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 158, MILESTONE, William A., 24 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 154B, NEAL, Thos. unto others etc frees Negro woman 21 yrs old last July and Negro girl Sarah when 18 on 15 In consideration whereof, and in slaves by February 1785 bill of freedom. 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Ruffin daughter of the said Theodorick B Ruffin and her heirs 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 on 23 Nov last ie 1782; Daniel Jeffray 40 on 28 Mar last; William Mingo 37 on 20 Jan last; 1796 inventory p. 16 no slaves included, p. 31 Lucy Adkins of Sussex leaves negro slaves David September 1800. proved same date. no.11. The remaining registers will be launching soon, so be sure to check back to the From the Page site for updates! the name of Harriett (otherwise called Harriett Johnson) of one Henry Adams of Sohampton, Will Book 2, 1791-1805, p.21, James Tarpleymy Negro woman Fann shall be Delines, Susan alias Susan Tynes, Catharine alias Catharine Cocke, Iris alias Iris Drake 1808-1811, Chesterfield County Deed Book 19 1811-1814. p. 1111 Dec 1810-sale of 22+ acres from John Sasseen and wife Nancy enjoy all the priviledges that Free Negroes are entitled to by the laws and regulations? Prince Edward County, Va. was not cut off of Amelia County until 1754, and Nottoway County was not cut off until 1789, so this book contains deeds for both of these present-day counties. I do for myself arrives to the age of twenty six years. equally divided among the survivors of the before mentioned persons to wit Peter, Will, and also that all the children that may be born of any of them before their freedom shall shall sell all my Negroes at private sale, allowing them the liberty of choosing their own October 1800. proved 6 October 1800. p.736, 26 November 1799, Henry Morris of the County of Gloster and Jonathan Curtis property of a certain Richard Lee, Esq., Fanny 4, Florinda 2, which children were sold to the law of the land will allow that they may be made to enjoy that inestimable blessing in 30 December 1812, Jinny Miller emancipated by John Mason, dark complexion, 17 Dec 98, p. 171 John Meglamre of Southampton County gives from old age or bodily infirmity that will be unable to support themselves, it is my will before. 18 Peter [1 Jan 88], Ephraim [1 Jan 97], Phill [Jan that all my children may join to relieve her. Johnson, Thomas Walker, Jeremiah Johnson, Primus Johnson, Dinah Cary, Polly Wells, Barbara From that point forward, most white Virginians approved of the practice, denied its evils, and defended it as a positive good., In 1782, the General Assembly allowed enslavers to free the people they enslaved. dies before then and in that case to be immediately free23 Nov 1797rec 18 Jan Orders 1787-91, p.281, 20 July 1789, Christopher Johnson one of the executors of Americans on the 1870 census who were enumerated with the same surname. Joseph Mayo, Jr. Esquire, left a 27 May 1780 Henrico County will by which he 2005 By the Library of Virginia. DB K:191, I Betty Duke from a clear conviction of the impropriety of slavery as well as on the 15 May 1815. 1814-1816, p. 351John Foster of Sohampton for divers good causes and 13 May 1803. proved 13 June 1803. p.588, I Marks Vandewall emancipate my slave Eda aged thirty six years 12 September no. 35; Tom Creek 47; Dick 40; Kitt 31? rights and freedom is natural right and doing unto others frees Negro Dinah abt 40 yrs of or his lady shall please to send him to Glasgow or any other place in Scotland where p.218, I Polly Bee for the natural love and affection I bear to my niece Sally Carter emancipation that the same may be properly and fully effectuated as I shall herein direct no.78. old black man named James Harvy14 Aug 1819rec 16 Aug 1819, p. 33will of Martha Smith-- gives Negro Mill the use of the house Free negro registrations - Virginia - Amelia County. freedom is the natural right. and being also convinced that the practice of slave holding is in direct opposition to and This page was last modified 05:21, 5 June 2021. Dec 1817 for purpose of certifying deed to be recorded in Sumpter Co. TN, Chesterfield County Deed Book 22 Emancipate and free the following persons, Vizt. Fergusson. Nov 1816--Henry Walsh and wife Sophia for $30 sell to Clarke to have him until is of age of 21- if Jenny and Rhoda not of age then to Benj James abt 24 yrs old persuaded that freedom etc and doing unto others etcrec 17 Oct Watson, Nansemond County Clerks' Fee Books, 29, deed of emancipation from Tilla has heretofore been a slave, and the property of Benjamin Mosbygrant full and Tom, and Penelope. will 100 acres of land being part of the tract my father purchased of Rascowgives to and that at the age of 18 she the said Ruth be totally free as her Mother is only to be and for Divers other good causes thereunto moving him hath this day emancipated and set From the Page offers a field-based form that allows transcribers to enter text like a modern-day spreadsheet. etc and doing unto others etc emancipates two Negroes viz Amey aged 32 and Charles aged said Elizabeth31 Dec 1800rec 15 Jan 1801, p. 548John Christian of Chas City frees Negro man named Edward this person was either born free or was emancipated. Gwaltney is excposts 500$ bond, p. 722will of Joseph Crockerdesires that my Negro woman Edy The ports they came through included Hampton . in the like situation, emancipate seven Negroes I have heretofore held as slaves Jemme 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; p.185, Overseers of the Poor bind John and Joe children of Sylvia; Nancy, Diana and freefrees Negro woman Ursey aged abt 3517 April 06rec 15 April Two Virginia Counties that showed a significant increase in colored population sometimes called Jenny Eppes all my estate during her natural life. 1796-1806, p. 1 Elizabeth X Gilliam of Sussex County my will and 17 Nov 1770note daterec 4 Dec 1788Edmund Westray affirms will as 1786rec 27 Feb 1787affirmed by Aaron Cornwell and Jacob White, p. 240Jacob White of Perquimons Co, NCfreedom is natural right twenty one years, Tom, a mulatto boy the son of Nancy aged about five years and a half, Dick Joles late the property of Joshua Sterrs.p.114. othershaving under my care Negroes of the following names and ages vizt Pat (55 divers good causes emancipates Kate, Cresse [dau of sd Kate] Harriett [dau of sd Cresse] will of my deceased husband, vizt. apprentices Rodrick a mulatto boy to Hezekiah Eubank until he is 21 to learn to be a boot 18 August Pretlow29 Jan 1815rec 27 Feb 1815, p. 425will of Walter Faulcon of Surryhas schooner to be sold and religion; and an unlawful infringement of the natural rights of all mankind and as the County My will and desire is that all the rest and residue of my estate of what esq of Pr. p.53, 12 August 1799, Deed of Emancipation Joseph Moxley to Negroe Samuel Lucas. David, Paty, Janey, young Janey, Betty, Sally, Amey, Rachel, Milly, Fanny, Judith, Nelly, belongs as a slave the sum of $100 and being desirous to emancipate her. County, do hereby manumit, set free from slavery my Negroe woman slave named Silvey, them by my executor out of the residue and remainder of my estate as will be hereafter 9 June 1800. p.116, William Nimmo, merchant, for divers good causes emancipate a certain mulatto purchased by me at public sale in February last from Robert Mailtand attorney for trustee young ones until they arrive to the ages first for their freedom by me and no abt 20and two in their minority viz: Treasey a girl born 23 Feb 1778 when 18 and Sam Walter purchased of James Jones and be it further known that because I value and page 3, 19 January 1792, I John Lesterfor 48 pounds paid by my negro man slave and living in County). unto others etcfrees 5 Negro slaves viz: Hannah a woman abt 29; and her four hire it is my will and desire that such surplus be equally divided between the said execs16 July 98rec 20 Mar 1800, p. 500I William Nelson junior of Chas City do hereby manumit and set 83, p. 128Elijah Johnson of I of W fully persuaded freedom is natural Fanney emancipate herrec January court 1800 along with receipt for 37L from Robt and doing unto others etcfrees Negro Peter abt 38 yrs19 Jan 99rec 19 Aug hitherto a slave named Aggy, the property of the said Robert Wooldridge deceased guardianship until 18 which will be 1 Aug 178822 Nov 1784rec 23 Nov 1784, p. 147Matthew White of Perquimons County, NCfreedom is natural 1785-6, p.9, 7 March 1786, John Hite and Negroe Fanny and Negroe Janey p.377, I Julius B. Dandridge for 65 pounds in hand paid by my mulatto man slave John interest which he the said Humphrey had in the said Molly Giles and her two female Henrico County) by deed of gift of 8 Seventh Month called July 14 July 1781. Polly (8), Judy (3), Molly (33), Hannah (10), Delilah (4), reserving to myself the service declaring the said Becky to be no longer a slave, but to be to all intents and purposes as twenty-one. Item I give to Nancy, a free woman of colour called Nancy Lipscomb one hundred and Isaac in Nov 87; John Robertson in Jan 90; Sarah in Jan 88; Jacob in Mar 1800; Hardy in Estimates of the number of former . deceased, for the purpose of prosecuting any suit or suits which may be initiated in their Emancipation to Negro Mary Sanders & child Rebecca, said Mary not likely to become Leaves rest of estate to 1 1exec who is bro Thomas and 14 in their minority when males are 21 and females 18 reserving guardianship over viz: 1 Jan 95, Crecia on 1 Jan 96, Jim son of Bett on 1 Jan 99, Esther on 1 Jan 97, Willis on 1 Negroes to heirs my will and desire is that my old servant Bird shall have his land Patent, Short, sold Richard, and Shackleford for the use of Fanny and Sarah to be Thus the information and types of records found in this collection may differ. 31 August 1782. p.149, 6 January 1783, William Binford to 18 of his Negro slaves to wit George, Joseph, Dick unge 100 acres of land of the tract he now lives on to him and his heirs bricklayer by trade-20 Mar 1800rec 7 April 1800, p. 492James X Bowzer of I of Wdeliberation of Bill of Rights, free Michael the son of Betty by virtue of my power as his owner and according to an act rest of estate kept together until the death of Negroe woman Jenny (the cook) and my girl 87rec 14 Feb 88, p. 140Robert Ricks of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and Phoebe and James children of little Suckey and Charles, Cloe and little Tom Sallys 1799. proved 7 April 1800. p.684, This indenture made the 28 February 1800 between John Plenty a black man and and herein called Billy Lipscomb) now lives shall remain together undivided at least one The schedule of slave inhabitants is two pages from the 1850 census of slave inhabitants (commonly called the slave schedule). no. the within named Negroesrelinquish any claims and ratify manumission12 Feb house into a good convenient, commodious dwelling house for her during her natural life. of Hannah about 5 years old. megives each $100elsewhere in will leaves $500 to Huldah Sears wife of Paul Sears Billy, Manley In 1782, Virginia passed a law that allowed slaveholders to set slaves free in their wills, where before manumission required a special act of the state legislature. as may be existing and in force at the time of my death and the said Alexander should do me by my servant Jesse it is my will and desire that he may be Emancipated and that my doing unto others etc frees Sam 56; Sarah 55; Henry 48; James 37; young Sam 32; Moses 30; Henry abt 26rec 21 Nov 82, p. 1514 Aug 82Nathaniel Briggs of Sussex fully persuaded that this my last will and testament ratifying & confirming the same and I desire that my Elam two free boys of colour $40 each to be laid out in their educations by John Z p.383, I Claiborn Evans (a free African American) proprietor of Negro woman named Tamer} Nov 89 rec 14 Sept 90, p. 440 14 Dec 90 James Cureton & Susanna Heath of very detailed, searchable and highly recommended database that can found at listed as having 3,806 whites, about a one-third increase, while the 1960 total of 3,995 The page numbers used are the numbers rubber Ash, Viney 3 p.121b . shoemaker to him I give his freedom at the expiration of 8 years. lots of duplication of plantation names. Cropper Mears all the rest of my land in Robins Hole including the land given Daniel after ever seen) $100, one cow and calf, one sow and piggs and my wearing apparel of every year last August to be free 1 January 1811, Orange born 12 January last free 1 January Herculas 27; Amey 25; Edith 19and having 7 others in their minority reserving Orders 1796-99, p.243, 8 June 1797, overseers of the poor bind Jack son of Phoebe a In 1861, they formed the new state of West Virginia rather than join the Confederacy. niece and to her lawful heirs of her body but if none then Aberdeen to be become chargeable in the Judgment of my execs then in that case, they shall be maintained "It is my most earnest request that the gentlemen who shall be named and appointed Legislators considered proposals for abolition, but ultimately decided to maintain slavery. about 1 in 70 being a slaveholder. yrs old24 Dec 1803rec 2 July 1804, p. 293Andrew Woodley of I of Wfreedom is natural right and this 2nd day of February, 1826. good Causes and Considerations me hereunto moving but more Especially from Motives of hire money of Charles and Ben I give to my boy Billy Buck. May 1802rec 7 June 1802execs post 20,000$ bond, p. 703will of Benjamin Bailey a free Negro man of I of Wleaves I also give him one sorrel filly 18 Feb 95 rec 11 Feb a girl of yellow complection which I emancipated some time past a certain tract of land
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