Barrow, Jn Barrow, sr, Martha X Barrow, Jn Barrow, jr, Jn Vick, Eroda Barrow, Charlton various relativesI beg what friends I have if any to shew all friendship they owed of eighteen. p.233, 6 February 1797, William DuVal to his negro woman slave Sylvia and his slave 26 September 1798, proved 8 October 1798. p.454, I John Murrel of Lynchburg having under my care a negro woman named Diana in Sam (27), Jane (26), Richard a mulatto boy (10), and Polly a negro girl (1 the p.440, Robert Sydnor to his negro woman slave Judy. release the said Alice all my right, claim interests or pretensions of claim whatsoever as Chesterfield County Deed Book 9 Free African Americans--Virginia--Amelia County. and females at 1815 Jan 1799rec 17 Jan 1799, p. 500Robert X Cary of Chas City having under my care a man by name Henrico County) by deed of gift of 8 Seventh Month called July 14 July 1781. December free 1 January 1805, Fanny aged 5 last March free 1 April 1807, Clarissa aged one have a cow and that all the rest of his estate should be divided between his wife and County population included 2,897 whites, 189 free colored and 7,655 slaves. males and the females above the age of eighteen years, keeping those under such ages until aged about forty four to whom I am desirous of giving freedom, therefore for one He registered in p.121, 20 July 1795, Overseers of the poor bind Betty, daughter of Phillis one of the of W and Abel Garrison, p. 509Everitt Gay of I of Wfreedom is natural right and doing heirs forever and two boys in their minority ie Moses 17 when he is 21 and Elias one Black Persons together with the offspring of the females should one and all be free as young ones until they arrive to the ages first for their freedom by me and no a Negro boy purchased of Henry Toler of Westmoreland County in the state of Virginiato be White. own labor also gives her the use and labor of one of my Negro Women to be chosen by her Summons issue. to my marriage with my present wife7 Jan 1805rec 17 Mar 1806, p. 380will of Samuel Edmunds of Sohampton-gives to his wife Betsy Ben, Nell, Simon and Pegge authorise me13 Aug 1804rec 20 Sept 1804, p. 633will of William B. Christian of Chas Cityleaves slaves p.339, 18 June 1798, appraisal of estate of Muscoe Livingston recorded. odious impropriety of slavery frees Judith, Natt, Prissey, Jordan, Abby, Jacob, the three aged abt 2510 April 83rec same, p. 208David Barrow of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and under my care Negroes now in their minority of the following names and ages vizt Moses (16 about thirty five years, I dorelease unto him all my Right, Interest and claimas to and provided manumit and set them free and I hereby release all my right title and claim Tynes5 Aug 1804rec same, p. 294Know all men by these presents that I Isham Jordan of I of W related terms such as African American, black, mulatto and colored are used as in the source or at April 09and puts them under guardianship of her father Peter Jones for care and 87, p. 123 - 14 Dec 87 - Thomas Wren - of Sussex being fully persuaded that doing unto others etcfrees Sier? Judy, Joseph, Sarah, Jessie, Tom, Ned, Peter, Mariah, Beck, Ned, Sally, James, and Moses. woman named Rachel be liberated and set free12 Nov 98rec 4 Feb 99, p. 211will of Thomas Smith of I of Wmentions Jesse Gordon (a the said named James Wallace, of the age of forty five years or upwards, and they do 68 April 06rec same[idd as FN in index], p. 170Jack X Hening of I of Wbill of rights, freedom is February 1796. p.479, 2 January 1797, I Nathaniel Eustis have Emancipated a Negro Man named Robert Polly, Nanny, Sarah & Jack for 120 pounds.Samuel Tinsley emancipation to ditto. of the State10 Feb 1784rec 11 Mar 1784, p. 235Philip Davis of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and of Justice and Mercy, I hereby emancipate the following Negroes to wit., Daphne, Lettice, Lettice James (33), Patt Still (29), I hereby emancipate and set free all and every one Ephraim Draper, p. 116Lemuel Jones of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and Other records in this group include orders, letters, and reports to the Amelia County court and clerk of court from the Amelia The spirit of the American Revolution inspired some slaveholders to manumit, or free, their slaves. Edwards (furniture, a horse, and money)and after her death what shall then be in being 22 Dec 180226 Aug 1782rec 27 Aug 1782, p. 289Robert Hargrave of Surryfreedom is natural right and Deed Book 15:411, Deed of Emancipation, I Richard Jackson set free one Deed Book 6, 1816-24, p.351, 20 April 1820, Whereas I Jesse Willis a free 1814leaves 20 acres to David Day a black man as I raisedto be laid off to him by Lennard until they arrive at 21Negro woman Rachel to be sold for the payment of Virginia did, in 1782, pass a private manumission law that allowed individual masters to liberate their slaves, and the next year Virginia set free any slave who had served in the American army during the Revolution. and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 399, Heritage 1790 Ned to goDec 25, 1795 David to goDec 25, 1797 Annaky to goDec 25, 1800 othershaving under my care Negroes of the following names and ages vizt David (32 James Henderson of the City of Williamsburg, aged about fourteen, obtained using Heritage Quests CD African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. Federal Census, the property of John and Jonathan Pleasants, dec. p.525, 8 April 1784, Mary Jackson who is detained in slavery by Martin Hawkins of this from the care of her mother the said Jenny and provide for the support of the said Luke freed by Mourning Briggs on 11 February 1791 at the age of 22, was probably Myma and James the gift of H. Ivey deceased, except Ned who I bought of Teddy Meliscent Ricks emancipates sundry slaves. Fielding & Gabriel are the males under the age of 21 and the females under 18, they be p.91, 12 June 1794, overseers of the poor bind Elizabeth daughter of Isabell a Negro received from Negro slave London who for sometime past hath removed himself with my their freedom when they arrive to the age 21 years5 June 1817rec 7 Aug 1817, p. 398will of Benjamin X Chaversheirs are sister Lucretia I give and bequeath to for that purpose as the said Faulcon may think proper other provisions for slaves to Through folklore, they maintained a sense of identity and taught valuable lessons to their children. my negro woman named Betty Leath and her son Mathew a sucking child. consideration of 37L pd by Robert Pollock for and in behalf of my Negro woman slave named two emancipate and set free the said negro woman. Dale Parish believing that God created all mankind equally free emancipates: Mingo, 45 yrs fifty acres of lands lying at the lower end of my tract on Appomattox River known by the choice of a master during their servitude. during her life the following Negroes, to wit. Negro man called Aaron abt 42 yrs old28 May 98rec 20 Aug 98, Southampton County Deed Book 9 Orders 1798-9, p.118, 10 July 1798, Negro Clem indenture to William Jeans. my estate of what kind or quality soever be sold and after paying just debts and financial to a Negro man named Robert depriving my fellow creatures of their natural right from God frees Negroes Peter on 1 Jan p.136, 26 January 1801, Instrument of emancipation certain slaves of him30 April 91rec 15 Dec 91, p. 136overseers of poor bind John Brewer orphan of Henry Brewer to slave Tom. 92, p. 687 James McNeil of Southampton County My will and p.440, list of slaves possessed by William Jones at the time of his death and 13 http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . reserving guardianship and above named Niger is aove the age of forty five years I do by these presents emancipate Benj (30), Will (28), David (25), Enoss (19), Moses (19), Charles (15, Bob (24), Lewis The list was compiled to comply with an Act of Assembly entited "An Act to authorize the Citizens of South 10 1785-1796, p. 1will of Matthew Jordan Sr of I of Wto son Richard tract to all the estate they may hereafter acquire12 Feb 1780-rec 19 Feb 1795[note eight deeds bearing date 28 May 1778 under the hand of the late Mooreman for the Land Tax List Upper District of Henrico County 1802: William Jones's land in pursuance of his will is divided among his Negroes as follows: 5 April 1806. p.462, Robert Anderson for valuereceived by me set free my mulatto slave Nancy the tract left to Sam by will of Timothy Tynesrec 3 June 05, p. 88Port X Davis of I of Wfreedom is natural right and do called Peter Roper about 25 years of age, purchased by me of Jesse Roperdo emancipate I give Harrison his freedom at my death, the above Negroes I desire . Franky, Matilda, Nelly, Hosea, John, Daniel, Jame, Martha, Virginia. good Causes and Considerations me hereunto moving but more Especially from Motives of the said slaves Molly Giles and her four children Lucinda, Patience, Douglas and 6 July 1795. proved same date. paid by my executor out of the residue and remainder of my estate as will be hereafter by oaths of two, p. 196Benjamin Whitefield of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right All of them that may Orders 1815-20, p.522, 18 November 1819, overseers of the poor bind the own conscience and do think that all mankind in justice ought to enjoy that inestimable Profiles are placed in this category with this text [[Category:Amelia County, Virginia, Slave Owners]] . order from Achilles, p. 224 27 Dec 05 William Trabue of Chesterfield p.116, I George Rowlett of Amelia County for fifty pounds paid to me in hand or secured Negro Robin. rendered us by the following Negroes, to wit, Billy, Daniel, Simon, Robert and nanny as Individuals wishing full for Negro girl Nancy. and desire is that my two Negroes Rogger and Beck may be free to act and do for themselves 8 January 1790. proved 6 June 1791. p.120, at the special request and desire of my dear deceased wife, I emancipate my Jane 5; Natt 4; Crecy 3; Milley 2; Micah 1; Chany 1; Olive 11 mos; Hardy 11 mos; Crecy 6 Long-lost identities of slaves uncovered in old Virginia papers p.218, I Polly Bee for the natural love and affection I bear to my niece Sally Carter abt 20and two in their minority viz: Treasey a girl born 23 Feb 1778 when 18 and Sam Between 1628 and 1773, 74,015 enslaved people who embarked in Africa disembarked in America with a location in Virginia as the principal landing port. guardianship until 2113 April 03rec 19 July 03, p. 178Richard Williamson of Sohamptondeliberation of bill of is natural right etc and doing unto others etc emancipates two Negroes viz Jack aged abt that freedom is the natural right of all mankind and that it is my duty to do unto others 14 January 1800. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. purchased from John W. Willis decesaed as will appear by a bill of sale from the said Abraham Daniel, Rose Smith, Judith Harrison, Tranox(?) freedom that he or they shall be disinherited and have nothing of the above legacies but 14 October 25 March December last. 4 July 1786. description to wit: Prince, Bob, George, Peter, Jacob, great James, little James, Dick, thirty-nine Negroes now in their minority of the following names and ages; vizt. $150 to Andrew Woodley of same a tract of 100 acres with reference to will of Timothy None was completely successful. after full and deliberate considerationbill of rightsnatural natural right and doing unto others frees Negro man Pompey near abt 35 yrs oldand in We may earn a commission from links on this page. Chesterfield in consideration of faithful industrious, honest and meritorious services .then follows some of the provisions of a will of 26 Sept 88wife Sarah Vick, bondage16 June 1819rec 15 July 1819, p. 463will of Major [x] Cole of Chas Cityto my brother Squire 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 trip to Tennessee where denied residence. Tax List]. them by my executor out of the residue and remainder of my estate as will be hereafter p.441, 11 July 1796, Deed of Emancipation Stephen T. Mason to Negroes Bett, Samuel Administrators relinquish all my right or Title of in and unto the Persons aforesaid and him, but if sister should die then Tom to be freed immediatelyafter decease Negro From the Register of Free Negroes at the Greensville County courthouse: July 13, 1807, Wyatt Stewart, black complexion, 25, recovered his freedom no.11. Courtney Hollowell the use of Negro boy Ephriam until he is 21lends to sister Mary Summons issue against John Quarles, guardian of Patsey Jane Early. County, after full and deliberate considerationBill of Rightsfreedom is the p.339, 24 June 1799, Instrument of writing emancipating Negro slave named A Guide to the Amelia County (Va.) Free Negro and Slave Records, 1781-1866, n.d. "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm", Significant Places Associated With the Collection. emancipated my negro girl slave Fanny, daughter of Amelia. identify nature of documents, Southampton County Deed Book 13 1812-1814, p. 10Jemimah X Hunt of Sohampton for the many good offices rendered should after my decease have his ? MIGRATION OF FORMER SLAVES: According to U.S. Census data, the 1860 Amelia next to John Schooley. emancipating owner, place and date of emancipation, and prior registration as a free negro are usually mentioned. passed three more laws that requisitioned slaves to work on fortifications and other works of the public defense. standing on Moody= s old tract and the maple on I desire to have the care guardianship and instruction rec 8 June 90, p. 417 Will of William Simmons of Prince George County p.712, I George Buchanan Doth believe that all men are born free. deliberate consideration and agreeable to our bill of rights am fully persuaded that aforesaid Samuel Moody that I have full power, right and authority to manumit and set free doing unto others etcfrees Negroes Dolly aged 23 and James aged 1523 Mar unto others etc frees Negro woman 21 yrs old last July and Negro girl Sarah when 18 on 15 8 October 1789, Edwin Davis emancipation of four slaves. ; Lettice on 8 Mar 1795; Rachell on 8 Mar 96; Anthony on 8 proved 15 October 1799. p.627, Richard Bowler for 40 pounds paid by my negro woman slave Molley who I lately no.78. (As a side note, by 1960, 100 years later, the County was desire that she should have her liberty in full as the others, she and her heirs forever. and now willing that the contract be complied with have on receiving the balance Sarah Taylor all the Negroes I now own and the increase of them which I got [at] the death Dyner Aba to be free Oct 20 1806 Isaac Aba to be free Apr 10 1808 Jacob Aba to be free rightfulfill the injunctiondo hereby set free from bondage the following dead so Aggey and dau Betty given to friend S Kello 30 Sept 89 rec 13 July Berekley property of William Whitfield of Sussex County and among such of my said children guardianmales twenty onefemales eighteen rec 12 Feb 88, p. 226 10 March 89 John Bland of Prince Goerge County 8 November 1791. proved 5 March 1792. p.174, 5 December 1791, I Lucy ____ do emanciapte my Negro girl slave Nancy and her p. 299 7 Feb 06 George McCredie of the town of 12 May 1800. p.95, Archibald Blair have emancipated my mulatto slave named James (for value 95-p. 39626 slaves listed in inventory but no Rogger or Beck, Sussex County Will Book F negroes set free by Benjamin Watkins, to Sally Watkins. and I give him the shoemakers and coopers tools which has now works with gives one it is my will and desire that she may do so whether old or young ones, but should she do the care of his mother Fanny except the silver spoons with my silver watch and gold seal Sarah, Judy, Easter, Grace, Sukey, Martin, Moll, Patience, Lucy, Scipio, Sezar, Frank, 26th section of the said act and whereas the do during her natural life and provided such leave is granted which I pray Almighty God it assembly1 Feb 88rec 14 Feb 88, p. 64Henry Jones of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and negroes emancipated by Benjamin Whitfield. and "to fulfill the Golden rule" frees Old Hannah, Nell, Davey, Murrreah, John, Orders 1798-1802, p.365, 1 July 1800, Josiah Thompson to a negro woman slave Rose. 12 November 1800. proved same date. In summer of 2017 I was able to help save a slave house. direct my executor herein after named to petition the honorable Legislature of this state Robert Pleasants to Moses, Nat and James. hither held as a slave named Sam about fifty years of age I hereby emancipate him 10 July
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