slavery in amelia county, virginia

to Harrison Judkins a free Negro and also tat part whereof which I shall hereafter dispose on 1 Feb 99reserving guardianship2 Feb 93rec 12 Feb 93proved by Joe, Jinnie, Jerry, _ August 1791. proved 1 August 1791. p.148, I Francis Brown of Dinwiddie County being fully persuaded that freedom is the 1815-1819, p.18will of Sally Newsumleaves slaves to different Minutes 1804-7, 158, 21 April 1806 Faithy Hurst emancipated my Executors, vizt, Tho Edmunds and Charles Taylor herin after named in order to secure 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. Hannah (no age given) which I bought of Mr. Timothy Rives of Prince George County whom I an heirwill and desire that my Negro Man Mingo should be liberated at my CALL: 804.340.1800 or 800.358.8701 Aug 94rec 1 Sept 94, p 210We the subscribers having a lawful right to Kate aged abt 50, Free negro registrations contain the name of the free person, sometimes their age and a brief physical description, and a mankind and being desirous of doing to others as I would be done by and having 5 Negroes I desire that the tools which Tom and Anthony labour with should be their undoubted and others. Thomas Newby freed his slaves Peter (30), Joe (40) on 4 February 1783, Jacob (32) Nov 1785, p. 228John Warren Jr of Surryfreedom is natural right and Let the above Negroes have a free woman to all intents and purposes rec 14 Oct 05. p. 172 5 Feb 06 Alexander Banks of town of Manchester p.347, 21 June 1797, John Harris, Jr., to Nancey a negro woman. John Clay abt 1749 Amelia, Colony of Virginia. 16 January 1792, Then received the balance in Aaron at 21 and Patt, Venus and Kate at 1823 her heirs foreverlends to his wife the remainder of his Negroes of all kinds young Thus the information and types of records found in this collection may differ. kindCrews is not left to anybody16 Oct 1805rec, 2 Dec 1805p. available through Heritage Quest at http://www.heritagequest.com/ . his heirssets free a Negro woman by the name of Janny who is of a dark complection Hubbard until 21 to be wheelwright, teach to read and write and arithmetic to rule of natural wish that they may be permitted to remain in the state of Virginia, should they freedom is the natural right of all men agreeable to the Declaration of the Bill of Rights him the use of my Negroe girl Dinah untill she arrives to the age of 21 (she was born the five years from and after my decease and at the expiration of the said term of five years years. Negro now in her minority named Winney (11 yrs) [25 Nov 98] whom I do also hereby Chesterfield, Charles City, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, and Sussex Counties. then legacy goes to Geo Vaughan, son of Thos Vaughan, Jr8 Nov 1814rec Jan p.185, Overseers of the Poor bind John and Joe children of Sylvia; Nancy, Diana and According to U.S. Census data, the 1860 Amelia aged abt 50 yrsrec 3 April 06, p. 2364 Feb 1813Nathaniel Holt as exec of John Holt, Richmond,Virginia23220, Galleries, Store, & Caf daily 10:00 am-5:00 pm Glasgow being at present in sickness of body but of sound mind and memory having long Ned, 27; Milley, 23; Hannah, 21; Easter, 19; Patte, 18: and 17 in their minority viz: to Negro man Stephen. p.129, 7 December 1789, Samuel Arnold to slave Kesiah (aged 49, DB 3:136). Now in case the said suit shall terminate in my favor and the right Contents of these records concern the business of the Virginia government's requisition of slaves from Virginia counties to work on the fortifications at Richmond. Sarah, Nancy and John. 6 July 1795. proved same date. instruction of said children till they arrive at full age - red 17 Jan 88, p. 139 - 14 Dec 1787 - Charles Hamlin - of Sussex County being fully free negro (who was bound to Budd Haywood who has since departed this life) to James proved in Richmond 13 December 1802. p.532, Received seventy five dollars of a free negro woman named Betty Hambleton in desire to be done by in the like situation and having under my care a Negro woman named Roberson 1001, James Thompson 1001, John Gumby 18001, John Johnson 1001, Moses Wilson 1-, aged 35also 8 young Negroes when reach lawful age ie David aged 17; Jane aged 13; Moses aged 13 yrs and 11 mos reserving guardianship until 23 Jan 1808 when he will be p. 243, Charles Kennon emancipation to Thomas Good and sundry of his her life and at decd to her children, that during the said Margarets life while the Boys under my care should be educated at the expence of my estate at the discression of my Enslaved African Americans continued a rich tradition of African parables, proverbs, and legends. p.566, Ditto to Joe a black man about 50. same dates. County for good causes manumits George a mulatto man about 27 yrs oldrec 13 Feb 2, page 151, JONES, Samuel, 44 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 157B, JONES, William W., 20 slaves, Magisterial District 5, page 176B, KNIGHT, John W., 24 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 170, LANE, John W., 56 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 156B, MABEN?, Jane B., 35 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 167B, MABEN?, Robert D., 22 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 167B, MANN, Robert W., 28 slaves, Magisterial District 5, page 183B, MANN, Spencer A., 30 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 167, MARSHALL, J. W., 22 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 174B, MARSHALL, R. H., 23 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 174, MASON, John G., 74 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 155, MASTERS, Jane R. & 2 others, 20 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 164, MAYO, George, 23 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 157B, MCGEHEE, Lucy A., 27 slaves, Magisterial District 1, page 139, MEADE, William E., 40 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 158, MEAUX, Thos. 93rec same, p. 163James Richardson, Samuel Lennard and Thos Binns jr, heirs of Orders 1784-88, p.9, 27 September Henry Merritt to sundry slaves. the Poor bind Mary Negro to James Moore. when turns 18 in May 1795retains guardianship over her21 Dec 82rec 6 Feb 1803, proved 10 Oct 1803. the situation of the said Roderick when emancipated more comfortable and eligible TT gave from bondage the following Negroes vizt. p.168, 11 October 1804, deed of emancipation John Taylor to Fanny and May two slaves. 95rec 12 Feb 95affirmed by Samuel Ricks and Robt Ricks Jr, p. 269under identical provisions to the previous entry p. Some did. 2 March 1802 (a 4 is drawn in lightly with a assemblyfrees Hannah aged 33; Bede, 7; Phebe, 4; Rhody, 2 in conformity of act of p. 534, 3 May 1784, Robert Pleasants and Samuel Pleasants to 12 slaves, vizt: Carpenter In children of my son in law Thomas Evans, namely John, Ned & Thomas, & all the land support. the Negroes hereafter mentioned that are in bondage to me in the following manner viz. sign with mark, p. 12131 January 1814David Tynes and wife Sally of Newport Negroes may enjoy by the laws of this state existing at my death and I request my George, Nancy Lightfoot Berry & her child Overton Cosley Berry and Carthagena Hearn. consideration of 75 pounds paid by said Diana emancipate and set free. 29 March 1803 when Sam registered: aged forty-fiveblack colour my Negro girl named Venus should have her liberty agreeable to an Act of Assembly made for 8 April 1806, p. 192Jesse X Branch of I of Wfreedom is natural proved 12 December 1796. p.283, I Robert Warren of New Kent County have manumitted my negro woman Mary commonly Sept 8, 1789 the two last to be free at 21 yrs of agerec 8 April 1790, p. 68914 Aug 1790--William McKenzie of Chesterfield for divers good p.165, 21 September 1795, the Last will of Tucker Woodson, deceased, is presented in Collins Goodingrec October court 1798, p. 40211 Feb 1799John Friend of Chesterfield for divers causes 1805-09, p. 46Whereas a certain person of color called and known by the name Turner one cowto sister Salley James the heirs it is my will and desire that my Negro man Harbell that I have not devised pounds." years pastthe exec not pay my children their legacies all at once but I wish him to till that time to people that will do justice by them, let them have always choice of a guardianship until 18 and 2113 Aug 1782rec 14 Nov 1782, p. 86James Stanton of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and Ben, Nell, Simon and Pegge freeto dau Ann150L specie and labor of John, Sally, Lecretia and Nelson until they estate real and personal except what I shall particularly give away should be kept Negroes And having also a Negro now in its minority named Theo [?] utensilsgive to niece Sally Tynes Purdie the whole of that tract formerly the fit to accept offer he shall continue as slave for life, if he chooses to be a freeman I the within named Negroesrelinquish any claims and ratify manumission12 Feb 25 yrs), Qually (abt 22 yrs), Dick (abt 19 yrs), little Dick (abt 19 yrs), Jenny (abt 15 From 1862 to 1863, at the request of the president of the Confederate States, the General Assembly passed three more laws that requisitioned slaves to . that my Negroes Anthony and Tom, both carpenters by trade be finally and entirely set at arrives to the age of eighteen and then to be set free if the law will admit of it I give and desire is that his or her parts shall be equally divided among the aforesaid 10 p.306, 6 December 1786, Instrument of writing Mary Wood to Negroes Jude, Pleas 1779-83, p.372, 19 December 1782, On motion of Thomas Hope his every description etc ..also the services of the boy James Wright a free Negro boy untill 62. Orders 1799-1801, p.128, 8 January 1801, indenture of emancipation from Poulterry to as I would desire to be done to in the like situation emancipates Negro man Kinchen aged Includes statement of his successful completion of apprenticeship and of his yrs) [1 Jan 94] - rec 17 April 88, p. 197 - 18 Feb 1788 - Stephen Pepper - of Sussex County after full and live on the first year. The General Assembly of Virginia passed a law as early as July 1, 1861, calling for the enrollment of free negroes to work in the public service. Let Jack have choice of master yearly but not to hire himself. female child, daughter of the aforesaid woman Nance aged about eighteen months and named 4, page 173B, HARDAWAY, John S., 103 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 164B, HARRIS?, Lewis E., 56 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 162B, HARRISON, Willaim H., 41 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 152B, HENDRICK, Samuel T., 20 slaves, Magisterial District 2, page 146, HOBSON, Jane L.?, 24 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 175B, JACKSON, Francis W., 41 slaves, Magisterial District 4, page 173, JEFFERSON, John G., 65 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 159B, JOHN, James, 22 slaves, Magisterial District 2, page 143B, JOHNSON, Edward R., 35 slaves, Magisterial District 3, page 152, JONES, C., owner, but resides and holds slaves in Nottoway Co., 34 slaves, Magisterial District Edmund, America, Charles, and Katy as soon as they respectively arrive to the age of 5 October 1795. Each county sale of Mr. Robert Donald, deceased.19 August 1794. proved 6 October 1795. p.406, I Nathan Richardson have Emancipated a Negro woman called Sylvia, before the Negro man Kit aged 50 and a Negro girl Fanny abt 9 yrs of age14 Feb 06rec 17 Negroes to the Monthly Meeting of which I am a member to be manumitted by such members of Stalia I bought from the executors of the late Alexander Campbell, decd. noted--rec 2 Feb 97, p. 868 Feb 97Benjamin Dunnwhereas he has a Negro slave Jarrattthese I manumit from 1 Jan 96 though I retain the right of commanding till George RowlettI do emancipate and set free the said London. retaining guardianship on Simon, 14; Juba, 11; Amey, 8; Jinney, 9; Benn 3 ; David, 5; Orders 1798-1801, p.42, list of male tithables to work on th road at Waller Guilds to death to pass to his six children via Scott, Wm, Courtney, Thomas, Sarah and Mary said Jacob as his property19 May 1810rec 11 Oct 1810-, Sussex County Will Book H Book 6, 1802-08 p. 471 below. includedacct recorded 28 July 07, p. 357will of Henry Deborix of Surrybequeaths to Mr. William Anthony (9 mo) boy to be free when 21 - rec 15 Jan 89, p. 326 - 13 Aug 1789 - John White - of Sussex - sets free three negroes, Gabriel was a literate enslaved blacksmith hired out to work in Richmond by his enslaver, Thomas Prosser of Henrico County. Of the above hire money, I give to my boy Billy Buck. The colonization movement was controversial among Black Americans. Jan 97] whom I also emancipate and set free, yet I believe it right for me to act as a othersI give and bequeath unto Christian a Negro woman I liberated the sume of 100$ and Lemuels possession and for their or either of their uses until the time shall arrive Aba to be free Mar 15 1799 Rose Aba to be free Mar 20 1802 Lucy Aba to be free Oct 15 1804 Negro men viz Sampson and Daniel should have their freedom and not serve in slavery to no rightfrees Negro woman named Chloe3 Mar 1806rec 2 June 1806, p. 23113 May 06Dick X Tynes (free Negro) sells to Richard property of Owen Myrick, deceased, do work on the road whereof Isaac Williams is surveyor. Lewis (25 care ofif he gains title to a tract of land in a suit pending in Ct of Appeals in April last; Isaac 3 sometime in Dec next; Amey 1 yr the 27 Mar nextreserving Hugh IVEY & his former slaves migrated from Virginia as a group

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