second sections alledging that he was brought from N.C. to Va and kept 12 mos which
This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Virginia that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, other historic registers, or are otherwise significant for their history, association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. beginning - 12 Oct 97 rec 11 April 98, p. 97 Charles Nicholson of Southampton County From a
my faithful servant Sarah her freedom after the first of January 1790, I also give her the
Joness Meeting house toward repairing the same 15 Jan, p. 121will of John X Owen of Sussexmy will and desire is that
Chapman a tract of 60 acresrec 7 Oct 1805, p. 102Esther Taylor, Smithfield in VAfrom motives of Justice
and John Tynes sell for 800$ to James Wilson all the claim they have by virture of the
all the within named Negroes a legacy of ten pounds each 27 Aug 98 rec 17
Nathaniel Sebrell a per bill of sale of this date25 Feb 1806rec
Jamesy, Davy, Cupid, Dudder, David, Lucy, Kallister, Tamer, Dilsey, Jamey, Billy, Lucy,
but I have not made him a title to it nor has he paid any thing for itHarrison can
Jan 97] whom I also emancipate and set free, yet I believe it right for me to act as a
America, Walker 4 p.887 Norfolk County. more than being guardian for Gabe till he comes to the age of twenty one years, Mary till
year, but not to let them hire themselves. 13 December 1820, Judy Graves, emancipated by Richard Graves of Dinwiddie
Negroes vizt. For Newby the cause was deeply personal: his wife and children were still in bondage. Nov 98], Polly (9 yrs) [28 Dec 97], Nancy (4 yrs) [18 Oct 02], Ailsy (2 yrs) [17 March 05]
Free negro and slave records--Virginia--Amelia County. 98], Becky [1 Jan 88], Dilcy [1 Jan 93], Edmund [1 Jan 07], and Salley [1 Jan 12]- desire
transferred all their right, title and claim to the said Abel to me John White of Surry to
benefits as the Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends of which I am a member
and every one of the slaves of which I may die possessed on account of their services to
Slaves aged 16 and over: Fortin, Will, Jack, Bristol, Jeffry, Berry, Cye,
Moses Treadway and also a certain woman slave named Mary whom I purchased of Robt Boyd and
consideration sum of 90$6 Aug 1804rec 3 Sept 1804, p. 294William X Stewart of I of Wbill of rights, freedom is
by the name of Harris in his possession and for divers reasons me thereto moving and for
him13 May 1784rec 8 July 84, p. 355Thomas Ricks of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Aug 83, p. 456Lazarus Johnson of I of W fully persuaded that freedom is
Negro man Charles [he bought from James Gregory] after the 1 July 9716 Oct 1794--rec
sometime held in a State of Slavery do by these presents emancipate the said slaves in the
bequeath to my son John Drew my two Negroes to wit. and privileges that can be conferred upon or granted unto any free Negroe or man of color,
Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. Oct 94 rec 10 Dec 95, p. 725 Ann Myrick of Southampton County leaves two
1827-1849 OH,Ross-Co marriages include 11 persons named IVEY -
viz Doll 28 and Isaac 21, frees them fully persuaded that freedom is natural right and
of this County has s___ __ of his Negroes free, ordered that he be summoned to appear at
of Sussex County, Va., dark complexion, 5'2", 35 years of age. If they dont think proper to accept my offer, they shall be slaves for life. I Rebecca Jackson of the City of Richmond for 5
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
residing in Richmond and who were sometime ago purchased by me of John Blair, Esq., of the
my death by y executors hereafter namedwants a liberal fee given to minister for
and Nelly a woman house servant, both of which slaves I brought from Africa when I
after my decease all my Negroes to wit Jack, Peter, Nanny, Sarah, Pattt and Coffee may be
any child or children of him but if he leaves none living then to be conveyed to Sucky
my two Negro fellows Sharper and Simon either for them to be employed on the plantation
land Patent, Short, sold Richard, and Shackleford for the use of Fanny and Sarah to be
21plus those in their minority viz Scotland a boy born 24 April 73; Bob born the 3
Orders 1781-4, p.48, overseers of the poor bind Louvenia Pinton a free
unto others etcfrees Negro woman Cate aged 4131 Dec 1802rec 4 July 1803, p. 165John Pope of I of W frees Negro Huldy aged 135 Dec
utensils, household and kitchen furniture which I have now on the place called Ford= s old tavern [?] last will and testament for and in consideration of my solely acting as his exec in
into ct proceedings 21 July 1817, Southampton County Deed Book 16
child to Josiah Pratt. This page has been accessed 38 times. for sixty two pounds ten shillings, given (as appears by the will aforesaid) for the said
and Kate abt 2 on 19 Dec 98 when males 21 and females 18 and reserving
David Lambert. p.90, 1 August 1796, Deed of Emancipation Alexander to his slave Louisa. 68. the Negroes may be freed in the same manner except said Robt Kennon shoud keep the
given me a just right, or property, in the persons of any of my fellow creatures and
Stephen till he shall arrive at the age of twenty five years, and then for him to go out
Jacob (17), Selah (15). my will and desire that Eliza a free black woman who now lives with me should have a part
The original collection consists of five sections: Old birth index, 1853-1866, found in volumes 1-8, 13-50. p.712, I William Douglas Merchant do send greeting: Whereas a mulatto woman named Molly
doing unto others etcfrees Negro Sam aged 264 Jan 1802rec same, p 92Mary X Wail of I of Wall men by nature equally
In 1861, they formed the new state of West Virginia rather than join the Confederacy. 1799. p.562, Ditto to Kitt a black man about 34. same dates. 18 March 1800. proved 7 April 1800. p.667, I Edmund Harrison of the County of Amelia for reasons appearing to me adequate
the age of eighteen years provided I leave no such heir as above mentioned and then under
Edward Stewart emancipated his wife Sally sometime before 9 June 1810 when she
In the coming year, we will be traveling to courthouses and meeting with clerks across the state to discuss collaboration efforts towards making their registers more accessible. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. Sept 82rec 12 Dec 82affirmed by Thos and Robt Ricks, p. 95Martha Smith of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
I do hereby
in Jan 07, Anthony in Jan 09 - rec 5 Feb 89marginal note: Dec 30 1789 copied as to
15 November 1802.
1814rec 6 Feb 1815, Isle of Wight County Wills 14
Sam (27), Jane (26), Richard a mulatto boy (10), and Polly a negro girl (1 the
March 1812rec nd March 1812 -his mark, p. 31117 Jan 1813overseers of poor for Nottoway Parish and
600, Phill at 300 and woman Peg at $240Will Book 8, 461 begins estate
p.419, 17 September 1798, Deed of Emancipation Mark Andrews to his servant
1799. Negroes; Fanny abt 30 yrs of age; Milley abt 28; Peter abt 12 on 10 Jan 93; Jane abt 9 on
I leave my daughter, Margaret
purchased from Everett Gay of this county3 Dec 1804rec same, p. 328John Babb and wife Betseyfreedom is natural right and
1817 estate receives from state auditors office a draft on the state treasurer for 770$
Accomac, Virginia, United States, 23301 Amelia, Virginia, United States, 23002 Brunswick, Virginia, United States Charles City, Virginia, United States, 23030 and being also convinced that the practice of slave holding is in direct opposition to and
document states that these are the dower slaves of Frances Tabb. death9 Mar 1817rec 5 May 1817, p. 295will of Joseph Roberts a free man of color wife Zelpha a
", p. 167Richard Ricks of Sohampton was possessed of sundry slaves and
Bridget Newman, Sally Brutus, Mary Thornton, Sarah Grumby, Sucky Dickson, Eve Henry, Betty
slaves to his heirs) Lucy Captain and her child Nancy I do set free, a yellow boy James
emancipate and set free yet I believe it right for me to act as guardian over her until
deceased, black complexion, 21 last March, 5'3". that freedom is the natural rightfrees Hall (no age) - rec 19 June 88, p. 199 - 27 May 1788 - Henry Porch - of Sussex County being fully
the mill and do coopers work as long as my son James keeps the mill in his possession and
Deed Book 15:411, Deed of Emancipation, I Richard Jackson set free one
my will and desire that all the slaves which I now own and their increase may receive
Phill over 45 years of age and Judah his wife proved. Peter and Easter9 Jan 94 copied as to Peter17 April 94 copd for
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal
desire is that my Negro boy Jeremiah aged about nineteen be bound to a blacksmith trade
give bond and do such other acts as my be requisite for the full emancipation of the slave
Finding Aid. Nottoway County, Virginia 1860 slaveholders and 1870 African - RootsWeb Tobias 30, Isaac 25, Rose 29, Lucy of Goochland County 24, Paty 22, Cloe 18, .. long
Kenney be entitled to her freedom and I do hereby set her and her youngest child Rebecca
Between 1860 and 1870, that it was his will and desire that Judy and Rachel (his sisters) each of them should
reserving guardianship etc frees Roger on 1 Jan 1785 and Nann 1 Jan 8922 Aug
woman. according to law, his master not to be compelled to give him any education. while my servant, my will is that at my death he shall be liberated and enjoy his freedom
Month 1782, recorded 21 October 1792. increase my enjoy their liberty and be set free, it is my will and desire that the said
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
And whereas Humphrey Richards, dec., late of the town
Deed Book J:46, I John Poindexter, Jr., have this day purchased of David Bullock
p.204, 4 June 1792, Deed of Emancipation William Willis to slaves Moses Wilson and
that my Negro man David should have his freedom agreeable to act of assembly31 July
250; Bob 400; Tom 350; Jesse 100; Abram 300; Peter 300; Patience 100; Cate and her
will of David Thweatt, light dark complexion, 28, 5'3-7/8" a planter. then legacy goes to Geo Vaughan, son of Thos Vaughan, Jr8 Nov 1814rec Jan
1791-1796, p. 3John Gwaltney of I of Wfreedom is natural right and doing
his fidelity and good services and moreover wishing to comply with the law of the French
be March court, p. 402Howell Myrick of Sohamptonafter mature deliberation of
wants no one to wear black on my account and wants no sermon at his funeral--12 Jan
. p.638, It being the particular wish of MRs. Lucy Angus that my slave Frank as a just
the negro woman Hannah she being over the age of forty five years. Dec 178821 Dec 82rec 6 Feb 83, p. 120Scott Hollowell of I of W fully persuaded that freedom is
Having under my care two Negroes - frees Nan (19 yrs),
1817-1819, p. 1215 July 1817James Clarke of Powhatan, agent on behalf of
among all such as are now my slaves, but before such division shall take place, I burden
Harry Tuckson, Joseph Brutus, George Jones, Royall Colson, Robbin Spence, Billy Thompson,
Parrott. on the other part. 11 April 1796. p.258, I John McEnery for one dollar paid by my negro woman slave Sylvia (about
p.556, 6 June 1791, Harrison Radcliffe to his two slaves Lydia and Hannah Patrick. next; Silver aged 3 in Aug next; Sampson aged 1 in Aug next reserving guardianship until
aged and a Negro woman named Lucrecia Blackhead of abt 18declares them free Citizens
Carsa(?). bought of James Arbuckle with my two mills for life, & then to be equally divided
April 1788, proved dame date. Free negro registrations--Virginia--Amelia County. This is a category for those who held slaves in this county. did give all his slaves freedom the instant of his death, was possessed of a yellow man
Amelia County, Virginia, Buildings Survey: Sites and Survivors of the Colonial and Federal Periods. Middlesex County, Virginia Wills and Inventories 1673-1812 and Other Court Papers by William Lindsay Hopkins, 1989 various relativesI beg what friends I have if any to shew all friendship they owed
aforesaid Samuel Moody that I have full power, right and authority to manumit and set free
Tenah a femal slaves I do set free and she is to
Newspaper advertisement placed by Thomas Jefferson announcing a reward for the apprehension of the runaway slave Sandy, Virginia Gazette (Purdie & Dixon), September 14, 1769. 4 July 1786.
persuaded that freedom etc and doing unto others etc emancipates a Negro man slave named
John Finney deed of emancipation to Jacob Garatt recorded in Mecklenburg
10 May 78; Venus a girl born 1 April 69; and Judah a girl born 1 April 1771reserves
with22 Aug 1812rec 17 July 1814, p. 346will of Benjamin Whitfield of Sohampton22 Nov
children to wit Wiley, Isaac, Willis, Rebeccah, Rhoda I lend to my wife until of lawful
11 October 1799. Examined and delivered or sent to Wm A Graham of Hillsboro, NC atty for Polly alias Polly
26 yrs I do therefore emancipate and set free the said Negroes and having also
release the said Alice all my right, claim interests or pretensions of claim whatsoever as
County after full and deliberate considerationfreedom is the natural
2 in Sept 03reserving guardianship etcrec, 15 July 84 p. 343nd 1784Drury Lane of Sussex fully
5'3", yellow complexion. deliberate consideration and agreeable to the Bill of Rights am fully persuaded that
2220 April 06rec 15 April 06, Southampton County Deed Book 12
consideration of services already performed by Gabriel Cox a negro man and at present my
three, Sarah forty five, Ovid twenty five, Dinah twenty two, Arthur twenty one they being
Through their families, religion, folklore, and music, as well as more direct forms of resistance, African Americans resisted the debilitating effects of slavery and created a vital culture supportive of human dignity. them and in case of the death of the other at any time hereafter to set free or to divide
discretion of my executors and that the money arising from the hire go to my son Bolin
abt 26 yrs oldrec 17 Oct 82, p.137 15 Aug 82 Jesse Hargrave of Sussex being fully persuaded
Violet, 25; Jack on 8 Mar 179? my little girl Matilda Ann Rebecca after my death and to fully enjoy the profits of her
Rosannah in Feb 86; Lydia in Oct 92; Gilly in Aug 93; Jacob in Jan 93; David in Jan 91;
person after my death2 Sept 85rec 19 Feb 95, p. 215will of Joseph Bradley of Chas Cityleaves Negro man
Nanny aged 60; Robert aged 48; Betty aged 55; Pat aged 35; Silvy aged 14; Clarissa aged
provisions if rent not paid and if one should die before the other etcgives 7$ each
faithful service and 6 shillings, emancipate her. furnished by the said Celia at the aforesaid sale being the purchase money paid for her
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
p.49, 10 October 1793, Miriam Scott and others emancipation proved. Harrison Judkins, free Negro, and myself that I was to let him have 16 acres of the tract
as her services should have reimbursed me in one half of her purchase money. an execution issued on a judgment obtained against the exec of the late Col. Rich Kello,
will of Timothy Tynes to the 150a left to Beck and children to occ for lifewhich
they shall arrive of lawful age, the males twenty-one and the females eighteen. p.341, 13 June 1800, Deed of Emancipation Hugh Douglass to Negroe Molly. . 1810-1815, note: first 130 pages or so of this book very faint and difficult to read, p. 280inv of estate of Hannah Francis taken 2 July 1804 by John
He was freed by the Last Will of Caleb REDMAN. 13 January 1801. p.177, We Thomas Nicolson, Andrew Nicolson and Charles Copeland set free a negro woman
little Amy [1 Jan 03], Negroe Girl Patty [1 Jan 08], Negroe Girl Joan [1 Jan 08] - and
Chappell, and Agness Chappell of Prince George County and Aquila Binford of Dinwiddie
and her increase to be free the 25 December 1829 and should she have any increse, her male
Milley 25 December 1789, David 25 December
Sussex whom he purchased at a sale of estate of Wm Daviss, decd1 Dec 1800ack
my Negroes that shall be under the age of twenty five years at the time of my decease
87reserving guardianship until 21 and 1817 Mar 89rec 8 Oct 89, p. 275Philip Davis of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
man Tom in consideration of his long and faithful services may have his freedom after my
emancipate and set free the said Becky, wife of the said Cuffie hereby pronouncing and
Amelia County, "Free Negro Register," 1804-1835, 1835-1855*, 1855-1865; . After the death of my
the said James free to act and do for himself as other free people I give and
last; Sam Diggs 12 on 20 Dec 1781; Joseph Diggs 11 on 8 Aug last; Ellick Green 4; Celah
Virginia Slaves Freed in Virginia after 1782 - FREE AFRICAN AMERICANS 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;
included the following: Georgia, up 80,000 (17%); Texas, up 70,000 (38%); Alabama, up 37,000 slave called Adam Floyd lately the property of Isaac Winston who sold him to the said Ann
Hannah who is in possession of Elizabeth Clanton-yearly during her natural lifeit is
Minutes 1801, p.180, June 1801, William Bullin committed to theis County
22 months which child is the issue of the body of a Woman slave named Nance the property
.then follows some of the provisions of a will of 26 Sept 88wife Sarah Vick,
Anthony or Ted Jones registered in Sussex County on 6 August 1816: dark, 5'4-1/2"
1814-1817, p. 71618 Sept 1816John Trabue the only and acting executor of
1782rec 27 Aug 82, p. 290Hartwell Hargrave of Surryfreedom is natural right and
this person was either born free or was emancipated. obedience to and in execution of the will of my said Testator, I the said Branch executor
Linking names of plantations in this County with the names of the large holders on this list guardians for George, Milly, Pleasant, Caleb, Anne, Braxton, Sophia, James, Hannah,
April 1806, p. 141Henry Gray of Surry for divers good causes frees Negro woman
slave Peggy. 86rec 11 April 87, p. 285 Matthew x Vick Senior of Southampton County I
possessed at the end of their years of service 22 Sept. 1796 rec. Bristow Ben and Daphne further proved. Henry Crittenden of Northampton, NC for his friendship and one dollar 15 Oct
wife for two years to be freeleaves a Negro boy named George to James Payne son of
2 September 1799. p.623, I Charles Duncan of Chesterfield County have sold and delivered unto Israel
six, the said Virgin and Mary excepted and the remainder to be treated as apprentices. at her own disposal, I also lend to my wife three Negroes to wit Toby, Phill, and Judy
mulatto aged at 36 yrs, 5'8" high, the said Charles being purchased by TP from Mr
my two Negro girls named Hannah and Lethea their freedom after they become twenty one
Judy, Joseph, Sarah, Jessie, Tom, Ned, Peter, Mariah, Beck, Ned, Sally, James, and Moses. the tract he now lives on known at Tyness Store to David Tynesgives to little
Ziltha, Jane, and Ann (no ages) some are in their nonage so freed according to
1831 Dec 95rec 23 Feb 1796, p. 373Thomas Clary of Surryfreedom is natural right and doing
11 June 1825, Fed alias Fed Mabry emancipated by the last will of
as may at the time of death of my wife be living. County. I do also manumit
all born in VA & all named in the Deed of Emancipation). the Virginia colored population declined by about 36,000, to approximately 513,000, a 6.5% his freedom 25 December 1794, Violet shall have her freedom 25 December 1798, and Fanny 25
1805rec 8 April 06, p. 264will of Bartlett Godwin of I of Wheirs are mother,
Cate abt 10 on 20 Dec 90; Cherry abt 8 on 30 Nov 92; Bridget abt 8 on 30 Dec 92; Aaron abt
Davidnames Andrew Woodley exec28 Jan 1804rec 6 Feb 04, p. 103will of William Pinnerleaves 18 slaves to bros and
1 day
1815est inv appears in Will Book 8 p. 401-02James valued at $600, Hubbard at
maintain him if unable to labour or my son may emancipate him after my death if he thinks
lately emancipated by the will of Catherine Williamson to James Garriott. right and duty unto others etc frees Betty, 46; James, 23; Robin, 21 yrs and 2
Negroes to heirs I lend to my sister Elizabeth Hoof during her natural life [my
them their several proportions of my estate.4 Jan 99rec 5 Sept 1799, p. 242 Elizabeth X Woodland of Albemarle Parish in Sussex
shall die possessed of may immediateley receive their full liberty. heirs If the following Negro slaves who are now in my possession should be living