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Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

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All Records in Instruments of Freedom, Deeds and Wills of Emancipation Northampton County, Virginia 1782 to 1864

  • Record #1
    Name of Enslaver
    Coventon Simpkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    set free: Quil & Ben, great Tamar, little Tamar & Sarah to be free on 1 Jan 1787. Negro Joe TBF…
    Date
    13 Feb 1787
    Page
    17
    Name of Enslaver
    Coventon Simpkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    set free: Quil & Ben, great Tamar, little Tamar & Sarah to be free on 1 Jan 1787. Negro Joe TBF 1 Jan 1789. Negroes Rachael, Dilly, James, Milly & Mary to be free as they arrive at age of 21 and 18 as by act of Assembly. Signed 10 Oct 1786.
    Date
    13 Feb 1787
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  • Record #2
    Name of Enslaver
    Hezekiah Pitts
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Betty Moses to be free immediately, Pleasant Hampton to be free immediately. Alles Exov 17 yo la…
    Date
    8 July 1788
    Page
    17
    Name of Enslaver
    Hezekiah Pitts
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Betty Moses to be free immediately, Pleasant Hampton to be free immediately. Alles Exov 17 yo last April TBF at age 21, Esther Hampton 13 yo last Apr TBF at 21 yo, Joshua Hampton 10 yo last January TBF at D.; Tabitha Moses 5 yo last Sept. TBF at d.; John Robins TBF 1 January 1793, Charles Nuttle TBF 1 Jan 1792, Elsey Holding TBF 1 Jan 1797. Signed 8 July 1788
    Date
    8 July 1788
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  • Record #3
    Name of Enslaver
    Dickie Dunton
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Luse TBF 14 Jun 1791, boy Ben TBF 1 Aug 1798, Lear [female] TBF 1 June 1798. Signed 10 June 1788
    Date
    10 June 1788
    Page
    18
    Name of Enslaver
    Dickie Dunton
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Luse TBF 14 Jun 1791, boy Ben TBF 1 Aug 1798, Lear [female] TBF 1 June 1798. Signed 10 June 1788
    Date
    10 June 1788
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  • Record #4
    Name of Enslaver
    John Savage
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Comfort, whom I give the name of Comfort Toby, TBF 1 Jan 1789. Signed 8 July 1788
    Date
    8 July 1788
    Page
    19
    Name of Enslaver
    John Savage
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Comfort, whom I give the name of Comfort Toby, TBF 1 Jan 1789. Signed 8 July 1788
    Date
    8 July 1788
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  • Record #5
    Name of Enslaver
    John Stratton, Jun.
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    all negroes that I am possessed of: liverpool man 39, Esther girl 18, Judah 12, Abel 12, peter, s…
    Date
    8 July 1788
    Page
    19
    Name of Enslaver
    John Stratton, Jun.
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    all negroes that I am possessed of: liverpool man 39, Esther girl 18, Judah 12, Abel 12, peter, son of peg, 7 and Peter, son of Elizabeth, 7 yo. Liverpool from this day, Esther, Judah, Abel, Peter (son of Pegg) and Peter (son of Elizabeth) when they arrive at 21 yo. Signed 1 Jan 788.
    Date
    8 July 1788
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  • Record #6
    Name of Enslaver
    Betsey Barlow
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Jacob Holland & Sarah Marnick TBF 1 Jan 1789. Signed x Dec 1788.
    Date
    14 Jan 1789
    Page
    20
    Name of Enslaver
    Betsey Barlow
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Jacob Holland & Sarah Marnick TBF 1 Jan 1789. Signed x Dec 1788.
    Date
    14 Jan 1789
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  • Record #7
    Name of Enslaver
    Coventon Simpkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Jacob abt 5 yo & bought out of estate of Christopher Dixon dec'd; I give the name of Wooser after…
    Date
    8 Dec 1789
    Page
    21
    Name of Enslaver
    Coventon Simpkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Jacob abt 5 yo & bought out of estate of Christopher Dixon dec'd; I give the name of Wooser after his Father, & he Jacob Wooser to be free at age 25 yrs.; & Caleb being born in my possession & abt 3 yo I give his freedom (namely Caleb Uz) at age 21 yo. Signed 8 Dec 1789.
    Date
    8 Dec 1789
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  • Record #8
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Parsons
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Negro man slave old Ned in consideration of faithful service I leberate & set him free Signed 9 D…
    Date
    9 Dec 1789
    Page
    21
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Parsons
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Negro man slave old Ned in consideration of faithful service I leberate & set him free Signed 9 Dec 1789
    Date
    9 Dec 1789
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  • Record #9
    Name of Enslaver
    Elijah Baker
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Negro man by name of Jacob to be free. Signed 13 April 1791
    Date
    13 Apr 1791
    Page
    22
    Name of Enslaver
    Elijah Baker
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Negro man by name of Jacob to be free. Signed 13 April 1791
    Date
    13 Apr 1791
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  • Record #10
    Name of Enslaver
    Purnal Pitts
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Negro Girl Named Esther Earls TBF at age 21 yo. Signed 8 May 1792
    Date
    8 May 1792
    Page
    22
    Name of Enslaver
    Purnal Pitts
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Negro Girl Named Esther Earls TBF at age 21 yo. Signed 8 May 1792
    Date
    8 May 1792
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  • Record #11
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Hereby emancipate and set absolutely free: Isaac, Sam, Selby to whom I give the names of Medad as…
    Date
    13 July 1795
    Page
    23
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Hereby emancipate and set absolutely free: Isaac, Sam, Selby to whom I give the names of Medad as second Names. Tom of Toby I give same names of medad to commence free as they arrive at lawful age as by said Act of Assembly. Signed with her mark 18 Jun 1795.
    Date
    13 July 1795
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  • Record #12
    Name of Enslaver
    Esther Harmanson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set absolutely free Negroes Benjamin & Jinne - Benjamin at commencement of year 1795 and Jinne w…
    Date
    14 Jan 1795
    Page
    24
    Name of Enslaver
    Esther Harmanson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set absolutely free Negroes Benjamin & Jinne - Benjamin at commencement of year 1795 and Jinne when she arrives at age 21. Signed 21 Apr 1794.
    Date
    14 Jan 1795
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  • Record #13
    Name of Enslaver
    John Guy
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set free two negro men Slaves Mark & Matthew and women Slaves Frank, Peg, Betty & Aimey TBF 1 Jan…
    Date
    14 Feb 1787.
    Page
    24
    Name of Enslaver
    John Guy
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set free two negro men Slaves Mark & Matthew and women Slaves Frank, Peg, Betty & Aimey TBF 1 Jan 1787. Also negro boy Robin TBF at end of 24 yrs of age. Negroes Ben, Sciller, Grace & Esther TBF as they arrive at age of 21 / 18 as said Act of Assembly. Signed 12 Dec 1786.
    Date
    14 Feb 1787.
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  • Record #14
    Name of Enslaver
    Johnannes Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Manumit Negroe's Pegge, also manumit James TBF 1 Jan 1815. Manumit Rachel TBF in 1811 & her Incr…
    Date
    9 Oct 1797
    Page
    25
    Name of Enslaver
    Johnannes Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Manumit Negroe's Pegge, also manumit James TBF 1 Jan 1815. Manumit Rachel TBF in 1811 & her Increase TBF at lawful Age. Signedn 9 Oct 1797
    Date
    9 Oct 1797
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  • Record #15
    Name of Enslaver
    Richard Booll
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Manumit negro Jude [female] TBF 1 Jan 1805. Signed 9 Oct 1797
    Date
    9 Oct 1797
    Page
    26
    Name of Enslaver
    Richard Booll
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Manumit negro Jude [female] TBF 1 Jan 1805. Signed 9 Oct 1797
    Date
    9 Oct 1797
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  • Record #16
    Name of Enslaver
    Betsey Guy
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Manumit & set free all negroes that I am possessed of: Ben, negero man 46 yo; Frank, negro woman …
    Date
    14 Apr 1789
    Page
    26
    Name of Enslaver
    Betsey Guy
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Manumit & set free all negroes that I am possessed of: Ben, negero man 46 yo; Frank, negro woman 32 yo; black Mary, woman 28 yo; yellow Mary, 25 yo, Luke, man 21 yo; Solomon Boy, 18 yo; Judah, girl 16 yo; Nanny, girl 13 yo; Leah 5 yo; Jacob, boy 4 yo; Shadrach, by 2 yo; Ananda, 10 mos old; Natt, boy 4 days old - when they arrive to 21 yo. Signed Betsy Guy 8 Dec 1788
    Date
    14 Apr 1789
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  • Record #17
    Name of Enslaver
    Dower of Esther Jones & late husband William Mapp
    Document type
    Assignment of estate
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    In obedience to an order of Court to us we have set apart the Dower of Esther Jones in the slaves…
    Date
    15 Apr 1789
    Page
    27
    Name of Enslaver
    Dower of Esther Jones & late husband William Mapp
    Document type
    Assignment of estate
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    In obedience to an order of Court to us we have set apart the Dower of Esther Jones in the slaves of her late deceased husband William Mapp (to wit): negro woman Sarah valued to 28 lbs & negro man Jacob valued 40 lbs. Certified 11 Mar 1789 by Archibald Godwin, Wm Satchell & Griffin Stith.
    Date
    15 Apr 1789
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  • Record #18
    Name of Enslaver
    John Giddens
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following negro slaves at expiration or term of years as follows: woman Sarah TBF…
    Date
    14 Sep 1790
    Page
    27
    Name of Enslaver
    John Giddens
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following negro slaves at expiration or term of years as follows: woman Sarah TBF 1 Jan 1791; five children of same woman - Rachel 14 yo on 20 Sep 1790 to be free on 20 Sep 1801; Comfort 12 yo on 10 Sep 1790 TBF on 10 Sep 1803; George 9yo 15 Nov 1790 TBF 15 Nov 1806; Milley 4 yo on 1 May 1790 TBF 1 May 1811; Jenny 2 yo on 19 Aug 1790 TBF on 19 Aug 1813; at which time the last five will have arrived at age of 25 yrs. Signed John Giddens.
    Date
    14 Sep 1790
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  • Record #19
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian of Northampton & Susanna Bradford of Accomac County
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    We set free the following negro slaves: Isaac Medad, Sam Medad & Selby Medad TBF as they several…
    Date
    29 Aug 1790
    Page
    28
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian of Northampton & Susanna Bradford of Accomac County
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    We set free the following negro slaves: Isaac Medad, Sam Medad & Selby Medad TBF as they severally arrive at age of 21 and 18. Also Hannah Medad TBF on 1 Jan 1791; also Adah Medad TBF at age of 18 being 6 mos old. Signed with her mark Susanna Christian & Susanna Bradford.
    Date
    29 Aug 1790
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  • Record #20
    Name of Enslaver
    Littleton Bradford
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following negro slaves: Tamar Bradford, Saph Bradford, Nicey Bradford & Jane Brad…
    Date
    11 May 1790
    Page
    29
    Name of Enslaver
    Littleton Bradford
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following negro slaves: Tamar Bradford, Saph Bradford, Nicey Bradford & Jane Bradford. Tamar Bradford & Saph Bradford TBF on 1 Jan 1791; Nicey Bradford & Jane Bradford TBF as they arrive at age of 18. Signed 8 May 1790
    Date
    11 May 1790
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  • Record #21
    Name of Enslaver
    John S. Stott
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following negroe slaves: Jack TBF this day. Het TBF 1 Jan next. Babel TBF 1 Apr …
    Date
    10 July 1792
    Page
    30
    Name of Enslaver
    John S. Stott
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following negroe slaves: Jack TBF this day. Het TBF 1 Jan next. Babel TBF 1 Apr next. Comfort TBF at age 21, likewise Jacob, Dennis & Annis all TBF at age of 21. Signed John S. Stott 9 July 1792.
    Date
    10 July 1792
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  • Record #22
    Name of Enslaver
    William Jenne
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following Negro Slaves & give them the Sirnames of Freeman - to wit - James,Philli…
    Date
    9 Sep1794
    Page
    31
    Name of Enslaver
    William Jenne
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following Negro Slaves & give them the Sirnames of Freeman - to wit - James,Phillis, Bable, Nat, Beck & Rachel TBF from this day and their increase forever. Absolem, abraham, Gad, Dan & Sarah TBF as they arrive to lawful age, a) provided in said act of General Assembly & their Progeny so far as I can give viz: the increase of the females. Signed William Jenne 1/17/1794 (witnessed by Teackle Robbins & Coventon Simpkins.
    Date
    9 Sep1794
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  • Record #23
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Kendall
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I authorize the Manumission of Slaves Daniel, James, Joe, Sam, Jack, Pegg, Judith, Rachel,Cate, R…
    Date
    8 Feb 1796
    Page
    31
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Kendall
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I authorize the Manumission of Slaves Daniel, James, Joe, Sam, Jack, Pegg, Judith, Rachel,Cate, Rose, Dinah & Judith Jun: To whom I give the names of Deaniel Freeman, James Freeman, Joe Freeman,Sam Freeman, Jack Freeman, Pegg Howell, Judith Cox, Rachel Freeman, Cate Freeman, Rose Howell, Dianh Freeman & Judith Freeman, all under the age of 21 to be free at their own Liberty at Twenty one years of age. Signed 1 Jan 1796.
    Date
    8 Feb 1796
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  • Record #24
    Name of Enslaver
    George Teackle
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free my negro Man Slave called & known by name of Exeter. Signed 20 Jan 1796.
    Date
    13 Apr 1796
    Page
    32
    Name of Enslaver
    George Teackle
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free my negro Man Slave called & known by name of Exeter. Signed 20 Jan 1796.
    Date
    13 Apr 1796
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  • Record #25
    Name of Enslaver
    Ann Brickhouse
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I manumit the following Slaves: Jacob , Lear, Esther, Adah, Joseph, Abel, Edy & Lurifin. I also…
    Date
    11 July 1796
    Page
    33
    Name of Enslaver
    Ann Brickhouse
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I manumit the following Slaves: Jacob , Lear, Esther, Adah, Joseph, Abel, Edy & Lurifin. I also manumit other slaves to go free as they arrive at age of 21 years they & their increase. To wit: Tinse TBF 1 Sep 1797, Benjamin TBF1 May 1798, Dille TBF 9 Oct 1800, Sampson TBF 15 Aug 1802, Jennet TBF 9 Dec 1803, Tabbe TBF 18 July 1807, Epherum TBF 10 June 1808, Hanner TBF 17 July 1810, Nat TBF 24 August 1810, Leley TBF 22 Nov 1820, Rober TBF 15 April 1813, Bridget TBF 15 Oct 1814, Ebbe TBF 22 Nov 1816, Luke TBF 10 Feb 1817. Signed by Ann Brickhouse with her mark 11 July 1796. Witnessed by Dickie Dunton & Johannes Johnson.
    Date
    11 July 1796
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  • Record #26
    Name of Enslaver
    John Upshur, Sen'r
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Being possessed of the following persons as my proper slaves, to wit, James, Adah the elder, Abra…
    Date
    9 Dec 1799
    Page
    33
    Name of Enslaver
    John Upshur, Sen'r
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Being possessed of the following persons as my proper slaves, to wit, James, Adah the elder, Abraham, Stephen, Leah and Jacob, Allis, Mary, Beck, Esther, Young Adah, Rachel the elder, Darkey, Sabra, Nicey, Bridget, Tinney, Comfort, Scipes, Nathaniel, Peter, Nelson, Shadrac, George, Rachel the Younger, Edey, Shop Isaac, Yellow Isaac, Stephen, Abel, Dean, Abraham, and Jacob Thompson and the Slaves which I am ... by virture of marriage with my late wife Rosanna deceased to wit: Adah, Milley and Leah and their increase or children shall be born of any of them after this date, in consideratin of the faithful services, good conduct and demeanor of said slaves respectively do manumit... from all duties of Slavery.. all those that shall be of age 21 years, at my Death to be immediately free, except the two said Abraham and Dean who are TBF when each are 44 years of age and those under the age of 21 at my Death, to remain & continue with my Children & serve them until each of the said infant slaves shall respectively arrive to age of 21 years, and then to be free persons..... I hereby affix to each and every of them the surname of Churches. Signed by John Upshur 21 Oct 1798.
    Date
    9 Dec 1799
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  • Record #27
    Name of Enslaver
    Peter Bowdoin
    Document type
    Indenture
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Between Peter Bowdoin & his Negro Man Servant Robin in consideration of faithful service, fidelit…
    Date
    15 Jan 1799
    Page
    34
    Name of Enslaver
    Peter Bowdoin
    Document type
    Indenture
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Between Peter Bowdoin & his Negro Man Servant Robin in consideration of faithful service, fidelity & good demeanor. Bowdoin manumits & sets free Robin. Signed Peter Bowdon
    Date
    15 Jan 1799
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  • Record #28
    Name of Enslaver
    Elizabeth Wise
    Document type
    Indenture
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Between Elizabeth Wise & Negro Man Servant Jack in consideration of faithful service rendered to …
    Date
    15 Jan 1799
    Page
    35
    Name of Enslaver
    Elizabeth Wise
    Document type
    Indenture
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Between Elizabeth Wise & Negro Man Servant Jack in consideration of faithful service rendered to her, she manumits & sets free Jack as fully and completely as can be done. Signed Elizabeth Wise.
    Date
    15 Jan 1799
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  • Record #29
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Parramore Jun.
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set rree Negro Woman Slave, whom James Johnson purchased for Edward Roberts of Norfolk and the …
    Date
    14 April 1799
    Page
    36
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Parramore Jun.
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set rree Negro Woman Slave, whom James Johnson purchased for Edward Roberts of Norfolk and the said Johnson hath assigned the aforesaid bill f Sale t Me: t whom I give the name Mary Mifflin TBF and at her own Liberty. Signed Thmas Parrare Jun. 10 May 1799
    Date
    14 April 1799
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  • Record #30
    Name of Enslaver
    Fanny B. Bowdoin
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    For the faithful services of my Slave Patience I do manumit & set free as if the said Patience ha…
    Date
    13 Oct 1800
    Page
    36
    Name of Enslaver
    Fanny B. Bowdoin
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    For the faithful services of my Slave Patience I do manumit & set free as if the said Patience had been born free. Signed Fanny Bordoin.
    Date
    13 Oct 1800
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  • Record #31
    Name of Enslaver
    Adah Benthal
    Document type
    Deed {Manumission}
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free negro Man Solmon who I give the name of solomon Church. Signed by Adah Benthall 11 Ju…
    Date
    11 July 1803
    Page
    37
    Name of Enslaver
    Adah Benthal
    Document type
    Deed {Manumission}
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free negro Man Solmon who I give the name of solomon Church. Signed by Adah Benthall 11 July 1803.
    Date
    11 July 1803
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  • Record #32
    Name of Enslaver
    John Stratton
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Being possessed of a Negro woman Lucy in fee Simple od hereby release unot her all claim which I …
    Date
    14 April 1800
    Page
    38
    Name of Enslaver
    John Stratton
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Being possessed of a Negro woman Lucy in fee Simple od hereby release unot her all claim which I have in her as my slave, do hereby….the said Lucy free. Signed Exd Thomas Lyatt Savage C.N.C.
    Date
    14 April 1800
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  • Record #33
    Name of Enslaver
    Coventon Simpkins
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Man by Name of Daniel formerly of the Estate of Wiliam Simkins decd and to whom …
    Date
    10 Jan 1803
    Page
    38
    Name of Enslaver
    Coventon Simpkins
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Man by Name of Daniel formerly of the Estate of Wiliam Simkins decd and to whom I give the name Daniel Drighouse. Frm the date f these presents. Signed Coventon Simkins 3 Jan 1803.
    Date
    10 Jan 1803
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  • Record #34
    Name of Enslaver
    William Satchell
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Man named Mose's from and after the Date hereof. Signed William Satchell 12 Dec…
    Date
    12 Dec 1803
    Page
    39
    Name of Enslaver
    William Satchell
    Document type
    Deed [Manumission]
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Man named Mose's from and after the Date hereof. Signed William Satchell 12 Dec 1803.
    Date
    12 Dec 1803
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  • Record #35
    Name of Enslaver
    Robert Rogers
    Document type
    Deed
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    $200 paid by Jacob Holland, black man, for yellow woman called Juldy which Jacob hath some time o…
    Date
    11 Feb 1805
    Page
    39
    Name of Enslaver
    Robert Rogers
    Document type
    Deed
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    $200 paid by Jacob Holland, black man, for yellow woman called Juldy which Jacob hath some time owned as his wife to have & hold the said July? with her subsequent increase. Signed Robert Rogers 17 Jan 1804 (sets her free in next document)
    Date
    11 Feb 1805
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  • Record #36
    Name of Enslaver
    Jacob Holland
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Jacob Holland, late of county of Northampton & State of Virginia, emancipates yellow or coloured …
    Date
    11 Feb 1805
    Page
    40
    Name of Enslaver
    Jacob Holland
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Jacob Holland, late of county of Northampton & State of Virginia, emancipates yellow or coloured woman named Judy which he lately purchased from W. Robert Rogers of Accomack county. She is given the name Judy Holland; she to be free and all her increase from & after 14 July 1805 to be free. Signed with his mark by Jacob Holland 27 Jan 1804.
    Date
    11 Feb 1805
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  • Record #37
    Name of Enslaver
    Solomon Becket
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Solomon Becket purchases son Isaac of Col. Nathaniel Darby and Isaac has now become Solomon's sla…
    Date
    13 Dec 1802
    Page
    41
    Name of Enslaver
    Solomon Becket
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Solomon Becket purchases son Isaac of Col. Nathaniel Darby and Isaac has now become Solomon's slave. In consideration of natural love & affection Solomon bears his son, he frees him as soon as he arrives at age 21 yrs; now being 9 yo in Jan 1803. Signed with his mark by Solomon Becket 13 Dec 1802..
    Date
    13 Dec 1802
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  • Record #38
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Susanna Christian emancipates & sets free the following Negroes: Isaac Church,m Sam Rapper & Selb…
    Date
    9 Jan 1804
    Page
    42
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Susanna Christian emancipates & sets free the following Negroes: Isaac Church,m Sam Rapper & Selbey Nebo. Signed with mark for Susanna Christian 5 Oct 1803. Note by transcriber Latimer: slaves with same given names were emancipated by Susanna Christian & given other surnames. She was unable to determine if they were same people or if she named her slaves the names.
    Date
    9 Jan 1804
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  • Record #39
    Name of Enslaver
    Johnannes Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Toney who calls himself Toney Guilden, when he shall have served Coventon Simkin…
    Date
    10 Apr 1804
    Page
    42
    Name of Enslaver
    Johnannes Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Toney who calls himself Toney Guilden, when he shall have served Coventon Simkin's 18 mos or made him sufficient compensation. Signed Johannes Johnson 14 Jan 1804.
    Date
    10 Apr 1804
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  • Record #40
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Presson Kendall
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Slave Lity to be free from & after date hereof; to whom I give name of Freeman a…
    Date
    9 Dec 1805
    Page
    43
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Presson Kendall
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Negro Slave Lity to be free from & after date hereof; to whom I give name of Freeman as a Set name & warrant & defend said Lity Freeman his freedom. Signed Thos. P. Kendall 5 Dec 1805.
    Date
    9 Dec 1805
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  • Record #41
    Name of Enslaver
    John P. Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following Negroe Slaves: Peter, Adam & Benjamin on 1 Jan 1806.
    Date
    13 Jan 1806
    Page
    51
    Name of Enslaver
    John P. Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following Negroe Slaves: Peter, Adam & Benjamin on 1 Jan 1806.
    Date
    13 Jan 1806
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  • Record #42
    Name of Enslaver
    Sally Satchell Jun.
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate the following Negro Slaves: Francis Green, Nancy Green, Adah Green, George Green, H…
    Date
    3 Jan 1806
    Page
    51
    Name of Enslaver
    Sally Satchell Jun.
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate the following Negro Slaves: Francis Green, Nancy Green, Adah Green, George Green, Harry Green, Maria Green & Major Green and the progeny of the females as followeth. Fanny when her youngeschild arrives at age of 6 yrs each of the girls as they arrive at 21 yrs provided they have no children until they arrive at that age. but in case they do so serve until youngest child they may have (before might have gone free) arrives at age of 6 yrs. Boys George, Harry & Major to go free at 25 yo unless either male or female found guilty of theft, to serve until they pay value & hire four fold. In case of absconding from Service shall serve fourfold the time absconded. Signed by Sally Satchell 3 Jan 1806
    Date
    3 Jan 1806
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  • Record #43
    Name of Enslaver
    George Turner
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate the following Negro Slaves: Severn & Caleb to whom I give the sirnames of Turner, s…
    Date
    14 Apr 1806
    Page
    51
    Name of Enslaver
    George Turner
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate the following Negro Slaves: Severn & Caleb to whom I give the sirnames of Turner, said Severn Turner to go free on 1 Jan 1813 & Caleb Turner to go free 1 Jan 1815. Severn to serve 8 yrs & Caleb 10 yrs from last day of December 1804. Signed by George Turne 10 Apr 1806.
    Date
    14 Apr 1806
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  • Record #44
    Name of Enslaver
    Caleb Savage
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I free the following Negroe's: Tobe, Adam, Lishe, Hagar to which to give the names of Tobe Nelso…
    Date
    15 April 1806
    Page
    52
    Name of Enslaver
    Caleb Savage
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I free the following Negroe's: Tobe, Adam, Lishe, Hagar to which to give the names of Tobe Nelson, Adam Burk, Lishe Burk, Hagar Burk. Tobe Nelson TBF 1 Jan 1808; Adam Burke TBF 1 Jan 1808; Lishe Burk TBF 1 Jan 1808; Hagar Burk TBF 1 Jan 1808. Signed Caleb Savage 12 Apr 1806.
    Date
    15 April 1806
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  • Record #45
    Name of Enslaver
    Rachel Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Peter, which I give the name of Peter Freeman TBF 1 jan 1813. Signed Rachel Johnson 1…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    53
    Name of Enslaver
    Rachel Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free Peter, which I give the name of Peter Freeman TBF 1 jan 1813. Signed Rachel Johnson 15 Apr 1806.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #46
    Name of Enslaver
    Robert Onedly
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Between Robert Onedly & his son Robert Onedly the elder in consideration of natural love & affect…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    53
    Name of Enslaver
    Robert Onedly
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Between Robert Onedly & his son Robert Onedly the elder in consideration of natural love & affection & for his fidelity & good conduct. Robert the elder manumits & sets free his son Robert Onedly Jr which he purchased of John Ulis of Richmond. Robert the elder wishes to retain the services of his said son for hs own use & support & provides that his son shall remian & be subject for his use & control during his life, but at his Death his son shall be absolutely free & athis own Libert. Signed by mark of Robert Onedly 10 Apr 1806.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #47
    Name of Enslaver
    Elizabeth Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Sets free the following Negroes: Joshua & Jenney, which I give the names of Joshua Freeman, Jenn…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    54
    Name of Enslaver
    Elizabeth Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Sets free the following Negroes: Joshua & Jenney, which I give the names of Joshua Freeman, Jenney Freeman; the said Jenney TBF 1 Jan 1807 & Jenney Freeman TBF 1 Jan 1817. Signed Elizabeth Johnson 12 April 1806.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #48
    Name of Enslaver
    Jenney Rogers
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate & set free Negro Slave called Peter which I give the sirname of Freeman TBF 1 Jan 18…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    54
    Name of Enslaver
    Jenney Rogers
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate & set free Negro Slave called Peter which I give the sirname of Freeman TBF 1 Jan 1806. Signed Jenney Roger's 25 Dec 1805.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #49
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate & set free the following Negroe's: tomm, Tob, Nat, Moses, Tins. The said Negroe's I…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    55
    Name of Enslaver
    Susanna Christian
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate & set free the following Negroe's: tomm, Tob, Nat, Moses, Tins. The said Negroe's I give the name of Tom Nedab, Tob Nedab, Nat Nedab, Moses Nedab, Tin's Nedab. Said Negroes TBF from 25 years of age. Signed Susanna Christian 31 March 1806.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #50
    Name of Enslaver
    Polly Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following Negroe's: Caleb & Lishe, which I give the names of Caleb Freeman & Lish…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    55
    Name of Enslaver
    Polly Johnson
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I set free the following Negroe's: Caleb & Lishe, which I give the names of Caleb Freeman & Lishe Freeman; Caleb FreemanTBF 1 Jan 1817 and Lishe Freeman TBF 1 Jan 1824. Signed with mark of Polly Johnson 12 Apr 1806.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #51
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Ames
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate all my Slave's TBF at dates as follows: Solomon Judah TBF 1 Jan 1809; Ader Judah TB…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    56
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas Ames
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate all my Slave's TBF at dates as follows: Solomon Judah TBF 1 Jan 1809; Ader Judah TBF 1 Jan 1811; Leah Church TBF 1 Jan 1811; Isaac Judah TBF 1 Jan 1820; Mark Judah TBF 1 Jan 1822; Mathew Church TGBF 1 Jan 1822; Nice Church TBF 1 Jan 1824; Bridget Judah TBF 1 Jan 1825; Kellam Judah TBF 1828 and also the increase of Ader Judah TBF at age of 25 from this date. Signed Thomas Ames 12 Apr 1806.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #52
    Name of Enslaver
    Arthur R. Savage
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Ido set free the Negroe's: Jacob, Rachel, Amey, Nelleyt, Sabra, Ruth, Lucey which I give the foll…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    56
    Name of Enslaver
    Arthur R. Savage
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Ido set free the Negroe's: Jacob, Rachel, Amey, Nelleyt, Sabra, Ruth, Lucey which I give the following names: Jacob Russel, Rachel Case, Amey Duskey, Nelly Duskey, Sabra Mason, Ruth Duskey, Lucy Case. The said Jacob Russel TBF 1 Jan 1810; Amey Duskey TBF 1 jan 1814; Nelly Duskey TBF 1 Jan 1816; Sabra Mason TBF 1 Jan 1817; Ruth Duskey TBF 1 Jan 1820; Lucey Case TBF 1 jan 1828. Signed by Arthur R. Savage 15 Apr 1806.
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #53
    Name of Enslaver
    Halloway Bunting
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set free Negroe's named Jinney Rapper & Pat Rapper. Said Jinney Rapper TBF 31 March 1806 & Pat R…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    57
    Name of Enslaver
    Halloway Bunting
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set free Negroe's named Jinney Rapper & Pat Rapper. Said Jinney Rapper TBF 31 March 1806 & Pat Rapper TBF 20 May 1825. Signed by Haloway Bunting 30 March 1806
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #54
    Name of Enslaver
    Teackle White
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set free slave Esther Erl's TBF 1 Jan 1826; also her children TBF at age of 21 years of age. Sig…
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
    Page
    57
    Name of Enslaver
    Teackle White
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Set free slave Esther Erl's TBF 1 Jan 1826; also her children TBF at age of 21 years of age. Signed by Teackle White 12 April 1806
    Date
    15 Apr 1806
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  • Record #55
    Name of Enslaver
    Robert Wilkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Emancipate & set free the following Negro Slaves to which I give the sirname's as follows: Joe W…
    Date
    15 April 1806
    Page
    58
    Name of Enslaver
    Robert Wilkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Emancipate & set free the following Negro Slaves to which I give the sirname's as follows: Joe Wrig, Mack Godwin, Charles Harmanson & Natt Carpenter & Isaac Man to go free on 1 Jan 1808. Moly March TBF on 1 Jan 1809 & little Ligh TBF on 1 Jan 1822. Signed by Robt. Wilkins 15 March 1806.
    Date
    15 April 1806
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  • Record #56
    Name of Enslaver
    George Lyon of State of Pensylvania
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I manumit & set free negro girl named & called Sabra acquired by my late intermarriage with Ann G…
    Date
    10 July 1815
    Page
    58
    Name of Enslaver
    George Lyon of State of Pensylvania
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I manumit & set free negro girl named & called Sabra acquired by my late intermarriage with Ann G. Savage of county of Northampton & state of Virginia. Signed by Geo. Lyon 24 June 1815.
    Date
    10 July 1815
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  • Record #57
    Name of Enslaver
    Sabra
    Document type
    Indenture
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Indenture between Sabra of Northampton and George Lyon of Pensylvania. 24 June 1815 Sabra manumi…
    Date
    10 July 1815
    Page
    59
    Name of Enslaver
    Sabra
    Document type
    Indenture
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Indenture between Sabra of Northampton and George Lyon of Pensylvania. 24 June 1815 Sabra manumitted by Lyon, as of covenant of said Lyon, Sabra voluntarily hath put, place hired & bound herself as servant to George Lyon & as servant with him to dwell until Sabra is 28 yo. She will faithfully serve him. Lyon will allow unto Sabra sufficient meat, frink & apparel & other things needful for servant during term aforesaid. Signed by George Lyon & with Sabra's mark on 24 Jun 1815. Approved by oaths of John Eyre & Severn E. Parker witnesses.
    Date
    10 July 1815
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  • Record #58
    Name of Enslaver
    Arthur Upshur
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    In consideration of favourable opinion intertained by me of negro Job & in consequence of having …
    Date
    16 July 1816
    Page
    60
    Name of Enslaver
    Arthur Upshur
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    In consideration of favourable opinion intertained by me of negro Job & in consequence of having obtain a bond from William Dixon, John Tupin, Caleb B. Upshur & Harold L. Wilson for sum of $350, payable 18 mos with interest as furthr inducement to emancipate said negro - do totally emancipate & absolve from service said negro Job. Signed Arthur Upshur 15 July 1816.
    Date
    16 July 1816
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  • Record #59
    Name of Enslaver
    William Mears
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate one Negro man named Adam - aged 30 in years TBF 1 jan 1823. Also emancipate negro m…
    Date
    12 Aug 1816
    Page
    60
    Name of Enslaver
    William Mears
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate one Negro man named Adam - aged 30 in years TBF 1 jan 1823. Also emancipate negro man peter aged 18 yo TBF 1 Jan 1823. Also Negro Woman Tabitha aged 15 yrs TBF 1 jan 1831 and her ofspring TBF Viz males at 25 yrs of age & females at 21 yrs of age. Also negro woman Jane 13 yo TBF 1 Jan 1831 and her ofspring TBF viz males at 25 and females at 21 years of age. Singed William Mears Jun. .... 1816.
    Date
    12 Aug 1816
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  • Record #60
    Name of Enslaver
    George Wesket [Wescot, Westcoat]
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I do emancipate one negro woman named Bridget aged 30 yo TBF on 15 March 1817. Also negro boy Ge…
    Date
    16 May 1817
    Page
    61
    Name of Enslaver
    George Wesket [Wescot, Westcoat]
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I do emancipate one negro woman named Bridget aged 30 yo TBF on 15 March 1817. Also negro boy George, aged 2 yrs TBF 1 Jany 1840. And negro girl Sarah aged 2 mos TBF 1 Jan 1838. Signed George C. Westcoat -- 1817.
    Date
    16 May 1817
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  • Record #61
    Name of Enslaver
    Samuel H.Matthews
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I Samuel H. Matthews on account of special contract made with Viannah G. Wescot of Northampton, V…
    Date
    10 Dec 1821
    Page
    61
    Name of Enslaver
    Samuel H.Matthews
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I Samuel H. Matthews on account of special contract made with Viannah G. Wescot of Northampton, Va,viz: to emancipate & set free 2 negros viz: negro boy named Jacob now aged 12 yrs when he arrives to age of 25 yrs & negro girl named Peggy now aged 14 yrs when she arrives to age of 21 yrs. Afsd contract being required by Viannah G. Wescot before she would consent to marriage with Samuyl H. Matthews: in consequence of sd contract I hereby emancipate & set free Jacob at age 25 & Peggy at age 21 yrs. Signed Saml H. Matthews 26 Oct 1821.
    Date
    10 Dec 1821
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  • Record #62
    Name of Enslaver
    John Simkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate the following negroes: jacob (by Trade a shoemaker) & Jessy (a sawyer) on conditon …
    Date
    6 Jan 1823
    Page
    62
    Name of Enslaver
    John Simkins
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I emancipate the following negroes: jacob (by Trade a shoemaker) & Jessy (a sawyer) on conditon they leave the state of Virginia in 10 days from date hereof, & never more return, should they or either of them return to this State, they or either of them belongs to me or my Heirs. Signed John Simkins 6 Jan 1823.
    Date
    6 Jan 1823
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  • Record #63
    Name of Enslaver
    Susannah Waters
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I Susan Waters in Somerset County, Md, in consideration of former service of my negro man Moses m…
    Date
    28 Feb 1828
    Page
    63
    Name of Enslaver
    Susannah Waters
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I Susan Waters in Somerset County, Md, in consideration of former service of my negro man Moses manumitted & freed & discharge further service. Signed Susan Waters 8 Feb 1828. [Somerset 28 Feb 1828 & Northampton 10 March 1828.]
    Date
    28 Feb 1828
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  • Record #64
    Name of Enslaver
    Samuel Bevans
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I have manumited negro ma slave named solomon sometimes called Solomon Carter, who hereby declare…
    Date
    22 Nov 1831
    Page
    64
    Name of Enslaver
    Samuel Bevans
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I have manumited negro ma slave named solomon sometimes called Solomon Carter, who hereby declare him entirely liberated from slavery. H is a man of light black or dark bronw complexion, about 5' 2" high & abt 70 years of age. Signed with mark of Samuel Bevans 19 Nov 1831.
    Date
    22 Nov 1831
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  • Record #65
    Name of Enslaver
    Peter S. Bowdoin
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I, Peter S.Bowdoin, have manumitted & set free negro woman I have named Sylvia otherwise called S…
    Date
    29 Nov 1831
    Page
    64
    Name of Enslaver
    Peter S. Bowdoin
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I, Peter S.Bowdoin, have manumitted & set free negro woman I have named Sylvia otherwise called Sylvia Teackle (who was purchased by Martin Holt out of the Estates of Peter Bowdoin dec'd & taken by me off of his hands at price he gave for her. I declare her to be entirely liberated. She is of dark chestnut or brown complexion, abt 5' 3 1/2" & abt 40 years of age. Signed by Peter S. Bowdoin 19 Nov 1831.
    Date
    29 Nov 1831
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  • Record #66
    Name of Enslaver
    Major Dowty
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I have manumitted negro woman slave named Leah & sometimes called Leah Read, who was given to me …
    Date
    10 Dec 1832
    Page
    65
    Name of Enslaver
    Major Dowty
    Document type
    Deed of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I have manumitted negro woman slave named Leah & sometimes called Leah Read, who was given to me by Matthew Floyd sen'r of Northampton County. She is a woman of dark complexion, abt 5' x" high & abt 46 yrs of age. Signed with mark of Major Dowty 10 Dec 1832.
    Date
    10 Dec 1832
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  • Record #67
    Name of Enslaver
    Parker Pitts
    Document type
    Deed
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Deed between Parker Pitts, free man of colour & Leah, a slave and wife of said Parker Pitts, Will…
    Date
    16 Aug 1848
    Page
    65
    Name of Enslaver
    Parker Pitts
    Document type
    Deed
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Deed between Parker Pitts, free man of colour & Leah, a slave and wife of said Parker Pitts, William a son of said Parker, Alfred also son of Parker, Jemina a daughter of Parker & Ann Eliza also daughter of Parker. All of which children are by the said Leah the Slave & wife of said Parker Pitts. In consideration of love & affection towards Leah, William, Alfred, Jemina & Ann Eliza has manumitted & set free forever Leah on 25 Dec 1848, William, now abt 10 yrs of age as soon as he attains age of 21 yrs, Alfred now abt 8 yo as soon as he attains 21 yrs, Jemina now abt 5 yrs old as soon as she attains age of 18 yrs; and Ann Eliza now abt 4 yrs old as soon as she attains age of 18 yrs; also any issue of said Jemina & Ann Eliza as soon as such issue born & also any other child of Leah born between this & 25 day of December next - if boy attaining 21 yrs or if girl attaining 18 yrs, that such shall be free as soon as born. Signed Parker Pitts with his mark 15 July 1848.
    Date
    16 Aug 1848
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  • Record #68
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas C. Mears
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Randall Johnson has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration there…
    Date
    15 Jun 1864
    Page
    67
    Name of Enslaver
    Thomas C. Mears
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Randall Johnson has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof, I manumit & release him from all service due me; to commence xx Oct 1863 the date of his enlistment into 10th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed Thos. C. Mears 15 June 1864
    Date
    15 Jun 1864
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  • Record #69
    Name of Enslaver
    Peter S. Bowdoin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave George Boden has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof,…
    Date
    17 June 1864
    Page
    67
    Name of Enslaver
    Peter S. Bowdoin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave George Boden has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof, I manumit & release George Boden from all service due me to commence from xx day of 1864, the date of his enlistment in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in service of United States.
    Date
    17 June 1864
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  • Record #70
    Name of Enslaver
    Laban J. Gunter
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Parker Gunter has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof…
    Date
    23 Nov 1864
    Page
    68
    Name of Enslaver
    Laban J. Gunter
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Parker Gunter has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof, I manumit & release Parker Gunter in consideration of said enlistment to commence from 30 Oct 1863, the date of his enlistment in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in service of United States. Signed by Laban J. Guner 23 Nov 1864.
    Date
    23 Nov 1864
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  • Record #71
    Name of Enslaver
    William Gunter
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave William Gunter has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration of sa…
    Date
    23 Nov 1864
    Page
    69
    Name of Enslaver
    William Gunter
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave William Gunter has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration of said enlistment, I manumit & release William Gunter from all service due me; his freedom to commence from 3 Feb 1864, the date of enlistment in the Second Calvary Regiment of Colored Troops in service of United States. Signed 23 Nov 1864.
    Date
    23 Nov 1864
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  • Record #72
    Name of Enslaver
    Laban J. Gunter
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Isaac Gunter has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof,…
    Date
    23 Nov 1864
    Page
    70
    Name of Enslaver
    Laban J. Gunter
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Isaac Gunter has enlisted in service of United States: in consideration thereof, I do hereby in consideration of said enlistment, manumit & set free above named Isaac Gunter from all service due me; freedom to commence from 3 Feb 1864 as aforesaid in 2nd Cavalry Regiment of Colored Troops in service of United States. Signed Laban J. Gunter 23 Nov 1864.
    Date
    23 Nov 1864
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  • Record #73
    Name of Enslaver
    George W. Dunton
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Levin Upshur has enlisted in Service of United State, George W. Dunton, in consi…
    Date
    14 Sept 1865
    Page
    70
    Name of Enslaver
    George W. Dunton
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Levin Upshur has enlisted in Service of United State, George W. Dunton, in consideration of said enlistment I manumit & set free Levin Upshur from all service due me; to commence from xxx, the date of his enlistment in 9th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. U. S. Rev. Stamp $5.00. Cancelled. Signed by George W. Dunton.
    Date
    14 Sept 1865
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  • Record #74
    Name of Enslaver
    George W. Dunton
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my Slave Bill alias William Dunton has enlisted in Service of United States now, in consi…
    Date
    14 Sep 1865
    Page
    71
    Name of Enslaver
    George W. Dunton
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my Slave Bill alias William Dunton has enlisted in Service of United States now, in consideration of said enlistment, I manumit & set free Bill from all service due me; his freedom to commence from date of enlistment in 9th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. U.S. Rev. Stamp $5.00 Canceled. Signed George W. Dunton 25 Aug 1865.
    Date
    14 Sep 1865
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  • Record #75
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Peter Burris has enlisted in Service of United State, in consideration of said e…
    Date
    1 Sept 1865
    Page
    72
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Peter Burris has enlisted in Service of United State, in consideration of said enlistment, I manumit him from all Service due me; freedom to commence 29 Oct 1863 in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. Signed $. S. Costin 22 Aug 1865.
    Date
    1 Sept 1865
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  • Record #76
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Charles Stoakley alias Charles Stevens has enlisted in Service of United States;…
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
    Page
    72
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Charles Stoakley alias Charles Stevens has enlisted in Service of United States; in consideration of said enlistment I manumit Charles alias Charles Stevens from all Service due me. Freedom to commence 29 Oct 1863 as aforesaid in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. Signe R. S. Coston 22 Aug 1865.
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
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  • Record #77
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Natahn Fitchett has enlisted in Service of United States, in consideration there…
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
    Page
    73
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Natahn Fitchett has enlisted in Service of United States, in consideration thereof I do hereby in consideration of said enlistment, manumit & release Nathan from all Service due me; freedom to commence from 30 Oct 1863, the date of his enlistment in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of the United States. Signed R[obert] S. Costin 22 Aug 1865.
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
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  • Record #78
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Daniel Purnell has enlisted in Service of United States, in consideration thereo…
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
    Page
    74
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Daniel Purnell has enlisted in Service of United States, in consideration thereof, I do hereby in consideration of said enlistment, manumit & release Daniel Purnell from all Service due me; freedom to commence from 29 Oct 1863, date of enlistment as aforesaid in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. Signed [Robert] R.S. Costin 22 Aug 1865. U.S. Rev. Stamps $.05 0 Canceled
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
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  • Record #79
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Joshua Parker alias Joshua Purnell has enlisted in the Service of the United Sta…
    Date
    1 Sept 1865
    Page
    74
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Joshua Parker alias Joshua Purnell has enlisted in the Service of the United States, in cosideration of said enlistment, manumit and release Joshua Parker alias Joshua Purnell for a ll service due me; freedom to commence from Oct 1863, date of his enlistment in the 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. Signed [Robert] R.S. Costin on 24 Aug 1865.
    Date
    1 Sept 1865
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  • Record #80
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave William Parker alias William Purnell has enlisted in Service of United States, i…
    Date
    1 Sept 1865
    Page
    75
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave William Parker alias William Purnell has enlisted in Service of United States, in consideration thereof I [Robert] R.S. Costin, manumit & release William Parker alias William Purnell from all Service due me; his freedom to commence from xxx, the date of his enlistment in the 7th or 9th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. Signed R. S. Costin 24 Aug 1865. U.S. Rev. Stamps $0.05 - Canceled.
    Date
    1 Sept 1865
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  • Record #81
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave William Watts has enlisted in Service of United States, in consideration thereof…
    Date
    22 Aug 1865
    Page
    76
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave William Watts has enlisted in Service of United States, in consideration thereof I, R.S. Coston do hereby, in consideration of said enlistment, manumit, set free & release William Watts from all Service due me; freedom to commence for 29 Oct 1863, date of enlistment in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed R. S. Costin 22 Aug 1865. U.S. Rev. Stamps $0.05- Cancelled
    Date
    22 Aug 1865
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  • Record #82
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Joe Young has enlisted in Service of United States: in consideratin thereof I R.…
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
    Page
    76
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Joe Young has enlisted in Service of United States: in consideratin thereof I R. S. Costin, do hereby manumit, & release Joe Young from all Service due me; his freedom to commence from xxx, date of his enlistment in 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United State. 22 Aug 1865. U.S. Rev. Stamps $0.05 - Canceled
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
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  • Record #83
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Henry Morris has enlisted in Service of Untieed States: in consideration threof,…
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
    Page
    77
    Name of Enslaver
    R. S. Costin
    Document type
    Deed of Manumission / Release of Service
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Whereas my slave Henry Morris has enlisted in Service of Untieed States: in consideration threof, I, R. S. Costin do hereby manumit & release Henry Morris from all Service due me; freedom to commence from 30 Oct 1863, the date of his enlistment in the 10th Regiment of Colored Troops in Service of United States. Signed R. S. Costin 22 Aug 1865. UY.S. Rev. Stamps $0.05 - Cancelled. 1 Sep 1865 in clerks's office Northampton Co. Court 1 Sept 1865 together with certificate of acknowledgement of Robert S. Costin.
    Date
    21 Aug 1865
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  • Record #84
    Name of Enslaver
    Leonard B. Nottingham
    Document type
    misc. document
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    per transciber: transcription of document belonging to Mr. Lee Trower of rose Cottage in Eastvill…
    Date
    Page
    78
    Name of Enslaver
    Leonard B. Nottingham
    Document type
    misc. document
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    per transciber: transcription of document belonging to Mr. Lee Trower of rose Cottage in Eastville, Va. Document not a deed or will of emancipation, but shows several slaves taking their freedom druing time of Civile War. Some slaves, without manumission papers went to fight in Civil War; some, in the confusion, left the area while others stayed in Northampton Co & worked for people other than their owners. Cannot be sure that they did not continue to be slaves to other families until war was over. [in several parts for Nottingham[
    Date
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  • Record #85
    Name of Enslaver
    Leonard B. Nottingham
    Document type
    misc. document
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    This is to certify that I have enlisted in my regiment 10th U.S. Colored Troops in the following …
    Date
    x
    Page
    78
    Name of Enslaver
    Leonard B. Nottingham
    Document type
    misc. document
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    This is to certify that I have enlisted in my regiment 10th U.S. Colored Troops in the following men claimed as slaves by Leonard B. Nottingham, that they have passed the Examining Surgeron & are now doing duty in this regiment; I have forwarded duplicate Enlistmen papers with descriptions of said recruits. Signed Henry Booker, Alfred Snead, John A. Nelson. Col Comdg 10th U.S. Col Troops [in several parts for L. B. Nottingham] Head Quarters 10th USCT Craney Island, Nov 28, 1863
    Date
    x
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  • Record #86
    Name of Enslaver
    L. B. Nottingham
    Document type
    Certificate of Enlistment of Slaves 1861-1865
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    The following slaves belong to S. Nottingham have gone off or joined the Army: Alfred Snead (24 …
    Date
    Page
    79
    Name of Enslaver
    L. B. Nottingham
    Document type
    Certificate of Enlistment of Slaves 1861-1865
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    The following slaves belong to S. Nottingham have gone off or joined the Army: Alfred Snead (24 yo belonging to S. B. Nottingham in the Army Craney Island), Southy Nelson (24 yo in the Army), Edward Snead (16 yo at Craney Island), George Snead (35 yo in Navy), Allen (believed to be in Army), Stepton (50 yo in Army), Richard (28 yo), John (22 yo in Army), George (22 yo in army), Henry (14 yo SB Nottingham Guardian T. C. Tyson in Army), William Tyson (25 yo S.B. Nottingham Guardian T. Trower Army Old Point) [in several parts for L. B. Nottingham]
    Date
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  • Record #87
    Name of Enslaver
    L. B. Nottingham
    Document type
    Certificate of Enlistment of Slaves 1861-1865
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Henrietta (25 yo went off to Baltimore in Sept 1862), Sophia (45 yo went off to Old Point Aug 186…
    Date
    x
    Page
    79
    Name of Enslaver
    L. B. Nottingham
    Document type
    Certificate of Enlistment of Slaves 1861-1865
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Henrietta (25 yo went off to Baltimore in Sept 1862), Sophia (45 yo went off to Old Point Aug 1863), Mary Ann (23 yo went off to Old Point Oct 1863), Lydia (50 yo went off to Old Point Dec 1863), Lydia (50 yo went off to Old Point Dec 1863), Betsy (went off to Old Point Dec 1863), Susan (5 yo went off to Old Point Dec 1863), Nelly (2 yo went off to Old Point Dec. 1863), Elizabeth (& her five children hired by SBN), Eday (45 yo hired by SBN), Francis (6 yo hired by SBN), John Bon (45 yo hired by SBN), John Calvin (30 yo going at large), No___ (5 yo at my house belong to SBN), Henry Booker (30 yo in Army). [SBN - Severn B. Nottingham]
    Date
    x
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  • Record #88
    Name of Enslaver
    S. B. Nottingham
    Document type
    list of slaves belonging to S.B. Nottingham
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Slaves of Severn B. Nottingham: Stephen 55 yo, Edward 14 yo, Allen 50 yo, Alfred 25 yo, Lydia 50 …
    Date
    x
    Page
    79
    Name of Enslaver
    S. B. Nottingham
    Document type
    list of slaves belonging to S.B. Nottingham
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Slaves of Severn B. Nottingham: Stephen 55 yo, Edward 14 yo, Allen 50 yo, Alfred 25 yo, Lydia 50 yo, Suanna 3 yo, Mary Ann 20 yo, Henrietta 25 yo, Sophia 45 yo, John Calvin 30 ho, John 24 yo, George 20 yo, Henry 14 yo, Bill Tyson 22 yo, Ben 25 yo (John E. Nottingham Jr.), George Warren 15 yo. Wm Henry & Henry Booker, Robinson Nottingham. I authhorize Dr. Geo. T. Gerby or Mr. W.P Moor Jr. to act as my agent in getting receipts for such of the above named negroes as they can & also to act for my sons John E. Nottingham Jr & Robinson Nottingham given under my hand this 25 Nov 1863.
    Date
    x
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  • Record #89
    Name of Enslaver
    William Simkins
    Document type
    Wills of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give my son Nathaniel Simkins five of my negroes: Stephring, Ben, Elijah, Sam & George to serve…
    Date
    x
    Page
    89
    Name of Enslaver
    William Simkins
    Document type
    Wills of Emancipation
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give my son Nathaniel Simkins five of my negroes: Stephring, Ben, Elijah, Sam & George to serve him unti they arrive to age of 40 years & then to be free forever. Remaining part of estate 0 Land, Negros, stock, etc. may be divided between loving wife Ann Simkins & my children Arthur Simkins Sally Simkins, Betsey Simkins, Ann Simkins & Polly Simpkins. My negroes who have arrived to age of 40 years may be free at my death; all the rest may be Free as they arrive to the age, they & their posterity forever. Signed William Simkins Senr. 20 Sept 1793 [ see next entry for additional information.
    Date
    x
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  • Record #90
    Name of Enslaver
    William Simkins
    Document type
    Wills
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    The interling of the "hur was made before signing the abo James Ly Wm Hallet James Travis."[??] N…
    Date
    10 Dec 1793
    Page
    90
    Name of Enslaver
    William Simkins
    Document type
    Wills
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    The interling of the "hur was made before signing the abo James Ly Wm Hallet James Travis."[??] Negros Ages: Jacob born 20 Jan 1762, James b 17 Sep 1765, Joshua b 25 Mar 1766, Nancy b 27 June 1767, Adam b 13 Oct 1769, Nathan b 23 Dec 1769, Nim b 26 Apr 1773, Ezekiel b 10 Dec 1771, Millas b 11 Oct 1772, Harry b 10 Oct 1773, Appy b 10 Sep 1775, Stephney b 20 Aug 1776, Elijah b 1 Apr 1777. [continued on next line]
    Date
    10 Dec 1793
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  • Record #91
    Name of Enslaver
    William Simkins
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    [continued from previous line] Ben born 8 April 1777, Sam b 14 Dec 1786, Esther b 10 Mary 1787, G…
    Date
    10 Dec 1793
    Page
    90
    Name of Enslaver
    William Simkins
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    [continued from previous line] Ben born 8 April 1777, Sam b 14 Dec 1786, Esther b 10 Mary 1787, George b 13 Apr 1789, Ibby b May 1792, Andrew b on or before 1738, Virginia b on or before 1757, James b on or before 1743, Tilpha b on or before 1753, Mizeah b on or before 1737. At Court for Norhampton Co. 10th Dec 1793. Will proved by oaths of James Lyon, William Hallett & James Travis witnesses; upon motion of Arthur Simkins & John Simkins Exers. appointed & given bond with Security. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 29 pg 256
    Date
    10 Dec 1793
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  • Record #92
    Name of Enslaver
    William Trower
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give to my wife Smart Trower 75 acre of land …. Also four negro's Frank, Bridget, Rachel, and …
    Date
    14 Apr 1795
    Page
    91
    Name of Enslaver
    William Trower
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give to my wife Smart Trower 75 acre of land …. Also four negro's Frank, Bridget, Rachel, and George and ….. I give to my brother John Trower land… also five negros (Daniel, Peter, Jack & Judah, also George and Rachel at my wife's death. I leave my negro Girl Ibbe to be free. Also Frank and Bridget at my wife's decease to be free & act for themselves. Signed William Trower 6 June 1794. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 34, pg 285
    Date
    14 Apr 1795
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  • Record #93
    Name of Enslaver
    Leahannah Bradford
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give my negro boy named jack to my son Ezrael Bradford till he is 23 yo with learning a trade &…
    Date
    14 Sept 1795
    Page
    92
    Name of Enslaver
    Leahannah Bradford
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give my negro boy named jack to my son Ezrael Bradford till he is 23 yo with learning a trade & at the end of that time to go free. I give my Negro wenchnamed Leah to my daughter Susannah Bradford with all my cloaths & rent of Estate. Signed with her mark by Leahannah Bradford 5 Apr 1795. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 30, pg 464
    Date
    14 Sept 1795
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  • Record #94
    Name of Enslaver
    William Vere
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I send to my mother Ann Vere my negro Girl named Jinne during her Natural life …... I send to m…
    Date
    11 July 1796
    Page
    92
    Name of Enslaver
    William Vere
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I send to my mother Ann Vere my negro Girl named Jinne during her Natural life …... I send to my sister Netty Cropper after the Death of my mother my Negro girl Jinne during her life and at her Death I give the Said Negro Girl to the Heirs of my sister Netty Cropper lawfully begotten of her body and for want of such heirs the Negro Girl Jinne to be free. Singed by William Vere 20 June 1795. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 30, page 58.
    Date
    11 July 1796
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  • Record #95
    Name of Enslaver
    Richard Smith
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give & bequeath to my wife Peggy one Negroe woman Nam'd Didah during her life but after the dea…
    Date
    12 Jan 1797
    Page
    93
    Name of Enslaver
    Richard Smith
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    I give & bequeath to my wife Peggy one Negroe woman Nam'd Didah during her life but after the death of my wife the above Named Didah shall be free. Signed Richard Smith 7 May 1796. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 30 page 138.
    Date
    12 Jan 1797
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  • Record #96
    Name of Enslaver
    Elizabeth Dunton
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    First my will & desire is that my Daughter Peggy Simkins shall have the benefit of my Negro Isaac…
    Date
    11 Dec 1797
    Page
    95
    Name of Enslaver
    Elizabeth Dunton
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    First my will & desire is that my Daughter Peggy Simkins shall have the benefit of my Negro Isaac four years' and then said Isaac to be at his own Liberty to act for himself as free citizen of this State. Signed with her mark by Elizabeth Dunton. 25 Nov 1797. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 30 page 383.
    Date
    11 Dec 1797
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  • Record #97
    Name of Enslaver
    Revel Turner
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    My will & desire is that my negro man Jack shall be free six years after the Day hereof. My will…
    Date
    10 Dec 1798
    Page
    96
    Name of Enslaver
    Revel Turner
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    My will & desire is that my negro man Jack shall be free six years after the Day hereof. My will is further that my Negro Girl shall be free at 21 year's of age. Signed with mark of Revel Turner. 27 Nov 1798. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 30 page 485.
    Date
    10 Dec 1798
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  • Record #98
    Name of Enslaver
    Major Andrews
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    My desire is also that my Negro Man Luke shall be free at my death and have the priilege of build…
    Date
    12 Jan 1807.
    Page
    96
    Name of Enslaver
    Major Andrews
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    My desire is also that my Negro Man Luke shall be free at my death and have the priilege of building a House to live in one corner of my Land and ground sufficient for a Garden and potatoe patch. Signed Major Andrews 9 Dec 1806. Northampton Co. Book of Wills & Inventories No. 32 page 591
    Date
    12 Jan 1807.
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  • Record #99
    Name of Enslaver
    Adah Kendal
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Kendal wrote her will 1798, death came end of 1802. Prior to her death 5/14/1802 she executed ag…
    Date
    x
    Page
    97
    Name of Enslaver
    Adah Kendal
    Document type
    Will
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Kendal wrote her will 1798, death came end of 1802. Prior to her death 5/14/1802 she executed agreemen with Note by transcriber: Lucreatia Kendall & Mathew Harmanson transferring title of two slaves Bridget & her son Armstrong. The agreement follows in next line. These two slaves left by will to Adah Kendall's slaves, Nanny & Mary , who were freed by the same will. The slaves, Bridget & her son Armstrong, were later freed by Nanny. Briget and Armstrong Booker eventually owned several acres of land that had been left in Adah Kendall's will to Nanny & Mary.
    Date
    x
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  • Record #100
    Name of Enslaver
    Adah Kendall
    Document type
    Memorandum of agreement
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Memorandum of agreement made 14 May 1802 between Adah Kendall (of one Part) & Lucretia Kendall & …
    Date
    13 Sept 1802
    Page
    97
    Name of Enslaver
    Adah Kendall
    Document type
    Memorandum of agreement
    Abstract Information about the Enslaved Person/People
    Memorandum of agreement made 14 May 1802 between Adah Kendall (of one Part) & Lucretia Kendall & Mathtew Harmanson (of other part). Adah Kendall agrees to transfer unto Lucretia Kendall & Mathew Harmans agrees to make the said Adah Kendall a good right & title to Negro Woman called Bridget & Negro Boy Armstrong belonging to Estate of Peggy Kendall decd; said Lucretia Kendall & mathew harmanson warrant the Title of Bridget & Armstrong unto Adah Kendall claim of every Person whatever. Signed by Adah Kendall, Lucretia Kendall, Math. Harmanson 14 May 1802. Northampton Co. Deed book no. 24, page 178.
    Date
    13 Sept 1802
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