Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #78 from Bible Records of Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia

Book Volume 16
Page Number 107-117
Family Name of Bible or Other Record Southey J, Goffigon Ledger (distribution of Negroes - includes copies of pages of ledger)
Title Page/Publisher/Date of Record x
Family Records: Birth and Other Records x
Family Records: Marriage and Other Records x
Family Records: Death and Other Records x
Family Records: Other Records mentioned in ledger of hiring of Negroes for asst. jobs: Joshua work on house's stable, Levin & Moses for digging a well. Also: "Divison of John Goffigon's Negroes 27 Dec 1852. Distribution lots: Lot 1 to Southey J. Goffingon: Levi $900; James $850; Samuel $850; Peter $750; Winney $700; Agnes & child $750; Feriby $350; Sally $600; Henry $475; Grace $500; Anthony $225; Lishey $225; Adaline $250; India $150. Lot 2 to Lucy E Goffigon: Adam $900; Lige $850; Spencer $850; Wilson $700; Edey $550; Dinah $325; Lewis $425; Lilly $300; Frank $250; Harritt $200; Severn $375; Benj. $60; Chrisann $700; Mary $600; Edward & Church $650. Lot 3 to WS Burris, Nathaniel G Burris & WJ Goffigon: Bill $900; Laban $800; Joshua $750; Stephen $750; Levinia & 3 children $900; Adah & child $600; Peggy $275; Rosalina $750; Fanny $325; Edmund $475; Susan $#500; Center $350; Willis $150; Tamer 00. Plus cash exchanged to balance lots. Total value $7528.33 1/3.
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