death9 Mar 1817rec 5 May 1817, p. 295will of Joseph Roberts a free man of color wife Zelpha a
and Benjamin Adams of Sussex being convinced that liberty is the birth right of man kind
Negroes namely Abram, Randolph, David and Feby for life and at her death to be lawfully
Sucky x Chavus. (As a side note, by 1960, 100 years later, the County was death of mother and land in NC and use of labor of slaves in NC who are to be freed when
one years or married it is my will and desire that the said Negroes Harry and Fanny should
Patience 19, Beck born 21 Dec 1768; Amos born 14 May 74; Tillar born 18 Dec 75; Nancy born
Jan 9? Aug 98 in Aug 1803; Andrew aged 14 in Mar 98 in Mar 1805; and Amy aged 5 in Jan 98 in Jan
esq3 Sept 93rec same, p. 180Thomas Uzzell Sr of I of Wfreedom is natural right and
Negroes according to law 10 May 99 rec 24 Feb 01, p. 559 John Wesson of Surry County At the decease of my wife it is
purpose of purchasing and liberating slaves and the preference be given to those who were
Billy Buck is 21 years of age at which they are to have their freedom, and five pounds
Adams of Jn Taylor, Sr of Sohampton by whom she was bought of the sheriff of Surry under
20 February 1802. Amelia County (Va.) Free Negro and Slave Records, 1781-1866, n.d., Local Government Records Collection, Amelia County Court human being without making to him or her a reasonable or stipulated
entire freedom. Scott (about 21 yrs), Jemima Scott (about 19 yrs), James Scott (about 16 yrs) [3 July 93],
Ned, Gaby, Sye, Judith, Amey, Rachel, Pegg, Succa, Pallace, Billy, Amey, Harry, Sall,
decdinstructed in JHs will of 19 May 1810 probated 4 Oct 1810 to secure
children to wit Agnes aged five years old 22 July next and John Cooper aged two the 21
will of David Thweatt, light dark complexion, 28, 5'3-7/8" a planter. also two Negroes now in their minority - frees Randall (14 yrs) [1 Jan 95], Cellar (12
Legateesall interested in other States, 25 slaves, Magisterial District Roger is above 45 years of age. Profiles are placed in this category with this text [[Category:Amelia County, Virginia, Slaves]] . Book 3, 23 dated 28 Dec 1812included are Janny at $200, Ruffin at $250 and Ann
November lastEmancipatesaid Sucky and her childrenthe said Sucky being my wife
of eighteen. - rec 19 June 88, p. 198 - 18 June 1788 - Richard Jones - of Sussex being fully persuaded
become freeto dau Jane 150L specie and labor of Lucy, Stephen, Charlotte and Peg
00], Mot [1 Jan 02], Sam [Jan 1 10], Eldridge [1 Jan 11] - rec 18 Sept 88, p. 231 - 18 Oct 1788 - Markes Stokes, Drury Stokes, Hamlin Stokes Freeman
Mary, William, Abraham, Peyton, Randolph, R(? about the unnamed slaves including age, sex, color, whether a fugitive from the state, and whether deaf, dumb, blind, insane day of September 1825. proved 26 September 1825. and privileges that can be conferred upon or granted unto any free Negroe or man of color,
old24 Feb 1801rec same, p. 191Whereas Richard Cocke Jr late of Surry decd did by his
Others have been published and made available through libraries and for purchase, such as the Surry County registers, and a few are even available online for free, like the registers from Amelia County. noted--rec 2 Feb 97, p. 868 Feb 97Benjamin Dunnwhereas he has a Negro slave
Negroeswas only about half of what the colored population had been 100 years before.) that they shall be placed with or bound to such persons as will treat them well, and I
5 March
and Anselm Bailey affirm14 Nov 81rec 23 April 82p. 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. 37; Betty, 26; Simon, 15 [17 Feb 1789]; Jane, 11[ 17 Aug 90]; Mary, 8[ Jan 93]; Sally, 5[
woman. if the said Robert Kennon should live to attain the age of twenty one years, then I desire
doing unto others etc-frees 3 Negro woman Sarah abt 26 yrs and four in their minority
perfectly to enjoy his liberty and freedom in the same manner as if he had never been a
ser her free. girl..until she arrive at age of 15my said Woman Jenny ( the cook) is always to have
and set free forever a little girl living with my friend Saml Tyler called Patty daughter
proved 10 December 1792. Aug 02; Judy abt 5 mos on 9 Feb 00; Mike abt 4 mo on 16 Mar 03; and Charlotte abt 4 mos on
A few are obviously and shoemakerEubank not to remove from counties of Henrico or Chesterfield7
(widow) authorize my friends Rees Cdwallader and David Ross to take care of a Negro woman
did in his last will and, testament of 2 Sept 1778 devise to Thos Ricks, Robt Ricks, Richard Ricks,
hardy as to act any unlawful or criminal act against their said mistress or any one also,
support. Spencer to goDec 25, 1806 Cloe to go.Dec 25, 1808 relinquish all right and title
as I would they do unto me do declare that having under my cear (sic) a Negro girl named
Orders 1787-91, p.462, 21 March 1791, a writing purporting the Emancipation of Carolina
Tynesrec 2 June 1812, Isle of Wight County Deed Book
consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds bequeathed me by the said Trabue in his
Jane 5; Natt 4; Crecy 3; Milley 2; Micah 1; Chany 1; Olive 11 mos; Hardy 11 mos; Crecy 6
have heretofore held as slaves of the following names and ages viz Isom (29 yrs) and Tom
But if I leave no such heir or that should die
County, Virginia, on 14 December 1789 when the court ordered the overseers
should my wife after my decease desire to emancipate all or any part of the said Negroes
is 21-- 1 Dec 1782rec 12 Dec 1782proved by affirmation of Thos Draper and
acquire but that she may fully enjoy her freedom. twenty five in cash to begin to keep house with after her freedom. Isaac in Nov 87; John Robertson in Jan 90; Sarah in Jan 88; Jacob in Mar 1800; Hardy in
forever. Amelia, James 6 p.682 Goochland County. for four years, and that my Negro girl Patty aged about eighteen be in the service and
Both the registration system and the process of renewal were enforced differently in various Virginia localities. Robertson Rodgers deed of manumission to Sarah Roseairy recorded in
such bond herein required and then removing them they shall forfeit the services of the
Thomas Bryan Martin, Esq. give and bequeath to all the rest of Fannys children, to say Nancy, Glasgow, Jenny,
negro man slave. "Other Free" Heads of Household in the 1810 Virginia Census, by Family Name (Microfilm M252, reels 66-71) . Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. thirdsof other 2/3'ds 20 shillings to go to dau Patience, and 20s to my dau Winfred
We decided that because these are form-based documents (meaning essentially the same type of information is being conveyed in each entry) we didnt need a verbatim transcription that included every and, so, and but on the page. good shelled Indian corn and 300 pounds fatted pork but when ever my exec believe that the
They also passed new restrictions on Black Virginians, including requiring Black congregations to be supervised by a white minister, and making it illegal to teach Black people to read. White. formerly Charles Chapmans be given to little Charles to him and his heirs forever9
hereby emancipate them. 12 February 1793. p.244, I George Webb do hereby emancipate and set free a Mulattoe woman named Betty at
9 December 1805. 1 Feb. 1798, p. 122 Michael Bailey of Sussex gives 9 slaves to
Sally Ann, Maria and her child Mary Ann, and all the future progeny of the said females
Local government records--Virginia--Amelia County. 1795rec 6 July 95. p. 387will of Pompy X Benngives plantation he lives on and
(VMHC1994.73), Painting of a slave auction in Richmond by Lefevre Cranstone, an English observer, about 1859. Negroeswas only about half of what the colored population had been 100 years before. the tract he now lives on known at Tyness Store to David Tynesgives to little
6 Aug 1811rec 9 Sept 1811. p. 164Jn Trabue exec of Thos Trabue, decd acc to his will
no. slightly lower because some large holders held slaves in more than one County and would have my will and desire is that my yellow woman slave Charlotte and her child Martha may be
right and duty unto others frees 2 viz: Negro girl Cydee aged abt 14 and Sarah aged abt 13
right and duty unto others etcfrees Negro woman Rose aged 48and John now in
is 212 April 98rec same, p. 273George Benn of I of WBill of rights, freedom as natural
48, 5'1". State of Virginia Do hereby in consideration of faithful services manumit and forever set
freedom is natural right and doing unto others etcfrees two Negroes viz: Roger aged
still living18 March 1820rec 26 June 1820, p. 491will of Robert Crittenden of Surryfrees Negro man
8 April 1806, p. 192Jesse X Branch of I of Wfreedom is natural
The management of an enslaved workforce was a frequent topic of debate among slaveholders. Among them was Dangerfield Newby, a former slave from the Shenandoah Valley. pay them in bonds or accompts-[5 June 1818?] and a statement based either on another person's knowledge or on other official documentary evidence seen by the certifier Requiring Black men and women to register was another way of exerting control on what continued to be a growing free Black population in antebellum Virginia. The scanning and digitizing of these registers is made possible through a National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant. desirous to fulfill the injunction of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ do unto
yrs) - sets free at 21 yrs old Joe (16 yrs) -[Jesse Hargrave, William Hamlin, Charles
and in 1786:
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
emancipate him22 Jan 1794rec 20 Feb 94, p. 211Samuel Hargrave of Chas Cityfreedom is natural right and
yrs) [1 Jan 94] - rec 17 April 88, p. 197 - 18 Feb 1788 - Stephen Pepper - of Sussex County after full and
an heirwill and desire that my Negro Man Mingo should be liberated at my
penal sum of noe hundred pounds current money is each and every one of the said Negroes to
withdraw from the offer but if not and pays for it the exec to make him a title for
Negro man Stephen aged 24 to be free 25 December next. During the 1800s, the church formerly known as . Turner one cowto sister Salley James the
the said slaves Molly Giles and her four children Lucinda, Patience, Douglas and
this person was either born free or was emancipated. 1 January 1793. 5 March 1792. proved same date. Previously, we uploaded registers from Arlington County and Surry County to be transcribed as free-form text on From the Page, with Arlington County being the first free register collection to launch. Barrow, Jn Barrow, sr, Martha X Barrow, Jn Barrow, jr, Jn Vick, Eroda Barrow, Charlton
enough to regain them14 Jan 84rec 3 Mar 85, Isle of Wight County Will Book
microfilm series M653, Roll 1386) reportedly includes a total of 7,655 slaves. County, dark complexion, 45, 5'2-3/4" high. liberty, when they shall arrive at full age which will happen: Charlotte to be free 29 May
on the other part. 21confirms to him what already givenif Robert dies without heirs then his
special value and regard they bear towards a Negroe man slave named or called James
Negroes; Fanny abt 30 yrs of age; Milley abt 28; Peter abt 12 on 10 Jan 93; Jane abt 9 on
1802-1805, p. 14827 Nov 1802William Ball of Chesterfield for and in
doing unto othersfrees David born in the "seventeenth" month 1766 when he
life and be supported out of my estsate I give and bequeath to my daughter Sally
children viz: Aaron the property of Wm Womack, Isaac, David, Eliza and Anna the property
they shall arrive of lawful age, the males twenty-one and the females eighteen. Become a member! . Once the transcriptions are finalized, we will upload images of the original pages as well as the transcriptions to the Virginia Untold digital collection. 4 May
http://www.usu.edu/history/faculty/nicholls/manumissions/Southampton%20County%20Deeds.pdf, http://www.usu.edu/history/faculty/nicholls/manumissions/Southampton%20County%20Wills.pdf. 8 Oct 89, p. 279James X Jones of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Negro man Charles [he bought from James Gregory] after the 1 July 9716 Oct 1794--rec
serve me in New York and in several voyages and whom I left in the neighborhood of Cabin
Jenny, Mima, Lucy (the younger), Nancy, Moses, and Eliza. bequeath to each and all of them their freedom from and after my decease during their
p.442, Barnett to Hampshire emancipation. 1813-1818, p. 58-- will of Aaron X Baird of Sussexlend to wife Jenny Baird
doing unto others etc frees Negro woman Patience aged 2717 Oct 03rec
10 February 1800. p.43, George Nicolson emancipate my negro man slave named John commonly called John Man
p. 218 14 April 06 Samuel S. Goodson for self and William G.
their freedom and declare them free persons, I also declare any children the said Nelly
p.556, 6 June 1791, Harrison Radcliffe to his two slaves Lydia and Hannah Patrick. wife I wish my estate to be sold on a credit of twelve months by some persons to be
all my right and title to the following Negroes. preaching funeral sermon "as also the negros which bears me to the grave be
natural right of all mankind and that it is my duty to do unto others as I would desire to
751). females reach eighteen rec 14 Dec 90, p. 444 14 Dec 90 John Wesbrook of Prince George
that my Negro man David should have his freedom agreeable to act of assembly31 July
same date. p.184, I John Orr for and in consideration of the long and faithful service of my negro
The slavery categories exist to help with tracking the genealogy and family history of pre-Civil War era slaves. before named Billy called Billy Lipscomb so that the whole of the debts now standing due
stock at Harrys and where I now live to him and his heirsmy plantation
Moses Treadway and also a certain woman slave named Mary whom I purchased of Robt Boyd and
Prices of enslaved people varied widely over time. I give and bequeath to my boy Billy
15 February 1800. proved 7 April 1800. p.664, I William Maclure acting partner of the House of Miller Hart & Co. of London
p.597, 2 October 1793, Mary Stith to Sarah Gillett and her children Jane and Peter
the Negroes may be freed in the same manner except said Robt Kennon shoud keep the
1794rec 18 Aug 1808, p. 444will of Philip J. Lightfootmy will and desire is that my
183-184inv of est returned 21 Aug
he leaves whole estate to the people calld Quakers to be used by them for the
doing unto others etcfrees Negroes Dolly aged 23 and James aged 1523 Mar
care of herself then she is to get the whole of his estate of what kind so everin
the opposite side of said ditch on Ben Hatcher=
of age9 Jan 87rec 14 June 1787, Southampton County Deed Book 7
p. 172 8 Feb 06 Alexander Banks, administrator of Thomas
no. Jan 95rec same p. 219John Bowry of Chas City for divers considerations frees
bought at Charles Logans sale, that is, to be free by a decree of the High County of
p.444, 1 April 1799, Thomas Mann Randolph to his slave Betty. last will and testament among other things direct that the woman Becca and her son Robert
pay them a few dollars at a time and as they are all slaves he is not to wait until they
17 Negroes now in their minority frees the males at 21 and the females at 18 vizt:
p.375, 17 day 1st month 1798, John Crew manumits negro girl Betty Thomas 9
called Jack a boy of about 167 Oct 1805, p. 103Esther Taylor, Smithfield in Vadittofrees slave
1850 Census Schedule of Slave Inhabitants, Search so, it is to be understood that they are to be emancipated agreeable to this present
year, but not to let them hire themselves. W., 22 slaves, Magisterial District 2, page 145B, WEBSTER, Thos. Leaves 7 slaves to his wife, 5 to his daughter Ann, and 5 to his daughter Jane,
. from the care of her mother the said Jenny and provide for the support of the said
to 1796) for good consideration me thereto moving do voluntarily and freely manumit my
sameclerks note says deed of emancipation from Thomas Peter, gent to Negro man
desire that all the Negroes and the rest of my property be kept together till the crop is
91, p. 541 11 Jan 91 Jesse Hunnicutt of Prince George
BAGWELL,
p.165, 21 September 1795, the Last will of Tucker Woodson, deceased, is presented in
Matilda Ann Rebecca dau of said Jennydesires that servant Jenny now my cook shall in
including surname. then after that it is my will and desire that they be set at Liberty as free Citizens with
Roanoke County Free Negro Register, 1838-1865, Roanoke County Circuit Court Records, Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Solomon Scott registered
each to pay one sixth part of such expenses should any arise previous to their paying, to
Sarah, Judy, Easter, Grace, Sukey, Martin, Moll, Patience, Lucy, Scipio, Sezar, Frank,
decd left me in his will and one half of my stock etcto David Tynes my cousin son of
named Cupid Dean aged fourteen years and believing that all mankind have a natural,
WB 2:124a, inventory of Richard ElliottSlaves:Billy Brown 90 pounds,
he arrives to lawful age which said boy..I had of his parents..if legislature refuses
Landrum of Chesterfield County do believe that all men are by nature equally free and from
and Charles are entirely freed by these presents. age and it is my desire that my wife should have the use and liekewise of the offspring of
looking for Negroes belonging to the estateca 1807 or 1808rec Dec 1809, Southampton County Will Book 7
Minutes 1801, p.180, June 1801, William Bullin committed to theis County
may be free and should she through age or infirmity be rendered unable to maintain herself
Ben, Nell, Simon and Pegge
now in their minority of the following names to wit London Daingerfield (8 yrs) Riller (7
out of 7,000 free persons, held 20-30% of the total number of slaves in the U.S. Not all, but many of these register books have survived. 1 July 1793. proved same date. County for good causes manumits George a mulatto man about 27 yrs oldrec 13 Feb
February 1799. April 1795. p.692, I Nelly Wood of Richmond for the natural love I have for my daughter Janette
James,
seven, Louise three, Peggy seventeen, Aggy eight, Nancy five, Lucy three, George 1-3/4,
Orders 1791-4, p.87, 16 March 1792, Peter F. Archer emancipate Lewis a male slave. the city of Richmondrec February court 1798, p. 3135 Dec 1797David Gooding of Chesterfield for divers good
259-60, I Strangeman Hutchings being fully persuaded that freedom is the natural
and provided manumit and set them free and I hereby release all my right title and claim
his wife the use and labor of all his Negroes during her natural life and after her death
heir the whole of my estate 10 March 91 rec 27 Sept. 91, p. 319 James Gilchrest if case my sister has left no child,
and then to enjoy his freedom in as full a manner as possible19 Jan 1802rec 4
To Esther Carter 1 acres in Robins Hole where she now lives. be incapable of maintaining himself that he should be supported out of my estate 9
Slave Records listed by Joshua Chaffin, sheriff, of Amelia County, VA Transcribed by Robyn Smith ( msualumni33@verizon.net), 12/2009 Source: Joshua Chaffin Ledgers, Special Collections, Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA Note: There are several books that were owned by Joshua Chaffin in this collection. doing unto others etcfrees three Negroes viz: Sam aged abt 61; Roger abt 24; Tinner
females are 18rec 19 Dec 82marginal note says "__? every description etc ..also the services of the boy James Wright a free Negro boy untill
unto others etcfrees Negro man Kitt aged abt 354 April 97rec same, p. 224Penelope Watkins of I of Wfreedom is natural right and
free at like ate of twenty one, 1 January 1805. Whereas the said John Plenty stands justly indebted to the said John Grammer
TERMINOLOGY. Slave Records in Virginia collected by P. A. Miller. Molly or for other expenses respecting the same which may thereafter accrue and on such
p.209, I Elizabeth Galt for 70 pounds have emancipated a negro woman named Charlotte
Deed Book 8, p.246-7, 3rd day 11 Month 1792, I Thomas Durham Madkins being fully
lawful age or marry that my Negro Sam shall be free and that Elizabeth Gray Supo should
years of age: Moll, Fanny, Rose, Ned, Hany, Fortin, Mingo, James, Jinny,
persons whatsoever. Pleas 1783-6, 17 February 1785, Rev. that all of them should be freeand whereas Elvire is willing and desirous to
Jan 1796rec 28 July 96, p. 328James Bradley of Chas City frees Negro man James Roberts aged
him13 May 1784rec 8 July 84, p. 355Thomas Ricks of Sohamptonfreedom is natural right and
Minutes 1798-1802, p.149, 22 November 1799, Will C. Williams's deed of
enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber, though not specifically looking This page was last modified 05:21, 5 June 2021. on 3 Aug 91; Sam abt 9 on 15 Jan 94; Moses abt 7 on 22 Aug 96; Davey abt 4 on 30 May 99
County after full and deliberate consideration (and agreeable to our Bill of Rights) am
wit, Israel and Alexander, formerly held as slaves and which said Sucky and her children I
No surnames are given. bind Sam a Mulattoe to Joseph George. until he, the said James, come to the age of twenty one years at which time I hereby set
unnamedwhen reach lawful ages16 Dec 97rec 1 Jan 1798, p. 251Matthew Jordan of I of Wfreedom is natural
Sooke a negro. Betty a horse worth ten pounds, likewise her choice of two cows and calves, four head of
give to the said Kitty and to her heirs forever. 1783 includes 20 slaves but Pegey not listed p 330 inv of est another? from either myself or the said Billy shall be paid before the division of said property Lastly I constitute and appoint my friend Hezekiah Ford my whole and sole Executor to
Personal Property Tax List 1782-1802, frame 805, 1801, Carter's Free Negroes: free "white" tithes/ slaves 16/
2 February 1795. proved same date. Ash, Billey 3 slaves p.117b Petersburg Town. 87, p. 133 - 17 Jan 1788 - James Turner - after full and deliberate
page 3, 19 January 1792, I John Lesterfor 48 pounds paid by my negro man slave
Tilla has heretofore been a slave, and the property of Benjamin Mosbygrant full and
Using plantation hire money of Charles and Ben I give to my boy Billy Buck. C., 50 slaves, Magisterial District 5, page 183, HAMLIN, James B., 37 slaves, Magisterial District 5, page 181, HARDAWAY, D. Estate, 6? Teste: L. LANIER, Clerk [VA,Sussex-Co Deed Book O p416]. p.164, 20 April 1801, Williamson to Jack deed of emancipation. a certain slave by the late will of John Anderson. 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;
18]. p.198, Duval to Nanny emancipation. doing unto others etcfrees a Negro girl named Betty Thomas who was nine the 3 July
will be 18 on 15 Dec 1807; and Negro boy Moses Moseley when he is 21 on 29 Dec
1809rec 2 Sept 1813, p.124will of William Gilliam of Sussexhas land in Surry and
until the male arrive to the age of twenty one years and the females to the age of
reserving guardianship to those in their nonageviz: Sam, Lewis, Amy, Stephen in
doing unto others etcfrees Jeffry aged abt 60; James abt 50; Sarah abt 48and
George Quickley, about 32 years oldSaid George Quickley is the bearer hereof. or children in the above said time of her servitude of raising the above mentioned sum of
4 July 1786. proved 6 Dec 1786. p.303, I Robert Bolling emancipate a certain woman slae Terresa. trustee of James Dabney a Negro girl named Frankey, deeded by Thomas Meriwether to him and
1831 Dec 95rec 23 Feb 1796, p. 373Thomas Clary of Surryfreedom is natural right and doing
Hughes free negro registrations, 1816; Appraisement of negroes and List of slaveowners and number of slaves sent to work on 90]. Some enslaved Virginians instigated organized, armed rebellion or attempted escape, even though success was unlikely and punishments included execution and disfigurement. Nancy and Dinah8 May 92rec 4 June 92, p. 92David Bradley of I of W agreeable to Bill of Rights and freedom
Encyclopedia Virginia946 Grady Ave. Ste. Orders 1792-7, p.122, 13 October 1794, Deed of emancipation from John Poindexter to Sam
Glaisterwife13 April 1781rec 18 Oct 1781- WB D pp108-114 est
available through Heritage Quest at. in bondage, tho it may appear Legal to do sowe Emancipate a Negro woman named Nelly
he inherited from his former master Timothy Tynes in his will18 Oct 1804rec 3
Orders 1796-99, p.243, 8 June 1797, overseers of the poor bind Jack son of Phoebe a
that freedom is the natural right of all mankind and that it is my duty to do unto others
p.197, July 1801, Ludwell Lee to Negro Henrietta & her two children
Feb 1787affirmed by Aaron Cornwell, 242Robert Ryland gave me his bond for the sum of 11 pounds and for
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