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Knowles, Jane
No 235 Registered in the Clerk's office of Augusta County
Court in pursuance of an order of the Court of said
County entered on the 27th day of July 1846. Jane
Knowles a bright mulatto aged twenty two years five
feet four and an half inches high no marks or scars
visable & was born free. Given under my hand the 30th
day of July 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Jackson, John
No 236 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County Court
in pursuance of an order of the Court of said County
entered on the 27th day of July 1846. John Jackson a
mulatto man aged thirty one years five feet 10 1/2 inches
high with a scar upon the right side of the forehead
and a small dark spot on the right cheek and was born
free. Given under my hand this 28th July 1846
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.
Jackson, Archy
No 237 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court in pursuance of an order of the Court of
said County entered on the 27th day of July 1846.
Archy Jackson a mulatto twenty three years of age
Six feet half an inch high no scars or marks perceivable and was born free. Given under my hand
this 28th July 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
(Copy delvd)
Jackson, Harvey
No 238 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court in pursuance of an order of the County Court
entered on the 27th day of July 1846. Harvey Jackson
a mulatto aged twenty four years five feet ten and
an half inches high with a scar on the left side of
the forehead, a piece of the fore finger of the left
hand cut off and was born free. Given under my hand
this 28th July 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Jackson, Richard
No 239 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court in pursuance of an order of the County Court
entered on the 27th day of July 1846. Richard
Jackson a mulatto aged twenty six years, six feet
high a scar over the left eye and a small dark spot
on the lip below the nose on the left side and was
born free. Given under my hand this 28th day of
July 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.
Scott, William Henry
No 240 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court in pursuance of an order of the Court of said
County entered on the 27th day of July 1846.
William Henry Scott of bright color five feet ten and
one fourth inches high aged twenty three years on the
15th April 1846, three scars on the left hand of the
forefinger and near the thumb and one scar on the
face near the left eye & was born free. Given under
my hand this 11th day of August 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Veny, Andrew
No 241 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court in pursuance of an order of the Court of said
County entered on the 24th day of Augt 1846. Andrew
Veny a man of dark complexion aged twenty one years -
5 feet 11 inches high a scar two or three inches long
across the lower part of the hamstring muscle on the
left leg - was born free. Given under my hand this
28th day of August 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Septr. 5th 1846.
Lange, Lambert
No 242 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta Count
Court in pursuance of an order of the Court of said
County, entered 23rd November 1846. Lambert Lange
of bright mulatto complexion aged about twenty three
years, five feet 9 inches high, no scars or marks
perceivable & was born free. Given under my hand
this 24th November 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. 24th Novr. 1846
Sec. No 318
Gosswray, Peter
No 243 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court by virtue of a Certificate from the Clerk of
Albemarle County Court under his seal of office
Peter Gosswray aged 30 years five feet 7 1/2 inches
high dark complexion, no scars or marks perceivable
and was born free. Given under my hand this 14th
day of December 1846
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Yates, Sarah
No 244 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court, by virtue of an order of the County Court
aforesaid made on the 28th of August 1846 Sarah
Yates a bright mulatto aged about 22 years 5 feet
5 inches high & was born free. Given under my hand
this 15th of December 1846.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Copy granted above date.
Renewed by order of Court entered on 30th Octr
1851 Copy delvd. Mar 9th 1852.
, Charles
No 245 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of the Court of sd County enter the 28th
January 1846. Charles - a negro man of dark complexion
aged about fifty four years, 5 feet 4 1/2 inches high -
a scar on the left hand between the thumb & finger
one on the left eye and also one on the right eye -
was emancipated by the last will & testament of Lucy
N. Call, decd. dated the 9th day of April 1844 & of
record in the Hustings Court of the City of Richmond.
, Robert
No 246 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered 28th day of December 1846. Robert - a man of
bright mulatto complexion aged about thirty five years
five feet l inch high - a scar near the left eye and
also one on the right arm - was emancipated by the
last will & testament of Lucy N. Call, decd. dated 9th
day of April 1844 and of record in the Hustings Court
of the City of Richmond.
Shovler, Aaron
No 247 Registered in this office by virtue of Certificate
from the Clerk of Roanoke County under his seal of
office. Aaron Shovler, a dark coloured man,
twenty three years olde, on the 3rd day of July
1846, six feet two & three quarter inches high; with
a scar on his left arm just above the wrist, and one
on the right arm nearly in the same place, and was
born free. Given under my hand Jany 12th 1847.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted above date.
Frazier, Betsy Jane
No 248 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court by virtue of an order of the County Court
aforesaid, made on the 22nd of February 1847. Betsy
Jane Frazier a bright mulatto about twenty three years
of age five feet eight and a half inches high with a
dark mole on the left cheek - was born free. Given
under my hand this 23rd day of February 1847.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed 13 June 1848 & delvd.
Tyree, Robert
No 249 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court by virtue of an order of the County Court
aforesaid made on the 22nd of February 1847. Robert
Tyree a bright mulatto about twenty one years of age
five feet six inches has a small scar just above the
left knee - one on the right ankle and has lost his
right eye - was born free - Given under my hand this
23rd day of February 1847.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Anderson, Kitty
No 250 Registered in this offive by virtue of an order of
the County Court of Augusta made on the the 26th day of
April 1847. Kitty Anderson a woman of bright mulatto
complexion aged 19 years, five feet two and a half
inches. Straight hair, a scar on the forehead and
also one on the inside of the right arm below the
elbow - was born free. Given under my hand this 27th
April 1847.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Alfred, Julia
No 251 Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the
County Court of Augusta, made on the 24th August 1847.
Julia Alfred, a woman of bright mulatto complexion,
aged about 22 years, five feet one and an half inches
high; no marks or scars perceivable, and was born free.
Given under my hand this 26th August 1847.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Hollman, Strother
No 252 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court by virtue of an Order of the County Court
aforesaid made on the 24th May 1847, Strother
Hollman a man of color of very black complexion
aged about twenty six years five feet eleven
inches high a large scar just above the right
ankle a small scar on the right eyebrow & one
on the back of the left thumb and was born free
Jefferson Kinney CAC
Copy issued Septr. 6th 1847
Dinwiddie, Andrew Jackson
No 253 Registered in the Clerks office of Augusta County
Court by virtue of an Order of the County Court afore-
said made on the 27th day of September 1847. Andrew
Jackson Dinwiddie a man of bright mulatto complexion
Streight hair with a scar above his left eye. Six
feet half an inch high aged 26 years was born free.
Given under my hand thiS 28th day of September 1847.
Jefferson Kinney CAC
Cochran, Elizabeth Ruth
No 254 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
order of Court entered 27 March 1848. Elizabeth
Ruth Cochran of dark mulatto complexion aged twenty
one years with a long scar under the left eye about
five feet four inches high and was born free. Given
under my hand this 28th day of March 1848
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd 28 March 1848
Beard, Solomon
No 255 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 27th March
1848. Solomon Beard a man of very black color aged
about fifty five years a small scar on the right cheek
bone hair curly and gray and about five feet five and
one half inches high, was emancipated by James P.
Beard of this County. Given under my hand this 17th
May 1848.
Jefferson Kinney CAC
Copy delvd 28th March 1848.
Cooper, James Pleasant
No 256 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 22nd day of
May 1848. James Pleasant Cooper a bright mulatto aged
twenty three years five feet eight inches high, with no
marks or scars perceivable, was born free. Given under
my hand this 27th day of May 1848- Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed by order of date 24th August
1863 age altered 38 years - old copy
returned & deStroyed.
, Bob
No 257 Registered in this Office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd
day of May 1848, (the following negroes, viz)
Bob about 60 years old of Black complexion, five
feet six and an half inches high
, Washington
No 258 Washington aged 35 years of dark complexion six
feet one inch high.
Copy delvd.
, Charlotte
No 259 Charlotte aged 35 years of Black complexion, five
feet two and an half inches high.
Nelson son of said Charlotte born in July 1830 five
feet half an inch high of Black complexion.
Tempy twin sister of Nelson five feet five inches
high of Black complexion.
Margaret daughter of Charlotte born in Octo. 1835 of
Black complexion.
Copy of above delvd.
, Rachel
No 260 Rachael about 65 years of age of yellow complexion five
feet high.
Cooper, Polly
No 261 Polly Cooper about 30 years of age five feet six inches
high of Black complexion and her children,
Martha Frances born 9 Octo 1839
Susan Mary born 17th December 1841
James K. Polk born 21st June 1845 and
born 31st July 1847.
Copy delvd.
, Vina
No 262 Vina about 25 years of age five feet high of Black
complexion and her children
Mary Ann born 17th of April 1841.
Eleanora born 29 August 1843.
Lewis Franklin born 21st March 1845.
Thomas Martin born 18th of March 1847
Copy delvd.
, Joe
No 263 Joe aged 35 years of Black complexion five feet nine
inches high. Copy delvd.
The above negroes were emancipated by the last will
and testament of John Laurence decd. Given under
my hand this day of Mary 1848.
Jefferson Kinney, CAC
Wyatt, Ned
No 264 Registered in this Office by virtue of a certificate
from the Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle under
his seal of Office. Ned Wyatt a man dark complexion
aged twenty one yearS five feet seven inches high a
scar upon the brow of the left eya & was born free.
Given under my hand this 15th Augst 1848.
Jefferson Kinney
Copy granted ab date
Massie, Thomas
No 265 Registered in this Office in pursuance of an order of
the County Courtof Augusta entered on the 31st August
1848. Thomas Massie a man of dark complexion forty
eight years of age five feet seven and one fourth inches
high, was emancipated by deed from Catharine
Baylor of
record in this office. Given under my hand this 14th
Sept. 1848.
Jefferson Kinney, CAC
Barnett, Cynthia Ann
No 266 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on 29th Augt. 1848
(of following persOns, viz):
Cynthia Ann Barnett a bright mullatto woman aged twenty
three years five feet 2 1/2 inches high with a scar on her
right cheek.
Barnett, Angeline
No 267 Angeline Barnett a bright mulatto woman aged twenty one
ears 5 feet 3 inches high with a scar on the forefinger
of her right hand.
Barnett, Manervey
No 268 Manervey Barnett a bright mullatto girl 15 years 5 feet
1 inches high, no marks or scars perceivable.
Barnett, Mary Catherine
No 269 Mary Catherine Barnett a bright mullatto girl aged 12
years 4 feet 4 inches high, no marks or scars perceivable.
Barnett, Sameul Preston
No 270 Samuel Preston Barnett a bright mullatto boy aged 10
years four feet two and one half inches high, no marks
or scars perceivable.
Barnett, Sarah Elizabeth
No 271 Sarah Elizabeth Barnett a bright mullatto girl aged 6
years, three feet six inches high, no marks or scars
perceivable.
Barnett, Patsey
No 272 Patsey Barnett a bright mullatto girl aged 3 years, 2
feet 9 inches high. No marks or scars perceivable.
Barnett, John Samuel
No 273 John Samuel Barnett a bright mullatto boy aged 3 years
2 feet 9 1/4 inches high, no scars or marks perceivable
All the above negroeS were born free. Given under my
hand this 14th Septr 1848 Jefferson Kinney CAC
Copies of the above granted the 16th day of May 1849.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
The last three being included on one certificate.
Miller, Catherine
No 274 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of AUgusta entered on the 30th day of
August 1848. Catherine Miller a woman of dark complexion
aged twenty years on the first day of April last -
five feet one inch high with a small scar near the
right eye and also a scar under the chin - was born free.
Miller, John Thomas
No 275 John Thomas Miller a boy of very dark complexion, aged
17 years on the 17th day of August 1858, five feet 4 1/4
inches high with a scar on the forehead and also one
over the left eye, was born free. Given under my hand
this Sept 1848.
Jefferson Kinney CAC
Frank, Polly
No 276 Registered in this office by virtue of a certificate of the
Clerk of the County Court of Page under seal.
Polly Frank a bright mullatto woman about thirty six
years of age five feet two inches high - long black
frizly hair, a mole on the right side of her neck and
a scar where her right leg has been broken. Given
under my hand this 21st Sept. 1848
Jefferson Kinney CAC
Edens, Robert
No 277 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta in
pursuance of a Certificate under seal of the Clk of
the County Court of Amhurst Robert Edens son of Anna
Edens
Edens , born free - a mulatto man aged forty nine
years - the forefinger of his right hand is stiff at
the first joint, and his head slightly bald - five
feet three inches high. Given under my hand this
10th day of Octor. 1848.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd ab date
Moss, Jesse
No 278 Registered in this office in pursuance of an orderof the
County Court of Augusta entered on the 24th
July 1848. Jesse Moss a man of yellow complexion,
of age - was born free as appeared from a certificate
from the Clerk of the County Court of Henrico County.
Given under my hand this 18th December 1848.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delivered ab date.
, Fanny
No 279 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 27th day
of March 1849. Fanny a woman of very black complexion
aged 53 years the 20th day of May last, five feet
four inches high with no scars or marks perceivable,
was emancipated by the last will and testament of
John Jones deed of record in the Clerks office the
said Court. Given under my hand this 29th March
1849.
Jefferson Kinney
Copy delvd 29th Mar 1849
Spears, Eliza Ann
No 280 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the Court of said County entered
on the 27th day of March l849, Eliza Ann Spears, of
copper color aged (now) about nineteen years, a mole
under her right eye & a mark on her chin occasioned by
burn - five feet two inches high. Given under my
hand this 16th day of May 1849.
Jefferson Kinney
Copy granted 16 May 1849
Darky, Ronda
No 281 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
an order of said Court entered in the 27th day of
March 1848. Ronda Darky black of dark mulatto complexion (now) about eighteen years of age five feet three
and an half inches high - no scars perceivable and was
born free. Given under my hand this 16th day of May
1849.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Vauhan, Thomas D.
No 282 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
an order of said Court entered on the 24th day of July
1848. Thomas D. Vauhan a mulatto of yellow complexion
five feet 9-3/4 inches high - age twenty three years
the 8th of the present month (Octor. 1849) no marks
or scars perceivable - was born free. Given under my
hand this 15th day of October 1849.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed March 24th 1856 old copy returned &
destroyed age altered to 29 years 11 months
the 8th of the present month (September 1856)
new copy delivered Sept 27th 1856.
Black, Margaret
No 283 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 24th day
of December 1849. Margaret Black of dark complexion,
five feet nine inches high, aged about twenty one
years, born free. Given under my hand this 28th day
of Decr. 1849.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Copy delvd. Jany 9th 1850
Crawford, Isaac
No 284 Registered in this office by virtue of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th
January 1850, Isaac Crawford a man of black complexion aged fifty two year, five feet five & three fourth
inches high, the large finger on the right hand unnaturally large in the middle and was emancipated by
Jacob Keiser by deed of record in this office. Given
under my hand this 9th July 1850.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed September 5th 1855 & old copy returned & destroyed.
New copy del. 3 Nov. 1855. W. A. Burnett, DC
Renewed April 23rd 1860 old copy returned & destroyed - new copy
del. April 27th 1860. W.A . Burnett, DC
Wood, John
No 285 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of
September 1850. John Wood of bright mullatto complexion aged about thirty years, five feet four inches high,
slightly ruptured, no scars perceivable and was born
free. Given under my hand this 27th day of September
1850.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed June 26th 1856, old copy retr. & destroyed age altered to
about 35 years. New copy delvd June 26/56.
Renewed June 24th 1861. 01d copy returned & destroyed age altered to about
thirty years. New copy delvd. June 24, 1861.
Cochran, William
No 286 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 23rd day of
September 1850. William Cochran a man of dark complexion, five feet four and a half inches high, two scars
on the forehead, three on the left hand about forty
three years and was born free. Given under my hand
this 23rd day of September 1850.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. April 22, 1852.
, Ann
No 287 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 23rd
day of September 1850. Ann a bright mullatto aged
thirty five years five feet nine and a half inches
high, no marks or scars perceivable and was born
free. Given under my hand this 23rd Sept. 1850.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Dinwiddie, William C.
No 288 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th day
of October 1850. William C. Dinwidde a man of yellow
complexion aged twenty one years, five feet ten and a
half inches high, no marks or scars perceivable was
born free. Given under my hand this 2nd day of
November 1850.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. ab date.
Vaughn, Thomas
No 289 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th day
of October 1850. Thomas Vaughn a man of dark complexion aged twenty one years, five feet 10 inches high
with a small scar on the first joint of the right
thumb, was born free.
Steen, James William
No 290 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 25th
November 1850. James William Steen, a man of bright
mulatto complexion with dark straight hair, aged about
twenty one years, with a scar on the right arm above
the wrist, five feet nine & three quarter inches high
and was born free. Given under my hand this 3rd day
of November 1850.
Jefferson Kinney, Clerk
Copy delvd. April 23rd 1851
Spriggs, Alexander
No 291 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 23rd
day of December 1850. Alexander Spriggs of high
mulatto color, aged about twenty three years, five
feet nine inches high with a small scar on the right
under jaw, and was born in the County of Rockbridge
as appears by a cert under seal of Ct of sd County.
Given under my hand this 7th Jany 1851.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Scott, Peyton H.
No 292 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th of
Decr. 1850. Peyton H. Scott of bright mulatto
complexion aged fifty five years ten feet nine and
one fourth inches high, with a scar on the right
side of his forehead and was born free in the County
of Albemarle. Given under my hand this 8th Jany 1851.
Copy sent to J.Wayt, Esq. ab date
Dinwiddie, Dorothy A.
No 293 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta in pursuance to an order
of the Co Ct of Augusta, entered on the 23rd day of
Decr. 1850. Dorothy A. Dinwiddie of mulatto complexion aged about twelve years four feet eight and a half
inches high, with a scar in her forehead and was born
free in the County of Augusta. Given under my hand
this 27th day of Decr. 185I.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Dinwiddie, James W.
No 294 The following free persons of colour were registered
in pursuance of an order of the County Court of
Augusta entered on the 23rd day of December 1850.
James W. Dinwidde of dark complexion five feet eleven
and a half inches high, aged nineteen years with a
scar on his nose and one on his upper lip and was born
free in the County of Augusta.
Dinwiddie, Samuel W.
No 295 Samuel W. Dinwidde of mulatto complexion aged about
fourteen years, five feet, six and one fourth inches
high, no scars or marks, and was born free in the
County of Augusta.
Burns, Hanna
No 296 Hanna Burns of bright mulatto color, aged thirty seven
years five feet eight and one fourth inches high with
a scar on the third finger of the right hand, and was
born free in the CountY of Augusta.
1851 Jany 28th copy delvd.
Swindler, William
No 297 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court ofAugusta entered on the 27th day O
January 1851.
William Swindler of yellow complexion aged forty one
years five feet ten and a half inches high a small
scar or mark on his right cheek and was born free in
the County of Augusta. Given under my hand this 28r
day of Jany 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
1851 Jany 28th copy delvd.
Anderson, Henry
No 298 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 27th day of
Jany 1851
Henry Anderson of mulatto complexion aged about twenty
nine years, five feet five inches high, a scar on the
left eyebrow, one on the forefinger of the left hand
and one on the thumb of the same hand and was born
in the County of Augusta Given under my hand this
28th Jany 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
1851 Jany 28th copy delvd.
The following free person of colour are registered in
this office in pursuance to order of the County COurt
of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of December 1850
To wit
Jackson, Samuel
No 299 Samuel Jackson of black color twenty two years of age,
six feet six inches high, no scars or marks and was
born free in the County of Augusta.
Jackson, Susan Ann
No 300 Susan Ann Jackson of bright mullatto color, twenty
years of age, five feet five and three fourth inches
high, no scars or marks and was born free in the county
of Augusta.
Burns, Sally
No 301 The following free negroes are registered in this
office pursuance to orders of the County Court of
Augusta, entered on 23rd day of December 1850 viz
Sally Burns of dark color aged fifty five years
five feet four and a half inches high, no scars or
marks and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Burns, William
No 302 William Burns of bright mulatto color aged twenty
one years, five feet eight inches high, with a
scar under the right eye, also between the brows
and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Copy
delvd. Nov 22nd 1851.
Burns, Moses
No 303 Moses Burns of bright mulatto color aged twenty
three years, five feet ten inches high, with a
scar across his upper & lower lip and was born free
in the County of Augusta.
Copy delvd. Nov 22nd 1851.
Jackson, Catharine
No 304 Catharine Jackson of bright mulatto color aged
twenty two years five feet a half inches high, a
large scar on the back of the right hand & part of
the arm, and was born free in the County of Greenbriar.
Goings, Chapman
No 305 Chapman Goings of bright mulatto complexion, aged now
about thirty eight years, six feet two and half inches
high, was born free in the County of Albemarle.
Copy
delvd, July 5th 1852.
Goings, Hannah
No 306 Hannah Goings (wife of Chapman Goings) of dark
mulatto color aged thirty eight years with a scar
on the left wrist & arm, was born free in the County
of Augusta.
Copy delvd dated 18th Jany 1852.
Bannister, Christopher
No 307 Christopher Bannister of dark brown color aged now
about thirty two years, five feet nine inches high
with a scar on the left arm above the wrist and one
scar on the top of the right foot and was born free
in the County of Culpepper.
Bannister, Rebecca
No 308 Rebecca Bannister (wife of Christopher
Bannister) of
dark color aged twenty two years, with a scar across
her forehead and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Leitch, Andrew
No 309 Andrew Leitch of mulatto complexion about forty eight
years of age, five feet and three fourth of an inch
high, was a scar on the thumb of the left hand was
born free in the County of Albemarle and registered
in Henrico County, Va.
Renewed Sept
25th 1856 old
copy returned & destroyed, age altered to about 54
years new copy delivered-
Miller, Elizabeth
No 310 Elizabeth Miller of mulatto complexion, twenty five
years of age, five feet eight inches high, two scars
on the left hand one of which is on the third joint
of the forefinger and the other on the side of the
thumb and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Delv. Sep 10th 1852
Liggins, John Henry
No 311 John Henry Liggins of mulatto color aged sixteen
years five feet eight inches high has a black spot
on the white of the left eye and was born free in
the County of Henrico.
Copy granted the 8 January
1851.
Whitsen, Benjamin F.
No 311 Benjamin F. Whitsen of bright mulatto color aged
twenty three years, a scar in the forehead, five
feet eight inches high and was born free in the
County of Augusta,
Copy delvd.
Veney, Jerome Bonapart
No 313 Jerome Bonapart Veney of black color aged about
twenty eight years, five feet eight inches high,
no scars or marks and was born free in the County
of Albemarle.
Veney, Napolean
No 314 Napolean Veney of black complexion, twenty seven
years of age, five feet nine and a half inches
high, with a scar on the back of the left hand
and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Registered in pursuance of an order of the County
Court of Augusta entered 23rd December 1850.
(Copy
dated 8 January 1851.)
Copy Delvd.
Smith, Robert
No 315 Robert Smith a man of dark mulatto complexion aged
23 years, six feet two inches high, a scar on the
left wrist and also one on the nose, and was born
free in the County of Augusta,(1860 October
22nd
renewed, old copy destroyed, new copy granted ab
date - age added to 32 years.)
Hays, David
No 316 David Hays a man of yellow complexion aged about
forty five years with a scar over the left eye Iive
feet nine and three fourth inches high and was born
free in Augusta County.
Tyre, Albert
No 317 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 24th
Feby 1851 Albert Tyre of dark complexion aged twenty
three years five feet six and a half inches high a
small scar on the left leg below the knee and was
born in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand
this 14th Feby 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd March 24th 1851 - Fee & tax pd.
Lange, Lambert
No 318 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the Court of Augusta County entered in the 24th day of
March 1851 Lambert Lange of bright mulatto complexion
with Roman aqualine nose five feet nine and a half
inches high aged about twenty seven years, no marks or
scars perceivable and was born free of a white woman in
the County of Augusta. Given under my hand this 10th
day of April 1851.
Wm D. Trout DC
(1851 April 15th copy delvd.
W. Frazier Esq. )
, Zachariah
No 319 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the Court of Augusta County entered on the 28th day of
April 1851 Zachariah a very black man about thirty
five years of age 5 feet 11~ inches high has a scar on
his left arm - also a large scar on the thumb of the
right hand and the third finger of same hand crooked
stiff with several other whitish looking spots on his
face occasioned he says by a ring worm and was born
free as appears by a certificate under seal of the
Clerk of the Court of Rockingham County . Given under
my hand this 2nd May 1851,
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd, May 2nd 1851
Jackson, Polly
No 320 Registered in this office in pursuance to order of
the Court of Augusta County entered on the 24th day
of Feby 1851 the following free persons of colour
To wit:
No 320 Polly Jackson a woman of fair complexion aged about
twenty two years, five feet eight and a half inches
high, with a scar on the forefinger of the left hand
and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Bridget, John
No 321 John Bridget of dark mulatto complexion aged about
seventy years five feet nine inches high and who
was emancipated by the will of Susan Wayt
decd. late
of sd County & has leave of the Court of sd County to
remain there. The following were registered in
pursuance of orders entered on the 24th day of March
1851 .
Tax & fee paid
Goins, James Henry
No 322 James Henry Goins (son of Chapman &
Hannah Goins) of
bright mulatto complexion five feet eight inches high
and about thirteen years of age with a scar under the
left jaw and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Goins, Stephen
No 323 Stephen Goins (son of same parents as
above) of dark
mulatto complexion aged elven years four feet 7-3/4
inches high and was born free in Augusta Countv.
Tirey, Whitfield
No 324 Whitfield Tirey of bright mulatto complexion aged 59
about twenty six years, five feet seven and a half
inches high with a scar on the left side of his
forehead and was born free in Madison County.
Copy delvd July 5th 1851
Thompson, Hiram
No 325 Hiram Thompson manumitted by the will of John
Thompson in 1842 of mulatto complexion, aged
fifty six years five feet ten inches high and
marked by a scar in the left eyebrow
Renewed
March 27th 1857 & old copy returned & destroyed -
new copy delvd. March 30th 1857. 1862 Mar. 24
renewed old copy returned & destroyed - new copy
delvd. April 2nd 1862.
Teste W. A. Burnett DC
Jackson, Ardenah
No 326 Ardenah Jackson (wife of Richard Jackson) of
bright mulatto complexion five feet four inches
high aged about nineteen years, has a scar on the
right cheek and several small scars on the right
hand and was born free in Augusta County.
Collins, Ira
No 327 Ira Collins of bright mulatto complexion five feet
eight and a half inches high aged years, has
a scar on the back of the right hand and was born
free in the County of Augusta.
Bailey, Sucy
No 328 Sucy Bailey of dark mulatto complexion four feet
ten and a half inches high aged twenty two years,
no marks or scars perceivable and was born free in
the County of Augusta.
Goings, Evalina
No 329 Evalina Goings of bright mulatto complexion, five
feet five and a half inches high, aged twenty two
years, a small scar on the forefinger of the right
and was born free in the County of Augusta.
Given under my hand this 1st day of May 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy dated and delv.the 8 Octor 1854
Powell, Hembry M.
No 330 The following persons were registered in this office
in pursuance by order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day April 1851.
Hembry M. Powell of bright complexion has a number of
small spots on his face about the nose and eyes resembling freckles wide nose towards the end and the
end rather inclines to turn up is about five feet
six inches & a quarter high and about thirty seven
years of age & was born free as appears by a certificate under seal of the Clerk of the County Court of
Louisa (copy delvd. Sept. 18th 1851).
J. Kinney, Clk.
Powell, Evaline
No 331 Evaline Powell a woman of mulatto complexion aged
twenty three years five feet three inches high,
with a scar on the forefinger of the left hand
and was born free.
(Copy delvd. September 1854
dated 21 May 1851)
Veney, Marshall S.
No 332 Marshall S. Veney of black complexion, five feet
eight inches high twenty four years of age a scar
on the left eye and was born free in Augusta County
Veney, Sarah A.
No 333 Sarah A. Veney of black complexion aged twenty years
five feet five inches high, no scars or marks was
born free in Augusta County
, Fanny
No 334 Fanny aged fifty three years of black complexion
five feet one and three fourth inches high, a scar
on the small finger of the left hand which has made
the finger crooked, emancipated by the will of
Mathias Whelbarger deed of record in the Clerk's
office of Rockingham County Court in the year 1819
and has leave from said Court ofRockingham County to
remain in the Commonwealth
Goins, Jonathan
No 335 Jonathan Goins of bright mulatto complexion, aged
about sixty years five feet six inches with a nick
in the right side of the nose and piece off the top
of the left ear, and was born free in Albemarle
County
Copy delvd. June 27th 1853
Goins, Mahulda
No 336 Mahulda Goins aged about fifty years, five feet four
inches high of yellow complexion, a small scar on
the upper lip and was born free in the County of
Albemarle
Copy delvd June 27 1852
Goins, Kisiah
No 337 Kisiah Goins of yellow complexion aged thirty five
years, live feet three and a half inches high, a
small scar on her left wrist and was born free in
Augusta County
Hardbarger, Rachel
No 338 Rachel Hardbarger aged twenty two years of mulatto
complexion four feet eleven & three fourth inches
high with a small scar on the left hand and was born
free in Augusta County
Lewis, Joseph
No 339 Joseph Lewis aged forty six years of black complexion five teet ten inches high and was born free in
Augusta County
Copy delvd. Octo. 7th 1851
Nickins, Eliza
No 340 Eliza Nickins of black complexion aged twenty nine
years five feet seven and a half inches high with
a scar on the left hand & the small finger on the
right hand crooked and was born free in Augusta
County
Nickins, Nat
No 341 Nat Nickins a free man of colour aged fifty years
five feet eight and one quarter inches high has a
pleasant countenance, a small scar on the forehead
and a small scar on the right eye lid, has rather
an awkard appearance was born free as appears by
the certificate under seal of the Clerk of the County
Court of Rockingham. Given under my hand this 21st
day of May 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. July 1st 1851
Chambers, George S.
No 342 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd
day of June 1851
George S. Chambers of very black complexion aged
twenty four years five feet ten and a half inches
high, a scar on the left wrist and was born free in
Augusta County.
Copied July 1st 1851
Bridget, Sally
No 343 Sally Bridget of bright complexion aged sixty two
years five feet one inch high with a small scar on
her right wrist and was emancipated by the will of
Ann Blackburn late of this County dec'd and has
leave from said Court to remain the commonwealth.
Given under my hand this 1st July 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copied July 1st 1851 fee paid
Duncan, John
No 344 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th
day of July 1851
John Duncan fifty one years of age, six feet two
inches high of bright mulatto complexion has a scar
between his eyes and one on the calf of his right leg,
and was born free in the County of Augusta. Given
under my hand this 30th day of July 1851.
J. Kinney, Clerk
Goins, Thomas
No 345 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the Court aforesaid entered on the 28th day of
July 1851
Thomas Goins aged now about thirty one years five
feet six inches high bright complexion has a scar
upon the forefinger of the left hand and was born
free as appears from a copy of his register from
the Clerk under seal of the Court of Albemarle County.
Given under my hand this 30th July 1851.
J. Kinney, Clerk
(Copy granted 17 Octr. 1854
& delvd)
Vena, Virinda
No 346 Registered in this office the following (four) negroeS
pursuant to an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th of July 1851
Virinda Vena 26 years of age five feet four inches
high black complexion with a scar under the chin and
was born free in the County of Augusta
Vena, Sarah
No 347 Sarah Vena twenty two years of age five feet five
inches high, black complexion with a scar at the
right side of the left eye & was born free in the
County of Augusta
Vena, Susan
No 348 Susan Vena twenty one years of age five feet seven
inches high black complexion with a small scar on the
forehead above the corner of the left eye and was born
free in Augusta County
Veney, Emily Jane
No 349 Emily Jane Veney sixteen years of age, five feet three
and a half inches high of dark complexion, with a scar
on her right cheek and was born free in the County of
Augusta. Given under my hand this 30th day of July
1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clerk
Renewed by order of the 26th of October
1857
with ad: of age 22 years & copy delvd
October 27 1857
Lucas, Rebecca
No 350 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 27th day
of August 1851
Rebecca Lucas of bright mulatto complexion, aged eight
years with no marks or scars, was born free in
Rockingham County. Given under my hand this 28th day
of August 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clerk
Copy delvd. August 28th 1851
, Garrison
No 351 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the Court of sd County entered on 26th May 1851
Garrison a negro man of very dark complexion about
five feet seven and a fourth inches high, about forty
six years old, was emancipated by Wm. Guy by
deed dated 26th of September 1836 and was by said Court
permitted to remain with Commonwealth. Given under
my hand this day of 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd Sept 4th 1851.
tax $1.25
fee .50
Paid $1.75
Curtis, Peachy
No 352 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the Court of Augusta County, entered on the 27th day
of October 1851
Peachy Curtis a man of black complexion hair slightly
grey five feet three inches & a half high about thirty
seven years of age with a mark of the lower joint of
the thumb of the right hand and was born free in
Augusta County. Given under my hand this 7th day of
November 1851.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Strother, Esther
No 352 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of
March 1852
Esther Strother of dark mulatto complexion aged about
twenty years bout five feet high and was born free in
Augusta County. Given under my hand this 25th day
March 1852
Jefferson Kinney, Clerk
Overton, Franklin
No 352 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the Co Ct of Augusta, entered the 24th of May 1852
Franklin Overton of dark mulatto complexion aged thirty
one years five feet eleven inches high with a scar on
and was emancipated by the last will and testament of
Jacob Swoope admitted to record at the April term of
Augusta County Court in the year 1832. Given
under my hand this 26th May 1852.
J. Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date
Hays, Nelson
No 353 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta, entered 28th Feby 1853
Nelson Hays of bright mulatto colour, five feet eight
and a half inches high, aged twenty two years in
April next - and was born free in Augusta Co. Given
under my hand this 8th March 1852
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.
Black, Richard
No 354 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of
March 1852
Richard Black of black complexion aged about 50 years,
five feet seven inches high, the little finger on each
hand blunt & stiff in the second joint, a wart on the
left nostril and was manumitted by the will of Samuel
Black, decd.
Copy delvd June 27th 1853
Black, George
No 355 George Black of dark mulatto complexion twenty one year
of age, five feet, seven and a half inches high, the
right foot twisted and defective the finger and thumb
nails of both hands except the forefinger & little
finger of the left hand defective entitled to his free-
dom under the will of Samuel Black, decd. as one of
the children of Marie named in said will.
Copy delivered June 27th 1853.
Goen, Eliza Jane
No 356 Registered in the Clerks office of tne County Court
of Augusta - in pursuance to an order of the Court
of said County entered the 27th day of June 1853.
Eliza JaneGoenof bright mulatto complexion aged
about twenty two years, five feet four and an half
inches and was born free in Albemarle
County.
Given under my hand this 29 day of July 1853.
(Copy granted 29th July 1853) Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Bowman, David
No 357 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 30th
day September 1853
David Bowman of dark mulatto complexion aged nineteen
years on the 16th day of June 1853, six feet and one
inch high of slender form his right foot deformed
causing slight lameness and was born free in Augusta
County. Given under my hand this 1st day of October
1853.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.
Cooper, David Randall
No 358 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of
June 1837
David Randall Cooper of bright mulatto complexion aged
rears, five feet eight and a half inches
high, no scars or marks perceivable and was born free
in Augusta County. Given under my hand this 17th day
of October 1853.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Patrick, John
No 359 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
County Court of Augusta entered on the 26th September
1853
John Patrick a free man of color aged 38 years on the
20th of December 1852, of black color 6 feetlb inches
high, with a scar on the right knee, a mark on the
right hand and two scars on the same hand and who was
emancipated by Benjamin G. Hailman by deed dated the
28th day of May 1844. Given under my hand this 26th
Septr. 1853.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
(Copy granted ab date)
Renewed September 26th 1859 age added to
45 years 20th December 1859.Old copy returned & destroyed - new copy delvd.
Sept 26 1859.
Teste: W.A.Burnett
Liggins, George W.
No 360Registered in this office by order of ct. the 25th
day of November 1850
See No 468 George W. Liggins of dark complexion aged (now) about
Renewedeighteen years five feet three inches high with a
scar on the left side of the forehead, one on the
right cheek and one on the nose and was born free.
Given under my hand this 29th day of May 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted 29 May 1954
Leitch, Pheobe
No 361 Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta entered on the 25th day of November 1850.
Pheobe Leitch wife of Andrew Leitch formerly Pheobe
Liggins - a mullatto woman about five feet one and
a quarter inches high (now) about fifty years of age,
with a scar on the right side of her chin - and is
free as appears by a certificate No 764 of the Clerk
of Henrico Cty. Ct. Given under my hand this 29th
day of May 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted 29 May 1854
Renewed July 25th 1855 See No 467
, John
No 362 Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta entered on the 27th day of May 1854.
John (emancipated by & san Kersh by deed
recorded in the Clerks office of the Court aforesaid dated the
25th day of April 1854) of black complexion, about
thirty five years of age, five feet ten an an half
high with a small scar on the inside of the third
finger of the left hand. Given under my hand this
30th day of May A.D. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
(Copy granted 30 May 1854)
, Harriet
No 363 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 29th day of
March 1853.
Harriet a woman of dark complexion, aged twenty years,
five feet two an half inches high with a scar on the
back of her left hand, was born free in this County
and it is ordered that she be registered accordingly.
Given under my hand this 4th day of September A.D. 1854
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted 18th Sept 1854.
Jackson, Samuel
No 364 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of
December 1850.
Samuel Jackson of black colot, twenty two years of age,
six feet six inches high. Given under my hand this 16th
day of Sept. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted 23rd Sept. 1854
Whitson, Ann F.
No 365 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of
December 1850.
Ann F. Whitson of bright mulatto color aged twenty three years,
a scar in the forehead, five feet eight inches high. Given
under my hand this 14th day of Sept. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Stribling, Harry
No 366 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta on the 26th day of Sept
1854.
Harry Stribling, of dark complexion fifty two year of
age - five feet four inches high, no scars or marks
perceivable, and was emancipated by the last will and
testament of James Nelson decd admitted to record by
this Court at the March Term 1854. Given under my
hand this 29th day of Septr. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
(Copy granted at date)
Cooper, Sally
No 367 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 25th day of
Septr 1854.
Sally Cooper a bright mulatto twenty seven years old,
five feet six inches high, no apparent scars or marks,
and was born free in the County of Augusta. Given
under my hand this 12th day of October 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Cooper, Rebecca
No 368 Rebecca Cooper a bright mulatto twenty three years old
five feet four and one fourth inches high, no scars or
marks apparent
Cooper, Mary Jane
No 369 Mary Jane Cooper, a bright mulatto twenty two years old
on the 12th of June 1834, five feet four and an half inches
high - no scars or marks apparent
Cooper, Lucinda
No 370 Lucinda Cooper, a bright mulatto, twenty two years old
on the 12th of June 1854 five feet five and three fourth inches
high - no scars or marks apparent.
Cooper, Joseph Henry
No 371 Joseph Henry Cooper - a bright mulatto eighteen years old
on the 4th of October 1853 five feet eleven inches high, no scars
or marks apparent. All the above named negroes were born free in
the County of Augusta. Given under my hand this 12th day of
October 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Truss, Sarah Margaret
No 372 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 29th day of
March 1853.
Sarah Margaret Truss of dark copper complexion, aged
twenty one years 4 feet 10-3/4 inches high, was born
free in Augusta County. Given under my hand this 11th
day of Octr 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
(Copy granted at date)
Patterson, John Henry
No 373 Registered in this office pursuant to an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 29th day of
August 1854.
John Henry Patterson (son of Allen & Mary Patterson) of
black complexion aged ten years, four feet six and an
half inches high, with the little finger of the left
hand off below the second joint & was born free in
the County aforesaid. Octr. 17, 1854
Copied & delvd. ab date
Patterson, George
No 374 George Patterson (son of same) of black
complexion,nine years of age 4 ft 2 inches high no scars or marks
perceivable and was born free in the County aforesaid.
Octr. 17, 1854
Patterson, Hugh Shaffey
No 375 Hugh Shaffey Patterson (son of same) of black complexion
Seven years of age 3 ft 11 inches high - no scars or
marks perceivable and was born free in the County afore
said.
Octr 17, 1854
Patterson, Josiah
No 376 Josiah Patterson (son of Allen &
Mary Patterson) of
black complexion, six years of age, 3 ft. 6 inches
high - no marks or scars perceivable and was born free
in the County aforesaid.
Octr 17, 1854
Patterson, Margaret Ann
No 377 Margaret Ann Patterson (daughter of
same) of black complexion four years of age 3 feet 1 inch high - no
scars or marks perceivable and was born free in the
County aforesaid.
Oct 17, 1854
Patterson, Martha Frances
No 378 Martha Frances Patterson (daughter of
same) of black complexion, twenty three months of age about 2 feet
high - no scars or marks perceivable and was born free
in the County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 17
Octr. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Patterson, Mary
No 379 (Augt 21,1829)
Mary Patterson of black complexion aged 34 years - 5
feet 4 inches high with a scar across the back of the
right hand and was born free in Augusta County. Given
under my hand this 17 Octr. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Miller, Henrietta
No 380 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered the 29th day of
August 1854.
Henrietta Miller (daughter of Winney Miller) aged
twenty years of black complexion 5 feet 2i inches
high no scars or marks perceivable - and was born
free in the County aforesaid.
Octr 17, 1854
Miller, George
No 381 George Miller (son of Winney Miller) of
black complexion aged eighteen years 5 feet 88 inches with a scar on the
left cheek and was born free in the County aforesaid
Octr. 17, 1854
Millier, William
No 382 William Miller (son of Winney Miller) of
black complexion aged sixteen years 5 feet 5 inches high no scars or marks
perceivable - and was born free in the County aforesaid.
Octr 17,1854
Copy delvd. ab date
Miller, John Coalter
No 383 John Coalter Miller (son of Winney
Miller) of black complexion nine years of age 4 feet 2 inches
high with a scar between the eyes and was born free in the County aforesaid.
Given under my hand this 17th of Octr. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney
Miller, Winney
No 384 Winney Miller, of black complexion aged fifty years -
5 feet 4 inches high with a scar under the right jaw, was
manumitted by deed from Phillip Kennedy of
record in the Clerks office of the County Court.
Given under my hand this
17th day of Octr. 1854,
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Bowles, Elizabeth
No 385 The following register were directed by an order of the
County Court of Augusta entered on the 25th day of September 1854.
Elizabeth Bowles, a bright mulatto aged thirty nine years on the
11th of November 1853 - 5 feet 3 inches high and was born free
in the County of Augusta - no apparent marks or scars.
Bowles, William
No 386 William Bowles - a bright mulatto eighteen years of age
on the 15 of December 1853 - 5 feet 11 inches high and was born
free in the County of Augusta no apparent mark or scar.
Bowles, Cyrus
No 387 Cyrus Bowles a bright mulatto, fourteeen years of age on
the 10th of May 1854 - 5 feet 9 inches high was born free in
Augusta County - no apparent mark or scar.
Bowles, John
No 388 John Bowles a bright mulatto, twelve years of age on the
28th of January 1854, 5 feet 3/4 of an inch high was born free
in Augusta County no apparent mark or scar. Given under my hand
this 21st day of Octr. 1854,
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Cooper, Sally
The following registers were directed by an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on this 25th day
of September 1854
No 389 Sally Cooper, a bright mulatto thirty seven years old
5 ft 6 inches high, was born free in the County afore
said - no apparent scars or marks.
Copy delvd ab date
Renewed November 25 1859 - age added to
42 years, old copy returned & destroyed & n copy granted Decr. 3rd 1859.
Cooper, Rebecca
No 390 Rebecca Cooper, a bright mulatto, twenty three years
old 5 ft 4 1/4 inches high, was born free in the County
aforesaid - no scars or marks apparant.
Cooper, Mary Jane
No 391 Mary Jane Cooper, a bright mulatto twenty two years old
on the 12th of June 1854, 5 feet 4 1/2 inches high was born free
in the County aforesaid - no scars or marks apparant.
Cpp[er.Lucinda
No 392 Lucinda Cooper. a bright mulatto twenty two years old the
12th of June 1834 - 5 ft 5-3/4 inches high, was born free in the
County aforesaid - no scars or marks apparant.
Cooper, Joseph Henry
No 393 Joseph Henrv Cooper. a bright mulatto - eighteen years old
on the 4th day of Octr 1853, 5 ft. 11 inches high - was born free
in the County aforesaid - no scars or marks apparant.
Given under my hand this 21st day of October 1834.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Ailstock, George W.
The following registers were directed by an order of the
County Court of Augusta, entered on the 29th day of November 1853.
No 394 George W. Ailstock of mulatta complexion aged seventeen years,
five feet eight and an half inches high, with a scar on the right
side of the head, and was born free in the County of Augusta. Given
under my hand this 7th day of Decr. 1854.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. ab date.
Battles, Elizabeth
No 395 The following Register were directed by an order of the
County Court of Augusta, entered on the 26th day
of December 1854.
Elizabeth Battles, a woman of color, born free aged
forty two years, 5 feet 48 inches high, light complexion,
no scars or marks perceivable. Given under
my hand this 16th day of January 1855.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd ab date.
Strother, Augustus
No 396 Registered in this office, in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 23rd day of
April 1855.
Augustus Strother of dark color aged forty three years, five
feet and three fourths of an inch high. Some what bald & a scar
on the left side of the nose near the eye, and was born free in
Augusta County. Given under my hand this 21st day of May 1855.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copd. delvd. ab date.
Johnson, Sarah
No 397 The following registers were directed by an order of
the County Court of Augusta entered on the 27th day of
August 1855.
Sarah Johnson of light brown color, aged twenty six years, five
feet one and a half inches high with a small scar on the left
fore finger and was born free in the County of
Shenandoah.
Delvd. at date
Lett, Samuel
No 398 Samuel Lett of bright mulatto color aged sixteen years five
feet and an high high, no marks or scars perceptible - and
was born free in the County of Page.
Delvd. at date
Lett, Daniel
No 399 Daniel Lett of light mulatto color aged fourteen years five
feet 3/4 inches high with a small scar on the right side of his
chin and was born free in the Countyof Page. Given under
my hand this 3rd day of September 1855.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Lett, Gabriel
No 400 The following registers were directed by an order of
the Court of Augusta, entered on the 3rd day of
Sept. 1855.
Gabriel Lett of mulatto color, aged twenty years five
feet nine and a half inches high, two scars on the
fore finger of the left hand and was born free in the
County of Rockingham.
Delvd.at date
Lett, Mahaley
No 401 Mahaley Lett, of mulatto color, aged eighteen years, four
feet eleven and a half inches high with a small
mole on the left cheek and was born in the County of
Rockingham.
Given under my hand this 3rd day of Sept. 1855.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delvd. at date ab.
Teter, Jap
No 402 Registered in the office in pursuance of an order of the
County Court of Augusta, entered on the 24th day of September 1853
Jap Teter, of bright mulatto color, straight hair, aged thirty four
years five feet six inches high and was born free in the County of
Rockingham, Va. Given under my hand this 9th day of November 1855.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date.
Spencer, Henry
No 403 Henry Spencer of black complexion aged 22 years, five
feet eleven inches high with a scar on the right side
of his nose and was born free in Augusta County.
Given under my hand this 29th day of January 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date.
Crawford, Thomas
No 404 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th
day of January 1856.
Thomas Crawford - five feet four and an half inches
high of tolerably stout make - not very black and is
between forty and fifty years of age was emancipated
by George W. Crawford of deed dated the 22nd of
January 1856. Given under my hand this 13th day of
February 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.
Henderson, Jefferson
No 405 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 28th day
of April 1856.
Jefferson Henderson, of black complexion aged fifty
two years, six feet one inch high, with a large scar
on the elbow of his right arm and a small scar near
the wrist of the same & was emancipated by Wm. H.
Ott by deed dated 22nd of Sept. 1855 & of record in the
Clerks office of this Court. Given under my hand
this 29th day of April 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date
Johnston, Lewis
No 406 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 28th day
of August 1856.
Lewis Johnston of dark complexion aged fifty seven
years - five feet 10 inches high, quite bald, a
large scar on the fore part of his head, a little
above the forehead, the little finger of the right
hand is stiff and crooked and was emancipated by
James Cooper of this County by dated 23rd of March
1855 of record in the CLerks office of this Court.
Given under my hand this 29th day of April 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date.
Bundy, William
No 407 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 25th day
of July 1854.
William Bundy, of mulatto complexion agred twenty one
in March 1854, five feet seven inches high with a
scar above the right eye and one on the left hand and
was born free in the County of Rockingham. Given
under my hand this 19th day of May 1856.
Copy delvd.
October 27th 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Goens, Albert
No 408 Registered in the Clerk office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court, entered on the 26th
day of May 1856.
Albert Goens of dark complexion - twenty two years of
age on the 15th of March last - five feet 5 inches
high, no apparent marks or scars and was born free in
the County of Albemarle. Given under my hand this
30th day of May 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date.
No 408 Albert Goens. Renewed May 27th 1861 -
age added making age at date of renewal twenty seven years on
the 15th March 1861 - Old copy returned and destroyed.
New copy delivered May 27th 1861.
Teste: John Paris DC
Johnson, Allen
No 409 Registered in Augusta Cty. Ct. office pursuant to an
order of the Court of said County entered on the 28th
day of August 1855.
Allen Johnson of dark complexion aged 37 years 5 feet
1/2 nch high with a scar on the left hand and was
emancipated by the last will and testament of John
Jones dcd.& of Augusta County. Given under my hand
this 17th day of June 1856.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk
Copy granted 17th June 1856.
, Betsy
No 410 Registered by an order of County Court of Augusta
entered 28th of July 1856 (but without leave to remain
in the Commonwealth).
Betsy of yellow or copper complexion 5 feet 4 1/2 inches
high, born the 10th of Augt 1835, has an infant female
child of light mulatto color, was emancipated by the
will of John S. Black, decd. of record
in the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid. John son of Betsy of
copper color born 14 June 1847 with a small scar on
the left jaw & Martha Jane a daughter of said Betsy
of copper color born the 14th of December 1850 also
entitled to their freedom under said will. Given
under my hand this 28th day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date to Shelton S. Abney
Exor of Jno S. Black, decd.
Easter, Judith
No 411 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered 28th of July 1856, (but without leave to remain
in the Commonwealth)
Judith Easter of dark copper complexion, five feet two
and an half inches high, was born April 9th 1834 & was
emancipated by the will of John S. Black,
decd. of record
in the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid. She has
three children, to wit:
Theresa Cornelia, of bright
mulatto complexion, born June 6th 1852, John
Thomas of black complexion, born Feby 25th 1854 and George Henry,
a child - all entitled to their freedom under said will.
Given under my hand this 28th day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date to Shelton S. Abney, Exor of John S. Black, decd.
, Betsy
No 412 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856, (but without leave
to remain in the Commonwealth).
Betsy about forty five years of age, of black complexion five feet four & a half inches high, the second
finger on her left hand has been broken. She was
emancipated by the will of John S. Black,
decd. of record in the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid
and the following named children of her's are also
free by said will, to wit:
Susan Jane born 13 April
1846, Cyntha Ann born in August 1848, Sarah
Catharine born July 24th 1851 & John
born January 11th 1855 all of black complexion. Given under my hand this 28th
day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date Shelton S. Abney, Exor. of John S. Black, decd.
, Charlotte
No 413 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856, (but without
leave to remain in the Commonwealth).
Charlotte of copper complexion, five feet half an
inch high, scar on the forehead and mole near the
point of the jaw, was born the 27th of February 1836,
and emancipated by the will of John S. Black,
decd. of record in the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid.
She has a child named Margaret Elizabeth of copper
color - born 18th of December 1854 who is entitled to
her freedom under said will. Given under my hand this
28th day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date to Shelton S. Abney, Exor of John S. Black, decd.
, Mary
No 414 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856, (but without
leave to remain in the Commonwealth).
Mary of light copper color, five feet one and three
fourth inches high, was born the 22nd of August 1834 -
and was emancipated by the will of John S. Black,
decd. of record in the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid.
Given under my hand this 28th day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date to
Shelton S. Abney, Exor
of John S. Black. decd
, Otho
No 415 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta,
entered on the 28th day of July 1856, (without leave
to remain in the Commonwealth).
Otho of black complexion, five feet one and an half
inches high, with a scar on the forehead, was born the
8th of January 1840 and was emancipated by the will of
John S. Black, decd. of record in the
Circuit Court of the County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 28th day
of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date to Shelton
S. Abney, Exor. of Jno. S. Black. decd.
, Archy
No 416 Registered by an order of the County Court ~ Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856, (but without
leave to remain in the Commonwealth).
Archy of black complexion, five feet nine & a half
inches high, without any visable marks or scars, was
born the 24 of October 1838, and was emancipated by
the last will and testament of John S. Black,
decd. of record in the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid.
Given under my hand this 28th day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
Copy delvd- at date Shelton
S. Abney, Exor of John S.
Black, decd.
, Eveline
No 417 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856, (but without
leave to remain in the Commonwealth).
Eveline of black complexion, five feet two inches high,
but without any visable marks, was born the 16th day of
December 1830 and was emancipated by the will of John S.
Black, decd. of record in the Circuit Court office of
the County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 28th
day of July 1856
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date to
Shelton S. Abney, exor
of John S. Black, decd.
, Mariah
No 418 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856 (but without leave
to remain in the Commonwealth).
Mariah of copper complexion, five feet four & one fourth
inches high, a slight scar in the left eye brow, also a
scar on the right hand between the thumb & forefinger,
was born 20th of June 1841 & was emancipated by the will
of John S. Black and of record in the
Circuit Court of the County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 28th day
of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date to Shelton S.
Abney, Executor of John S. Black, dec.
George, James
No 419 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856 (but without
leave to remain in the Commonwealth)
James George of black complexion,four feet ten inches
high, with an enlargement of the right side of the
neck, was born the 18th day of March 1844 and was eman-
cipated by the will of John S. Black decd.
of record in the Circuit Court of the County aforesaid. Given under
my hand this 28th day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date to
Shelton S. Abney, Exor. of
Jno S. Black decd.
, Elizabeth
No 420 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta
entered on the 28th day of July 1856 (but without leave
to remain in the Commonwealth)
Elizabeth of black complexion five feet five and an
half inches high, a scar on the forehead, the point of
the fourth finger of the left hand off. She was born
the 17th of February 1832 & was emancipated by the will
of John S. Black decd of record in the Circuit Court
of the County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 28th
day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.at date to Shelton
S. Abney Exor of Jno S. Black, decd.
, Mariah
No 421 Registered by an order of the County Court of Augusta,
entered on the 28th day of July 1856, (but without leave
to remain in the Commonwealth)
Mariah, of black complexion five feet six and a half
inches high, a small scar on the point of the chin -
is fifty two years of age, and was emancipated by the
will of John S. Black decd. of record in the Circuit
Court of the County aforesaid. Given under my hand
this 28th day of July 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date to Shelton
S. Abney Exor of Jno S. Black, decd.
Minor, Wesley
No 422 The following Registers were directed by an order of
the County Court of Augusta enteered on the 24th day
of November 1856.
Wesley Minor of dark color aged thirty six years five
feet and three fourth inches high a scar above his
right eye and another on the little finger of his
right hand and was born free in Augusta County.
Minor, Elizabeth
No 423 Elizabeth Minor of dark complexion aged thirty two
years feet 4/8 inch high, a small scar on her nose
& one on the first finger of the left hand and was
born free in Augusta County.
Minor, Martha
No 424 Martha Minor of dark complexion, aged twenty five
years 5 feet 7 inches high, a scar on the first finger
of the left hand and was born free in Augusta County.
Taliaferro, William
No 425 William Taliaferro, of dark mulatto complexion about
22 years of age 5 feet 7 1/4 inches high, a scar on the
third finger of the left hand was born free in the
County of Pittsylvania and has resided in Augusta
County for the last eighteen years. Given under my
hand this 25th day of November 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd Decr. 2nd 1856.
Crawford, Willis
No 426 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 28th
day of October 1856
Willis Crawford, of dark mulatto complexion, aged
thirty six years five feet ten inches high, a small
scar on the first joint of his left thumb, was emancipated by the deed of Jacob Keiser dated the 22nd of
September 1856 of record in the Clerk's office of
the Court aforesaid, but this registerer is without
leave to remain in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 25th day of Novr. 1856.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Ailstock, Martha
No 427 Martha Eveline Ailstock of dark mulatto color, aged
about 26 years - 4 feet 11 1/2 inches high, lame in left
leg, with a small scar on left wrist, and was born
free in Augusta County. (Registered by order of Dec.
Ct. 1856).
Veney, John
No 428 John Veney, of mulatto complexion aged 17 years, 5
feet 4 1/2 inches high with a scar on the right side of
his face and one on the first finger of the right hand -
was born free in Augusta Cty. Registered by order of
Ct. March 7th 1854
, Cirus
No 429 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta, entered on the
28th day of April 1856.
Cirus of black complexion aged forty four years -
slightly gray - with a scar on the back of the fore
finger of right hand - about five feet ten inches
high and was emancipated by the last will and testa-
ment of Elizabeth Ross of record in the
Clerks office of this Court and admitted to record on the 26th d~y
of Feby 1855. Given under my hand this 7th of March
1857.
Jeff Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted March 7th 1857.
Jackson, Rebecca
No 430 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 23rd
day of March 1857.
Rebecca Jackson of bright mulatto complexion aged
about forty three years about four feet six inches
high with a scar on the left side of her neck near
the shoulder, and was born free in the County of
Albemarle as appears from evidence adduced to Court.
Given under my hand this 17th day of April 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted April 17th 1857
Minor, Lydia Nancy
No 431 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th
day of April 1857.
Lydia Nancy Minor of very dark complexion aged 22
years 5 feet 2 1/2 inches high, no special mark except
a small scar from a burn on the left fore finger and
was born free in Augusta County. Given under my hand
this 28th day of April 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted at date
Cochran, Mary
No 432 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 27th
day of April 1857.
Mary Cochran of yellow complexion, aged twenty years
on the 12th day of June last five feet five inches
and an half inches high with a sc~r on the right rist
and was born free in Augusta County. Given under my
hand this 14th day of May 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted at date.
Henderson, Nancy Jane
No 433 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 28th
day of April 1857.
Nancy Jane Henderson of dark copper complexion aged
about fifty years, five feet and a half inches high
with a scar from a burn on the right wrist & one on
the little finger of the same hand also her two chil-
dren to wit:
William Howard of dark copper complexion
aged about six years with scars above each eye on the
forehead and with unusual large head - Elyah
Menor of dark copper complexion aged about four years with a
scar on the middle of his forehead - all of whom were
emancipated by Wm. H. Ott by deed dated the 15th day
of December 1856 and of record in the Clerks office
of this Court. Given under my hand this 15th day of
May 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. to Henry Ott one
of the Exor of Jno Ott decd
at date.
Monroe, Amanda
No 434 Registered in the Clerks office of this Court in
pursuance of an order of the County Court of Augusta.
Entered on the 23rd day of June 1856.
Amanda Monroe of dark copper complexion, aged twenty
six years in June 1856 five feet six inches high,
with a scar on her forehead and small scars on her
arms and was emancipated by an instrument of writing
signed by Philip Hopkins dated June 27th 1831
& this day admitted to record. Given under my hand this 16th
day of May 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd to J.B. Watts, Atty)
for Amanda Monroe at date.
Whitmore, Elizabeth
No 435 The following registers were directed by an order of
the Court of Augusta County entered on the 27th day
of July 1857, to wit:
Elizabeth Whitmore - aged fifty two years in March
1857 of black complexion, slightly grey, five feet
seven and an half inches high, blind in the right
eye, rists of the right and left hands somewhat
scared .
Copd. delvd. to N. K. Trout, Exor of Michael Whitmore,
decd .
Whitmore, Benjamin
No 436 Benjamin Whitmore - aged about twenty three years, of
black complexion, five feet six and three fourth
inches high, a small scar on the center of forehead
and a scar on the back of the left hand.
Copd. delvd. to N. K. Trout, Exor of Mic hael Whitmore
decd
Whitmore, Adam
No 437 Adam Whitmore, aged about thirty three years, of
black complexion, five feet five and three fourth
inches high, with a scar on the right arm.
Copy delvd to N. K. Trout, Exor of
Michael Whitmore, dec'd.
Whitomre, Alexander
No 438 Alexander Whitmore aged about twenty one years, of
black complexion, five feet five and a half inches
high with a scar under the left eye.
Copy delvd. to N. K. Trout, Exor of
Michael Whitmore, dec ' d.
, Betsey
No 439 Betsey - aged about sixty years of black complexion,
four feet eleven and an half inches high, a slight
scar on the right cheek, the forefinger of the left
hand stiff & crooked in the middle joint - all the
aforenamed persons being emancipated by the last
will and testament of Michael Whitmore,
dec'd. admitted to record in the Clerks office of this
Court, by an order of the Court enter ed at the
August Term 1856, but not permitted to remain in
the State. Given under my hand this 11th day of
September 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. to N. K. Trout, Exor of
M. Whitmore, dec ' d.
, Billy
No 440 Registered in this office in pursuance to orders
of the Court of Augusta County, entered on the 29th
day of September 1857
Billy of black color about 36 years of age, 5 feet
11 1/2 inches high, with three fingers off his hand.
Copy delvd. to Jno N. Hendren Atty.
Oct 2nd 1857.
, Thomas
No 441 Thomas of black color, about 47 years of age 5 feet
9 inches high with a mark on the right wrist.
Copy delvd. to Jno N. Hendren Atty.
Octo 2nd 1857.
, Matthew
No 442 Matthew of dark or copper color, aged 29 years the
16th of August 1857, five feet seven & three fourth
inches high.
Copy delvd. to Jno N. Hendren Atty.
Octor. 2nd 1857
, Leander
No 443 Leander of light or copper color aged 22 years the
10th of March 1857 five feet six and an half inches
high with a mark below the left eye rather on the
cheek also a slight mark under the brow of the same
eye .
Copy delvd. to Jno N. Hendren Atty.
Octr. 2nd 1857.
, George
No 444 George of dark copper color, aged 31 years on
the 1st day of July 1857 five feet 8 1/2 inches
high with a mark on the left side of his fore-
head.
Copy delvd.to Jno N. Hendren Atty.
Oct 2nd 1857
, Charles
No 445 Charles of copper color aged 27 years the 14th day
of August 1857 five feet 8 1/2 inches high, the thumb
of his right hand injured.
Copy delvd. to Jno N. Hendren Atty
Oct 2nd 1857
Luck, George
No 446 George Luck of black color about 49 years of age
five feet 8 1/4 inches high. All the aforenamed
persons were emancipated by the last will and
testament of John S. Black dec'dd
dated the 11th day of June 1847 & of record in the Circuit Court
of this County, but these registers are without
leave to remain in this State. Given under my
hand this 29th day of September 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. to Jno N.
Hendren Atty. Oct 2/57
, Lucinda
No 447 Registered in this o1tice in pursuance to an order
of the Court of Augusta County entered on the 26th
day of October 1857.
Lucinda a woman of mulatto complexion aged about
twenty three years, born free of a white woman in
the County of Page in the State of Virginia, and is
entitled to her freedom. She is four feet nine
inches and has no scars perceivable and four children
namely, Mary Catharine, aged seven years
last December, Susan, aged four years March 28th
1857 - Alexander aged two years June the 12th
1857 and Louisa aged nine months are also
entitled to their freedom, this register however is not to permit
the persons aforesaid to remain in this State.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date
Scott, Mary Jane
No 448 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
this Court of Augusta County, entered on the 29th day
May 1855
Mary Jane Scott of dark complexion aged twenty one
years five feet half an inch high with a scar on the
right wrist and was born free in the County of Nelson
Given under my hand this 18th day of November 1857.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy Delvd. at date
Edwards, Sophia
No 449 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
Of the Court of Augusta County entered on the 23rd
day of November 1857.
Sophia Edwards a female child - the mother aged 27
years of dark mulatto complexion - nearly black -
five feet 3/4 inches high no marks or scars on
head, face or hands perceivable, was emancipated
by deed of Hugh W. Sheffey, dated the 11th day of
November 1857, and of record in the Clerks office
of this Court. The female child five months old
named Louisa Sheffey brighter color than the mother
and no marks perceivable. Given under my hand this
30th of Nov. 1857
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date.
Ailstock, Mary Magdaline
No 450 Registered in this office, in pursuance to an order
Of the Court of Augusta County, entered on the 26th
day of April 1858.
Mary Magdaline Ailstock aged eighteen years the 17th
day of November 1857 of bright mulatto color five
feet 4 1/2 inches in stature has a large scar on her
let cheek produced by a burn & also a very small
ccar on her right cheek, and was born free in the
county of Augusta. Given under my hand this 27th
day of April 1858.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date
, Hezekiah
No 451 Registered in this office, in pursuance to an order
of the Court of Augusta County. Entered on the 26th
day of April 1858.
Hezekiah of dark complexion, about ten years of age
fotar feet seven inches, two scars on his forehead,
and was emancipated by Wm H. Ott, by deed
dated the 12th day of December 1857 and of record in the Clerks
Office of this Court, but this register is without
leave for said boy to remain in this Commonwealth.
Civen under my hand this 15th day of May 1858.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date
Blair, Henry
No 452 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the Court of Augusta County. Entered on the 23rd day
Of June 1858.
Henry Blair, aged 55 years of dark complexion, a scar
on the left eye - the finger next to the small one
on left hand - five feet 9-3/4 inches high and was
emancipated by Samuel and William Mantiply
by deed dated the 28th day of November 1855 and of record in
the Clerks office of Augusta County Court. Given
under my hand this 29th day of June 1858.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd at date
Curtis, Betsey
No 453 The following registers were directed by an order of
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 26th day
of July 1858.
Betsey Curtis, aged six years of light mulatto color
five feet four inches high, slight scar on left cheek
& right eye brow & on left foot.
Curtis, Margaret
No 453 Margaret Curtis, aged twenty years of black color,
five feet seven inches high. Scar on upper & left
wrist.
Curtis, George
No 454 George Curtis aged twenty years of light mulatto
color - no marks or scars perceptible.
Curtis, William
No 455 William Curtis, aged seventeen years of light mulatto
complexion. Scar on left side of neck & on left hand
and on back of right hand.
Curtis, John
No 456 John Curtis, aged five years of dark mulatto comple
ion, no marks or scars perceptible.
Curtis, Mary
No 457 Mary Curtis, aged fourteen years of light mulatto complexion, no marks or scars perceptible.
Curtis, Benjamin
No 458 Benjamin Curtis, aged nine years of light mulatto complexion, no marks or scars perceptible.
Curtis, Smith Howard
No 459 Smith Howard Curtis, aged five years, of dark mulatto
complexion, no marks or scars perceptible.
, Elizabeth
No 460 Elizabeth, aged two years, of light mulatto complexiOn~
no marks or scars perceptible. But these registers
are without leave to remain in this Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of August, 1858.
John D. Imboden. Clk.
No 461 Crossed out
Johnston, Milly
No 462 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 25th day
of August 1858.
Milly Johnson(the wife of Nicholas Johnson
a free man of color) of dark brown complexion five feet, 1 1/2
inches high - aged about fifty eight years - defective
eye sight - no scars or marks perceivable, and was
emancipated by the last will and testament of Kitty S
Wilson dec'd of record in the Clerks office of this
Court. But this registry is without leave for said
Milly Johnson to remain in this Commonwealth. Given
under my hand this 28th day of August 1858.
John D. Imboden, Clk
Copy delvd at date
Morris, Albert
No 463 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the
27th day of September 1858.
Albert Morris - color moderately black aged 21 years
f ive feet seven inches high . No scars or marks
perceptible and was born free in the town of
Staunton. Given under my hand this 27th day of
September 1858.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd. at date
Williams, James
No 464 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of the County Court afor esaid .
Entered on the 25th day of October 1858.
James Williamsaged 55 years 5 feet 7-3/4 inches,
lame of the right leg. Natural marks on the left
breast and finger nail of the little finger on
left hand - slightly greyBut this register
is without leave for said James Williams to remain
in the Commonwealth. Given under my hand this 9th
day of Nov. 1858.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Harris, Griffin
No 465 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of the County Court aforesaid.
Entered on the 27th day of September 1858.
Griffin Harris a free man of color, aged 46 years,
five feet eleven and an half inches high, dark
mulatto color, hair rather curly, has a small scar
on the right cheek and was born free in the County
of Augusta. This is a renewal of a certificate
dated the 5th day of August 1853 from the County
Court of Rockbridge County. Given under my hand
this 14th day of December 1858.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd at date
Mealey, Robert Henry
No 466 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of the County Court aforesaid.
Entered on the 24thday of May 1858.
Robert Henry Mealey, a man of colour of bright
mulatto complexion about thirty eight years old
about five feet eight inches high, he has a scar
on the forehead near the corner of the right eye,
two on the chin, one on the fore finger of the
left hand, one on the foregoing finger of the
right hand & the fore finger of the left hand a
little crooked at the first joint and was born in
Goochland - the said Robert Henry Mealy was
registered in the County Court of Goochland County
on the 13th day of November 1847 per certificate
No 763. Given under my hand this 28th day of
May 185 9.
I. D. Imboden, Clk.
Lange, Lambert
No 467 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the Court of Augusta County. Entered on the 27th
day of June 1859.
Lambert Lange of bright mulatto complexion, Roman
aqualine nose, five feet nine & a half inches high
aged about 36, no marks or scars perceivable, was
born free of a white woman in the County of Augusta,
the said Lambert Lange was registered in the Clerks
office of this Court on the 24th day of March 1851
as per Certificate No. 318 which has been accidentally
lost or destroyed. Given under my hand this 28th day
of June 1859.
W. A. Burnett, DC
See No 318
Liggins, George N.
No 468 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the Court of Augusta County. Entered on the 25th day
of July 1859.
George N. Liggins of dark complexion, aged now about
twenty seven years, five feet three inches high, with
a scar on the left side of the forehead, one on the
right cheek and one on the nose - and was born free.
Given under my hand this 25th day of July 1859.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Teste W. A. Burnett DC
See No 360. Renewed July 25th 1864 age added to about 32 years old.
Copy returned & destroyed. New Copy delivered Aug.17th 1864. W.A. Burnett,Clk.
Leitch, Phebe
No 469 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta. Ent. on the 25th day of
July 1859.
Phebe Leitch, wife of Andrew Leitch,
formerly Phebe Liggins, a mulatto woman about five feet one and a
quarter inches high (now) about fifty nine years of
age, with a scar on the right side of her chin and is
free as appears by a Certificate No. 764 of the Clerk
of Henrico County Court. Given under my hand this
25th day of July 1859.
John D. Imboden
Copd. & delv. at date
Teste: W. A. Burnett, DC
See No 361. Renewed July 25th 1864 age added to about 64 years.
Old copy returned and destroyed - New copy delivered Aug. 17th 1864
W.A. Burnett, Clk.
Vaughgan, Thomas
No 470 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order of
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 23rd day
of August 1859.
Thomas D. Vaughgan, a mulatto of yellow complexion
five feet 9-3/4 inches high, aged thirty two years &
10 months the 8th day of the present month (August
1859) was born free. No marks or scars perceptible.
Given under my hand this 23rd day of August 1859.
Jno D. Imboden, Clk.
See No 282.
Copd. & delvd. to T.D.V.
Sept. 26th 1859
Cochran, James
No 471 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 26th
day of December 1859.
James Cochran (son of William Cochran) of bright
mulatto complexion, aged twenty one years on the 15th
of January last has a scar on the left cheek a small
scar on the left hand and a scar on thumb of same
hand, five feet 10~ inches high and was born free in
the County of Augusta. Given under my hand this
27th day of December 1839.
Copy delivered at date
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Pannell, Nancy
No 472 Registered in this office in pursuance to an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 23rd
day of January 1860.
Nancy Pannell of bright mulatto complexion, aged
about 26 years five feet 6 1/2 inches high. No scars
or marks perceptible and was born free.
Copy delvd. Feby.13th 1860
Tyree, Matilda
No 473 Matilda Tyree aged about 45 years five feet 2 inches
high with a slight scar on the inside of her left
hand. No other marks or scars perceptible and was
born free.
Copy delvd. February 13th 1860.
Pannell, Peter
No 474 Peter Pannell a free man of color aged about 60 years
5 feet 10 inches high, complexion is a mulatto, no
apparent marks or scars and was born free.
Copy delvd Feby 20th 1860
Pannell, Eveline
No 475 Eveline Pannell, of bright mulatto complexion, aged
about 24 years, five feet 4 inches high. No marks
or scars perceptible and was born free. Given under
my hand this day of February 1860.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd July 20th 1860
Anderson, Henry
No 476 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 27th
day of February 1860.
Henry Anderson a free man of color, of dark mullatt
complexion, aged about 40 ye&rs, 5 feet 5 inches high-
No scars or marks perceptible and was born free in
the County of Augusta. Given under my hand thiis~th
day of March 1860
John D. Imboden, Cllk.
Copy Delvd. to Geo Baylor atty
at date.
Goings, Huldah Catherine
No 477 Registered in this office, in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 27th
day of February 1860,
Huldah Catharine Goings of copper color aged nineteen
years, five feet two inches high and has a scar on ththe
forehead. Given under my hand this 27th day of March-h
1860.
John D. Imboden, Ck.
Cochran, Brown
No 478 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order of
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 28th day
of November 1859.
Brown Cochran of bright mulatto complexion, aged
twenty one years, six feet one inch high, has a scar
on the left wrist, no other scars or marks perceptible,
was born free in the County of Augusta and is a son of
William Cochran. Given under my hand this
6th day of March 1860.
John D. Imboden, Ck.
Copy delvd. to Brown Cochran March 30th 1860
Lewis, Susan
No 479 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 26th
day of December 1859.
Susan Lewis of yellow or mulatto complexion, aged
about 28 years, five feet 4 inches high. No apparentlt
marks or scars and was born free in the County of
Augusta. Given under my hand this 6th day of April
1860.
J. D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd. to Susan Lewis)
April 6th 1860
Fee paid
Alexander, Harvey
No 480 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order off
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 23rd dayy
of January 1860.
Harvey Alexander of black complexion, aged twenty two
years on the 25th day of December 1859 five feet 1
inches high. No marks or scars perceptible and was
born free. Given under my hand this 11th day of
July 1860.
John D. Imboden, Ck.
Copy delvd to H. Alexander)
July 25th 1862 & fee paid )
Goings, Frances Ann
No 481 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order off
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 27th
day of February 1860.
Frances Ann Goings of copper color 5 feet 5 1/2 inches
high, has a scar on the middle knuckle of the left
hand, aged twenty three years. Given under my hand
this 24th day of September 1860.
John D.Imboden, Clk
Copy delvd at date
Bowyers, David
No 482 Registerd in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 24th
day of December 1860.
David Bowyers of black complexion aged 36 years five
feet six inches high with a scar on last joint of
the little finger of left hand, and was emancipated
by the last will and testament of John Jones
decd of record in the Clerks office of this Court but this
register is without leave to remain in this Common-
wealth. Given under my hand this 26th day of
December 1860.
J. D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd to Geo M. Cochran, Jr.
Attorney for David Bowyers
, Thomas
No 483 Registered in this office in pursuance to orders of
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 28th day
of January 1861.
Thomas of black complexion about 65 years of age
5 feet 5 inches high. Bald headed and crippled in
the left ankle.
, William
No 484 William of black complexion about 24 years of age
5 feet 8 inches high, with a scar on the right eye
And in his forehead.
, Nancy
No 485 Nancy of black complexion about 28 years of age
5 feet 2 inches high. No scars or marks perceptible.
, George
No 486 George (son of Nancy) of black complexion
about 11 years of age. Four feet ten inches high. No scars
or marks perceptible.
, Sallie
No 487 Sallie of copper color about 2- years of age, five
feet one inch high. No scars or marks perceptible.
, Mary
No 488 Mary of black complexion, about 22 years of age
five feet 2 inches high, little finger on right
hand crooked.
, Stewart
No 489 Stewart of mulatto complexion aged about eighteen
months. No scars or marks perceptible.
, Margaret
No 490 Margaret of black complexion about twenty six
years of age, five feet 5 inches high. No scars
or marks Perceptible.
James Wesley
No 491 James Wesley of black complexion about twelve years
of age, four feet nine inches high. No scars or
marks perceptible.
, Elizabeth Jane
No 492 Elizabeth Jane of black complexion about 8 years
of age,four feet one inch high with small scar
or lump on her neck.
, Henry Thomas
No 493 Henry Thomas of black complexion about 6 years of
age,three feet eight inches high- No scars or
marks perceptible.
, Shelton
No 494 Shelton of copper colour aged about twenty months.
No scars or marks perceptible.
Jackson, Lucy
No 495 Lucy Jackson of black complexion about thirty years
of age, five feet high and a notch in the right ear
and a lump on right jaw.
, John David
No 496 John David of copper colour about ten years of age,
four feet two inches high. No scars or marks
perceptible.
, Susan
No 497 Susan of mulatto complexion about 8 years of age,four
feet four inches hiRh. No scars or marks perceptible.
, Frances Hannah
No 498 Frances Hannah of mulatto cOmplexion aged about 6
years & six months, three feet ten inches high. No
scars or marks perceptible.
, Jane Ann
No 499 Jane Ann of copper color aged four years and six
months, three feet four inches ~igh- No scars or
marks perceptible.
, William Alexander
No 500 Wm. Alexander of copper color ,aged two years &
eight months, three feet one inPh high,with a scar
on the right eye.
All the aforenamed persons were emancipated by the
last will and testament of E1iz~beth P. Via
decd. dated the 23rd day of May 1857 l~f record in the
Clerks office of this Court, bu~ these registerS
are without leave to remain in lhis State. Given
under my hand this 28th day Of January 1861-
John D- Imboden, Clk.
The foregoing copies of registers were delivered to Wm. F. Smith,
Executor of Elizabeth P. Via, decd. at date.
Vaughn?, Elizabeth M.
No 501 Registered in this office in pursuance of an
order of the County Court of Augusta.
Entered on the 25th day of February 1861.
Elizabeth M. Vaughn, aged about twenty years,
five feet five inches high, with a small scar
on left of upper lip, and was born free in
the County of Augusta. Given under my hand
this 21st of March 1861.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Vaughn?, Phillis
No 502 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta County, entered on
the 25 day of February 1861.
Phillis Vaughn of dark complexion aged twenty
five years the 1st of February 1861. End of
middle finger of left hand enlarged by a felon,
five feet 5 inches high, and was born free in
the County of Augusta.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Copied & delvd to Jacob
Turner for Phillis Vaughan
Vaughn?, Susan
No 503 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta County. Entered
on the 29th day of January 1861.
Susan Vaughn of black complexion, aged about
twenty four years, five feet one inch high, has
a scar from a burn on the right hand, and was
born free in the County of Augusta. Given under
my hand this 29th day of January 1861.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Fox, Punch
No 504 Registered in this office, in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta County. Entered on
the 24th day of June 1861,
Punch Fox of mulatto complexion aged twenty one
years old on the 24th day of May 1861, born free
in the County of Nelson (son of a white woman)
five feet 8 inches high, little finger of left
hand broken and a scar on brow over the right eye.
Given under my hand this 6th day of July 1861.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd to John H. Bear
Nov 9th 1863 for Punch Fox
Vaughan, James William
No 505 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of AuRusta County, entered
on the 27th day of May 1861.
James Wm. Vaughan born free in Augusta County -
aged about twency years, five feet ten inches high,
dark complexion - a slight indenture on brow of left
eye and a scar on thigh of left leg. Given under
my hand this 14th day of October 1861.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd to James W. Vaughan)
at date )
Wansor, Lydia
No 506 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta County. Entered
on the 29th day of October 1861.
Lydia Wansor a bright mulatto girl about twenty
five years old, five feet high, no flesk marks
except the mark of a burn on the back of the left
hand, who gave satisfactory evidence that she was
born free, all of which appears by her Certificate
of register No 315 from the Clerk of Shenandoah
County under seal of said County. Given under my
hand this 30th day of October 1861.
Wm. A. Burnett, D. Clk.
Copy delvd to Lydia Wansor at date
Burns, George
No 507 Registered in this office, in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta, entered on the 25th
day of August 1862.
George Burns a free man of color - aged 21 years on
the 28th day of February 1862 - 6 feet 1/2 inch high
copper color, very straight. no marks perceptible
and was born free in the County of Augusta. Given
under my hand this 8th day of Sept 1862.
W. A. Burnett, DC
Delvd to J. H. Ervine at date for 913
Jackson, John
No 508 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County of Augusta. Entered on the 23rd day
of January 1860.
John Jackson of black complexion aged 22 years old
last June. Six feet 1 1/4 inches high of slender form
& has a small scar on the left hand. Given under my
hand this 22nd day of January 1860.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd to January 17th 1863
Jenkins, Nancy
No 509 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta entered on the 29th
day of Sept. 1863.
Nancy Jenkins aged 30 years on the 9th of June
1863. 5 feet 28 inches in stature of light brown
complexion a small scar just between the eyebrows
running diagonally to the nose. A small scar on
the right cheek opposite the lower part of the
nose, was born free and was registered by an order
of the County Court of Nelson. Entered on the 27th
of Sept 185 per register here exhibited.
Given under my hand this the 29th day of Sept. 1863.
Wm. A, Burnett, DC
Copy granted at date.
Burns, William
No 510 Registered in this office in pursuance to orders of
the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 28th
day of September 1863.
William Burns son of George Burns, born free in
Augusta County aged 29 years, 5 feet 10 inches high,
bright mulatto, long straight black hair, fore
finger of right hand stiff. No other marks percep-
tible.
Burns, Madison
No 511 Madison Burns of same, aged 22 years, 5 feet 2
inches high of bright mulatto color, long straight
black hair & was born free in the County of Augusta.
Burns, James
No 512 James Burns of same, of bright mulatto
color, aged 27 years 5 feet 1 inch high, has long straight black
hair & was born free in the County of Augusta.
Burns, Rebecca
No 513 Rebecca Burns daughter of same, of bright
mulatto complexion aged 18 years 5 feet 2 inches high, has
long straight black hair & was born free in the
County of Augusta.
Burns, Mary
No 514 Mary Burns of same of bright mulatto color,
aged 20 years 5 feet 5 inches high, long straight black hair
& was born free in the County of Augusta.
Burns, Lucy
No 515 Lucy Burns wife of same of bright mulatto
complexion aged 50 years, has long straight black hair & was
born free in the County of Augusta. Given under my
hand this 1st day of October 1863.
Wm. A. Burnett DC
The foregoing copies of Registers were delivered to George Burns
father of sd. Wm. & others at date
Martin, Sarah Frances
No 516 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the
23rd day of Nov. 1863.
Sarah Frances Martin - twenty six years of age on
the 20th present month (November) five feet 2i
inches in stature of dark mulatto complexion, has
a large scar on the left elbow & was born free as
per Register from the County Court of Nelson County
entered on the 27th of September 1858. Given under
my hand this 24th day of November 1863.
John D, Imboden, Clk.
Copy delvd at date
Cooper, Cynthia Ann
No 517 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta, Entered on the 27th
day of April 1863.
Cynthia Ann Cooper of bright mulatto complexion aged
about 18 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, has no scars
or marks perceptible, daughter of Sally
Cooper who married a slave named Clarke, and was born free in
the County of Augusta.
Cooper, Lucy Ann
No 518 Lucy Ann Cooper of bright mulatto complexion, aged
between 10 & 11 years, 3 feet 11 1/2 inches high has
no scars or marks perceptible, daughter of Sally
Cooper who married a slave named Clarke & was born
free in the County of Augusta Given under my hand
this 31st day of December 1863.
John D. Imboden, Clk.
Johnson, Nelson
No 519 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the
26th day of April 1864.
Nelson Johhnson a free man of color aged about twenty
three years light complexion, five feet four & 1/4
inches high has two scars on his left arm and was
registered by an order of the County Court of
Caroline County as appears from register No 988,
from the Clerk of the Court of Caroline County
dated February 10th 1864. Given under my hand this
28th day of April 1864.
Jno D. Imboden, Ck.
Tyree, John
No 520 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 23d
day of May 1864.
John Tyree of white complexion, aged 21 years on the
5th day of last March, grey eyes, straight hair.
Scar on left wrist. Scar on left leg from the bite
of a dog, five feet 6-3/4 inches high and was born
free in the County of Augusta. Given under my hand
this 26th day of May 1864.
John D, Imboden, Clk.
Cooper, Eleanora
No 521 Registered in this office,in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the 27th
day of April 1863.
Eleanora Cooper of bright mullato complexion aged
on the 15th day of December 1862, 5 feet 6 inches
high has a scar on the back of right hand & was
born free in Augusta County. Given under my hand
this 7th Novbr 1864.
Wm. A. Burnett, Clk.
Copy delvd Nov 7th 1864.
Cooper, Polly
No 522 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the
27th day of December 1863.
Polly Cooper of bright mulatto complexion aged 19
years, 5 feet 5 1/2 inches high has a scar on each
thumb of the hand and was born free in Augusta
County. Given under my hand this 7th day Novbr
1864.
Wm. A. Burnett, Clk.
Copy delvd 7th Novbr 1864
Jackson, Robert
No 523 Registered in this office in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of Augusta. Entered on the
26th day of February 1860.
Robert Jackson a free man of color of black complexion 6 feet 11 1/2 inches high. Twenty years old
the 11th of February 1860. Scar from a bite on
left thigh & a slight scar on back of left hand.
Given under my hand this 4th day of January 1864.
William A. Burnett, Clk.
Copy delvd Janry 4th 1864
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