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No 1 Augusta County, to wit:
Andrew Vind a free black man, about 5 feet 8 inches high, twenty one years old the 10th day of March 1803, and bound by the Overseers of the poor in Culpeper County to William Barber by Indenture bearing date the 25th July 1798 as appears by the certificate of John Jamison Clerk of Culpeper County
Recorded in my office on the application of said Andrew this 20th day of July 1810
C. Kinney C C
Hill, Young
No 2 Augusta County, to wit:
Young Hill a free negro man five feet 9 inches high, straight and well made, of a dark copper complexion, about thirty six years old, and has a small soar on his left hand, supposed to have been occasioned by a burn. He was emancipated by Gerrard Brooke of Montgomery County in the State of Maryland as appears from the certificate of J. Holmes endorsed as deeds of emancipation produced by said Hill, and now in his possession which said deed bears date the 9th day of Decr 1794 and (as appears from an endorsement thereonto signed G T Brooke Beale (GS) has been recorded in the Land office of the sd County of Montgomery
White, Harry
No 3 Augusta County, to wit:
Harry White a black man aged about 50 years the 27th May 1811, liberated by the Will of Richard Randolph, about 5 feet 7 inches high marked with the smallpox and a shoemaker by trade, produced the certificate of the clerk of Cumberland County Va of his regular emancipation to me which is recorded as his right.
Teste C Kinney C C
Bailey, Botswain
No 4 Augusta County & Boatswain Baily a black man about thirty years of age six feet high of a black complexion straight and well made liberated by Benjamin Dawson trustee for Robert Carter by deed bearing date the 6th day of January 1808 Registered in my office this 25th day of May 1811 agreeable to certification of the clerk of Frederick County Va recorded in my office
C Kinney C C
Gallathan, John
No 5 Augusta Cty Clerks Office Novr 23rd 1813
John Gallathan of a yellow complexion about 31 years of age, nearly 6 feet high, liberated by James Cochran Esq of Augusta County, by deed of emancipation this day admitted to record in the court of the said county
Teste E. Stribling C C
Burns, Isaac
No 6 Augusta County Clerks Office Novr 25th 1813
Isaac Burns of a bright mulatto complexion about 27 years of age, five feet 7 1/2 inches high, born free, Registered in said office this day Given under my hand the date above
F. Stribling Clk
copy granted agreeable to order of court this day
Burns, John
No 7 Augusta County Clks Office Novr 25th 1813
John Burns of dark yellow complexion, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, born free and by trade a shoemaker.
Registered in sd office this day
E. Stribling CC
Whitson, Charles
No 8 Augusta County to wit:
Charles Whitson a mulatto man, aged about 36 years the 7th day of June 1803, about six feet two inches high, born free registered in my Office this 12th day of September 1814
Eras. Stribling C AC
McCoy, Hannah
No 9 Augusta County, to wit:
Hannah McCoy aged about 25 years the 11th day of July last about five feet 8 inches high, a large scar on her right hand a dark mulatto, was born free as appears by the certificate of Samuel McWilliams, clerk of the county court of Rockingham registered in my Office this 16th day of September 1814 agreeable to an act of assembly in such case made & provided
Eras. Stribling CC
Redcross, Henry
No 10 Augusta County, to wit:
Henry Redcross a freeman of colour aged about 25 years of age, five feet 9 inches high of yellow complexion, black eyes black hair and rather finer than common, bowlegged, was born free, and served his apprenticeship with David L. Garland of New Glasgow as a hostler Registered agreeable to order of court in my Office this 29th day of November 1814
Erasmus Stribling CC
, Mary
No 11 In Clerks Office of Auga Cty Court October 24, 1815
Mary a black woman about forty three years of age the 2nd day of this month, about five feet one inch high; with a scar on right side of her head; the thumb on her right hand is much larger than the other; her neck is considerably swelled occasioned by sickness; and emancipated by Philip Kennerley the 2d of October 1804 as appears by bill recorded in the Office of the county aforeesaid and copy granted agreeable to order of court
Henry J. Tapp
, Jack
No 12 Jack,a black man about 41 years of age, about 5 feet 5 1/2 inches straight and well made, with a small scar Immediately under his left eye, and also one of the back of his right hand below the thumb, and a small spot in the white of he left (wright) eye--was liberated by Mathew Robertson in the State of Ohio on the 16 day of November 1813
a copy granted this 27th of November 1815 agreeable to an order of court this day made
H. J. Tapp D C
Vena, Tobias
No 12 In the Clerk's office of Augusta County, February the 13th 1816 Tobias Vena a blackman about five feet 4 or 5 inches high, about 29 years of age, has lost his upper fore tooth, has a small scar in his right eyebrow and another small scar in the left Temple resembling a pockmork- Certified to be free born and served an apprenticeship; by Wm. Broadus, Jr. Clerk of Culpeper Court the 22nd of July 1812.
Rend. 26th. Octo 1823
Cooper, David
No 14 David Cooper a man of yellow complexion, 25 years old, about six feet high, with a scar under the right Eye; and has had the fourth finger of his right hand much injured by cut. Certified to be free born.
Cox, Eliza
No 15 Eliza Cox, a bright yellow woman, 22 years of age, about five feet 7 inches high, has a small scar in the forehead, a large scar- on the right arm below the elbow and a very visible black mole, in her right hand; certified to be free born.
Cooper, James
No 16 James Cooper, a man of colour, yellow complexion, five feet 8 or l0 inches high, has a scar on the second joint of the little finger of the right hand and a mole on the right side of the chin--certified to be a free man.
.Rend with seal 5 Sept 1823; 5 Sept 1826
Isaacs, Peyton
No 17 Peyton Isaac's a free man of colour aged about twenty one years and about five feet ten inches high, dark complexion, short black curled hair, a small scar on each Jaw, and was free born, which appears from a certificate in his possession signed Wm Miller, C. G. C., dated the 15th day of March 1813. Registered here the 26th day of September 1816.
Lewis, Susey; (alias Orchard, Susey)
No 18 Susey Lewis (alias Susey Orchard) a mulatto woman about forty years of age, was born free, consequently all her children are free, as appears from a certificate in her possession signed by Spottswood Garland Clk of Nelson County dated 26th day of August 1816-- and registered here the 26th day of Sept 1816.
Cooper, Isham
No 19 Isham Cooper a free man of colour, five feet seven Inches and one half high, about twenty seven years of age, light yellow complexion has a scar on the right side of the face Just above the lip, a mole on the left side of the face near the end of the nose, as appeares from a certificate in his possession signed by William Miller, clerk of Goochland county dated the l9th day of September 1808. Registered here the 25th day of October 1816.
Kinney, Jack
No 20 Augusta County, to wit:
Jack Kinney a man of colour about 5 feet 6 inches high, Black CompleXion, the third finger on the right hand cut off at the 2nd joint well made and about twenty six years of age and has resided in Augusta County about 15 years was born free
Henry J. Tapp, D Clk
June the 20th 1817
Renewed 25 March 1823 and 3 Septr 1834
, Peggy
No 21 Augusta County to wit:
Peggy, a girl, very black, about 34 years old, four feet eleven inches high,--a lump on her neck, and some of her foreteeth out, emancipated by William Young, Executor of William Young deceased, in pursuance of his last will and testament, by deed bearing date the 27th of July 1818 & recorded in this Court. Clks Off Augt 8 1818
, George
No 22 Augusta County, to wit:
George, a boy, rather of a yallowish complexion, about one year old, two and a half feet high: no particular marks, emancipated by William Young, Executor of William Young, deceased, by deed bearing date the 27th day of July 1818 & admitted to record in this court. Clks off: Augt 8 1818
Scott, Nancy
No 23 Augusta County Court Clerks office, June 28, 1819 Nancy Scott, a free woman of colour, five feet ten inches and three quarters high, about thirty three years of age, light complexion, brush hair, has a scar on the third joint of the left forefinger--also several scars on both arms and was born free; she has also a black mole on the right side of her nose-- first Registered in the county court of Goochland, as appears by a certificate of the clerk thereof.
Morris, Sucky
No 24 Augusta County, to wit:
Sucky Morris, a free woman of colour, about thirty one years of age, has long bushy hair, has a scar on the edge of the hair over her forehead; two small scars on the breast, a black mole on the right side of the nose; about five feet one and a half inches high, of Yallow complexion and was free born- first registered in the county court of Goochland as appears by a certificate of the Clerk thereof; and registered here the 28th day of June 1819.
Alestock, Michael
No 25 Augusta County Court, June the 28th, 1819
Michael Alestock, a man of colour, aged about twenty seven years, five feet eight inches and a quarter high, black complexion, long black whiskers, a scar over the left eye, the middle finger of the right hand injured at the end thereof by a white fellon, no other scars or mark perceivable; declared to be a free man, as appears from a certificate of the Clerk of Albemarle County
dated 2nd March 1816, and registered here this day.
Maxfield, Fontaine
No 26 Augusta County, to wit:
"Registered in the county court of Hanover, Fontaine Maxfield The said Fontaine Maxfield is about twenty two years of age about 5 feet four or five inches high, is of a dark mulatto complexion; was born free. Witness my hand the 25th day of February 1818."
"William Pollard C. H. C.
Teste: Carter Berkley, presiding
Justice of the peace of the Court now Sitting"
Registered in the clerks office of Augusta County Court August the 31st, 1819 Teste, Vincent Tapp DCAC
Maxfield, Foster
No 27 "Hanover County, to wit:
Registered in the County Court of Hanover, Foster H. Maxfield. The said Foster H. Maxfield is aged about nineteen years, about six feet high, of dark mulatto complexion, and was born free. Witness my hand the 25th day of February 1818."
"William Pollard C. H. C."
"Teste: Carter Berkley persiding Justice of the peace of the court now sitting"
Registered in the clerks office of Augusta County Court August the 31st 1819. These Vincent Tapp DCAC
Renewed the 7th July 1823 the 28th August 1826 the 20th of Feby 1832
White, Lewis
No 28 "Henrico County to wit:
Registered in my office this day (No 259), Lewis White a black man six feet and half an inch high with a scar on the left side of his neck about thirty one years of age & emancipated by Robert Pleasants as appears by the oath of Noble Jordon Given under my hand this 6th day of February 1815
J. B. Whitlock CHC"
Registered in the clerks office of Augusta County Court March the 28th 1820 Teste Erasmus Stribling C AC
Renewed 28th October 1823
Connelly, Captain
No 29 Captain Connelly, a young man, of black complexion, was born of a free woman, and bound out as an apprentice by the Overseers of the Poor for Augusta County, to Amos Crosby; being now freed of his apprenticeship, is hereby registered this 29th day of March 1820.
, Catty
No 30 Augusta County to wit:
Registered in this office Catty, a dark Mulatto Girl about 20 years of age, is the same that was emancipated by Margaret McKamy, under the last will and Testament of Thomas McKemy, as appears by a deed of emancipation from said widow, and the certificate of Henry J. Gamble, Clerk of the County Court of Rockingham Teste Erasmus Stribling C AC
Prior, Sarah
No 31 Augusta County, to wit:
Registered in this office Sarah Prior, a Black woman, Five feet two inches high and about sixty three years of age and Born free as appears by the evidence of William Sprowl, Esq. before the county court aforesaid on this day. Given under my hand this 23rd day of October 1820 Teste Nichs Kinney DCAC
Prior, Postus
No 32 Augusta County, to wit:
Registered in this office Postus Prior, a light coloured negroe-- Five feet Eight and one half Inches high, about forty six years of age with a scar above his left eye and a scar on his chin, and son of Sarah Prior who was proved Born free before the County Court this day--Given under my hand this 23rd day of October 1820.
Teste: Nichs Kinney D. C.
Prior, Peter
No 33 Augusta County to wit:
Registered in this office Peter Prior, a light coloured negroe- Five Feet Ten Inches high, aged about thirty nine years of age; with a scar on the left side of the upper lip & a scar on the Back of the left hand and son of Sarah Prior who was proved Born free by the oath of William Sprowl Esq before the county court aforesaid Given under my hand & seal this 23rd day of October 1820 Teste Nichs Kinney DC
Dinwiddie, Nathan
No 34 Augusta County, to wit:
Registered in this office Nathan Dinwiddie, a free man of colour, was born free as appears by the certificate of Spottswood Garland, Clerk of Nelson County--He is a bright mulatto of a pleasing countenance about six feet high, twenty three years of age; has a scar on his upper lip and over his right eye--and Registered in the clerk's office of Nelson County on the 28th day of August 1820--Teste Nichs C Kinney, DC October 24th, 1820
1823 Augt 27th renewed with the seal
1826 Augt 28 ditto
1833 Novr 14 ditto
1839 Sept 24 ditto
Jany 29 1851 ditto
McNair, Frederick
No 35 Augusta County, to wit:
Registered in this office, Frederick McNair, a mulatto, Six Feet 2 3/4 inches high, aged Twenty seven years the in June last, with a lump on the back of his left hand, and emancipated by a deed from David McNair bearing date the 28th June 1803 and recorded in the Clerks office of the county aforesaid-- Given under my hand this 25th December 1820
Teste Nichs C Kinney, DC
Renewed the 23rd of July 1833
Teste J. K. Stribling DC
, Mace
No 36 "City of Richmond, to wit:
Registered in the office of the Court of Hustings for the said city, the fifth day of October 1819, (No 1184) Mace, a Black man about five feet ten inches high, about twenty six years of age, and emancipated by Thomas per deed recorded in hanover County Court and was by Aaron Lucas
A True copy this 25th day of February 1820
Th. C. Howard Clk"
Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta the 7th day of April 1821 Teste Nichs C. Kinney DC AC
Maxwell, James
No 37 Augusta County to wit:
Registered in this office James Maxwell a free man of colour about 33 years of age; of a dark mulatto colour; blind in the left eye, and about five feet nine inches high and was free bornTeste E Stribling C AC
Kinney, Milley
No 38 Augusta County Clerks Office, to wit:
Registered in this office Milley Kinney, a dark coloured negroe, about Five feet five of six Inches high, aged about Forty five years; a small scar in her forehead and Born free-- and her children to wit:
Elizabeth aged about 23 years. of black complexion, about five feet five or six Inches high; Jane Kinney about 20 years of age of dark complexion and Five feet four inches high; Sally Kinney about 18 years of age; of yellow complexion and about Five feet six Inches high; Mary Kinney about 15 years of age; of dark complexion and Five feet four Inches high; William Kinney , aged about 12 years; of dark complexion and about Five feet Five inches high; Macy aboaut 9 years old, of dark complexion and about four feet four or five Inches high; Esther Kinney aged about 6 years of age; ellow complexion and about three feet 9 or lO inches High
Given under my hand this 26th day of February 1822
Teste: Nichs C. Kinney, DC
Mary Kinney renewed on 7th June 1842 with the following modification to wit:
aged about 35 years, a scar on the forehead occasioned by a cut Teste: J. Kinney Clk.
Tharp, Peter
No 39 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office Peter Tharp, a bright mulatto, about Five feet Ten or Eleven Inches, aged Twenty four years the 30th day of March last- a small scar on his right thigh, and Born free as appears by an Indenture signed by the Overseers of the Poor of Nelson County Binding him to Jacob Puckett Given under my hand this 23rd day of March 1822 Nichs C. Kinney DC
Lawson, Tom; alias Toler, Tom
No 40 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office Tom Lawson, alias Tom Toler, born free, about 21 years of age; of mulatto complexion, with Black coarse hair- about five feet nine Inches High; well formed and has a scar on the left eye brow--Given under my hand this 31st day of May 1822
Nichs C. Kinney DC AC
Isaacs, Rachel
No 41 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Rachel Isaacs, born free (as appears by an order of the County Court of Augusta bearing date the 30th May 1822); aged 25 years the 20th of July 1821; mullatto complexion and about Five feet six Inches high Given under my hand this 1st day of June 1822 Nichs C. Kinney DC AC
Connelly, James
No 42 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office, James Connelly, born free, aged 25 years the 6th day of June 1822; light complexion about Five feet Nine Inches high, marked with a scar on his forehead in the edge of his hair and a scar on his left knee, occasioned by a burn Given under my hand this 12 day of October 1822 (see order of June Court 1828) Nichs C. Kinney DC AC
Lewis, Milly
No 43 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Milly Lewis, about 19 years of age, five feet six inches high, a small scar on the right cheek near her right eye occasioned by a burn, also a scar on her left wrist and that the said Milly was free born Given under my hand this 27th day of May 1823 (see order of yesterday) Teste Vincent Tapp DCAC
Renewed the 22d of Apl 1837 and Delivd
Lewis, Joseph
No 44 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office Joseph Lewis about 18 years of age five feet ten inches high; and that the said Joseph Lewis was born free. Given under my hand the 27th day of May 1823 (see the order of yesterday) Teste Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed the 9th of June 1827, Teste F. T. Stribling DC AC
Renewed the 5th March 1833
Maxwell, Polly
No 45 Augusta County Court Clerks office to wit:
Registered in this office Polly Maxwell, late Polly Mason, about 23 years of age, about five feet one Inch high, yellow complexion, no scars or marks visible, and was born free. Given under my hand the 26th day of June 1823 Teste Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed Augt 1826
Renewed 20th of Feby 1832
Ware, Daniel
No 46 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit
Registered in this office, Daniel Ware, a dark mulatto, aged now about Thirty years, five feet and a half high, and was free born, as appears by the copy of a certificate of registry from Richard L. Stevenson, clerk of Spottsylvania County bearing date the 3rd day of June 1822 Given under hand the Seal of the Court annexed this 29th day of July 1823 Vincent Tapp DC AC
Lawson, Tom; alias Toler, Tom
No 47 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Tom Lawson, alias Tom Toler. The said Tom is about the age of twenty two years, of a mulatto complexion, with black coarse hair, about five feet nine inches high, well formed and has a scar on the left eyebrow, and was born free, as appears by the copy of a certificate of registry from William Pollard, clerk of Hanover County Court bearing date Jany 23rd 1822.
Given under my hand
Man, Edmund
No 48 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registerd in this office, Edmund Man (son of Charity Mann ) a free person of colour, now about twenty nine years of age, dark complexion, a scar on the forehead, breast and right leg five feet eight inches high, and formerly bound as an apprentice- to William Terry & William Fortune; as appears by the certificate of John Hunter, clerk of Louisa County Court, bearing date the l9th June 1816. Given under my hand with the seal of the County Court affixed, this 4th day of August 1823
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed 16th July 1827 F. T. Stribling
Cooper, Pleasant
No 49 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Pleasant Cooper, of yellow complexion, about thirty two years of age, five feet ten inches 1/2 high, a Blacksmith by Trade, and was born free, as appears by satisfactory evidence before the court. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed, this 27th day of August 1823.
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed the 9th day of June 1827 Teste F. T. Striblinq DC AC
Black, Samuel
No 50 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Samuel Black (a free man of colour), now about Twenty six years of age, five feet nine and a half inches high slender made, has no scar or mark, smooth pleasant countenance was born free, and served his apprenticeship with Col. George Huston of Rockingham. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed, this 15th day of Septem 1823
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed the 2nd day of Octo 1828 for Samuel Black who intends leaving the commonwealth J. Kinney, D. C.
Black, Henry
No 51 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Henry Black, a free man of colour; about thirty years of age, five feet eight inches high, dark brown complexion, has a long scar on the right wrist; was born free and formerly bound as an apprentice to Jacob Hershbarger by the Overseers of the Poor, for Augusta County, to learn the trade of a blacksmith. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed, the l5th day of September 1823
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Henderson, Obediah
No 52 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Obediah Henderson about 34 years of age, five feet eleven inches high, bright yellow complexion, a scar on the left thigh, above the knee, also a scar on the left ankle, & a small scar on the right Elbow; curled blackish hair-- no trade; was born free, and formerly bound by the Overseers of the Poor for Albemarle County. Given under my hand & seal of the Court, this 15th day of September 1823
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Truss, Jonas
No 53 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Jonas Truss, now about forty five years of age, black complexion, about five feet six inches high, stout made, a shoemaker by trade, and emancipated by his master, Wright Burgess, the 22nd day of February 1806, and recorded in the Corporation Court of Staunton. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed, this 28th day of October 1823
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed the 15th day of March 1830 Teste K. Stribling DC
Truss, Celia
No 54 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Celia Truss, about thirty five years of age, black complexion, low stature, emancipated by her master, Samson Eagon, the 24th day of April 1806, and recorded in the County Court of Augusta Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed the 28th day of October 1823
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed 23 Sept 1839, Teste N K Trout DC
, Armistead
No 55 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Armistead, a dark mulatto man, now about fifty one years of age, five feet seven inches high, with a scar proceeding from a burn, extending over his whole face and no other remarkable scars or marks- a freeman as appears from a certificate of the County Court of Albemarle, dated the 6 April 1807. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed, the 28th day of October 1823.
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Barnett, Peter
No 56 Augusta county Court Clerk's office, to wit-
Peter Barnett, now about Thirty three years of age five feet ten inches high, a free man of a dark mulatto compiexion, a scar on the back of the right hand, a scar on the forefinger of the left hand and a scar on the inside of his right ancle certified by the court of Albemarle county the 9 day of August 1815. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed the 28th day of October 1823 Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed the 1st of Septr 1832
" the 10th of Septr 1842
" by order of court, entered at Term 1843 and deld to self Octr 13th 1845
Veny, Sally
No 57 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Sally Veny (daughter of Molly Veny ) a yellow woman, with straight black har, now about thirty six years of age five feet three inches high, and born free; as appears by a certificate of Benjamin Cave, Clerk of Madison County Court, dated the 10th day of November 1812 Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed the 28th October 1823. Vincent Tapp DC AC
Veny, Charlotte
No 58 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit
Charlotte Veny (daughter of Sally Veny ) a very bright yellow complexion, fourteen years of age the 27th day of February 1823, and was born free, as appears from a certificate of the Clerk of Madison County Court dated the 1st day of December 1812. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court affixed the 28th day of October 1823. Vincent Tapp DC AC
Spears, Anderson
No 59 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Anderson Spears, a freeman of colour, now about twenty seven years of age, five feet seven inches & 1/8 high, of light complexion a scar on the end of the forefinger of the hand; and a scar on the left leg; as appears by certificate of registry of Albemarle County Court, dated the 6th day of August 1822. Given under my hand, with the Seal of the Court, the 28th October 1823.
Vincent Tapp DC AC
Cox, John
No 60 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
John Cox, a free man of colour of a bright mulatto complexion, about fifty four years of age, about 5 feet eleven inches high, with the forefinger of the right hand off, and a wen on the left breast. Given under my hand & seal this 28th day of October 1823 with the seal of the Court affixed.Vincent Tapp DC AC
Bowles, Alexander
No 61 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Alexander Bowles a free man of colour. It appears to the County Court of Augusta, that he is a free man of a mulatto complexion aged twenty one years in April and was born free in the County of Albemarle about 5 feet _ inches high with a scar over the left eye, occasioned by a burn. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court the 28th day of October 1823. Vimcent Tapp DC AC
Renewed the 23rd of June 1834 -
Renewed 10 August 1854.
J. Kinney, Clk.
, Sam
No 62 Augusta County, to wit:
Sam a negro man of black complexion, age 27 years old; 5 feet & 3/4 inches high, much pitted with the small pox, the said negro being emancipated by David McNair, by deed of emancipation dated 28th of ________ 1803 (see order of court). Given under my hand and the seal of the Court the 28th day of October 1823.Vincent Tapp DC AC
New certificate of Registry granted the 15th day of Decem 1827. Teste: Nick E. Kinney DC. Renewed the 16th of Nov. 1829 J. Kinney DC
Black, Sally
No 63 Augusta County Court, to wit:
Sally Black a free woman of colour, about 47 years of age, dark complexion, 5 feet, 3 inches high. a mole on her left cheek, and a scar on her left arm. occasioned by a ________ was born free. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court the 28th day of October 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Black, Mary
No 64 Augusta County, to wit:
Mary Black, daughter of the said Sarah Black , now about 21 years of age, five feet, five inches high of a yellow complexion, with a large scar on the right side of her face; was born free in this county. Given under my hand, and the seal of this Court, the 28th day of October 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Black, Samy
No 65 Augusta County, to wit:
Samy Black, son of Sally Black , now about 19 years of age, dark complexion, 5 feet 9 1/2 inches high, with scars on both sides of his legs occasioned by cuts with an ax Was born free in this county. Given under my hand, and seal of the Court, the 28th day of October 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Black, George
No 66 Augusta County, to wit:
George Black, a son of Sally Black , 8 years old; 4 feet 1/4 of an inch high with a scar on his left cheek. was born free and has been raised in said County. Given under my hand and seal of this Court the 28th day of October 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Cooper, James
No 67 Augusta County, to wit:
James Cooper, a free man of colour, was born free, about 7 years of age in June last. 5 feet 3 inches high, a scar on the top of his head and on his right ancle and of a light complexion. Given under my hand and Seal of the Court the 28th day of October 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Renewed the 23d of May 1827 F.T. Stribling DC
, Ned
No 68 Augusta County, to wit:
Ned a black man, aged about 39 years, 5 feet, 10 inches high. A scar on his chin, and one on his right hand occasioned by a burn. He was emancipated by the last Will and Testament of George A. Coiner dec'd: Given under my hand, and the Seal of this Court. October the 8th, 1823.Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Cox, William
No 69 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
William Cox (son of John Cox ) now eighteen years of age, five feet five inches high, fair complexion, with red hair, no scars or marks, and was born free. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court this 28th day of October 1823. Vincent Tapp, DC AC
, Rose
No 70 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Rose, a mulatto woman, about thirty six years of age, about five feet five inches high, bushy hair, and very black eyes, was emanicapated by John Poindexter of Louisa County as appears by the certificate of the Clerk of Louisa County Court, bearing date the 12th day of November 1811; and now registered in this office. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court affixed, this 15th day of November 1823. Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Grayson, Daniel
No 71 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Daniel Grayson, a dark coloured man, about twenty five years of age at this time, about five feet seven inches high, short hair, a recent scar under his right eye, was free born- as appears by certificate of Stafford County Court; and now registered in his office. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court affixed the 24th day of November 1823. Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Renewed the 7th August 1828 Teste: F. K.Stribling
Hays, David
No 72 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
David Hays, a free man of colour, about 54 years of age, five feet ten inches & a half high, black complexion, no visable scars or marks; emancipated by John Tate and Isaac Tate on the l9th June 1798; and now registered in this office. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court affixed this 24th day of November 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Renewed June 20th 1838 with additional description of "left eye put out" N. K. Trout DC
Burns, Nancy
No 73 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Nancy Burns a free woman of colour, about 57 years of age five feet two inches high. Yellow complexion, a small scar on her forehead, and born free. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed the 24th day of November 1823.Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Burns, Peggy
No 74 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Peggy Burns (daughter of Nancy Burns ) about 35 years of age, 5 feet 5 1/2 inches high, yellow complexion. One small scar on the left hand, was born free; and now registered in this office. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court affixed, the 24th day of November 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Burns, George
No 75 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
George Burns (son of Nancy Burns ) about eighteen years of age, five feet eight inches high, bright yellow complexion, a scar on the left cheek, born free; and now registered in this office. Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court affixed, this 24th day of November 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Burns, Harvey
No 76 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit
Harvey Burns (son of Nancy Burns ) about twenty two years of age, black complexion, 5 feet 11 inches high a scar on the back of the right hand, born free- and now registered in this office. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed this 24th day of November 1823. Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Renewed by order of the Court October term 1838. N. K. Trout DC
Stepney, Peter
No 77 Augusta County, to wit:
Peter Stepney a black man about 40 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high of a dark complexion. No scars or marks visible mansumitted by Ia Riegold in the State of Maryland, and now registered in this office by order of Court. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed this 3rd day of February 1823
Teste: Jefferson Kinney,DC AC
Rend by order of Court with addl description of "a scar on the nose" N. K. Trout
Cooper, Richard
No 78 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office Richard Cooper a free man of colour, was born free as appears by a certificate from Arthur B. Davis Clerk of Amherst County Court. He is of a yellow complexion and has no appearant mark or scars, about twenty years of age, five feetinches high and by occupation a brick layer and registered in the Clerk's office of Amherst County on the 15th day of September 1823. Teste: Jefferson Kinney DC AC
A copy granted this day March 20, 1824.
Norman, Philipiner
No 79 Augusta County, to wit:
Philipiner Norman a woman of dark colour five feet two inches high, a scar on the right ancle occasioned by a burn, born free the 23 day of May 1806 and now registered in this office by order of the Court. Given under my hand and seal of this Court the 23rd day of August 1824.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Renewed the 7th day of August 1827. Teste: J. Kinney. Renewed the 8th August 1828 Teste: J. K. Stribling, DC. Renewed 8th Aug 1829.
Prior, George
No 80 Augusta County, to wit:
George Prior of a light black colour aged 60 years 5 feet 8 inches high and registered in this office by order of Court. Given under my hand and seal of this Court the 23rd day of February 1824. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Cooper, Jenny; Lewis, Jenny
No 81 Augusta County, to wit:
Jenny Cooper formerly Jenny Lewis a mulatto woman five feet four inches high, a scar on her right arm occasioned by a burn and aged 27 years old the 17th day of January last and born free as appears by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on this day. Given under my hand this 29th day of March, 1825. Erasmus Stribling, C AC
Frazier, Daniel
No 82 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office Daniel Frazier a black man now about 26 years of age, stoutly built, dark complexion, five feet six 1-3/4 inches high and 2 scars on the forehead, several scars on the head and no toes on the left foot, and was born free, as appears by the copy of a certificate of registry from P. Williams Clerk of Shenandoah County Court under the seal of said Court, and dated the 11th day of November 1822. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court annexed this 2nd day of May 1825. Erasmus Stribling, C AC Renewed March 21st 1845
Mouth, David
No 83 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office the 25th day of April 1826; David Mouth about 22 years of age of dark complexion with a small scar on the right jaw, 5 feet 5 inches high and born free as appears from a certificate of the Clerk of Spottsylvania County. Given under my hand this 25th day of April 1826. Nick H. Kinney, DC Renewed the 11th day of June 1827 Teste: F.T.Stribling, DC
, Caty
No 84 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on this day - Caty a free woman of colour about five feet four inches high, about 45 years of age, with a scar occassioned by the bite of a dog below the left knee - and of a red mulatto colour. It is ordered to be certified that she is entitled to her freedom under the will of John McCown deed recorded in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Rockbridge and that she is the same person named in the said will by the name of Caty. Given under my hand this 28th day of August 1826.
Erasmus Stribling, C DC
Barnett, James
No 85 Augusta County Court Clerk's Office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on the 23rd day of August 1825 James Barnett a free man of colour of a dark mulatto complexion - aged (now) about 24 years - five feet 10 inches high marked with a Scar on the top of the right foot -occasioned by the cut of axe and with a scar on the left foot - and was born free as appears by his indentures binding him to Reubin Kennerley. Given under my hand this 18th day of October 1826.
Erasmus Stribling C AC
Renewed Nov. 19 1839 N. K. Trout, DC
Ware, George
No 86 Augusta County Court Clerk's office to wit:
George Ware of dark brown complexion (now) about 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high- is a free man as appears by the certificate of Charles Fox Clerk of the County Court of Westmoreland dated the 5th day of February 1808 under the seal of the Court, which certificate is on file in the Hustings Court of the Corporation of Staunton - and now registered in this office. Given under my hand this 23d day of October 1826. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
George Ware Copy granted 1826 October 2 Fee paid. Renewed the 2nd day of June 1830. Teste: J.K.L. DC
Renewed 21 Sept. 1843
" 2 May 1851
" 22 October 1860 old cpy ret & destroyed & new copy del. July 11, 1861.
Barnett, Betsy
No 87 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta, made in the 23rd day of October 1826 Betsy Barnett of a bright mulatto complexion (now) about 22 years of age, about four feet, ten inches high, with a scar over the right eye - and was born free. Given under my hand this 24th day of October, 1826.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
, Bates
No 88 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on this day Bates a black man a out five feet nine inches high, now about ninty years of age - and was born free as appears to the satisfaction of the Court. Given under my hand this 25th day of December 1826. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Ailstock, Patsey
No 89 Augusta Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office Patsey Ailstock a woman of colour aged 26 years of dark complexion 4 feet 11 inches high; no scars or marks perceivable and en- titled to her freedom as appears by a certificate from the Clerk of Albemarle County under seal of said County. Given under my hand this 27th day of March 1827. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Copy granted at this date March 28, 1840
Renewed the 28th October 1830 Teste: J. K. Stribling, DC
Leitch, Andrew
No 90 Augusta Clerk's office, to wit:
Registred in this office Andrew Leitch a man of colour aged 23 years 5 feet 1-3/4 inches high, light complexion. No scars or marks perceivable and is free all of which appears by a certificate from the Clerk of Albermarle County Court under the seal of said County. Given. under my hand this 27th day of March 1827. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Copy granted at this date
Morris, Sally
No 91 Augusta Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the Court of the County aforesaid, made on the 28th day of March 1827, Sally Morris a woman of dark mulatto complexion, aged 22 years, 5 feet 2 inches high - and it is ordered to be certified that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that she was born free. Given under my hand the 29th day of March 1827. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC Copy granted at this date
Teste: J. Kinney, DC
Renewed the 6th of August 1832
Morris, Lindsey
No 92 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of the County aforesaid Lindsey Morris of a dark complexion aged 21 years - 5 feet 10 inches high. No apparent scars or marks and it is ordered to e certified that it appears to the satisfaction of t e Court that the said Lindsey Morris was born free. Given under my hand the 29th day of March 1827. Copy granted the 29th day Jefferson Kinney, DC AC of March 1827
Teste: J. Kinney, DC
Morris, Luckey
No 93 Augusta Clk's Office, to wit:
Registered in this office Luckey Morris a free woman o colour about thirty-three years of age has long bushy hair, a scar in the edge of her hair over her forehead, two small scars on the breast a black mole on the right side of the nose, about five feet one and one half inches high of a yellow complexion and was born free as appears a certificate from the Clerk of the County Court of Goochland under the seal of said Court. Given under my hand this dav of April 1827 Jefferson Kinney, DC C
Renewed the 1st of Sept 1832
Renewed the 24th of Octo. 1830
Jefferson, John
No 94 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office John Jefferson - aged about twenty two years - born free, five feet, eight inches high a bright mullatto - with a freckled face, no scars or marks perceivable. Given under my hand this 23d day of October 1827. Francis T. Stribling, DC AC
BY order of court October Term 1827
Cooper, William
No 95 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office William Cooper a free man of color aged about 41 years has a scar the right side of his face; short curled hair and was free born and is five feet eleven inches high as appears by his Registry certificate No 82 and signed by Wm. Miller Clerk of Goochland County with the seal of said County annexed and dated 15th June 1811. Given under my hand this 15th day of December 1827. Nick C.Kinney, DC AC
Renewed the 1st of Septr 1832 Renewed the 24th Octo 1830.
, Randale
No 96 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of Court dated the 24th day of December 1827, Randale, a negroe man of light colour, five feet eight inches high, 28 years of age with a scar runing from the hair to near the outer corner of the right eye & is entitled to his freedom by a contract entered into between his former master & Erasmus Stribling his late master. Given under my hand this 1st day of January 1828. Francis T. Stribling, DC AC
Kenney, William
No 97 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office William Kenney a free man of colour aged about 20 years of a black complexion about five feet eight inches high no scars perceivable and was born free as appears by an order of the Court of the County aforesaid made at February term 1822. Given under my hand this 14th day of May 1828. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Solsbury, Isaac
No 98 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office Isaac Solsbury a freeman of colour five feet 10 inches high about 31 years of age of a dark mulatto colour and has a scar on the third finger of the left hand occasioned by the cut of a sickle. It is ordered to be certified that he is the same slave who was formerly the property of William McDowell since deceased & emancipated under his will when he shall have arrived at the age of thirty one years. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he has arrived at that age as appears by an order of Court made at the July term 1825. Given under my hand this 26th day of May 1828. Jacob K. Stribling, DC AC 1841 Decem 21st renewed NK Trout, DC
Bird, Alexander
No 99 Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta this day made, Alexander Bird a free man of yellow complexion, no scars or marks perceivable aged now about twenty two years, five feet nine inches high and was born free. Given under my hand this 30th day of August 1828.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Barrow, Noah
No 100 Registered in this office Noah Barrow about thirty six years of age five feet seven and one half inches high and has a scar on the first finger of the left hand and is a free man as appears by a certificate produced him from the Clerk of the County Court of Culpeper duly cert.& authenticated according to law. Given under my hand this sixth day of March 1829.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Copies delivered on same day.
Harris, Jinney
No 101 Registered in this office Jinney Harris aged now about forty eight years, brown complexion, five feet four and one half inches hight, born free with a blemish in her left eye - all of which appears from a certificate under the hand of the Clerk of Dinwiddie County and the seal of said Court. Given under my hand this 20th day of July AD 1829.
Jefferson Kinney, DC
Harris, Peter
No 102 Registered in this office Peter Harris of yellow complexion aged now about fifty seven years, five feet ten inches and a half high, three small scars on his forehead, several on his breast and one on his left arm - and was born free, as appears by a certificate from the Clerk under seal of the County Court of Dinwiddie. Given under my hand this 29th day of September 1829.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Patterson, Michael
No 103 Registered in this office Michael Patterson about thirty four years of age about five feet nine inches high a scar under his left eye of black complexion and liberated under the last Will and Testament of Randolph his late master. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1830.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
Johnson, Freeman
No 104 Registered in this office Freeman Johnson aged now about thirty years brown complexion, five feet six inches high was born free no apparent scars or marks as appears by a certificate under seal of the County Court of Dinwiddie.
Given under my hand this 28th day of June 1830.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
Renewed 1st Octo. 1830.
Tate, Elizabeth
No 105 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registred in this office by an order of the County of the County aforesaid, made on this day- Elizabeth Tate of dark complexion aged 5 years the 1st day of February last, a child of William Tate and Sally his wife free persons of colour and it is ordered to be certified that the said child was born free - Septr. the 27th 1830.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Tate, James
No 106 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the Court of the County aforesaid made on this day, James Tate of yellow complexion aged two years on the 1st day of October next, a child of William Tate and Sally his wife free persons of colour and it is ordered to be certified that the said child was born free. Septr. 27th 1830.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
, Isaac
No 107 Registered in this office on the 27th day of Decemr. 1830 by order of the County Court of Augusta Isaac a man of dark complexion aged about 34 years 5 feet 11 inches high, was emancipated by the last will and testament of Julia Walden decd. Given under my hand.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Kinney, Isaac
No 108 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Isaac Kinney son of Amey Kinney - of dark complexion, about five feet nine and three fourth inches high, twenty five years of age in September last - of good countenance very likely, no apparent scars or marks and was born free all of which appears by a certificate from the Clerk of Louisa County under seal of said County. Given under my hand this 15th day of July 1831.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Copy granted the above date
Blain, Celia
No 109 Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta this day made. Celia Blain of a dark mulatto complexion, aged fifty nine years about five feet four inches high - a small scar in her forehead and is a free woman as appears by the order of the late District Court holden at Staunton. Given under my hand this 2nd day of March 1832.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Yates, Edward
No 110 Registered in this office by order of the County of Augusta made on the 28th day of May 1832. Edward Yates a dark mulatto man about five feet nine inches high and about twenty seven years of age was born free as appears by a certificate from the Clerk of Richmond Hustings Court and all from testimony adduced to this Court. Given under my hand this 21st day of July 1832.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
Copy granted the above date
Kenney, Thornton
No lll Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on the 23rd day of the present month. Thornton Kenney a man of dark complexion aged 21 years five feet nine and a fourth inches high with a small scar between his eye brows - and was born free. Given under my hand this 24th day of July 1832.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
Copy granted the above date
Morris, Edward
No 112 Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on the 27th day of August 1832. Edward Morris a man of yellow complexion with a small s scar on his forehead 6 feet 1 inch high & about twenty two years of age was born free as appears to the satis- faction of the Court. Given under my hand this 1st day of September 1832.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
Copy granted the 1st of Septr. 1832
Morris, Elizabeth Lavena
No 113 Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on the 27th day of August 1832. Elizabeth Lavena Morris a woman of dark complexion five feet 3 inches high aged about 20 years has no scars perceivable and was born free. Given under my hand this 1st day of September 1832.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
Copy granted the above date
McQueen, Polly
No 114 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on this day Polly McQueen a bright mulatto aged about 17 years has a small scar on her left cheek is five feet 4 inches high, and was born free. Given under my hand this 26th day of November 1832.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC AC
Copy granted the above date
, Rebecca
No 115 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court of Augusta made on the 26th day of Septr. 1832, Rebecca(formerly a slave the property of Jacob Swoope of this County who was liberated by the last will & testament of said Jacob Swoope decd of record in the Clerk's office of this Court)of yellow complexion aged about 33 years & five feet three inches high. Given under my hand this 28th of January 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted
Salsberry, Jeffrey
No 116 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the Court of said County made on this day, Jeffrey Salsberry a mulatto man aged 31 years, five feet nine and a half inches high, has a small scar on the chin and also on the left thumb, and was emancipated by the last will & testament of William McDowell decd bearing date the 7th day of June 1800 and of record in the Clerks office of this Court . Given under my hand the 28th day of January 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted the above date
Salsberry, Daniel>
No 117 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the Court of said County made on this day, Daniel Salsberry of yellow complexion aged 32 years, six feet one & three eighth inches high, with a small scar on the right thumb and was emancipated by the last will & testament of William McDowell deed bearing date on the 7th day of June 1800 & of record in the Clerks office of this Court. Given under my hand this 29th day of January 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted this date
, Polly
No 118 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office this day Polly a mulatto woman aged about 30 years, five feet six inches high and was born free as appears by a certificate of the County Court of Augusta. Given under my hand this 22nd day of July 1833
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
, John
No 119 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office this day, John (son of Polly ) a boy aged about seven years four feet high, and was born free as appears by a certificate of the County Court of Augusta. Given under my hand this 22nd day of July 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
, Susan
No 120 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office this day, Susan (daughter of Polly ) a girl aged about 4 years 3 feet high and was born free as appears by a certificate of the County Court of Augusta. Given under my hand this 22nd day of July 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
Westley, James
No 121 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registred in this office this day James Westly (son of Polly ) aged about twelve months and was born free as appears by a certificate of the County Court of Augusta. Given under my hand this 22nd day of July 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
Strother, Nancy
No 122 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the Court of said County made on this day, Nancy Strother a woman of bright mulatto complexion aged about years, 5 feet 3 1/4 inches high, and was born free. Given under my hand this 25th day of November 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted the above date
Strother, Albert
No 123 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the Court of said County, made on this day, Albert Strother aged seventeen years on the 1st day of April last, of dark complexion, no scars or marks perceivable, five feet eight & three eighth inches high and was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of December 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
Strother, Isabella
No 124 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the Court of said County, made on this day, Isabella Strother aged thirty two years the 29th day of November last, of yellow complexion, a scar over the left eye, five feet & a half inch high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23rd day of December 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
Hays, David
No 125 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the Court of said County, made on this day - David Hays a man of yellow complexion aged 28 years with a scar over the left eye 5 feet 9-3/4 inches high, & was born free. Given under my hand this 23rd day of December 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
Renewed 7th of Octo. 1836.
Curtis, Jacob
No 126 Augusta County Court Clerks office,to wit:
Registered in this office,by virtue of an order of the Court of said County,made on this day - Jacob Curtis a man of dark complexion five feet four & one fourth inches high, with a scar on the forehead, aged 31 years on the 5th of January last & was born free. Given under my hand this 23rd of December 1833.
Copy granted
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Strother, John
No 127 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office, by virtue of an order of the Court of said County, made on this day - John Strother aged 26 years on the 2nd of March last, of dark complexion, no scars or marks perceivable, five feet 8~ inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23rd of Decbr. 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
Black, Jeremiah
No 128 Augusta County Court Clerks office,to wit Registered in this office by virtue of an order of Court of said County made on the 28th day of May last - Jeremiah Black a man of dark complexion aged about 23 years five feet eleven inches high with a scar under the left eye, and also a scar on the left hand above the fore finger & was born free. Given under my hand this 20th day of June, 1834.
Jacob K- Stribling DC
Copy granted the 9th of April 1835
Quin, Medford
No 129 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit Registered in this office, by virtue of an order of the Court of said County made on this day - Medford Quin a man of yellow complexion - age 21 years, five feet nine & three fourth inches high; with three scars on hisand was born free. Given under my hand this 28th day of August 1834.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
, Cato
No 130 Registered in the office of the County Court of Augusta, by an order of said Court - Cato a freeman of dark complexion aged about 20 years, 5 feet 6 inches high - small scar on his right cheek and the forefinger on the left hand cut off at the first joint. Given under my hand this 28th day of Octor. 1834.
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
(Copy granted 28th of Octor. 1824)
, Harvey
No 131 Registered in this office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of the Court of said County made on the 24th day of August 1835. Harvey a free man of light complexion aged about 23 years, five feet seven and three fourth inches high, and has a scar under the left eye and was born free. Given under my hand this day and year aforesaid
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
Copy granted the 5th of Sept 1835
Connelly, Captain
No 132 Registered in the office of the County Court of Augusta, by an order of the Court of said County, made on the 28th day of September 1835. Captain Connelly a free man of color. Five feet six inches high, of black complexion, about thirty five years of age, with a mark on the knuckle of the fore finger of the left hand and a scar on his left leg, and was born free, and was heretofore registered on the 29th day of March 1836.
Spencer, William
No 133 Virginia Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in the office aforesaid pursuant to an order of said Court on the 25th day of April 1836 - William Spencer, a man of dark complexion, aged about twenty three years, five feet, nine inches high, a large scar on the right leg and was born free. Given under my hand this 29th day of April 1836.
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
(Copy granted 17 Feby 1851)
(Copy granted 29th April 1836
(Copy granted pr order Ct.April Term 1839)
Smith, Caroline
No 134 Virginia Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in the office aforesaid - Caroline Smith about thirty years of age in March last of a bright yellow complexion, about five feet four & an half inches high, has a scar on the first joint of the thumb of the left hand, one other between the first joints of the third & fourth fingers of the right hand and a black mole on the left side of the jaw, and was born free as appears by a certificate from the Clerk under seal of the County Court of Goochland made in of due form of law. Given under my hand this 26th day of May 1836.
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
, Bob
No 135 Registered in the County Court office, by an order of the Court of said County made on the 27th day of June 1838. Bob a negro man of dark complexion, aged about 36 years, 5 feet 7-1/8 inches high with a scar on the first joint of the little finger of the left hand, a scar near the left eye and one other above on the fore- head - and was emancipated by Charles Bryan as appears by his deed of records in the Clerk's office aforesaid. Given under my hand this 28th day of June 1936.
Jefferson Kinney Clk.
Harris, Elizabeth
No 136 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of Sept 1836 Elizabeth Harris of a bright yellow complexion who was born free, aged about 32 years, five feet ten and ane half inches high, a scar on the back of her right hand. Given under my hand this 27th day of Septr 1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Harris, Griffin
No 137 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by an order of said Court, entered on the 26th day of Sept 1836. Griffin Harris of a yellow complexion and was born free, aged about 23 years, five feet ten and one half inches high, with a black mark on the right side of his face. Given under my hand this 27th day of Septr.1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Bates, Lucy
No 138 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta, by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of Sept 1836. Lucy Bates a woman of yellow complexion who was born free, aged about twenty two years, five feet half an inch high, with a scar on the right side of the neck. Given under my hand this 28th day of Septr. 1836.
Hays, Minikin
No 139 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 24th day of 0Octor. 1836. Minikin Hays of bright yellow complexion, aged 21 years in March last, five feet ten and three fourth inches high with a scar on each finger of the left hand - and was born free. Given under my hand this 25th day of Octor. 1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
(Copy granted Octo 25, 1836)
, Jefferson
No 140 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court, entered on the 26th day of Septr 1836. Jefferson a negro man of dark complexion aged about twenty eight years, five feet eight inches high with the base of his left thumb cut off and a scar thereon, and was born free. Given under my hand this 14th day of November 1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
Issued Novr 14th 1836
Lewis, Milly
No 141 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 29th day of March 1837 Sampson Lewis age fifteen years the 8th day of December 1836 of bright yellow complexion, a black mole above the right eye and also one on the upper lip - Joseph Lewis aged eleven years the 3d day of February 1837 of dark complexion, a scar on the right temple and the second finger on the left hand so injured as to cause the same to be stiff - William Lewis aged geven years the 16th day of June 1836 of dark complexion, no marks or scars perceivable, and Eliza Jane Lewis aged two years on the 11th day of May 1836 of dark complexion, no marks or scars perceivable, and it was ordered to be certified from evidence adduced to the Court that they are the children of Milly Lewis, a free woman of colour, and resident of this County and that the said children were born free. Given under my hand this 14th day of April 1837.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
Copied and delivered
Miller, Malvina
No 142 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this 10th day of June 1837. Malvina Miller, a girl of color about twenty years of age in August next, she is of yellow complexion, about five feet four inches high, she has a black mole on the right side of the face near the nose, and two others on the left side of the neck in front, and a small Scar between the thumb and fore finger of the right hand received by a burn and was free born as appears by a certificate from the Clerk under the seal of Goochland County Court.
Copied & delivered June 27, 1837.
Stuart, Maddison
No 143 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 29th day of August 1837, Maddison Stuart, aged about twenty two years, five feet eight inches in height, yellow complexion - a scar on the left knee and one on the large toe of the left foot, and was born free. Given under my hand this 2nd day of October 1837.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
1851 Jany 25th copy granted by ord. ct. with the May Term 1837.
Henry, Jason
No 144 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of February 1838,Jason Henry, aged about twenty one years. Six feet high & scar on his forehead above the right eye, of yellow complexion and was born free. Given under my hand this 27th day of February 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
Deld.
, Gilbert
No 146 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Gilbert, a man of dark complexion aged forty four years - five feet five and one fourth inches high, a scar on the Left side of the head occasioned by a burn - emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivered to Franklin McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune
, Fanny
No 146 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838 - Fanny a light mulatto aged thirty five years - five feet five inches high, no scars or marks perceivable, emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune and is entitled to her freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune
, Joanna
No 147 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Joanna, a light mulatto aged eighteen years five feet four inches high - a small scar on the left eye brow - emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to her freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune
, Coalter
No 148 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta, by an order of said Court entered on the 29th March 1838 - Coalter, a light mulatto aged six- teen years - a small scar at the corner edge of his left eye - emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune, decd and is entitled to his freedom Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Daniel
No 149 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838 - Daniel a light mulatto aged thirteen years five feet half an inch high a scar on his left cheek and also on the right leg, emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, James
No 150 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta, by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838 - James, a light mulatto eleven years - four feet eight and one half inches high, no scars or marks perceivable, emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Gilbert (younger)
No 151 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838 - Gilbert, (the younger) a dark mulatto aged eight years no scars or marks perceivable - emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Hetty
No 152 Registered in the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Hetty, a dark mulatto three feet ten inches high aged five years no scars or marks perceivable was emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd and is entitled to her freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Thomas
No 153 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Thomas, of dark complexion - aged three years, three feet seven inches high no scars or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Alice
No 154 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Alice, a dark mulatto age two years three feet one inch high - no scars or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the Court by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to her freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Fanny
No 155 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Fanny, a light mulatto - aged eleven months no scars or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to her freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd dav of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Esther
No 156 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Esther, a light mulatto aged forty six years five feet six inches high - no scars or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to her freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
, Alexander
No 157 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of the said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Alexander, a dark mulatto aged fifteen years - five feet six and one half inches high with a small scar in the forehead - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Young
No 158 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of March 1838. Young - of black complexion - aged fifty years - five feet ten inches high with a scar on the inside of the right thumb - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Alexander Elisha
No 159 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered the 23d day o April 1838. Alexander Elisha a dark mulatto aged about two years two feet one inch high - no scars or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Samuel McCune decd. and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 30th day of April 1838
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd to Wm. C. Craig Agent by Order of Clerk.
Campbell, Jefferson
No 160 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court of Augusta on order of said Court entered the 28th day of March 1838. Jefferson Campbell a boy of dark complexior twenty years on the 4th day of July 1837, five feet three inches high with a scar on the right cheek and also a scar over the right eye - emancipated by the last will and testament of Susan Wayt, decd. and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 5th day of May 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Martha Ann
No 161 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 4th day of September 1838. Martha Ann a bright mulatto girl aged 15 years on the 5th day of July 1838 five feet & on eighth inches high with a scar on the right side of the chin, was emancipated by the last will and testament of Susan Wayt decd. Given under my hand this 29th day of October 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Bridget, John
No 162 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of October 1838. John Bridget five feet nine inches high of dark mulatto complexion aged about fifty eight years was emancipated by the last will and testament of Susan Wayt decd. Given under my hand this 29th day of October 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Harris, Peter, Junr
No 163 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 24th day of December 1838. Peter Harris Junr of bright mulatto complexion, four scars on the forehead occas- ioned by a burn, five feet eleven inches high, aged about twenty-two years and was born free. Given under my hand this 25th day of December 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
, Jack
No 164 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 25th day of Feby 1839. Jack a negro man of dark complexion gray hair about fifty five years of age, the fore finger of the right hand off at the first joint from the end of which grows a small nail, and is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 1st day of March 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. August 31st 1840.
Thomas, Jane
No 165 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 28th day of May 1839. Jane Thomas of black complexion, aged about forty years, five feet and an half inches high, two scars on the upper lip - & was emancipated by Peter Fauber of this County. Given under my hand this 30th day of May 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk. No 166 (Missing)
, Frank
No 167 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August 1839. Frank a bright mulatto aged about twenty one years, five feet three and an half inches high with a scar upon the fore finger and one upon the thumb of the right hand - and also a scar above the left eye and was born free. Given under my hand this 13th day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, Eliza Ann
No 168 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Eliza Ann Cooper a woman of bright mulatto complexion aged about twenty five years, with a scar on each side of her neck & lower part of the face, five feet three inches and an half high, and was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of Septem 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Cooper, James
No 169 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23 day of Septem 1839. James Cooper a man of bright mulatto complexion, aged about twenty two years, five feet six inches high with a scar on his chin and was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of Septem 1839
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Cooper, Michael
No 170 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Michael Cooper a boy of bright complexion, aged ahout twenty years, five feet ten inches high with two moles on the forehead & 2 scars on the back of the right hand, and was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of Septr. 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, Patsy
No 171 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Patsy Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about eighteen years five feet two inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, Nancy
No 172 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Nancy Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about sixteen years, five feet half an inch high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, George
No 173 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. George Cooper a bright mulatto boy aged about fourteen years - four feet eight inches high with a scar on the chin & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, William
No 174 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. William Cooper a bright mulatto boy aged about thirteen years four feet five & an half inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, Sally
No 175 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Sally Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about nine years four feet four inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, David
No 176 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of Septem 1839. David Cooper a bright mulatto boy aged about seven years, three feet nine inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Cooper, Mary
No 177 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Mary Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about four years three feet high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Truss, Marshal P.
No 178 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Marshal P. Truss a man of dark complexion aged twenty two years, five feet seven inches high with a scar under the right nostril and was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Truss, Monroe H.
No 179 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Monroe H. Truss a boy of dark complexion aged about twenty years, five feet four inches & an half high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Truss, Riley M.
No 180 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Riley M. Truss a boy aged about seventeen years of dark complexion, five feet two inches high, a scar under the chin & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Truss, Sarah Jane
No 181 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Sarah Jane Truss a girl of dark complexion aged about fifteen years five feet high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Truss, Margaret E.
No 182 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Margaret E. Truss a girl of dark complexion aged about thirteen years four feet four inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
Truss, Lila A.
No 183 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839. Lila A. Truss a girl of dark complexion aged about eleven years, four feet six and a half inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd
May, Simon
No 184 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 28th day of October 1839. Simon May a man of mulatto complexion aged about twenty four years. Six feet high - the second fore finger on the left hand stiff a scar on the right rist and also one on the forehead and was emancipated by the last will and testament of Mathias Wheelbarger deed of record with County Court office of Rockingham. Given under my hand this 25th day of Novem 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delv. Apr, Oct, Jany. 25th 1850. Returned and reissued 26th Novr 1853 Aged then about 38 yrs. No other ______date?
, Mary Margaret
No 185 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 25th day of Novem 1839. Mary Margaret a bright mulatto woman aged about thirty two years with a scar on the right cheek and also one on the back of the left hand four feet eleven and one fourth inches high and is a free woman. Given under my hand this 28th day of Novem 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Spencer, Maria
No 186 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said court entered on the 25th day of November 1839. Maria Spencer a woman of dark complexion about twenty six years of age a scar on the right arm below the elbow, five feet six inches high - and is entitled to her freedom. Given under my hand this 28th day of November 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Ferinand (Ferdinand?)
No 187 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 25th day of November 1839. Ferinand a bright mulatto man aged twenty one years, five feet six inches high, a large scar on the back of each hand, and was born free. Given under my hand this 28th day of November 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Vena, Hannah [Veney]
No 188 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta this 8th day of July 1840. Hannah Vena a black woman about forty years of age five feet eight inches high, a hand scar occasioned by a burn on the back of right hand where the little finger joins the hand, and is entitled to her freedom as appears by a certificate from the Clerk (under the seal) of Culpeper County Court. Given under my hand this 8th day of July 1840.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
1840 Delivered
Veney, Martha
No 189 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August 1840. Martha Veney of bright mulatto complexion aged about eighteen years - daughter of Hannah Veney & was born free as appeared from evidence adduced to the Court. Given under my hand this 28th day of August 1840.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivered
Morris. Pleasant
No 190 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August 1840. Pleasant Morris five feet eight inches high - twenty two years of age the 10th of March last of dark mulatto complexion - a scar on the right side of his chin - a small scar over the left eye & a scar on the right breast. Given under my hand this 28th day of August 1840.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed by order of March 22nd 1858, with age added to 40 yrs 10th March/58 & Copy delvd. March 23rd 1858.
Ailstock, Rachel Ann
No 191 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August, 1840. Rachael Ann Ailstock five feet 3-3/8 inches high of light yellow complexion with freckles on her face, a scar on the elbow of the right arm - also one immediately above the first joint of the fore finger of the left hand aged about twenty four years. Given under my hand this day of 1840.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delv. Decr 9th 1842. Renewed Decr 10th 1846.
Robertson, Sarah Ann
No 192 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August 1840. Sarah Ann Robertson five feet 3-3/4 inches high aged about thirty years of a bright yellow complexion a scar on the back of the right arm above the rist oc- casioned by a cut. Given under my hand this day of 1840.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Lewis, Maria
No 193 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of November 1840. Maria Lewis of dark complexion aged about forty years five feet and & one fourth inches high with a scar on the right arm above the elbow - was emancipated by a deed this day executed by Sarah Day. Given under my hand this 27th day of Novemr. 1840.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Columbus, Christopher
No 194 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of November 1840. Christopher Columbus a boy of dark complexion aged about two years, an infant son of Maria Lewis and who was this day emancipated by Sarah Day & is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this 27th day of Novemr 1840.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Kenny, Cumberland
No 195 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of April 1841, Cumberland Kenny a man of black complexion aged about twenty three years - five feet four inches high - and was born free. Given under my hand this 27th day of April 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Sarah
No 198 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of said Court - entered on the 26th day of October 1840. Sarah - a woman of dark complexion - aged about 70 years - five feet five and a half inches high - with a scar below the right eye - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Deborah Rutledge deed of record with Clerks office of said Court. Given under my hand this first day of May 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Gorden, William (Remus)
No 197 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta - pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the 28th day of June 1841. William Gorden otherwise called Remus Gorden a mulatto aged about thirty six years, five feet seven inches high - with a scar on the back of his left wrist. Emancipated by the legal heirs & representatives of Laurence Tremper, decdl: Given under my hand this 29th day of June 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, John
No 196 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an Order of said Court - entered on the 26th day of October 1840. John a man of dark complexion aged about twenty three years - five feet & 1/2 inches high - a scar on the right hand above the thumb - two scars on the back of the left hand one above the thumb & the other below the rist - was emancipated by the last will and testament of Deborah Rutledge deed of record with the Clerks office of said Court. Given under my hand this first day of May 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Holly, Martha Elizabeth
No 199 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of said Court - entered on the 27 day of September 1841. Martha Elizabeth Holly a woman of bright mulatto complexion aged about 20 years - five feet three & 3/4 inches high with a mole on the right wrist - and was born free. Given under my hand this 28th day of September 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Bowles, Madison
No 200 Registered in the County Court Office of Augusta pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the 27th day of Septem 1841. Madison Bowles a mulatto man aged about twenty seven years with a scar near the thumb of the right hand five feet high and was born free. Given under my hand this 28th of September 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Malinda
No 201 Registered in the County Court of Augusta - pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the 27 day of Septemb. 1841. Malinda a mulatto woman aged about twenty five years - five feet two and an half inches high - was emancipated by the last will and testament of John Thompson, deed of record in said Court. Given under my hand this 28th of September 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Mary Ellan
No 202 Registered in the County Court of Augusta pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the 27 day of Septemb. 1841. Mary Ellen a mulatto girl aged about seven years old - emancipated by the last will and testament of John Thompson deed of record in said Court. Given under my hand this 28th day of September 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, Betsy Ann
No 203 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta - pursuant to an order of said Court entered September the 27,1841. Betsy Ann a mulatto aged about five years - emancipated by the last will and testament of John Thompson deed of record in the Court aforesaid. Given under my hand this 28th of September 1841
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, John
No 204 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pur- suant to an order of said Court entered September the 27, 1841 John a mulatto boy aged about three years - emancipated by the last will and testament of John Thompson deed of record in the Court aforesaid. Given under my hand this 28th of September 1841.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
, Silas
No 205 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of said court - entered September the 27, 1841. Silas a mulatto boy aged about fifteen months - emancipated by the last will and testament of John Thompson deed of record in said Court. Given under my hand this 28th of Septemb. 1841
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Duke, Anderson
No 206 Clerks office of Augusta County Court January 15th 1842. Registered in this office, Anderson Duke a bright mulatto about twenty six years of age, five feet five and a half inches high, a scar upon the back of the left fore finger where it joins the hand and two scars upon the fore head near the hair of the head - & was born free & was registered in the Clerks office of the County of Orange on the 23d of August 1841, as appears by a copy of the certificate of registry from Reynolds Chapman, Clerk of said County under the Seal of said County and dated the 2nd day of September 1841. Given under my hand this day of 1842.
Copy delivered to self April 7th 1842
Grigsby, Rebecca
No 207 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of said Court entered April 25th 1842. Rebecca Grigsby a woman of dark colour five feet four inches high with a scar on the right hand caused by a burn and was manumitted by the last will & testament of Elizabeth Helms, decd. Given under my hand this 29th of April 1842.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Smith, Pleasant
No 208 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of said Court entered October 25th 1842. Pleasant Smith a man of dark complexion 6 feet 2 inches high, aged 21 years on the 4th day of January 21st, a slight scar on the lower joint of the fore finger of the left hand, and also one on the middle joint of the little finger of right hand and was born free as appears from evidence adduced to the Court. Given under my hand this 25th of October 1842.
Jefferson Kinney Clk.
(Copy delvid on 15 Octor, 1847)
Anderson, Henry
No 209 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta - pursuant to an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 27th of March 1843. Henry Anderson a mulatto of light complexion 5 feet 5 inches high with a scar on the left thumb & also on the 1st finger of the left hand about twenty two years of age and was born free. Given under my hand this 27th day of March 1843.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delivered toYoung, Exer for Henry Anderson 30th March 1843.
Whitson, Zachariah
No 210 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of the Court of said County entered on the 24th day of July 1843. Zachariah Whitson five feet eleven high aged 23 years the 1st day of July last, of bright mulatto complexion no distinguishing marks and was born free. Glven under my hand this 18th day of Augt. 1843.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy sent by Jno. H. Bates Augt 18th 1843.
Ailstock, James
No 211 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pursuant to an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 22nd of January 1844. James Ailstock a man of dark complexion, aged twenty one years in March 1843 - 5 feet 6-3/4 inches high with a scar from a burn below his right eye & on his right cheek and was born free. Given under my hand this 23rd day of January 1844.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delv. Jany 23rd 1844.
Bird, George T.
No 212 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this 1st day of February 1845. George T. Bird a mulatto man between 23 and 25 years of age, five feet 9 inches high and has a scar on his chin, and also a scar on the middle joint of the third finger of the right hand, and a scar or wart on the knuckle of the middle finger of the same hand, and also a scar on the left wrist and was born free - as appears from a certificate of the Clerk (under the seal) of Rockingham County Court. Given under my hand this first day of February 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted the above date.
Amos, Matilda
No 213 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this 11th day of July 1845. Matilda Amos, a dark mulatto girl 18 years of age, five feet high, and has a small scar on the right cheek bone and a scar on the back of the left hand, and was born free - as appears from a certificate from the Clerk (under the seal) of Rockingham County Court. Given under my hand this 11th day of July 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Webb, Mary
No 214 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this 11th day of July 1845. Mary Webb aboutyears of age; a very dark woman, five feet five inches high, and has a small scar on the left arm above the elbow; and also two scars on the right arm and was born free as appears by a certificate from the Clerk (under the seal) of Rockingham County Court. Given under my hand this 11th day of July 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Bird, Henry
No 215 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of said County Court entered on the 27th of January 1845. Henry Bird a bright mulatto man aged 21 years on the 3rd day of February 1845 - five feet eleven inches high with his shoes on, a scar on the side of his left leg from the cut of an axe, two small moles on his chin and stutters very badly - was born free. Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy deliv Novr. 21st 1846.
Miller, Robert
No 216 Registerd in the County Court office of Augusta, by virtue of an order of said County Court entered on the 28th day of July 1845. Robert Miller a man of dark complexion aged twenty five years, five feet ten inches high, a scar on the back of the left hand, and each cheek, on the left side of the nose & on the forehead, was born free. Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. March 13th 1848.
Burns, Allen; Patterson, Allen
No 217 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by virtue of an order of said County Court entered on the 28th day of July 1845. Allen Burns a man of yellow complexion twenty eight years of age five feet nine and a fourth inches high - a scar on the little toe of the left foot, and also on the next toe - was born free. Given under my hand this 9th day of Octr. 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed the 17th Octr 1854 by order of Augt Term & name changed to Allen Patterson.
Barnett, Louisa
No 218 Registered in the County Court Office of Augusta by virtue of an order of said County Court entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Louisa Barnett aged about years five feet 3 inches high, a small scar on the nose between the eyes, and of bright mulatto complexion - was born free - Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
Barnett, Nancy Ann
No 219 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of said County Court entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Nancy Ann Barnett about four years old daughter of James [Barnett} & Louisa Barnett - born free - Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
Barnett, Benjamin
No 220 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Benjamin Barnett a light mulatto man aged about twenty five years, six feet 1 1/2 inches high, a scar on the front of the ancle of the left leg - was born free - Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
Barnett, Joseph Fontaine
No 221 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of said County Court entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Joseph Fontaine Barnett a light mulatto aged about sixteen years - 6 feet 1/2 inch high - long straight hair a scar on the back of the right hand also one on the front of the ancle of the left leg - occasioned by cuts - was born free - Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
Barnett, Elizabeth
No 222 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Elizabeth Barnett aged about thirteen years bright mulatto a wen on the back of each hand immediately below the wrist, five feet 2-3/4 inches high - was born free - Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.Octr.lOth 1845.
Barnett, Lucretia
No 223 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Lucretia Barnett aged about twelve years a mulatto with long straight hair of dark brown complexion 5 feet 3/4 inches high - born free - Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
Barnett, Harriet Ann Frances
No 224 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Harriet Ann Frances Barnett a bright mulatto aged about eight years - born free - Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845
Harrington, Robert
No 225 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 25th day of August 1845 Robert Harrington, a man of dark complexion ages 23 years on the 5th day of June 1845 - five feet 10 1/4 inches high, with a small scar on the right cheek bone near the corner of the eye - was born free. Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted Octr. 10th 1845
, Peggy
No 226 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid, entered on the 27th of August 1845. Peggy of a mulatto complexion, straight hair, aged 61 years, 5 feet 3-1/8 inches high with a scar on the left arm was emancipated by the last will & testament of James A. McCune. Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
, George
No 227 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 27th day of August 1845. George of dark complexion, aged 31 years 5 feet 10 1/4 inches high, with a scar upon the leg & hand was emancipated by the last will & testament of James A. McCune decd. Given under my hand Octr.9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed by order of Ct. of 24th June 1851 with ad: of age 6 - 36 years and Copy delvd. Octr 7th 1851 Renewed by order of the 24th of November 1856 with Ad: of age 6 - 42 years and Copy delvd. Dec 13th 1856.
Black, Joseph
No 228 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 24th of March 1845. Joseph Black a dark mulatto, aged twenty one years - five feet eight and three fourth inches high - no scars or marks visable - born free - Given under my hand this 9th day of Octr. 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Jany 17th 1848.
Black, John
No 229 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the Couhty Court aforesaid entered on the 24th of March 1845. John Black a mulatto aged twenty two years, a scar on his left leg, five feet 8-3/4 inches high - born free - Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Barnett, Henry
No 230 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 24th of March 1845. Henry Barnett a dark mulatto, five feet nine inches high no scars visible - born free - Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted.
Barnett, Elinor Margaret
No 231 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 25th August 1845. Elinor Margaret Barnett daughter of same [Henry Barnett] & Louisa Barnett - born free - Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delv. Octr. 10th 1845.
Howard, Thornton
No 232 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this 31st day of December 1845. Thornton Howard a black man five feet nine inches high, twenty two years of age the 22nd of March last, a scar on the first joint of the left thumb, a large scar on the shin of the right leg, was born free as appears by a Certificate of the Clerk (under seal) of Frederick County Court. Given under my hand this 31st of December 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy Delivered
Copy delvd. Jany 8th. 1829.
Keiser, James
No 233 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on the 27th of October 1845. James Keiser man of mulatto complexion, aged twenty six years on the _____ day of March last, six feet one inch high with a mole on the right side of the under lip, a scar on the back of the right hand, one on the first joint of the thumb of the left hand, a scar on the back of 3rd finger of the left hand, and a scar on the upper joint of the big toe of the right foot and was emancipated by the last will and testament of Elizabeth Keiser decd.
Given under my hand this 4th March 1846.
Copy delvd. Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Strauther, Calvin
No 234 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, virtue of an order of said Court entered on the 23rd of March 1846. Calvin Strauther, a man of dark mulatto complexion aged twenty years on the 23rd day of August last, 5 feet 9 1/2 inches high with a scar on the right leg below the knee, a scar on the wrist of the right hand and another on the right side of the face near the ear; and born free. Given under my hand this 2nd day of April 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Nov 10th 1847 & old copy retd. & destroyed. W. D. Trout DC
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