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LCBB MASTER INDEX
Abram-114, 138, 194, 286, 495
Adam-166
Adeline-277
Alexander-199, 213, 295, 364
Amey-58
Anderson-5
Anderson, Newman-130
Anderson, Wm-1
Andrew-284
Angelina-176
Angness-466
Ann-164
Anna-56, 245, 247
Anne-10
Arthur-87, 159
Attoo, Rosetta-115
Austin, Charles-155
Avey-181, 365
Baker, Daniel-22
Baker, Overton-189, 284
Baker, Tho.s-18
Barbour, Richard-110
Becky-54
Bell, George-19, 20
Bell, Robert-58
Bently, Anderson-614
Betsey-52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 87, 112, 119, 157, 218
Betsy-26
Billy-161, 171, 241
Blackford, Martha Jane-467
Boswell, John-33, 63
Bradford-245
Buck-1
Bunch, Anderson-39
Bunch, John-172
Bunch, Nathaniel-164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 284
Burbage, Hannah-203
Burbage, Peter-203
Burwell-160
Captain, Frances-352
Captain, Isaac-61
Captain, John-33, 63, 352
Captain, John H-216, 353
Captain, Lucy-33, 61, 63, 64, 66
Captain, Polly-216, 307, 325, 353
Captain, William-33, 63, 64, 66
Carden, John-361
Carden, Judy-361
Caroline-104, 251
Celia-23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 118, 119, 133, 134, 199, 200, 201, 202, 217, 295
Charles-50, 58
Chew, R S-41
Chew, Robert Smith-41
Clia-23, 26
Cooper, Betsey-231
Cooper, Susan-231
Cordelia-201
Cosby, Alice Overton-535
Cosby, Andrew J-369
Cosby, Anne-418, P. 296
Cosby, Celia-195, 345, 368, 369
Cosby, Charles Henry-532
Cosby, Hugh M-419, P. 296
Cosby, Jane-531
Cosby, Josephine-420, P. 296
Cosby, Lucie Jane-536
Cosby, Malinda Valentine-537
Cosby, Robert A-368
Cosby, Robert N-421, P. 296
Cosby, Sarah-538
Cosby, Sarah Catharine-534
Cosby, Thomas-531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537
Cosby, Walker James-533
Crenshaw, David-16
Cross, Oliver-164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176
Dabney-101
Danial-34
Daniel-22, 34, 255
Daniel, Lucinda-289, 422
Daniel, William-422
David-17
Dick-248
Dickenson, Garland-39
Dickenson, Samuel-565
Dickinson, Alexander-319
Dickinson, Betsey
Dickinson, Garland-131, 132
Dickinson, Harriet-131
Dickinson, John-112
Dickinson, Sam-400
Dicy-232
Dobie, Sam-143
Dobie, Samuel-59, 69
Doshia-3, 206
Duk, Bety-23
Duke, Betty-24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 118, 119, 133, 202, 217
Duke, Bety-134
Duke, Cosby-22
Edmund-76
Edward-265, 300
Edward, Betsy-346
Edward, John-346
Edwards, Alfred-380, P.299
Edwards, Betsy-371, 656, 371 P. 294, P. 300
Edwards, Dicy-93, 150, 151, 197, 198, 265, 300, P. 299
Edwards, Edmund-93, 197, 265
Edwards, Edward-45, 93, 150, 151, 197, 198
Edwards, Lorenzo-640
Edwards, Margaret-371
Edwards, Marshall-423, 577
Edwards, Mary Ann-559
Edwards, Richard-641
Edwards, Sally-656
Edwards, Sarah Jane-657, P. 300
Edwards, William-45, 150, 198, 300, 371, 640, 641, 371 P. 294
Edwards, William, Jr-592(b)
Edy-44, 50, 51, 157
Eliza-99, 107, 109, 251
Elizabeth-109, 170, 370
Ellis, Peter-15
Ellis, Thomas-15
Esther-333
Eve, Billy-7
Fontaine-32
Fortune, Catrena-282
Fortune, Hardenia-363
Fortune, James-282
Fortune, William-6
Forty, Catresa-271, 299, 348
Frances-144, 221, 250, 307
Frances, L J-310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317
Frankey-77, 78, 83, 86, 144, 145, P. 295
Franky-57, 77
Freeman, Jurdan-573
Freeman, Thomas-572
Fuzemore, Betsey-228
Fuzemore, Lucy-228
Fuzzamore, Harriet-131
Fuzzamore, Lucy-14
Garland, Catherine Mary-200
Gates, Horatio-106
George-105
Going, Elizabeth-43
Going, Winney-43
Goodwin, Harwood-601
Goodwin, N, Monsieur-209, 210, 211, 212, 213
Graceford, William, Rev.d-155
Gunnell, John-30
Hackett, Pleasant-94, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251
Hardenia-363
Harriet-146, 205, 249
Harris, Edward-363
Harris, Elisha-304, 585(a), 585(b)
Harris, Felisia-598(b)
Harris, Fred-252, 253, 254
Harris, Frederick-7
Harris, George-527
Harris, James-343
Harris, Lucy Ann-527
Harris, Nancy-304, 343, 585(a), 636
Harris, Richard-12
Hembry, Mildred-128
Hembry, Mildren-128
Henry-168, 529
Howard, Th. C-59, 69
Huldah-97, 104
Humphrey, Molly-285
Humphrey, Peyton-285
Hunter, D.d M-564
Hunter, David M-427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440,
441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458,
459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476,
477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494,
495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512,
513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530,
531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548,
549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569,
570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585(a), 585(b),
586, 587, 588, 592(b), 593, 594, 595(a), 598(b), 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606,
607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624,
625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642,
643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, P. 302
Hunter, Jn-95, 96
Hunter, Jno-35, 35, 39, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 57, 59, 60, 69, 80, 93, 112, 116,
120
Hunter, John-36, 37, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64,
65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91,
92, 93, 94, 95, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129,
137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 149, 150, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166,
167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 189,
199, 200, 201, 202, 232, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 259, 260, 263,
265, 273, 300, 380, 386, 387, 390, 391, 392, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402,
403, 404, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422,
423, 424, 425, 426, 371 P. 294, P. 298, P. 299, 264 P. 303
Isaac-13
Isham-242, 247
Jack-19, 42
Jackson, Andrew-108
Jackson, Ann-567, 611
Jackson, Cassandra-P. 301
Jackson, Cassandria-593
Jackson, Crosia-416
Jackson, David-408,
Jackson, E Caroline-379
Jackson, Edward-602
Jackson, Elizabeth-411, P. 301
Jackson, Frances L J-307
Jackson, Giles-593
Jackson, James Lindsay-316, 316
Jackson, Jane Maria-311
Jackson, Lavinia-266, 388
Jackson, Louisa Ellen-312
Jackson, Lucy Margaret-314
Jackson, Luzanna- P. 301
Jackson, Milley-141
Jackson, Minyard-407, P. 301
Jackson, Mourning-318
Jackson, Nancy-136, 139, 140, 141
Jackson, Pamelia-412, P. 301
Jackson, Polly-47, 266, 267, 306, P. 301
Jackson, Polly Ann-310
Jackson, Rachel-140, 378, 379
Jackson, Robert Henry-315
Jackson, Robert Heny-316
Jackson, Sally-408, P. 301
Jackson, Sam-47, 306, 307, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317
Jackson, Samuel E-318
Jackson, Samuel Walker-317
Jackson, Sarah-409, P. 301
Jackson, Susan Ellen-604
Jackson, Suzana-410
Jackson, Thomas Cornelius-378
Jackson, Washington-267
Jackson, William-603
Jackson, William Thomas-313
Jackson, Winney-136, P. 301
Jacob-206, 247
Jain-P. 297
James-9, 38, 180, 245
James, jun.r-162
Jane-57, 270
Janian-153
Jenny-114, 148, 152
Jerry-16
Jesse-253
Jinney-2, 70, 232
John-1, 70, 148, 169, 236, 247
John Henry-251
Johnson, James-8
Jones, Jesse-40, 68
Jones, William-40, 68
Jordan, Martha Jane-606
Jordan, Mary Ann-607
Jordan, Rebecca-605
Joseph-259, 260, 268, 287, 289, 290, 291, 344, 351
Judy-145
Kenney, Beca-230
Kenney, Betsey-226
Kenney, Erasmus-234
Kenney, Harrison-285
Kenney, Jane-257, 285
Kenney, Janey-234
Kenney, John-230
Kenney, John W-257
Kenney, John William-595(a)
Kenney, Joney-229
Kenney, Nancy-262
Kenney, Phillis-223, 283
Kenney, Sally-262
Kenney, Tinsley-229
Kenney, Wesley-223
Kenney, Wilson-35, 283
Kenny, Phillis-94
Kent, Robert M-529
Kimbrough, Anne-418, P. 296
Kimbrough, C Y-263
Kimbrough, Hugh M-419, P. 296
Kimbrough, Josephine Lewis-420, P. 296
Kimbrough, Robert N-421, P. 296
Kimbrough, William-418, 419, 420, 421
King, David-215
King, Dolly-184
King, Dolly Ann Elizabeth-373, 424
King, Frances-580
King, George-309, 574, 646, P. 302
King, Higgason-81, 184, 185
King, John-111
King, Lavinia-184, 303, 309, 373, 424, 570, 574, 646, P. 303
King, Mary-303, P. 303
King, Nancy-185
King, Peter Russle-549
King, Polley-261
King, Polly-111, 185, 308, 548
King, Sarah Ann-551
King, Sarah Jane-308
King, Victoria-570
King, William-548
Kinney, Alexander-320, 396
Kinney, Amey-75, 88, 204
Kinney, Amy-67, 82
Kinney, Ann-329
Kinney, Beckey-357, 358, 359, 360
Kinney, Betsey-372
Kinney, Charles-330
Kinney, Charles Henry-560
Kinney, David-17, 49, 88, 204, 406, P. 295
Kinney, Eliza-382
Kinney, Ella-359
Kinney, Fleming-338, 372
Kinney, Fontaine-32
Kinney, Fontaine M-187, 391
Kinney, Frances-553
Kinney, Harriet-355
Kinney, Harrison-395
Kinney, Isaac-13, 75
Kinney, James-554
Kinney, Jane-226, 555
Kinney, Jinney-320
Kinney, John-556, 595(a), 599, 600
Kinney, John W-390, 625
Kinney, Joney-354, 355
Kinney, Louisa-330, 385
Kinney, Lucy-322, 323, 324
Kinney, Luther-530
Kinney, Margaret Willie-383
Kinney, Martha-329
Kinney, Mary-557
Kinney, Mary Ellen-324
Kinney, Meredith-360
Kinney, Nancy-358
Kinney, Pamelia Ann-384
Kinney, Phillis-62
Kinney, Polly-331, 381
Kinney, Quarles-599
Kinney, Sally-154, 357
Kinney, Sarah J-600
Kinney, Sarah Jane-600
Kinney, Washington-331
Kinney, Wesley Thornton-156
Kinney, William-62, 154
Kinney, Willie Myra-323
Kitty-28
Langston, Charles-92
Langston, Gideon-90, 239
Langston, John-163
Langston, Lucy-146, 147, 163
Langston, William-91
Lea, Ann N-P. 297
Lewis-240
Lilly-83
Longan, John-236
Longan, Vaney-236
Louisa-96, 102, 103, 105, 108, 110
Lucinda-182
Lucy-31, 41, 90, 91, 92, 205, 239, 333, P. 301
Lucy Margaret-P. 314
Man, Charity-6, 12
Mann, Charity-21, 30, 186, 207
Mann, Edmund-6
Mann, James-80
Mann, Nelson-21
Mann, Sarah-30
Mann, Stephen-12
Mann, William-186, 207
Maria-175
Martha-247
Mary-27, 134, 147, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 252
Meeks, Nancy-305
Meeks, William-305
Miller, Hiram-188, 389
Miller, Peggy-188
Miller, W-40, 68
Milley-10, 11, 113
Mills, Nath.l-143, 189, 273
Milly-174, 247
Milton-100
Montgomery-219
Month, Avey-365
Month, Avey-365
Moore, Afred Fortune-271
Moore, Alfred Fortune-271, 299, 348
Mosby, Butler-644
Mosby, Eliza-654
Mosby, Elizabeth-645
Mosby, Evelina-269
Mosby, George W-386
Mosby, John-650
Mosby, Joseph-651
Mosby, Louisa-149, 544, 645, 650, 651
Mosby, Lucy-644, 645
Mosby, Phillis-37, 60, 120, 149, 158
Mosby, Pleasant-37, 158, 397
Mosby, Sally-263, 269, 287
Mosby, Samuel-60, 120
Mosby, Sarah-544
Mosby, Susan-263
Mosby, Wyatt Lipscomb-287
Nancy-173, 181
Nelly-95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 210
Nelson-21, 211
Nelson, James-288, 341, 417, 558
Nelson, Mary-288, 341, 417, 558
Nelson, Mary E-658
Nicholas, Mary-350
Pamelia-98, 106
Patsey-4
Patterson, Ann-632
Patterson, Hannah-203
Patterson, John-632
Patterson, Lancelot Minor-552
Patterson, Lucy-370
Patterson, Peter-203
Pendleton, E-199, 200, 201, 202
Perkins, Joseph, Sen.r-240, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254
Perkins. Joseph, Sr.-241, 242, 243, 244
Perkins, Stephen F G-614
Peter-11, 15, 167
Pleasant-165
Poindexter, Abram-495
Poindexter, Aggy-583
Poindexter, Albert-619
Poindexter, Alexander-364, 404
Poindexter, Andrew-621
Poindexter, Anna-609
Poindexter, Ariadna-524
Poindexter, Arthur-375, 569
Poindexter, Bettie-638
Poindexter, Broaddus-631
Poindexter, David-404, P. 295
Poindexter, Dicy-576, 630
Poindexter, Edward-415, 630
Poindexter, Eliza-463
Poindexter, Elizabeth Morton-466, 467
Poindexter, Emily Jane-362, 403
Poindexter, Esther-631, 634
Poindexter, Fleming James-339, 594
Poindexter, Frances-524, 525, 526
Poindexter, Frank-622
Poindexter, Frankey-350
Poindexter, Franky-462, 466, 541
Poindexter, Harriet-392, 401, 581
Poindexter, Harry-563
Poindexter, Henry-627
Poindexter, Isaac-626
Poindexter, J-17
Poindexter, James Minor-547, 637
Poindexter, Jane-643, 644, 655
Poindexter, Jane P-P. 300
Poindexter, Janean-366
Poindexter, Jenny-225, 347, 545, 546, 594
Poindexter, Jinney-297, 339, 342
Poindexter, Jn-7
Poindexter, Jn.o-14, 16
Poindexter, Jno, Rev.d-552, P. 301
Poindexter, John-8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,
33, 393, 635, P. 295
Poindexter, Rev.d John-1, 31, 34, 38, 42, 44, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 70, 76, 77, 78, 79, 83,
84, 86, 87, 114, 115, 138, 144, 145, 148, 152, 153, 157, 182, 194, 205, 232, 255, 270, 286,
333, 350, 362, 363, 401, 402, 403, 404, 408, 414, 415, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 571,
584, 594
Poindexter, John Lewis-465
Poindexter, John M Rev.-541
Poindexter, John William-581
Poindexter, Keziah M-643
Poindexter, Lilly-655, P. 300
Poindexter, Louisa-645
Poindexter, Lucinda-364, 402, 404
Poindexter, Lucy-393, 653
Poindexter, Lucy Ann-624
Poindexter, Margaret Elizabeth-623
Poindexter, Mary-297, 541, 635
Poindexter, Mary Elizabeth-401, P. 301
Poindexter, Mary Lizza-464
Poindexter, Mary Victoria-576
Poindexter, Matthew Goodin-366
Poindexter, Mollie Bet-634
Poindexter, Nicholas-399, 562
Poindexter, Patsy Lee-628
Poindexter, Polly-392
Poindexter, Rachel-405, 462, 463, 464, 465
Poindexter, Rhoda-340, 362, 403, 623, 624, 626, 627
Poindexter, Richard-P. 295
Poindexter, Rose Nancy-629
Poindexter, Sally-653, P. 297
Poindexter, Sam-225, 347, 545
Poindexter, Samuel Bickerton-526
Poindexter, Sarah-264, 298, 367, 3758, 402, 569, 571, 628, 649, P. 301, 264 P. 303
Poindexter, Shepherd-264, 298, 367, 608, 264 P. 303
Poindexter, Tom-633
Poindexter, William-340, 422, 578, 620
Poindexter, William Thomas-342, 546
Poindexter, Willie Ann-525
Polly-215, 248
Powel, James N-268, 461
Powel, Joseph, jr-260
Powel, Maria-259, 260, 268, 290
Powel, Ralph I-259
Powell, Ann Maria-291
Powell, Dicy-414, 415, 584
Powell, Elizabeth I Q-550
Powell, Frances Jane Q-613
Powell, France Jane Quarles-290
Powell, Frances I Q-290
Powell, George A Q-414
Powell, George Q-582
Powell, Hembry M-196
Powell, Henry M-196
Powell, James N-610
Powell, John A-541
Powell, June M-426
Powell, Margaret Q-376
Powell, Maria-196, 287, 289, 291, 344, 351, 376, 377
Powell, Martha A Q-377
Powell, Martha Ann Q-377
Powell, Nicholas H-344
Powell, Ralph Q-394
Powell, Reuben-425, 426
Powell, Reuben Carter Thornton-425
Powell, Sarah Ann Maria-575
Powell, Susan M Q-376
Powell, Susan Margaret Q-376
Powell, William-287, 351, 541
Putney, Eliza-123, 275
Putney, Fanny-36, 72, 274, 354
Putney, James Gordon-337
Putney, Lucy Ann-190, 335, 336, 337, P. 298
Putney, Mary-36, 123, 190, 275, 335
Putney, Reuben-72, 239, 334
Putney, William Washington-336, P. 298
Quarles, Ralph-41, 90, 91, 92, 146, 147, 159, 160, 161, 162, 180, 239
Rachael-78
Rachel-245
Raglan, Henry-448
Ragland, Agness-481
Ragland, Alace-470
Ragland, Alberta-472
Ragland, Alexander-520
Ragland, Alice-470, 477
Ragland, Andrew-474
Ragland, Ann-475
Ragland, Benjamin-500
Ragland, Betsey-433, 510
Ragland, Betsy-433
Ragland, Cambridge-511
Ragland, Catharine-442
Ragland, Charles-451, 484
Ragland, Dabney Harris-521
Ragland, Daniel-437
Ragland, David-446, 459
Ragland, David Wheeler-502
Ragland, Edward-468
Ragland, Eliza-489
Ragland, Elizabeth Thornton-523
Ragland, Ellen-432
Ragland, Esther-439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 456
Ragland, Fanah-512
Ragland, Fannah-483
Ragland, Fanny-517, 518
Ragland, Fleming-487
Ragland, Frances-494, 495
Ragland, Francis-476
Ragland, Frank-491
Ragland, Franklin-455
Ragland, George-443, 492
Ragland, Harry-498, 514
Ragland, Henrietta-515, 516
Ragland, Henry-448, 451, 452, 453, 458, 479
Ragland, Jacob-503
Ragland, James-504
Ragland, John-441, 499
Ragland, Joseph-438, 478
Ragland, Judith-427
Ragland, Littleton Robert-482
Ragland, Louisa-429
Ragland, Lucy-431
Ragland, Madison-508
Ragland, Malissa-488
Ragland, Margaret-447
Ragland, Maria-480
Ragland, Martha-430
Ragland, Martha Jane-518
Ragland, Mary-445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 454, 455, 506, 514
Ragland, Mary Ann-453
Ragland, Mourning-473
Ragland, Nathan-450
Ragland, Nathaniel-440
Ragland, Nelly-522, 523
Ragland, Patrick-485
Ragland, Patsey-509
Ragland, Peter-496
Ragland, Philip Edlow-452
Ragland, Polly-444
Ragland, Reuben Morris-469
Ragland, Rhoda-507
Ragland, Robert-516
Ragland, Sally Overton-456, 457
Ragland, Samuel-435, 497
Ragland, Susan-471
Ragland, Sylvia-428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436
Ragland, Sylvia Jr-436
Ragland, Thomas-445, 486
Ragland, Weston-493
Ragland, William-427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440,
441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458,
459, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484,
485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502,
503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520,
521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526
Ragland, William James-457
Ragland, Winney-505, 513
Ragland, Winston-490
Redcross, Henry-256
Redcross, James-121
Redcross, Judith-235
Redcross, Martha-192
Redcross, Mary-191
Redcross, Ralph-302
Redcross, Sally-121, 191, 192, 193, 235, 256, 302
Reuben-254
Reynolds, Betty-648
Reynolds, Susan-648
Rhoda-84
Richardson, Farley-332
Richardson, John-48
Richardson, Malinda-332
Richardson, Martha-48
Rickman, Nicholas-273, 387
Robertson, Arthur-46
Robertson, Betsey-616
Robertson, Casandra-135
Robertson, Chrocha-277
Robertson, Chrocka-278
Robertson, Chrosia-258
Robertson, Columbus-612
Robertson, Davy-116, 276
Robertson, Frances-356
Robertson, Jane-8
Robertson, Malissa-178
Robertson, Marshall-258
Robertson, Mary-179
Robertson, Ninny-46
Robertson, Polly-356
Robertson, Reminyard-117
Robertson, Sarah Frances-617
Robertson, Suzana-177
Robertson, Washington-616
Robertson, Willie Ann-618
Robertson, Willie Ann Mead-179
Robertson, Winney-116, 117, 135, 177, 178, 276
Robinson, Eveline-539
Robinson, Frances-539
Robinson, Polly-540
Robinson, Robert-540
Rosetta-76, 115
Sam-59, 69, 225, 244, 246, 347, 545
Sampson-P. 94
Sandidge, Richard-95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109,
110
Sarah-25, 30, 79, 84, 107, 118, 152, 153, 182, 255
Scott, Harriet-227, 566
Scott, King-615
Scott, Krilla-234
Scott, Maria-460, 237
Scott, Martha-566
Scott, Nancy-183, 227
Scott, Polley-183
Shepherd-367
Shipperson, John-36
Sims, Charles-58
Sims, Darby-20
Sims, Jack-19
Sims, John-19
Smith, Henry-529
Solomon-212
Sukey-112
Susan-102
Tabitha-209, 210, 211, 212, 213
Tarlton-44
Tate, Susan-352
Terry, William-6
Thacker, Mary-129
Thacker, Purrington-129
Thacker, Thomas-542
Thomas-29, 55, 278
Thornton, Polley-261
Thornton, Polly-81, 308
Thornton, Sarah Jane-308
Todd, John, Rev.d-139, 140, 141
Tom-86, 195, 601
Trainham, Judith-652
Trainham, Mary Margaret-652
Tyree, James-85
Tyree, Jane-327, 328
Tyree, John Moorman-328
Tyree, Mary-280, 301, 280 P. 297
Tyree, Nancy-85, 279, 280, 301, 280 P. 297
Tyree, Sam-85
Tyree, Tandy-326
Tyree, William-279
Vena, Polly-374
Vena, Rachel-18, 374
Vena, Rhoda-18
Veney, Edmund-65
Veney, Esther-73, 222
Veney, James-233, 561, 398
Veney, Jesse-349
Veney, John-586
Veney, Joseph-71, 89, 321
Veney, Maria-122
Veney, Polley-74
Veney, Polly-349, 586
Veney, Rachael-73, 74
Veney, Rachel-65, 71, 89, 222, 233, 238, 321
Veney, Rhoda-238
Walker, Albert N-41
Washington, George-53
Wesley-103
White, Caroline-293
White, Lucy Ann-292, 527
White, Lucy Jane-564
White, Maria-214, 292, 293, 294, 527, 528, 588
White, Nancy-528
Whitlocke, J B-40, 68
Wilkenson, Richard-579
Wilkerson, Cyrus-137
Wilkerson, Edward-296, 642
Wilkerson, Hannah-639, 642, 657
Wilkerson, Henry-224
Wilkerson, John A-639
Wilkerson, Nancy-127
Wilkerson, Peggy-124, 125, 127, 137, 208, 224, 296
Wilkerson, Sarah-125
Wilkerson, Tom-208
Wilkerson, William-543
Wilkins, Maria-568
Wilkinson, Henry-587
Wilkinson, Louisa-647
Wilkinson, Louisa Virginia-649
Wilkinson, Maria-126
Wilkinson, Ned-649
Wilkinson, Peggy-126
Wilkinson, William Henry-647
William-79, 251, 261
Wilson-245
Wood, Christ.r-3
Wood, Christopher-2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 113, 206
Woods, Jacob-206
N.o 1
Louisa County Court Office
John, alias, Buck, a man of colour emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter, by Deed
Duly admitted to Record in the said office, this day made application to be Registered in
the s.d County Court office, agreeably to the Act of assembly in that Case made &
provided The said John, alias Buck, is about twenty one Years of age, five feet 7 1/2
inches high, bushy head of hair, light complexion, with a mole on the left cheek & a scar
over the right eye brow near the edge of the hair. Given under my hand this 11th day of
February 1816. (Sig.) Wm Anderson D.C. L.C. The above Register approbated by
Louisa Court Feby. 12th 1816
N.o 2
Louisa Clerks Office to Wit
Jinney, a Negro woman emancipated by the last Will & Testament of Christopher Wood
dec.d, late of s.d County about 25 or 26 years of age, very black, thin head of hair, no
apparant mark, wide mouth, five feet seven Inches high. Registered this 19th day of June
1816. Louisa County. (Sig,) Jno. Poindexter C.L.C
Fee paid
N.o 3
Louisa County to wit June 19.th 1816
Doshia, a Negro Woman, emancipated by the Last Will & Testament of Christ.r Wood
late of this County, about 21 years of age, a scar on the right arm, occasiond by a burn, of
a light complexion, pretty full head of Hair, five feet 7 1/2 Inches high & no other
apparant marks or scars-certified August Court 1816 see minutes (Fee due
N.o 4 Louisa County to wit
Patsey a Negro girl, emancipated by the last Will & Testament of Christopher Wood
dec.d, late of this County, 17 years of age, a scar on the nose, not very black, five feet six
Inches high Registered this 19.th day of June 1816-certified at Aug.t Court 1816. Fee
due
N.o 5 Louisa County to wit
Anderson, a Negro boy emancipated by the Last Will & Testament of Christopher Wood
dec.d, late of this city, 17 or 18 years old, large nose, dark complexion, right ar & wrist
scar.d, about 5 fee 10 Inches high. No other apparant Marks. Registered this 19th day of
June 1816.-certified at August Court 1816 Fee due
N.o 6
Louisa County to wit (Registered 19.th June 1816
Edmund Mann, son of Charity Man, a free person of colour, about 22 years of age, dark
complexion, a scar on the forehead, breast & right leg, five feet eight inches high, and
formerly bound as an apprentice to William Terry & William Fortune-certified at July
Court 1816
N.o 7
Louisa County Office, to wit
Billy Eve a man of colour emancipated by Frederick Harris of s.d County, by Deed duly
recorded, this day made application to be registered in s.d office according to the act of
assembly in that case made & provided, the s.d Billy Eve is about 36 years old, bright
complexion, bushy head of hair, hazzle eyes and five feet 9 Inches high. No apparant
mark or scar. Given under my hand this 8.th day of July 1816 (Sig.) Jn. Poindexter
C.L.C.-Certf.d at July Court 1816
N.o 8
Louisa County Court Office to wit
Jane Robertson ( a woman of colour) emancipated by the Last Will & Testament of
James Johnson deceased, late of this county this day made application to be registered in
said office according to the act of assembly in that case made & provided, the said Jane
Robertson is about twenty one years of age, yellowish complexion, bushy head of hair,
five feet six Inches high, no apparent mark or scar. Given under my hand this 11.th day
of July 1816 (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.-certif.d at Aug.t Court 1816
N.o 9
Louis Clerks Office to wit
James, a negro man, emancipated by the Last Will and Testament of Christopher Wood
dec.d, late of said County This day made application to be registered in the said office,
agreeably to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, in that case
made & provided. The said James is supposed to be about forty years of age, about five
feet nine Inches high, dark complexion, bushy head of hair, with a small scar above the
left eye, which said register, taken as aforesaid, is duly recorded in the Said office, Given
under my hand the 18.th day of March 1817 (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.-Fee paid
N.o 10
Louisa Clerks Office to Wit
Anne a negro girl (Daughter of Milley, which s.d Milley was emancipated by the Last
Will & Testament of Christopher Wood dec.d late of s.d County, this day made
application to be registered in s.d office according to the act of assembly, in that case
made & provided. The said Anne is about eighteen years of age, light complexion, with a
small scar on her left cheek & one also on her right arm above the elbow, occasioned by a
cut, five feet 4 1/2 Inches high, Which said Register, taken as afores.d is duly recorded in
the said office. Given under my hand this 18.th day of March 1817 (Sig.) John
Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 11
Louisa Clerks Office to wit
Peter, a negro boy (son of Milley, which said Milley was emancipated by the Last Will
and Testament of Christopher Wood dec.d, late of s.d County, this day made application,
to be registered in the said office, according to the Act of Assembly in that case made
and provided. The said Peter is about eighteen years of age, dark complexion five feet
eight Inches high, no apparant mark or scar. Which said Register taken as aforesaid, is
duly recorded in the said office. Given under my hand this 18.th day of March 1817 (Sig.)
John Poindexter C.C.
N.o 12
Louisa Clerks Office May 13.th 1817
Registered this day, Stephen Mann (son of Charity Mann) a person of colour, who was
bound to Richard Harris of s.d County, as an apprentice. The said Stephen is 21 years old,
black complexion, one tooth out before, whites of his eyes of a reddish colour five feet 6
1/2 Inches high. No apparant mark or scar. Witness my hand this 13.th day May 1817 &
41.st year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 13
Louisa Clerks Office June 25.th 1817
Registered this day, Isaac Kinney a free man of colour, born in the s.d County according
to act of assembly in that case, The said Isaac is thirty three years of age five feet six
Inchs high, (rather light complexion) a scar in the edge of his hair nearly over the left eye
& one in the corner of the left eye and also noted scar on the left arm above the elbow
which is Or.d to be certf.d Given under my hand the day & year aforesaid (Sig.) John
Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 14
Louisa Cty Clks Off. 25.th July 1817
Registered this day, according to act of assembly, Lucy Fuzzamore, a free woman of
colour, born in the s.d county, the said Lucy, is Five feet 1 In: high, dark complexion
about 33 years of age, eith a large round mould near the right corner of the right eye:
correctly taken & recorded (Sig.) Teste Jn.o Poindexter C.C.
N.o 15
Louisa Clks Off 7.th Aug.t 1817
Registered this day Peter, alias Peter Ellis, according to act of assembly, s.d Peter was
emancipated by Thomas Ellis dec.d, late of Henrico, about 60 years of age, five feet 10
Inches High, good countenance, no apparant mark or scar
N.o 16
Registered this 15.th day Oc.t 1817
Jerry a negro man, emancipated by David Crenshaw, by deed bearing date the 2nd Day
August 1794 & recorded in my office, the s.d Jerry is about 36 years old, 5 feet 2 1/2
Inches high dark complexion, blind in the right eye, bushy head Hair. Given under my
hand the date above (Sig.) Jn.o Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 17
Registered this 30.th day Decem 1817. David Kinney a person of colour, bourn in the
County of Louisa (Free) the s.d David is a big mulatto, 23 years of age about five feet 10
Inches high, middle fing cut off on the left hand with a scar in the corner of the left eye.
Given under my hand the date afores.d (Sig.) J. Poindexter C.
N.o 18
Registered this 24.th day of July 1818
Rhoda Vena (daughter of Rachel Vena a girl of colour, born free in the County of Louisa,
the said Rhoda is of a dark complex between 2 and 3 years old, about two feet ten inches
high, no apparent mark or scar. Given under my hand the date aforesaid (Sig.) Tho.s
Baker D.C.
N.o 19
Louisa Clerks Office to wit
Jack (alias) John Sims a negro man emancipated by the Last Will and Testament of
George Bell deceased late of this county-This day made application to be registered in the
said office, agreeably to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of Virginia-in
that case made & provided. The said Jack Sims (alias) John Sims is about Twenty three
years of age-about six feet three inches high-light complexion, bushy head of hair-with a
considerable scar on the right cheek and a spot on the left cheek, also a small scar on the
left eye brow, which said register taken as aforesaid-is duly recorded in the said office-
Given under my hand the 13.th day of October 1818 (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 20
Louisa Clerks Office to wit
Darby Sims a negro man emancipated by the Last Will and Testament of George Bell
deceased, late of said County This day made application to be registered in the said office,
agreeably to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of Virginia in that case
made and provided-The said Darby Sims is about Twenty two years of age about five feet
seven inches and an half high-dark complexion-with a Tolerable bushy head of hair-no
apparent scar or mark. Which said register taken as aforesaid, is duly recorded-in the
said office Given under my hand the 13.th day of October 1818 (Sig.) John Poindexter
C.L.C.
N.o 21
Louisa Clerks Office 8.th September 1819
Registered this day Nelson Mann son of (Charity Mann) a person of colour (free born)
the said Nelson is between Twenty one and Twenty two years of age. Black complexion,
two scars on the right arm below the elbow, produced from burns five feet five and an
half inches high which is ordered to be certified. Given under my hand the day and year
aforesaid. (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 22
Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 14.th 1819
Registered this day Daniel Baker a person of colour (free born) formerly bound to Cosby
Duke of this County. The said Daniel appears to be between Twenty eight and Thirty
years of age, is of dark complexion under lip setting considerably further out than his
upper one, both his upper eye teeth out, five feet four inches and an half high. white of is
eyes of a reddish cast. all of which is ordered to be certified. Given under my hand the
day and year aforesaid (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 23
Louisa County Court Clerks Office 11.th October 1819
Registered this day according to act of assembly in that case made and provided Celia a
free woman of Colour emancipated by a Deed of Manumiton from Bety Duk to the said
Clia bearing date the 18.th day of November One thousand eight hundred The said Celia
is five feet six inches high light complexion a small scar on the nect ocassioned by a burn
bushy head of hair between forty eight and forty nine years of age no other apparrant scar
or mark compared and ordered to be certified by the Court as being correctly taken (Sig.)
John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 24
Louisa County Court Clerks Office 11.th October 1819
Registered this day Celia daughter of Celia who said Celia (the mother) was emancipated
together with her future increase by a Deed of Manumiton from Betty Duke to the said
Celia bearing date the 18.th day of November 1800. the said Celia a five feet four inches
high, light complexion bushy head of hair no apparant scar or mark fourteen years eleven
months and eleven day old which being compaed by the Court is ordered to be certified
as being correctly taken. (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 25
Louisa County Court Clerks )ffice October 11.th 1819
Registered this day according to an act of Assembly Sarah the daughter of Celia who said
Celia was emancipated together with with her furture increase by a Deed Manumition
from Betty Duke to the said Celia bearing date the 18.th day of Novembe 1800. The said
Sarah is four feet high, light complexion, bushy head of hair a scar on the left cheek no
other apparant scar or mark Nine years three months and twenty eight days old which
being compared by the Court is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken (Sig.) John
Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 26
Louisa County Court Clerks Office 11.th October 1819
Registered this day according to an act of assembly Betsy daughter of Celia who said
Celia was emancipated together with her furture increase by a Deed of Manumition from
Betty Duke to the said Clia bearing date the 18.th day of November 1800. The said
Betsey is four feet ten inches and a half high, light complexion, no apparant scar or mark
twelve years & eight months old, which being compared by the Court is ordered to be
certified to be correctly taken (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 27
Louisa County Court Clerks Office 11.th October 1819
Registered this day according to an act of assembly Mary the daughter of Celia who said
Celia and Mary was emancipated together with their future increase by a Deed of
manumition from Betty Duke to the said Celia & Mary bearing date the 11.th day of
November 1800. The said Mary is five feet three inches high light complexion bushy
head of hair, no apparant scar or mark Twenty years two months and twenty six day old,
which being compared by the Court is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken (Sig.)
John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 28
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 11.th 1819
Registered this day according to an act of assembly Kitty daughter of Celia who said
Celia was emancipated together with her future increase by Deed of Manumition from
Betty Duke to the said Celia bearing the date the 18.th day of November 1800. The said
Kitty is five feet five inches and a half high light complexion bushy head of hair no
apparant scar or mark nineteen years and nine months old, which being compared by the
court, is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken (Sig.) John Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 29
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 11.th 1819
Registered this day Thomas son of Celia who said Celia was emancipated together with
her future increase by a Deed of Manumition from Betty Duke to the said Celia bearing
date the 18.th day of November 1800. The said Thomas is four feet and one inch high,
light complexion no apparrent scar or mark six years nine months and twenty six day old,
which being compared by the Court is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken (Sig.)
John Poindexter
N.o 30
Louisa County Court Clerks Office November 8.th 1819
Registered this day Sarah Mann daughter of Charity Mann, (the said Charity Mann was
born free) and the said Sarah was formely bound to John Gunnell of this County, The
said Sarah is in hr Twenty first year of age, dark complexion, Thick lips, a scar on the
right arm produced from enoculation Five feet four inches high all which is ordered to be
certified. Given under my hand the 8th day of November 1819 as aforesaid (Sig.) John
Poindexter C.L.C.
N.o 31
Louisa Clerks Office (court)
Lucy a negro woman emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter. This day made
application to be registered in the said office, agreeably to the provisions of an act of the
general assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided. The said Lucy is about
years of age, five feet four inches & an half high light complexion, bushy head of hair, a
scar on the forefinger on the right hand occasionad by a felon, which registar taken as
aforesaid is duly recorded in the said office. Given under my hand the 6.th day of
December 1819 (Sig.) John Poindexter
N.o 32
Registered this 12.th day of June One thousand eight hundred & twenty
Fontaine Kinney a person of colour (born free) the said Fontaine is a bright mullatto
about Twenty two years old, five feet nine inches high, has a bushy head of hair, a scar
on the right elbow, no other apparrant mark or scar which registered being compared by
the court with the said Fontaine Kinney is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the public seal of said
County to be hereto affixed the day and year above written (Sig.) John Poindexter
Virginia=Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 3.rd 1821
N.o 33
Louisa County (to wit) John Captain son of William & Lucy Captain who said William &
Lucy Captain was emancipated by John Boswell deceased, this day made application to
be registered in the said office, agreeably to the provisions of an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided whereupon it is Ordered to be
certified to all to whom it may concern that the said John Captain is about Twenty two
years of age five feet eight inches & an half high light complexion-good countenance
tolerable bushy head of hair no apparrant scar or mark-which said register taken as
aforesaid is duly recorded & being compared in open court-is by the Court ordered to be
certified to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Publick seal of said County to be hereto affixed this 15.th day of August 1820
in the 45.th year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) John Poindexter
N.o 34
Registered this 6.th day of January 1821
Daniel a person of colour set free by a Deed of Manumition from the Rev.d John
Poindexter dec.d bearing date the 20.th day of February 1802 and duly recorded in the
county court Louisa reference being thereunto had will more fully appear-The said Daniel
is a man about six feet high light complexion and about Thirty two years old has lost all
his upper teeth on the left side of his mouth except one-no other apparent mark or scar-
which register being compared by the court with the said Danial is ordered to be certified
to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
public seal of said county to be hereto affixed the day of January 1821 (Sig.) Jno. Hunter
C.L.C.
N.o 35
Louisa County to wit
Wilson Kenney a man of colour born free, this day made application in the clerks office
of the said County to be registered in conformity to an act of the General Assembly of
Virginia in that case made and provided whereupon it is Ordered to be certified to all to
whom it may concern that the said Wilson Kenney is about Twenty four years of age,
five feet five inches high, a bright mulatto has a bushy head of hair, and has a scar in his
forehead occasioned from a burn-no other apparrant scar or mark. Which said register
taken as a aforesaid is duly recorded in a book kept for that purpose-and being compared
with the said Wilson Kenney in open court, is by the Court ordered to be certified to be
correctly taken. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the Public
seal of said County to be hereto affixed this day of May 1821 in the 45.th year of the
Commonwealth (Sig.) Teste Jno. Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 36
Virginia=Louisa County Court Clerks Office Aug.t 3.d 1821
Mary Putney daughter of Fanny Putney (who was born free) this day made application to
be registered (in conformity with an act of the General Assembly of Virginia in that case
made and provided) It is therefore certified to all to whom it may concern, That the said
Mary Putney is a person of light complextion, about four feet eleven and an half inches
high, between twenty two and three years of age, has a bushy head of hair, very black
eyes and a good countenance no apparant scar or mark, she was bound to a certain John
Shipperson by Indenture bearing date the ninth day of August Eighteen hundred and
thirteen and filed in the office of the County Court of Louisa reference being thereto had
will more fully appear, which register taken as above being compared by the Court, with
the said Mary Putney is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken-In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the public seal of said County to be hereto
affixed the day of August 1821 in the 46.th year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) John
Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 37
Virginia=Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 11.th 1821
Pleasant Mosby son of Phillis Mosby (who was born free) this day made application to be
registered in conformity with an act of the General Assembly of Virginia in that case
made & provided. It is therefore certified to all to whom it may concern that the said
Pleasant Mosby is a tolerable bright mulatto about six feet an Inch and a half high, in the
twenty fifth year of his age, his left leg very crooked in consequence of his knee having
been dislocated, his chin jetts out more than is common has very black eyes-no other
apparant mark or scar which register taken as above being compared by the Court with
the said Pleasant Mosby is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa have hereunto
set my hand & caused the public seal of said County to be hereto affixed this day of
August 1821 in the 45.th year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 38
Virginia Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 25 1821
James a person of colour emancipated by a Deed of manumition from the Rev.d John
Poindexter dec.d bearing date the 18.th day of February 1801 and duly recorded in the
County court of Louisa reference being there unto had will more fully appear, this day
made application in the said office to be registered agreeably to an act of the general
assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided, the said James is a man about five
feet nine inches & a half high, light complexion, has a bushy head of hair, in the thirty
second year of his age, has a small scar on his right ear-no other apparent scar or mark
which register taken as aforesaid-being compared by the court with the said James, is
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Public seal of said County to be hereto affixed this day of
N.o 39
Virginia-Louisa County Court Clerks Office December the 10.th 1821
Garland Dickenson is a man of colour who was bound to Anderson Bunch by an
Indenture filed in the said office bearing date the 17.th day of April 1806, This day made
application in the said office to be registered-agreeably to an act of the general assembly
of Virginia in that case made and provided-The said Garland is a man about five feet five
inches and three quarter high light complexion has a very bushy head of hair-a small scar
on the nose just between the eyes-no other apparent scar or mark between twenty one &
twenty two years of age which register taken as aforesaid being compared by the court
with the said Garland Dickenson ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In
testimony where of I have hereunto Set my hand and caused the public Seal of said
County to be hereto affixed this 10.th day of December 1821 in the 46.th year of the
Commonwealth (Sig.) Teste Jno. Hunter C.
N.o 40
Henrico County Set
Registered with the Clerk of the Court of said County Jesse Jones No. 170 a black man
about twenty Three Years old, six feet high with a scar on the left side of his face, was
emancipated by the last will and testament of William Jones deceased of Henrico County.
Given under my hand this second day of May one thousand eight hundred and ten. (Sig.)
J B Whitlocke C.H.C.
Entered in my office this 10.th April 1816 (Sig.) Teste W. Miller C.G.C.
Gooch.d Clerks Office 8 May 1819. A Copy (Sig.) Teste W. Miller C.G.C.
N.o 41
Virginia Set No. 274
In Pursuance of an act of assembly entitled, an act for regulating the police of towns in
this commonwealth and to restrain the practice of negroes going at large I Robert Smith
Chew Clerk of the Court of Hustings for the town and corporation of Fredericksburg do
hereby certify that Lucy a mulatto woman aged 29 year, five feet & a half inch high, who,
was emancipated by Ralph Quarles is registered in my office agreeable to the direction of
the above recited act, certified this 12.th day of April 1819. Albert N. Walker, one of the
magistrates in the town of Fredericksburg (Sig.) R. S. Chew C.C.H.
N.o 42
Virginia Louisa County Court Clerks Office July 6.th 1822
Jack a person of color emancipated by a deed of manumition from the Rev.d John
Poindexter dec.d this day made application in the said office to be registered agreeably to
an act of the General Assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided, the said Jack
is a man about five feet seven inches & 1/2 high, dark complexion in the twenty second
year of his age, has a scar on the back of the head, also immediately under the knee of the
right leg & a small scar in the left eye brow extending a little above the brow, no other
apparent scar or mark, which register taken as aforesaid, being compared by the court
with the said Jack, is ordered to be certified to be correctly taken In testimony where of I
have hereunto set my hand and caused the Public Seal of said County to be hereto affixed
this 8.th day of July 1822 in the 47.th year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) John Hunter C.C.
N.o 43
Virginia Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 10.th 1822
Winney Going daughter of Elizabeth Going who was born free, this day made application
in the said office to be registered, agreeably to an act of the General Assembly of
Virginia in that case made and provided. The said Winney Going is a black negro
woman, about four feet eleven inches high, has a bushy head of hair & good
countenance-has a hole in each ear made for earrings, no other apparent mark or scar she
is supposed to be about twenty years of age which register taken as aforesaid, being
compared by the court with the said Winney Going is ordered to be certified to be
correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa have hereunto
set my hand & caused the Public Seal of said County to be hereto affixed this 12.th day
of November 1822 in the 47.th year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) Jno. Hunter C.C.
N.o 44
Virginia Louisa County Court Clerks Office Dec.r 7.th 1822
Tarlton a man of colour son of Edy, both of whom were emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter deceased, this day made application in the office to be registered, agreebly to
the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of Virginia in that case made and
provided-It is therefore certified to all to whom it may concern, that the said Tarlton is a
man about five feet seven inches high, dark complexion, stout built, has rather a down
look in the twenty second year of his age, has a scar upon the right arm, between the
elbow & wrist, also a scar on the second joint of the finger next to the little finger on the
left hand occasioned by a cut-no other apparent scar or mark. In Louisa County Court
December the 9.th 1822. The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with
the said Tarlton and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand,
and caused the Public Seal of said County to be hereto affixed the said 9.th day of Dec.r
1822 in the 47.th year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) Jno. Hunter
N.o 45
In Virginia Louisa County Court Clerks Office Feby 8.th 1823
William Edwards a person of colour (the son of Edward Edwards) who was born free this
day made application in the said office to be registered agreeably to an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia in that case made & provided. It is therefore certified to all to
whom it may concern that the said William Edwards is a man about five feet eleven
inches high, light complexion, a bushy head of hair, about twenty two years of age, has a
scar upon the breast occassioned by a burn-no other apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court November 12, 1827
The foregoing register was this day day compared by the Court with the said William
Edwards and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand
and caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed the said 12.th day of Nov
1827 in the 52nd year of the Commonwealth (SIg.) Jno. Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 46
Virginia-Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 1.st 1824
Arthur Robertson son of Ninny Robertson a free woman of colour of said County, this
day made application in the said office to be registered agreeably to an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided-It is therefore certified to all to
whom it may concern that the said Arthur Robertson is a man of dark complexion five
feet seven & 1/2 inches high, about twenty three years old, his left eye out-no other
apparent scar or mark
In Louisa County Court January 12.th 1824
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Arthur
Robertson and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said court, have hereunto set my hand &
caused the Public seal of said County to be hereto affixed the said 12.th day of January
1824 in the 47.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jno. Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 47
Virginia: Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the third 1824
Sam Jackson, Son of Polly Jackson a free woman of colour, of said County, this day
made application in the said office to be registered, agreeably to an act of the General
Assembly in that case made & provided. It is therefore certified to all to whom it may
concern that the said Sam Jackson is a man of light complexion five feet 81/2 Inches high,
about twenty three years of age, a scar on the left elbow occasioned by a burn-no other
apparent scar or mark
In Louisa County Court January 12.th 1824 The foregoing register was this day compared
by the Court with the said Sam Jackson and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony where of I John Hunter clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand &
caused the public Seal of said County to be hereto affixed the said 12.th day of January
1824 in the 48.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jno. Hunter C.C.
N.o 48
Virginia Set:
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July the 9.th 1824 John Richardson (a man of
colour) who was born free (the son of Martha Richardson of this County), this day made
application in the said office to be registered agreeably to an act of the General Assembly
of Va in that case made and provided It is therefore certified to all to whom it may
concern that the said John Richardson is a man of very light complexion, bushy head,
about five feet seven and an half inches high, with a small mole over the right eye, and
about twenty two years of age.
In Louisa County Court July 12.th 1824
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said John
Richardson and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I Jno. Hunter Clerk of the said Court hereunto Set my hand and
affixed the public seal of the said court this 12.th day of July 1824 In the forty Ninth year
of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 49
Virginia, Louisa County Set
Be it remembered that on the 28.th day of July 1824, David Kinney, a man of colour,
(born free in the said County) this day made application in the clerks office of the said
County to be registered, agreeably to an act of the General assembly of Virginia in that
case made & provided, The said David Kinney is about twenty nine years of age, light
complexion, five feet ten inches high, his middle finger on the left hand cut off, has a scar
in the corner of his left eye-no other apparent scar or mark
In Louisa County Court August the 1824
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said David Kinney
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
caused the public seal of said county to be hereto affixed this day of March 1824-and in
the 49.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.C.
N.o 50
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 11.th 1824
Charles a negro man this day emancipated by a deed of manumition from Edy his wife to
him which said deed was this day acknowledged in open court by the said Edy and
certified to all to whom it may concern-applied to the court to be registered, whereupon it
is certified to all to whom it may concern, that the said Charles is a man about five feet
ten inches high, stout made, dark complexion, high forehead, a scar on the forehead in the
edge of the hair, also on the ball of the thumb of the right hand, about fifty two years of
age, nappy hair-no other apparant scar or mark
In testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the Record of said Court-I John
Hunter Clerk of the said court, have hereunto put my hand and caused the public seal of
said county to be hereto affixed this 11.th day of October 1824 in the 49.th year of our
foundation (Sig.) Jno Hunter
N.o 51
In Louisa County Clerks Office October the Eigth One thousand eight hundred and
twenty four-Edy a woman of colour emancipated by a deed of mamunumition from the
Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d to the said Edy bearing date the 6.th day of October 1794
and of record in the county Court of Louisa, this day made application in the said office
to be registered, agreeably to an act of the General assembly of Virginia in such case
made and provided where whereupon it is certified to all to whom it may concern, that
the said Edy is a woman about forty three years of age, rather light complexion, has a
scar upon the lower part of the neck, occasioned by a burn, bushy head of hair, about five
feet four inches high-no other apparent scar or mark
In Louisa County Court October 11.th 1824-The foregoing register was compared by the
Court with the said Edy, and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto put my hand
and caused the public seal of said County to be hereto affixed this 11.th day of October
1824 in the 49.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jno. Hunter C.
N.o 52
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the Eigth, One thousand Eight
hundred and twenty four
Betsey a Woman of Colour emancipated by a deed of manumition from the Rev.d John
Poindexter dec.d to the said Betsey bearing date the 6.th day of October 1794 and of
record in the County Court of Louisa, This day made application in the said office to be
registered agreeably to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia in such case made and
provided whereupon it is certified to all to to whom it may concern that the said Betsey is
a Woman about thirty two years of age, light complexion, dark eyes, full mouth, bushy
head of hair, has a scar on the right arm near the elbow and several scars on the left arm
between the elbow & hand, about five feet six inches high, no other apparent scar or mark
In Louisa County Court October 11.th 1824
The foregoing Register was compared by the court with the said Betsey and ordered to be
certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the court of the said County of Louisa have
hereunto put my hand and caused the public seal of said County to be hereto affixed the
said 11.th day of October 1824 in the 49.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jno Hunter C.C.
N.o 53
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 12.th 1824
George Washington son of Betsey (who said Betsey was emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter and the said George Washington was born free since the emancipation of his
mother) was this day brought into the said office to be registered agreeably to an Act of
the General Assembly of Virginia in that case, made & provided, whereupon it is
certified to all to whom it may concern that the said George Washington is a very likely
boy, light complexion, three feet nine inches high, between five & six years of age, has
no apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court October 12.th 1824
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said George
Washington & Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
N.o 54
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 12.th 1824
Becky daughter of Betsey (who said Becky was emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter and the said Becky was born free since the emancipation of her mother, was
this day brought into the said office to be registered agreeably to an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided, whereupon it is certified to all to
whom it may concern that the said Becky is a very likely girl abut four feet 2 & 1/2
inches high, Two very small scars on the side of the forehead which will probably not be
permanent, about seven years of age-no other apparent scar or mark
In Louisa County Court October 12.th 1824
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Becky and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
N.o 55
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 12.th 1824
Thomas son of Betsey (who said Betsey was emancipated by the Rev.d Jno. Poindexter
and the said Thomas was born free since the emancipation of his mother) was this day
brought into the said office to be registered agreeably to an act of the General Assembly
of Virginia in that case made and provided-whereupon it is certified to all To whom it
may concern that the said Thomas is alikely boy about two feet nine inches high will be
two years old some time in March next has a high forehead no apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court October 12.th 1824
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Thomas and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
N.o 56
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 12.th 1824
Anna daughter of Betsey (who said Betsey was emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter and the said Anna was born free since the emancipation of her mother) was
this day brought into the said office to be registered agreeably to an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided. Whereupon it is certified to all to
whom it may concern that the said Anna is a very likely girl about three feet two & an
half inches high-about four years old no apparent scar or mark
In Louisa County Court October 12.th 1824
The foregoing register was this compared by the court with the said Anna, and ordered to
be certified to be correctly taken
N.o 57
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December 11.th 1824
Jane daughter of Franky emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day
applied in the said office to be registered, agreeably to an act of the General Assembly of
Virginia in that case made and provided, whereupon it is certified to all to whom it may
concern that the said Jane is a woman of dark complexion about five feet three & an 1/2
Inches high in the nineteenth year of her age has thick lips-no other apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court December the 13.th 1824
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Jane and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court hath hereunto set my hand
and caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 13.th day of December
1824 in the 49.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jno. Hunter C.C.
N.o 58
State of Virginia To Wit:
In Louisa County Clerks Office June the 8.th 1825
Charles, alias, Charles Sims a free man of colour the son of Amey who was emancipated
by Robert Bell this day made application in the said office to be registered agreeably to
an act of the General assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided-it is therefore
certified to all to whom it may concern that the said Charles is a man of dark complexion
rather slender made about five feet nine inches high his thumb on the left hand has the
appearance of being once cut off at the end, and is about twenty six years of age
At a Quarterly Court held for the County of Louisa on the 13.th day of June 1825
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Charles and
Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand
and caused the public seal of my office to be hereto affixed the thirteenth day of June in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five and in the 49.th year of
the Independence of the United States of America (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 59
City or Richmond to wit
Registered in the office of the court of Hustings for the said city, the 10 day of April 1805.
N.o 340 Sam a black man, about five feet four inches high and about twenty nine years
old, who was emancipated by the will of Samuel Dobie as appears by an extract thereof
filed in the said office
A copy made this 12.th day of August in the year 1825 (Sig.) Th. C. Howard Clk
Entered of Record in this office this 18.th Aug.t 1825 (Sig.) Jno. Hunter Clk
N.o 60
Virginia to wit: In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the thirteeth 1826
Samuel Mosby (the son of Philis Mosby) a free man of colour, this day came into the said
office to be registered according to Law, It is certified therefore to all whom it may
concern that the said Samuel Mosby is about twenty four years of age, about five feet
eight & 1/2 inches high, very light complexion spare? made a natural dent in the chin and
a scar on the left rist occassioned by a cut
At a monthly Court held for Louisa County at the Courthouse thereof on Monday the
13.th day of February 1826
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with Samuel Mosby &
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto set my hand and
affixed the seal of my office the s.d 13.th day of February 1826 and in the 50.th year of
the Commonwealth (Sig.) Jno. Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 61
Virginia to wit
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 29.th 1826
Isaac Captain son of Lucy Captain, who was born free this day came into the said office
to be reigistered, agreeably to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of
Virginia, in that case made and provided, It is therefore certified to all to whom it may
concern, that the said Isaac Captain is light complected, rather a bushy head of hair, a
scar on the right hand between the forefinger and the middle finger just at the last point of
the fingers, occasioned by a cut-about twenty two years old, no other apparent scar or
mark five feet nine & half inches high
At a court held for Louisa County at the Courthouse on Monday the 12.th day of June
1826
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Isaac Captain,
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court, have hereto set my hand and
caused the Public seal of said County to be hereto affixed the said 12.th day of June 1826
in the 50.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 62
Virginia to wit
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 29.th 1826
William Kinney son of Phillis Kinney, who was born free, This day came in the said
office to be registered, agreeably to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of
Virginia in that case made and provided-It is therefore certified to all To whom it may
concern, that the said William Kinney is a bright mulatto five feet four & half inches high,
hair inclined to be straight, a scar on the thumb of the right hand, and one on the
forefinger of the left hand, between twenty one and twenty two years old, no other
apparent scar or mark
At a court held for Louisa County at the courthouse on Monday the the 12.th day of June
1826The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said William
Kinney, and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of said Court have hereto set my hand, and
caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed the said 12.th day of June 1826
in the 50.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 63
Louisa County to wit
John Captain son of William & Lucy Captain who said William & Lucy Captain was
emancipated by John Boswell deceased, this day made application to be registered in the
said office, agreeably to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of Virginia in
that case made and provided, whereupon it is ordered to be certified to all to whom it may
concern that the said John Captain is about twenty two years of age five feet eight & an
half inches high light complexion good countenance, tolerably bushy head of hair, no
apparent scar or mark, which said register taken as aforesaid in duly recorded & being
compared in open court-is by the court ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the public seal of said
County to be hereto affixed this 15.th day of August 1826 in the 45.th year of the
Commonwealth (Sig.) John Hunter C.C.
N.o 64
Virginia: To wit: In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the tenth 1826
William Captain Son of Lucy Captain (who was born free) this day applied in the said
office to be registered according to Law: It is Certified therefore to all whom it may
concern that the said William Captain is a man of light complexion about twenty three
years of age, a bushy head of hair, a scar over the left eye-No other apparent mark or
scar-and about five feet five inches high
In Louisa County Court November 14: 1826. The foregoing Register was this day in
open court compared with the said William Captain and ordered to be certified to be
correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court hath hereto put my hand and
affixed the Seal of my office the said 14.th day of November 1826 In the 51.st year of the
Commonwealth (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 65
Virginia to wit
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the sixteenth 1827-Edmund Veney Son
of Rachel Veney who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be
Registered-according to Law-It is certified therefore to all whom it may concern that the
said Edmund Veney is a man of Dark complexion about Twenty One years of age no
apparent mark or scar about five feet six inches high and has rather a down look.
In Louisa County Court March 1827
The foregoing Register was this day in open court compared with the said Edmund
Veney and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court hath hereto set my hand and
affixed the seal of my office this the day of March 1827 In the 51.st year of our
foundation. (Sig.) John Hunter Clk.
N.o 66
Virginia to wit
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the tenth 1826
William Captain son of Lucy Captain (who was born free) this day applied in the said
office to be registered according to law: It is certified therefore to all whom it may
concern that the said William Captain is a man of light complexion about twenty three
years of age a bushy head of hair a scar over the left eye no other apparent mark or scar
and about five feet five inches high.
In Louisa County Court the .th 182
The foregoing Register was this day in open Court Compared with the said William
Captain and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John
Hunter Clerk of the said Court hath hereto put my hand and affixed the seal of my office
the 14.th day of Nov: 1826 In the 51.st year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) John Hunter
C.C.
N.o 67
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August the 13.th 1827
John Kinney son of Amy Kinney, a man of colour, who was born free, This day made
application in the said office to be registered, agreeably to an act of the General
Assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided, whereupon it is certified to all to
whom it may concern, that the said John Kinney is of dark complexion, five feet nine
inches high, in the twenty fifth year of his age, has a scar on the back of the head at the
edge of the hair and no other apparent scar or mark.
In Louisa County Court August the 13.th-1827-
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said John Kinney,
and by the court ordered to be certified to be correctly taken-
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the court of the County aforesaid, have
hereunto set my hand and caused the public seal of said County to be hereto affixed The
date above written (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 68
Henrico County Set:
Registered with the clerk of the Court of said County Jesse Jones No. 170 a black man
about twenty three years old six feet high with a scar on the left side of his face was
emancipated by the last will and testament of William Jones deceased of Henrico County
Given under my hand this second day of May one thousand Eight hundred and ten (Sig.)
J. B. Whitlocke C.H.C.
Entered in my office this 10.th April 1816 (Sig.) Test W. Miller C.G.C.
Goochland Clerks Office 8.th May 1819. A Copy (Sig.) Teste W. Miller O.G.C.
Entered in Louisa County Court Clerks Office this 15.th day of October 1827 (Sig.) Teste
John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 69
City of Richmond to wit
Registered in the office of the Court of Hustings for the said City the 10.th day of April
1805 No. 340 Sam a black man about five feet four inches high about twenty nine years
old who was emancipated by the will of Samuel Dobie as appears by an extract thereof
filed in this said office-A copy made this 12.th day of August in the year 1825.
Teste of said city (Sig.) Th: C. Howard Clk
Entered of record in the County Court of Louisa this 18.th August 1825 (Sig.) Teste Jno:
Hunter Clk
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 3.rd 1828 The foregoing register was
produced to me and renewed, the Original being destroyed by me (Sig.) Teste David M.
Hunter D.C.
N.o 70
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 3.d 1829
John son of Jinney, emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d This day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said John is a man of dark complexion, about five feet
seven and a half inches high about twenty two years of age has a scar on the forehead Just
in the edge of the hair occasioned by a cut no other apparent marke or scar. In Louisa
County Court March 1829. The foregoing register was this day in open Court compared
with the said John and Ordered to be Certified to be Correctly taken. In testimony
whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and affixed the
seal of my office the day of March 1829 In the 53.rd year of our foundation (Sig.) John
Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 71
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 3.rd 1829
Joseph Veney son of Rachel Veney who was born free. This day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Joseph Veney is a man of dark complexion about five feet nine
inches high, about twenty one years of age has several knots or protuberances in the skin
on his breast no other apparent mark or scar and has rather a down Look.
N.o 72
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March 12.th 1829-Reuben Putney son of Fanny
Putney who was free born. This day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben
Putney is a man of Dark Complexion about the age of twenty one years old five feet six
and a half inches high has no apparent mark or scar. In Louisa County Court March 12.th
1829. The foregoing register was this day compared with the said Reuben Putney in open
court and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter
Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the seal of my office the
12.th day of March 1829 In the 53.rd Year of our foundation. (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 73
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July14.th 1829-Esther Veney daughter of Rachael
Veney who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Esther
Veney is girl of dark complexion, about three feet five inches high, about four years old
No apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day in open court compared with the said Esther Veney
and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the seal of my office the day of 1829 In the 54.th year of our foundation (Sig.)
John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 74
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July 14.th 1829, Polley Veney daughter of Rachael
Veney who was free born, This day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly
Veney is a woman of dark complexion, about five feet one inch and a half high, about
eighteen years old, no apparent mark or scar-In Louisa County Court The foregoing
register was this day in open court compared with the said Polley Veney and ordered to
be certified to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said
Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the seal of the Office the day of 1829 In the
54.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 75
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1829.
Isaac Kinney son of Amey Kinney, born free, This day made application in the said
office to be registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all to whom it may
concern that the said Isaac Kinney is a man of dark complexion, about five feet nine and
three fourth inches high, Twenty four years old, of good countenance very likely, no
apparent scar of mark.
In Louisa County Court September the 14.th 1829. The foregoing register was this day in
open court compared with the said Isaac Kinney, and ordered to be certified to be
correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the seal of my office the date above, in the 54.th year of our foundation (Sig.)
John Hunter
N.o 76
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office Jany the 7.th 1830
Edmund is a negro man emancipated by a deed of Manumition duly recorded in the said
office, from the Rev.d John Poindexter to Rosetta the mother of the said Edmund
emancipating her and her increase after her said increase shall have attained the age of
twenty years-being in the twenty first year of his age, this day made application in the
said office to be registered in conformity with an act of assembly in that case made &
provided. Whereupon, it is certified to all to whom it may concern, that the said Edmund
is a very likely bright mulatto man, with good countenance, has a bushy head of hair,
several small scars on the forehead, and a considerable scar on the breast occasioned by a
burn about 5 feet 9 Inches high.
In Louisa County Court January 11.th 1830
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said Edmund & Ordered to
be Correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of said Court have hereunto
put my hand & caused the public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this 11.th day of
January 1830 in the 54.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 77
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 4.th 1830. Franky a free woman of Colour
emancipated by a deed of Manumition from the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d to the said
Frankey bearing date the 13.th day of Augt 1800 and duly recorded in the county court of
Louisa. This day made application in the said office to be registered agreeably to an act
of the general assembly of Virginia in such case made and provided: whereupon it is
certified to all to whom it may concern that the said Frankey is a woman of yellowish
complexion, about five feet three & a half inches high between forty & forty five years of
age, has a scar on her breast occasioned by a rising no other apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court January 11.th 1830 The foregoing Register was compared by the
court with the said Franky & Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the Court of the said County of Louisa have
hereto put my hand and caused the public seal of said County to be hereto affixed this
11.th day of January 1830 in the 54.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 78
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 9.th 1830
Rachael daughter of Frankey who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d
this day made application in the said office to be registered in conformity with an act of
Assembly in that case made & provided: whereupon it is certified to all to whom it may
concern, that the said Rachael is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty years old,
four feet Eleven inches high, a large natural mark on the right shoulder of a whitish
colour no other mark or scar.
In Louis County Court January 11.th 1830-The foregoing Register was compared by the
court with the said Rachael, and ordered to be certified to be Correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of our said court, have hereunto put my hand
and caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 11.th day of January
1830 In the 54.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 79
Virginia, In Louisa County Court Office January the 9.th 1830
William son of Sarah, emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said William is a man of rather light complexion (but
not bright) stout built, about five feet six Inches high in the twenty second year of his age
& has no apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court January the 11.th 1830
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said William, and
entered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this 11.th day of January 1830, on
the 54.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 80
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 9.th 1830
James Mann, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to Law-It is therefore certified to all to whom it may concern, that
the said James is of dark complexion, in the twenty second year of his age, five feet seven
& half Inches high, stout made, has a small scar on the upper part of the breast, and no
other apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said James Mann,
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said court, have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this day of 1830 in the 54.th year
of our foundation (Sig.) Jn.o Huncter C.
N.0 81
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 9.th 1830
Polly Thornton, who was emancipated by Higgason King by deed of manumition
recorded in the County Court of Hanover, this day made application in the said office to
be Registered according to Law
It is therefore certified to all to whom it may concern, that the said Polly Thornton is a
dark complected Woman, five foot five & 1/2 Inches high, about forty years of age, has
lost her upper teeth before & has no other apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Polly Thornton
and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this day of 1830 in the 54.th year
of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 82
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July the 9.th 1830. James Kinney son of
Amy Kinney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore Certified to all to whom it may concern, that
the said James Kinney is a man of dark complexion five feet seven inches high about
twenty seven year of age, blind in the right eye, and a scar just on the outer edge of the
right eye; no apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said James Kinney,
And ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this day of 1830 In the 55.th year
of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 83
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July the 9.th 1830. Lilly daughter of
Frankey who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all to whom it may concern, that the said Lilly is a woman of dark complexion five feet
three and a half inches high about years of age, small scar on the top and a very large scar
on the under side of her right wrist occasioned by a burn, her middle finger, ring finger
and little finger on the hand smartly drawn or contracted which was also occasioned by a
burn, no other apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Lilly, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and Caused the Public seal of said Court to be
hereto affixed this day of 1830 In the 55.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
C.L.C.
N.o 84
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July the 12.th 1830. Rhoda daughter of
Sarah emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all to whom it
may concern, that the said Rhoda is a dark complected negro (but not very black) about
five feet four inches high, in the twenty first year of her age, has a small scar on the back
of the left hand, just above her fingers, & has no other apparent mark or scar. The scar
alluded to was caused by a burn
In Louisa County Court July the 12.th 1830
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court, with the said Rhoda, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof, I John Hunter clerk of the said court, have hereto put my hand and
caused the public seal of the said court to be hereto affixed this 12.th day of July 1830 in
the 55.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 85
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office the 13.th day of December 1830 James Tyree son
of Sam & Nancy Tyree who was born free this day made application in the said office to
be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all to whom it may concern, that
the said James Tyree is a man of rather a yellowish complexion five feet eight inches
high, about twenty years of age, the end of the little finger on the left hand cut off and a
scar above the left eye (in the brow) occasioned by a fall-No other apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said James Tyree and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this day of December 1830 in the
55.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 86
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 7.th 1831. Tom son of Frankey
who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern, that the said Tom is a yellow man, five feet six & half Inches high in the
twenty sixth year of his age, has a mole on the left side of the neck rather in the rear, a
bushy head of hair good countenance and no other apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court January 10.th 1831
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Tom, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court, have hereto put my hand, and
caused the Public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this 10.th day of January 1831 in
the 55.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 87
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 6.th 1831. Arthur son of Betsey
who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day made application in
the said office to be Registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Arthur is a man of dark complexion five feet seven & half
Inches high in the twenty second year of his age, has a scar on the left eye Brow and
another on the lower part of the calf of the leg & no other apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court January 10.th 1831.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court, with the said Arthur, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this 10.th day of January 1831 in
the 55.th year of the Commonwealth (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 88
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 10.th 1831
David Kinney son of Amey Kinney who was born free, this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said David Kinney is a dark complected man about five feet six inches
high, has a scar on the inside of the finger next to the little finger on the right hand about
years of age, tolerably stout made, has no other apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court January 10.th 1831 Compared with the said David Kinney and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
Caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed the 10.th day of January 1831 in
the 55.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 89
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 10.th 1831. Joseph Veney
son of Rachel Veney who was born free This day made application in the said office to
be registered according to law-It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that
the said Joseph Veney is a man of dark complexion about five feet nine inches high,
about twenty two years of age has several knots or protuberances on his breast & no other
apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court January 10.th 1831. The foregoing Register was this day in open
court compared with the said Joseph Veney and ordered to be certified to be correctly
taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court, have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 10.th day of January 1831 in
the 55.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 90
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 12.th 1831 Gideon Langston
(son of Lucy who was emancipated by Ralph Quarles this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Gideon Langston is a very bright mulatto, five feet four and an half
inches high, about sixteen years of age has a small scar just in the brow of the right eye,
black hair and rather inclined to be straight good countenance, and no other apparent
mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court March the 15.th 1831
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Gideon
Langston and by the Court ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In Witness
whereof I John Hunter Clerk of our said Court have hereunto put my hand and Caused
the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 15.th day of March 1831 In the 55.th
year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 91
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 12.th 1831 William Langston
(son of Lucy) who was emancipated by Ralph Quarles, this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said William Langston is a dark mulatto, five feet five and three quarters
inches high, in the twenty first year of his age has a scar on his right arm occasioned by a
burn, hair inclined to curl, good countenance and no other apparent mark or scar.
Louisa County Court March the 15.th 1831
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said William
Langston and by the court ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In Witness
whereof I John Hunter Clerk of our said Court have hereunto put my hand and caused the
public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 15.th day of March 1831 In the 55.th
year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 92
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 12.th 1831 Charles Langston
(son) of Lucy emancipated by Ralph Quarles this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern,
that the said Charles Langston is a very bright mulatto four feet Eleven inches and an half
high, in the fourteen year of his age, has a small scar in his forehead occasioned by a cut,
hair inclined to be light and straight and no other apparent mark or scar
In Louisa County Court March the 15.th 1831
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Charles Langston
and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In Witness Whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto put my hand
and Caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 15.th day of March
1831 In the 55.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 93
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1831
Edmund Edwards (son of Edward and Dicy Edwards) who was born free, this day made
application in the said office to be registered, according to law. It is therefore Certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Edmund Edwards is a yellow man, about five feet
nine and a half or ten inches high, thirty five years old the 3.rd Just according to his
register produced, has a scar on the upper part of the forehead, extending to the edge of
the hair, a number of small dark specks about his eyes and nose, no other apparent mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court June the 1831
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Edmund
Edwards, and ordered to be Certified to be correctly taken
In witness whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court, have hereunto put my hand, and
caused the public Seal of said court to be hereto affixed this day of June 1831 in the 55.th
year of our foundation (Sig.) Jn.o Hunter
N.o 94
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 5.th 1831. Phillis Kenny
a free Woman of Colour this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern; that the said Phillis
Kenny is a woman about forty years of age, about five feet one and three quarter inches
high, of rather yellowish complexion, good countenance-no apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court September the 12.th 1831
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Phillis Kenny,
and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In Witness whereof I John Hunter
Clerk of the said Court have hereunto put my hand and Caused the public seal of said
Court to be hereto affixed this 12.th day of September 1831 In the 56.th year of our
foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 95
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office Septem.r the 8.th 1831
Nelly a Negro Woman emancipated by the last will & Testament of Richard Sandidge
dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be registered according to
Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nelly is about five
feet three inches high, supposed to be between fifty and sixty years old, very black, rahter
homely, has thick lips, prominent features & short hair, no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court October the 1831
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Nelly, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this day of October 1831, in
the 56.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jn. Hunter
N.o 96
Virginia-
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Louisa daughter of Nelly, a negro woman emancipated by the last will & testament of
Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be
registered according to Law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Louisa is about five feet two inches high, between thirty and thirty five years of age,
has light complexion, long hair inclined to be straight, & no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October the 1831 The foregoing Register was this day compared
by the Court with the said Louisa, and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court, have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of the said Court to be hereto affixed this day of October 1831 in
the 56.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jn. Hunter
N.o 97
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office Septem.r the 8.th 1831
Huldah daughter of Nelly, a negro woman emancipated by the last will and testament of
Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be
registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Huldah is about five feet two inches high, about Thirty years of age, is a bright
mulatto has long straight hair, and no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 98
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Pamelia daughter of Nelly, a negro woman emancipated by the last will & testament of
Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be
registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Pamelia is about 5 feet 5 1/2 inches high, about Twenty five years old, has several
moles in the upper part of the right cheek, extending in a line to the nose, a bright mulatto,
long hair inclined to be straight & thick lips-no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice
N.o 99
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Eliza daughter of Nelly, a negro woman emancipated by the last will & testament of
Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, This day made application to be
registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Eliza is about five feet four inches high, about Twenty three years of age, a bright
mulatto, long hair inclined to be straight has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 100
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831
Milton (Son of Nelly, a negro man emancipated by the last will and Testament of Richard
Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office. This day made application to be registered
according to Law; It is therefore certified to all) whom it may concern, that the said
Milton is about five feet nine inches high, about Twenty one years old, a bright mulatto
straight and well made, has a scar on the joint of the finger next to the little finger, where
it joins the hand of the right hand, his hair inclined to be bushy-no other apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 101
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831. Dabney (son of Nelly) a
negro boy, emancipated by the last will and testament of Richard Sandidge dec.d of
record in the said office, this day made application to be registered, according to Law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Dabney is about five feet
five & half inches high, in the twentieth year of his age, of light complexion, bushy hair,
has a large scar on the left leg a little above the ancle on the outer side of the leg, and no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 102
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831
Susan Daughter of Louisa, emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Richard
Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be registered
according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Susan
is a girl about five feet two inches high, about sixteen years old, of a light black
complexion has a scar on the neck on the right side a little below the ear, no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 103
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Wesley Son of Louisa, emancipated by the last will and testament of Richard Sandidge
dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be registered according to
Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Wesley is a boy about
four feet six & a half inches high, about thirteen years old, light black complexion, very
cross eyed, broad mouth and thick lips, has a small scar on the right side of the neck
under the ear, and several small scars on the right arm below the elbow, which probably
from his youthfulness may not endure. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice
N.o 104
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Caroline, daughter of Huldah, emancipated by the last will and Testament of Richard
Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be registered
according to Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Caroline is a very bright
mulatto girl nearly white, four feet seven inches & half high, about thirteen years old, has
a small scar in the middle of the forehead light bluish grey eyes, straight hair & rather
light-no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 105
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
George Son of Louisa, emancipated by the last will and Testament of Richard Sandidge
dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be registered according to
Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said George is a boy of
very bright complexion nearly white, three feet, eleven inches high, about ten years old
his hair straight and dark, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 106
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831
Horatio Gates, son of Pamelia, emancipated by the last will & Testament of Richard
Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, was this day brought into the said office to be
registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Horatio Gates is a boy of very bright complexion nearly white, about Three feet
seven inches and a half high, about seven years of age, has straight hair & hazle eyes, no
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 107
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Sarah daughter of Eliza, emancipated by the last will and testament of Richard Sandidge
dec.d of record in the said office, was this day brought into the said office to be registered
according to Law
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah is a Girl about
Three feet one inch & a half high, about five years old, Cross eyed, of very bright
complexion nearly white, straight hair, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 108
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Andrew Jackson, son of Louisa, emancipated by the Last Will and testament of Richard
Sandidge dec.d or record in the said office, was this day brought into the said office, to be
registered according to Law, it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Andrew Jackson is a boy of very bright complexion nearly white, about Three feet
and an inch high, has straight hair, and about five years old, no apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice
N.o 109
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 8.th 1831
Elizabeth daughter of Eliza, emancipated by the last will and testament of Richard
Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, was this day brought into the said office to be
registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Elizabeth is a girl of very bright complexion, nearly white, Two feet six inches high,
in the third year of her age, has straight hair, and no apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice
N.o 110
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office Septem.r the 8.th 1831
Richard Barbour, son of Louisa, emancipated by the last Will and testament of Richard
Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, was this day brought into the said office to be
registered according to Law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Richard Barbour is a boy about two feet five inches and an half high, two years old
next March, of very bright complexion, nearly white, his hair straight-no other apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 111
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 12.th 1831
John King son of Polly King who said John, was born free, this day made application to
be registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that
the said John is a black man about five feet six inches high, about twenty one years old,
has a mole on the lower part of the back of the neck, a high forehead, good countenance,
and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 112
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 12.th 1831
Betsey daughter of Sukey-the said Sukey was emancipated by John Dickinson, and the
said Betsey was born free, this day made application to be registered according to Law-It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Betsey is a woman of dark
complexion, five feet five inches high in the twenty fifth year of her age has a small scar
on the forehead-and no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court-November the 15.th 1831. The foregoing Register was this day
compared by the court with the said Betsey, and ordered to be certified to be correctly
taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court, have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this 15.th day of November 1831
in the 56.th year of our foundation (Sig.) Jn.o Hunter
N.o 113
At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued and held for Louisa County, at the
Courthouse, on Wednesday November the 16.th 1831
Milley a negro woman emancipated by Christopher Wood dec.d, this day appeared in
Court and proved to the satisfaction of the court that her register has been worn out and
destroyed-It is ordered that the clerk of this Court do renew the said Register & deliver it
to the said Milley-which is as follows-The said Milley is a woman of black complexion,
between fifty and sixty years of age, has a scar under the chin, & is about five feet six
inches high, no other apparent mark or scar
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa have hereunto
put my hand & Caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 17.th day of
November 1831, in the 56.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 114
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December 31.st 1831. Abram son of
Jenny (who said Jenny was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d and said
Abram was born free) This day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Abram
is a man of dark complexion (but not very dark) five feet seven and a half inches high has
a considerable scar on the left arm below the elbow and a small one on the under lip no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice and in the twenty second year of his
age.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day in open Court compared with the said Abram and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the seal of my office the day of 183
In the year of our foundation. (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
N.o 115
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 5.th 1832
Rosetta (alias Rosetta Attoo) a mulatto woman emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter dec.d This day made application in the said office to be registered according
to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Rosetta is a bright
mulatto woman about forty six years of age, five feet four and a quarter inches high, has
very black eyes & bushy hair, has a scar on the left elbow occasioned by a burn no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was This day in open court compared with the said Rosetta and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the seal of my office the day of 183 In the year of our foundation (Sig.) John
Hunter Clk
N.o 116
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 13.th 1832
Davy Robertson, son of Winney Robertson, who was born free, This day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Davy Robertson is a stout square made man of
complexion a shade between yellow and black, has a small scar on the right side of the
forehead of the edge of the hair (which may not endure) is five feet seven or eight inches
high & in the twenty second year of his age-no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court, with the said Davy
Robertson, and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court, have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this day of 1832 in the 56.th year
of our foundation (Sig.) Jn.o Hunter
N.o 117
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 13.th 1832
Reminyard Robertson, son of Winney Robertson who was born free-This day made
application in the said office to be registered according to Law-It is therefore certified to
all whom it may caoncern-That the said Reminyard is a black man, not very dark, about
five feet eight inches high, in the twenty first year of his age, has some small scars on the
breast, and one in the forehead, which probably may not endure-short nappy hair-no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said Reminyard Robertson,
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court, have hereto put my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this day of 1832 in the 56.th year
of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 118
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February 11 1832. Sarah daughter of Celia who
said Celia was emancipated together with her future increase by a Deed of manumition
from Betty Duke to the said Celia bearing date the 18.th day of November 1800 this day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah is five feet four and three quarters
inches light complexion, bushy head of hair, a scar on the left cheek no other apparent
mark or scar-in the twenty first year of her age.
In Louisa County Court February 13.th 1832 The foregoing register was this day in open
court compared by the court with the said Sarah and ordered to be certified to be correctly
taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the Court of said County have hereto set my
hand and affixed the public seal of said County this 13.th day of Feby 1832 In the 56.th
year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 119
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February 11.th 1832
Betsey daughter of Celia who said Celia was mancipated together with her future
increased by a deed of Manumition from Betty Duke to the said Celia bearing date the
18.th day of November 1800 this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey
is four feet Eleven and three quarter inches high about twenty five years old, light
complexion, no apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court February 13.th 1832. The foregoing register who this day in
open court compared by the Court with the said Betsey and ordered to be certified to be
correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the Court of said County have hereto set my
hand and affixed the public seal of said County this 13.th day of February 1832 In the
56.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
N.o 120
Virginia, to wit: N.o 120
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 10.th 1830
Samuel Mosby, (the son of Phillis Mosby) a free man of colour, this day came in the said
office to be registered according to Law, It is certified therefore to all to whom it may
concern that the said Samuel Mosby is about twenty eight years of age, about five feet
eight & 1/2 Inches high, light complexion, spare made has a natural dent in the chin, and
a scar on the left rist occasioned by a cut-& no other apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Samuel Mosby
& certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this day of 183
(Sig.) Jn.o Hunter
N.o 121
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 8.th 1832
James Redcross son of Sally Redcross who was born free, this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to the act of the General Assembly of Virginia
in such cases made and provided.
It is certified therefore to all whom it may concern, that the said James Redcross is of
light black complexion, five feet eight and an half inches high, in the twenty second year
of his age, spare made, his right jaw more prominent than the left, has a small scar on the
right jaw and a considerable scar on the left side of the chin, extending a little under the
chin, no other apparent mark or scar, deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court June the 1832. The foregoing Register was this day compared by
the Court with the said James Redcross and certified to be correctly taken. In testimony
whereof I John Hunter Clerk of s.d Court have hereto put my hand & caused the Public
seal of s.d court to be hereto affixed this day of June 1832. (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 122
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 9.th 1832
Maria Veny, who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be
registered, according to the act of the General Assembly of Virginia in such cases made
and provided
It is certified therefore, to all whom it may concern, that the said Maria Veny is of light
black complexion, five feet four inches and an half high in the twenty third year of her
age, has high cheek bones a wide mouth and a very noted protuberance or mole on the
upper part of the breast a little below the neck, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court June the 1832. The foregoing register was this compared by the
court with the said Maria Veney and certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of said court, have hereto put my hand, and
caused the Public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this day of June 1832 (Sig.) John
Hunter
N.o 123
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June 11.th 1832
Eliza Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was free born, this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Eliza Putney is a woman of yellowish complexion, about the
age of years old five feet three and a quarter inches high, has no apparent mark or scar.
In Louisa County Court June 11.th 1832
The foregoing Register was this day compared with the said Eliza Putney in open Court
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this 11.th day of June 1832 In the 56.th Year of our
foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 124
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 7.th 1832
Peggy Wilkerson a Mulatto Woman, who was free born this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Peggy Wilkerson is a woman of yellowish complexion, five feet two
and a half inches high, about fifty years old, hair inclined to be straight, low forehead,
upper front teeth out, tolerably good countenance no apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 10.th 1832
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said court this 10.th day of September 1832. In the 57.th year
of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
N.o 125
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 7.th 1832
Sarah Wilkerson, daughter of Peggy Wilkerson who was free born, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Wilkerson is a light mulatto woman about
Twenty two or three years old five feet four and a half inches high, hair inclined to be
straight, small scar in the forehead nearly over the right eye, broad thick lips, good
countenance, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 10.th 1832
The foregoing Register was this day compared with the said Sarah Wilkerson in open
court and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this 10.th day of September 1832 In the 57.th Year of
our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
N.o 126
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 7.th 1832
Maria Wilkinson daughter of Peggy Wilkinson who was free born, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Maria Wilkinson is a dark Mulatto woman about
thirty four years old, five feet two and a half inches high, low forehead, bushy head of
hair, scar on the left jaw about an inch and a quarter long commencing just below the ear
and running towards the corner of the mouth, two scars on the left wrist near together
occasioned by cuts, good countenance, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 10.th 1832
The foregoing Register was this day compared with the said Maria Wilkinson in open
court and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this 10.th day of September 1832 In the 57.th year of
our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
N.o 127
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 7.th 1832
Nancy Wilkerson daughter of Peggy Wilkerson who was free born this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Nancy Wilkerson is a Mulatto woman, about
Twenty four years old, five feet three and a half inches high, hair inclined to be straight,
natural mark on the left cheek, light complexion, thick lips, and good countenance, no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court September the 10.th 1832
The foregoing Register was this day compared with the said Nancy Wilkerson in open
court and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this 10.th day of September 1832 In the 57.th year of
our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
N.o 128
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 11.th 1832
Mildred Hembry who was free born this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Mildren Humbry is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty two years old, five
feet four inches high, scar on the left arm just below the point of the elbow, no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 129
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 6.th 1832
Purrington Thacker son of Mary Thacker who was born free, this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern, that the said Purrington Thacker is a tolerably bright Mulatto, full six feet
high, in the twenty second year of his age, has a scar extending from the left corner of the
left eye, and several small ones a little below it-no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
In Louisa County Court, October the 8.th 1832
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court, with the said Purrington
Thacker, and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public Seal of said Court the date above (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 130
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 1.st 1832
Newman Anderson this day made application in the said office to be registered according
to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Newman
Anderson is a man about five feet seven and three quarter inches high, dark complexion,
scar on the left side of the neck occasioned by a rising, bald head, hair inclined to be gray,
about sixty three years of age no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa
County Court October 8.th 1832
N.o 131
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 1.st 1832
Harriet Dickinson wife of Garland Dickinson who was Harriet Fuzzamore a free woman
of colour this day made application in the said office to be Registered according to Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet Dickinson is a
woman of about five feet two inches high, light complexion, hair inclined to be straight a
small natural mark or scar on the right jaw near the corner of the mouth, about twenty
seven years old no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court October 8.th 1832
N.o 132
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 1.st 1832
Garland Dickinson a free man of colour this day made application in the said office to
have his papers or Register renewed according to law (he having produced to me his
former Register which was by me distroyed) It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Garland Dickinson is a man about five feet five inches and three
quarters high; light complexion bushy head of hair, a small scar on the nose, just between
the eyes, no other apparent mark of scar, about thirty two years of age
In Louisa County Court October 8.th 1832
N.o 133
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 8.th 1832
Celia the daughter of Celia, (The said Celia the mother, was emancipated by Betty Duke
and the said Celia the daughter was Born free) this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern
that the said Celia is a woman of light complexion about five feet three or four inches
high, supposed to be about twenty six or seven years old, has a small scar in the eyebrow
of the left eye, no other apparent scar or mark deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 134
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 8.th 1832
Mary the daughter of Celia, who said Celia and Mary were emancipated together with
their future increase, by a deed of manumition from Bety Duke to said Celia & Mary
bearing date the 18.th day of November 1800-This day made application in the said
office to be registered according to Law-It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Mary is a woman of light complexion about five feet two and an
half inches high, thirty three years old-has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 135
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 24.th 1832
Casandra Robertson daughter of Winney Robertson, a free woman of colour, this day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Casandra Robertson is of rather light
complexion, but not bright, about five feet two inches high, twenty five years old, has a
bushy head of hair, and a small black mole on the finger next the little finger of the right
hand, and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 136
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, October the 24.th 1832
Nancy Jackson daughter of Winney Jackson, a free woman of colour, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Nancy Jackson is of light dark complexion in the
twenty seventh year of her age about five feet four inches high, has an enlargment of the
throat and a scar thereon, occasioned by a burn, also a scar a little under the right jaw and
one on the thumb of the left hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice
N.o 137
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office Decembe 7.th 1832
Cyrus Wilkerson (Son of Peggy Wilkerson) a free man of colour this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Cyrus Wilkerson is a man of about five feet Eight
and a half inches high, light complexion good countenance, in the twenty eighth year of
his age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court December 10.th 1832
The foregoing register of Cyrus Wilkerson was this day compared by the Court with him,
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter
Clerk of the said Court have put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court the
date above (Sig.) John Hunter
N.o 138
At a Court continued and held for Louisa County at the courthouse on Wednesday the
10.th day of April 1833.
Abram a negro man emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased this day
appeared in Court and proved to the satisfaction of the Court that he has lost his register.
It is Ordered that the Clerk of this Court do renew his register which is as follows-It is
Ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said Abram is a man about
five feet four inches high fifty four years of age dark Mulatto scar between the eyes just
in the corner of the brow of the left eye, the end of the middle and index fingers of the
left hand cut off no other apparent mark or scar
In testimony whereof I John Hunter, clerk of the County Court of Louisa aforesaid have
here unto put my hand & caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 10
day of April 1833 In the 57.th Year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 139
Virginia-Louisa County Court Clerks Office May the 11.th 1833
Nancy Jackson a negro woman emancipated by the Rev.d John Todd dec.d this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to the provisions of an Act of
Assembly in that case made and provided, It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Nancy Jackson is of dark complexion, five feet high, fifty odd years
of age, of good countenance, & has no apparent scar or mark, deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court May the 13.th 1833
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Nancy Jackson,
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of said court, have hereto put my hand and
afixed by seal of office this 13.th day of May 1833 (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 140
Virginia, Louisa County Court Clerks Office, May the 11.th 1833
Rachel Jackson daughter of Nancy Jackson who said Nancy was emancipated by the
Rev.d John Todd, and the said Rachel was born free, this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to the provisions of an act of assembly in that case made
and provided-It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Rachel is
of dark complexion, five feet three inches high, in the twenty ninth year of her age, has a
scar on the brow of the left eye, and one on each of the fingers next to the thumb of the
right hand, on the inside of the fingers, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
In Louisa County Court, May the 13.th 1833.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Rachel Jackson
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof, I John Hunter
clerk of said court, have hereto put my hand and affixed my seal of office this 13.th day
of May 1833. (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 141
Virginia-Louisa County Court Clerks Office, May the 11.th 1833.
Milley Jackson daughter of Nancy Jackson, who said Nancy was emancipated by the
Rev.d John Todd, and the said Milley was born free, this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to the provisions of an act of assembly in that casae
made and provided. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Milley is of dark complexion, five feet four inches high in the 23.rd year of her age, has a
scar just below the elbow of the left arm, and no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court, May the 13.th 1833
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court, with the said Milley Jackson
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof, I John Hunter Clerk of said court, have hereto put my hand and
affixed my seal of office this 13.th day of May 1833. (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 143
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, November the 5.th 1832
Sam Dobie a free man of colour, this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sam Dobie is about five
feet three inches high, fifty six years old, dark complexion, has a scar on the forehead,
rather inclining on the right side & a blemish in the left eye, no other apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court March the 12.th 1833
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court, with the said Sa Dobie &
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the Public seal of said court
to be hereto affixed this 12.th day of March 1833.(Sig.) John Hunter clerk
attest Nath.l Mills a Justice of the peace of Louisa County Court
N.o 144
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July 17.th 1833.
Frances daughter of Frankey (who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter by
deed of Manumition to the said Frankey and her children duly recorded in the Clerks
Office of Louisa County Court) this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law-It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Frances is a woman of a brownish Mulatto Complexion, five feet, One and an half
inches high, in the Twentieth year of her age-thick lips-no apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 145
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office July 17.th 1833
Judy, daughter of Frankey (who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter by deed
of manumition to the said Frankey and her children duly recorded in the Clerks Office of
Louisa County Court) This day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law-It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Judy is
a dark Mulatto woman, five feet three and a half inches high, in the eighteenth year of her
age, has a scar on the right cheek occasioned by a cut, no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 146
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, August the 7.th 1833
Harriet Daughter of Lucy Langston, emancipated by Ralph Quarles, this day made
application in the said office to be Registered according to Law. It is therefore certified
to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet is a tollerably bright mulatto, four feet
eleven inches and an half high, has several small black moles about the face and neck and
a protuberance on the back of the wrist of the right hand, which may not endure, of good
countenance & has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice, about
Twenty years and seven months old.
N.o 147
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 7.th 1833
Mary Daughter of Lucy Langston, emancipated by Ralph Quarles, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Mary is a tollerably bright mulatto, four feet
eleven inches high, has a bushy head of hair, a small scar on the back of the right wrist
occasioned by a burn, which may not endure, high cheek bones & high forehead, good
countenance, about twenty four years and four months old no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 148
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 7.th 1833
John son of Jenny emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d This day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said John is a man of dark
complexion, about five feet seven and a half inches high, about twenty six years of age,
has a scar on the forehead just in the edge of the hair occasioned by a cut, no other
apparent mark or scar.
N.o 149
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 4.th 1833
Louisa Mosby daughter of Phillis Mosby who was free born, this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Louisa Mosby is a dark mulatto woman, about twenty one
years of age, five feet three inches high, long face, and spare made, No mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Louisa Mosby
and Ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the Court of said County of Louisa have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at the Courthouse this day
of 1833 (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
N.o 150
Virginia. At a Court held for the County of Louisa at the Courthouse on the day of 1833.
William Edwards son of Edward & Dicy Edwards who was free born this day appeared
in Court and proved to the satisfaction of the Court that he has lost his register. It is
ordered that the Clerk of this Court do renew his register which is as follows. It is
ordered to be Certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Edward is a man
of light complexion five feet Eleven and an half inches high about Thirty one years of age,
has a scar upon the breast occasioned by a burn, no other apparent mark or scar. In
testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County aforesaid
have hereunto put my hand & caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed
this day of 1833 (Sig.) John Hunter CLC
N.o 151
Virginia; In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 7.th 1833. Dicy Edwards
daughter of Edward and Dicy Edwards who was free born, this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Dicy Edwards is a very bright mulatto woman, five feet seven
and an half inches high between Twenty Eight and Thirty years of age, No apparent mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice. She has a bushy head of hair.
N.o 152
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 9.th 1833.
Sarah daughter of Jenny emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d This day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Sarah is a woman of dark complexion, about five
feet two inches high about Nineteen years of age, has a small scar on the forehead and a
black mole larger than common on the left wrist; good countenance, no other mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice except that she has a bushy head of hair.
N.o 153
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 9.th 1833.
Janian daughter of Sarah emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d This day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Janian is a woman of dark complexion,
about five feet three inches high, about twenty two years of age, has a small scar just at
the outer edge of the left eye-good countenance and bushy head of hair-no other mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 154
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 12.th 1833.
William Kinney son of Sally Kinney who was free born, This day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said William Kinney is a man of dark complexion about five feet seven
inches high, about twenty one years of age, has a scar on the forehead just in the edge of
the hair, one just between the eyes on the left side of the nose and one on the right jaw
about an inch from the corner of the mouth, bushy head of hair and thick lips-no other
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 155
State of Virginia. Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 12.th 1833. Charles
Austin, a negro man Manumitted by the Rev.d William Graceford, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to the act of the General assembly
of Virginia in that case made and provided. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Charles Austin is a black man about five feet ten inches & an half
high about Sixty years of age, a black Smith by trade inclined to be bald, lank jaws, a scar
on each eye brow, the scar on the right, the largest no other mark or scar deemed worthy
of notice.
N.o 156
State of Virginia. Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 12.th 1833. Wesley
Thornton Kinney who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law, It is therefore certified, to all whom it may concern that the
said Kinney is a man of dark complexion but not very dark five feet nine inches & an half
high, straight & well made tolerably high cheek bones, bushy head of hair, in the twenty
third year of his age, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 157
State of Virginia-Louisa County Court Clerks Office August the 7.th 1834.
Edy daughter of Betsey, emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d. This day
made application in the said office to be Registered according to law-It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Edy is a woman of light black
complexion, five feet three inches high, has a reddish looking mark on the right arm
about two or three inches below the elbow, thick lips, no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice and is in the year of her age.
In Louisa County Court August the 1834
The foregoing Register was this day in open Court compared with the said Edy and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the seal of my office the day of
August 1834 in the 59.th year of our foundation (Sig.) John Hunter
Attest Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 158
Virginia-At a Court of Quarterly Sessens Continued and held for the County of Louisa at
the Courthouse thereof on Tuesday the 12.th day of August 1834
Pleasant Mosby son of Phillis Mosby (who was born free) this day appeared in Court and
proved to the satisfaction of the Court that he has lost his register. It is ordered that the
Clerk of this Court do renew his register which is as follows-It is ordered to be Certified
to all whom it may Concern that the said Pleasant Mosby is a tolerable bright mulatto
man in the Thirty Eighth year of his age, about six feet and a quarter of an inch high, his
left leg very crooked in consequence of his knee having been dislocated, his chin jets out
more than common, has very black eyes, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa have hereunto
put my hand and caused the public seal of said court to be hereto affixed this 12.th day of
August 1834 In the 59.th year of our foundation. (Sig.) John Hunter CLC
N.o 159
State of Virginia, Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 2.nd 1834. Arthur a
negro man emancipated by the last Will and testament of Ralph Quarles deceased, this
day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Arthur is in the twentieth years of his
age, about five feet seven inches high of dark complexion but not very black, straight &
well made has wan features and a good countenance, no apparent mark or scar about him
deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Arthur &
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken, In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of
the said court have hereto put my hand & affixed the Public seal of the said court this
N.o 160
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 2.nd 1834. Burwell a negro man
emancipated by the last will and testament of Ralph Quarles deceased, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Burwell is of dark complexion about five feet four
or five inches high, about Twenty five years of age, has a large scar on the rear of the left
side of the head just over the ear, and one on the right arm below the elbow both
occasioned by burns, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notive.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Burwell, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand &
affixed the Public seal of said court this
N.o 161
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 6.th 1834. Billy a negro man slave
emancipated by the last will and testament of Ralph Quarles deceased, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Billy is forty odd years of age, about five feet five
inches high, is a dark mulatto of good countenance, has high cheek bones and a high fore
head, two small scars on the thumb of the right hand, one near the root of the nail & the
other near where the thumb joins the hand produced by cuts some small white spots about
the hands occasioned by lime eating them when plastering which may not endure, no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Billy and ordered
to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said
court have hereto put my hand & affixed the Public seal of said court this
N.o 162
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 6.th 1834
James junr a negro man emancipated by the last will and testament of Ralph Quarles
deceased, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James jun.r is in the twenty
fourth year of his age, about five feet seven inches high of light black complexion has
high cheek bones an a high forehead, has a scar in the edge of the right eyebrow near the
nose and one under the same eye, a scar on the right hand near where the little finger and
the one next it join the hand occasioned by a burn, sundry small scars on the left hand
occasioned by cuts, which may not endure, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said James jun.r, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public seal of s.d court this
N.o 163
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 4.th 1834
John Langston son of Lucy Langston dec.d said John was born free, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Langston is a bright
mulatto boy in the seventh year of his age, about three feet eight inches high, has a scar
near the center of the forehead, his hair is inclined to be straight, no other apparent mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October the
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said John Langston
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public seal of said court this day of October 1834
N.o 164
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
Ann a negro girl emancipated by the last will and Testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Ann is in the Second year of her age, about two feet eight and a half inches high of
light complexion high forehead, scar on the inner side of the left arm occasioned by a
burn no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Ann and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 14.th
day of October 1834.(Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County.
N.o 165
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
Pleasant a negro man emancipated by the last will and Testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office-This day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Pleasant is about Twenty four or twenty five years old, five feet five & 1/2 Inches
high of light black complexion, has a scar on the outer side of the left knee even features,
no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of Notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court, with the said Pleasant, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk
of the said Court have here to put my hand and affixed the Public seal of the said Court,
this 14.th day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
Attest.
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 166
Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
Adam a negro man emancipated by the last will and Testament of Nathaniel Bunch dec.d
of record in the said office, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Adam
is in the Thirty third year of his age, about five feet ten and a half inches high, of dark
complexion, has a low forehead prominent cheeks, long face good countenance no mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Adam and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said court this 14.th
day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter C.L. C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
N.o 167
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October 14.th 1834.
Peter a negro man emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Peter is in the fortieth year of his age, about five feet four and a half inches high, of
dark complexion hair extends down nearer the outer edges of his eyes than common-short
face has a good countenance-no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Peter and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public seal of said Court this 14.th day of October 1834. (Sig.) John Hunter
Clk
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
N.o 168
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
Henry a negro boy emancipated by the last will and Testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office, This day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Henry is in the tenth year of his age, about four feet one and a half inches high, of
dark complexion scar on the nose between the eyes, and has thick lips, and large full
eyes-no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court, with the said Henry and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony where of I John Hunter clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this 14.th day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter
C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 169
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
John a negro man emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office, this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said John is in the Forty first year of his age about five feet four and a half inches high of
dark complexion with a bald head, long face, has a good Countenance no apparent mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said John and
ordered to be Certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of the said Court this 14.th day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter
C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
N.o 170
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
Elizabeth a negro girl emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunh
deceased of record in the said office: this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Elizabeth is in the seventh year of her age about three feet eight inches high of light
complexion with thick lips, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834 The foregoing Register was this day
compared by the Court with the said Elizabeth and ordered to be certified to be correctly
taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said Court have here to put my
hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 14.th day of October 1834 (Sig.) John
Hunter C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 171
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October 14.th 1834
Billy a Negro man emancipated by the last will and Testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office-This day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Billy is about forty four years old five feet ten inches high, straight and well made of
light black complexion, has a large scar on the inner side of the left leg occasioned by a
cut, of good countenance has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Billy, and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of
the said court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said court this 14.th
day of October 1834. (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 172
State of Virginia
John Bunch a negro man emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office, This day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said John Bunch is is about thirty two years old five feet seven & 1/2 inches high of black
complexion has a large chin and thick lips regular features no other apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said John Bunch and
ordered to be Certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said court this 14.th
day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 173
State of virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October 14.th 1834
Nancy a negro girl emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Nancy is in the third year of her age about three feet half an inch high-has a high
forehead-no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Nancy and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk
of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this
14.th day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
N.o 174
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
Milly a negro woman emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said Office-this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Milly is about Twenty years of age, five feet one inch high, is a tolerably bright
mulatto has a scar on the right side of the nose thick lips, no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October the 14.th 1834.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Milly and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of the said Court this
14.th day of October 1834. (Sig.) John Hunter C. C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 175
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October 14.th 1834
Maria a Negro Woman emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch
deceased of record in the said office-This day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Maria is about forty one or forty two year of age five feet high of black complexion
has thick pouting lips, a scar across the right foot and no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Maria and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public seal of said Court this 14.th day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter
C.L.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 176
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office October 14.th 1834
Angelina a negro girl emancipated by the last will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch
dec.d of record in the said Office-this day made application in the said Office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Angelina is about five or six years old three feet two inches high black complexion
has a tit or projection of flesh like a wart on the little finger of the right hand, good
countenance no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court October 14.th 1834
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Angelina and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court, this 14.th day of October 1834 (Sig.) John Hunter
C.C.
Attest
(Sig.) Oliver Cross
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 177
State of Virginia. Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March 5.th 1835. Suzana
Robertson daughter of Winny Robertson (who was born free) this day made application
in the said office to be registered according to Law: It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Suzana Robertson is a Mulatto Woman in the Twenty seventh
year of her age-about five feet three and a half inches high-of light complexion has a scar
in the brow of the right eye-no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Suzana
Robertson and ordered to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto put my hand
and affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1835 (Sig.) John Hunter
Attest
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 178
State of Virginia Louisa County Court Clerks Office March 5.th 1835 Malissa Robertson
daughter of Winney Robertson (who was born free) this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Malissa Robertson is a Mulatto woman in the Twentieth year of her
age- about five feet two inches high-has a small wen on the throat or neck of light
complexion-no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Malissa
Robertson and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1835 (Sig.) John Hunter
Attest
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 179
State of Virginia Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 5.th 1835. Willie Ann
Mead Robertson daughter of Mary Robertson (who was born free) this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Willie Ann Mead Robertson is a bright mulatto girl
in the seventeeth year of her age-about five feet two inches high has a dark mole on the
right jaw-straight hair, no other mark or scar worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day Compared by the Court with the said Willie Ann
Mead Robertson and ordered to be Certified to be Correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of of the said Court have hereto put my hand
and affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1835 (Sig.) John Hunter
Attest
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
N.o 180
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office July the 8.th 1835
James a negro man emancipated by the last will and testament of Ralph Quarles dec.d
made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said James is fifty odd years of age, about
five feet eight inches high, complexion a medium between dark and light, of very good
countenance hair longer and straiter than usual for negroes, and smartly grey, nose turns
up at the end more than usual, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa Count Curt
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said James and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand, and
affixed the Public Seal of said Court this day of (Sig.) John Hunter
Attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N..o 181
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office July 14.th 1835
Avey daughter of Nancy who was free born this day made application in the said office to
be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Avey is a girl of dark complexion-spare made-thick lips. five feet four and a half
inches high. in the eighteenth year of her age no other mark or scar worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Avey and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand, and affixed the public seal of said court this day
of 1835. (Sig.) John Hunter C.L.C.
Attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 182
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 4.th 1835
Lucinda (daughter of Sarah who said Sarah was emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter dec.d) this day made application in the said office to be registered according
to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucinda is a
likely bright mulatto girl in the Eighteenth year of her age. five feet four and a half inches
high-scar on the left side of the neck commencing near or at the collar bone and
extending up the neck-occasioned by a burn-no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Lucinda and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this day
of 1835 (Sig.) John Hunter CLC
N.o 183
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 24.th 1835.
Nancy Scott daughter of Polley Scott who was free born this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Nancy Scott is a woman of dark complexion, five feet one inch and
a quarter high in the Twenty Seventh year of her age thick lips, no mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Nancy Scott and
ordered to be certified to be correctly.
In Testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1835.
N.o 184
In the Clerks office of the County Court of Louisa Aug.t the 10.th 1835.
Lavinia King daughter of Dolly King who was emancipated by Higgason King dec.d, and
said Lavinia was born free, this day made application to be registered pursuant to the act
of assembly in that case made and provided. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Lavinia King is a yellow woman, her hair nearly strait, five feet &
1/2 inch high has regular features and a good countenance, no other mark or scar worthy
of notice
N.o 185
In the Clerks Office of the County Court of Louisa Aug.t 10.th 1835
Nancy King daughter of Polly King who was emancipated by Higgason King dec.d and
said Nancy was born free, this day made application to be registered pursuant to the Act
of Assembly in that case made and provided, It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Nancy is a Woman of dark complexion, five feet seven inches high
in the twenty third year of her age, has a large scar just above the elbow of the right arm
occasioned by a burn and another just under the right eye also occasioned by a burn, has
no other mark or scar worthy of notice.
N.o 186
Virginia, In the Clerks Office of the County Court of Louisa, October the 12.th 1835.
William Mann son of Charity Mann who was born free, this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Mann is of dark
complexion about five feet seven inches and an half high, in the thirty seventh year of his
age, has a scar at the outer corner of each eye, and a scar on the inside of the wrist of the
right arm no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 187
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit, Fontaine M. Kinney a freeman of colour, this
day the 12.th of October 1835, made application in the clerks office of the court of said
County, to be registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Fontaine M. Kinney is a bright mulatto in the thirty eighth year of
his age, five feet nine inches high, has a bushy head of hair, a scar on the right elbow, no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 188
State of Virginia, Louisa County Court.
Hiram Miller son of Peggy Miller, who was born free made application in the Clerk's
office of the court of said County on this 30.th day of December 1835 to be registered in
pursuance of the act of the General Assembly of Virginia in that case made and provided.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Hiram Miller is a bright
mulatto man about Twenty eight years old, five feet eight inches & 3/4 high has a small
scar on the left cheek and a large scar on the outer side of the right leg. No other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 189
In Louisa County Court February the 8.th 1836
Overton Baker a Black man born free, who was heretofore registered, appeared in the
said Court, and satisfied the Court that his register has been destroyed, It is therefore
ordered by the court that his register be renewed-and in pursuance thereof, It is certified
to all whom it may concern that the said Overton Baker is a man of black complexion,
five feet two inches and an half inch high, between forty five and fifty years of age, has a
scar on the top of the head occasioned by a burn, and no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
And the Court now in session having compared the above register with the said Overton
Baker doth certify that it is correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public seal of said Court this 8.th day of February 1836 (Sig.) John Hunter
Attest
(Sig.) Nath.l Mills
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 190
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office April 12.th 1836 Lucy Ann Putney
daughter of Mary Putney who was free born this day made application in the said Office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Lucy Ann Putney is a girl of dark complexion five feet one and three quarter
Inches high in the twentieth year of her age, No mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 191
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 30.th 1836. Mary Redcross
daughter of Sally Redcross who was free born this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Mary Redcross is a girl of dark complexion but not very black, even features
about five feet one inch high in the nineteenth year of her age, No apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice
N.o 192
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May the 30.th 1836. Martha Redcross
daughter of Sally Redcross who was free born this day made application in the said
Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Martha Redcross is a girl of dark complexion but not very black
even features about five feet two inches and a half inch high about eighteen years of age,
No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 193
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 30.th 1836. Sally Redcross who
was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sally Redcross is a
woman of black complexion five feet five inches high, has a scar on the breast, and over
the right eye, and one on the back of her right hand, in the forty sixth year of her age, No
other scar or mark deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 194
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 8.th 1836. Abram a negro man
emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Abram is a man about five feet four inches high fifty seven years of
age, dark mulatto, scar between the eyes just in the corner of the brow of the left eye, the
end of the middle and index fingers of the left hand cut off no other apparent mark or scar.
N.o 195
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August the 8.th 1836
Tom, son of Celia Cosby, who was born free this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that
the said Tom is a strait well made man of light complexion, but not bright, five feet
eleven inches high, has a full prominent mouth with thick lips, and no apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice. and in the twenty third year of his age In Louisa County
Court August the 8.th 1836
The foregoing register was this day compared by the court with the said Tom, & is
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
N.o 196
Virginia, In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 10.th 1836.
Henry M. Powell son of Maria Powell, who was born free, this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern, that the said Hembry M. Powell is a man of colour, of bright complexion
has a number of small spots on the face about the nose and eyes resembling freckles,
wide nose towards the end, and end of nose rather inclined to turn up-is about five feet
six inches and a quarter of an inch high, in the twenty second year of his age, has no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
Attest
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County.
In Louisa County Court November the 1836.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Hembry M.
Powell and is ordered to be certified to be correctly made.
N.o 197
Virginia-In Louisa County Curt Clerks Office, November the 12.th 1836.
Edmund Edwards (Son of Edward and Dicy Edwards who was born free, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edmund Edwards is a
yellow man about five feet nine and a half or ten inches high, about Thirty nine years old
has a scar on the upper part of the forehead extending to the edge of the hair, a number of
small dark specks about his eyes and nose no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy
of notice
Attest
In Louisa County Court November the 1836
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Edmund
Edwards and is ordered to be certified to be correctly made
N.o 198
Virginia, In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 12.th 1836.
William Edwards son of Edward & Dicy Edwards who was born free, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Edwards is a
man of light complexion five feet eleven and an half inches high about Thirty three or
thirty four years old, has a scar on the breast occasioned by a burn, no other apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
Attest
In Louisa County Court, November the 1836
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said William
Edwards, and is ordered to be certified to be correctly made
N.o 199
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 16.th 1836
Alexander son of Celia, both mother and son were born free, this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Alexander is a yellow boy in the thirteenth year of his age four
feet seven inches high has a scar of the left side of the fore head one scar the edge of the
left eye a whitish spot on the left side of the neck, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court November the 16.th 1836
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Alexander and
ordered to be certified to be correctly made. In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk
of said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said court the date
above. (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
Attest
(Sig.) E. Pendleton
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 200
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November 16.th 1836.
Catharine Mary Garland daughter of Celia both Mother and daughter were born free, this
day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Catharine Mary Garland is a yellow girl
four feet four inches high about ten years old has a small scar on the forehead but will
probably not endure from her youthfulness no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court November the 16.th 1836
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Catharine Mary
Garland and is ordered to be certified to be correctly made
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court the date above (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
Attest
(Sig.)E. Pendleton
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 201
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 16.th 1836
Cordelia daughter of Celia, both mother and daughter were born free, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Cordelia is a yellow girl in the fourteenth year of
her age, about five feet four inches and an half high has a bushy head of hair & no
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
In Louisa County Court November the 16.th 1836
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Cordelia and
ordered to be certified to be correctly made. In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk
of said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court the date
above (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
Attest
(Sig.) E. Pendleton
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 202
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November 16.th 1836
Celia the daughter of Celia (the said Celia the mother was emancipated by Betty Duke,
and the said Celia the daughter was born free) this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Celia is a woman of light complexion about five feet three or four inches high
supposed to be about thirty or thirty one years old has a small scar in the eyebrow of the
left eye, no other apparent scar or mark deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court November the 16.th 1836
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Celia and
ordered to be certified to be correctly made. In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk
of said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court the date
above. (Sig.) John Hunter Clk
Attest
(Sig.) E. Pendleton
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 203
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, December the 6.th 1836
Peter Patterson sometimes called Peter Burbage (Son of Hannah Patterson sometimes
called Hannah Burbage) who was born free, this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that
the said Peter is a mulatto man about six feet one inch high, about Thirty five years of age,
has a scar at the outer corner of the left eye, a small scar at the inner corner of the left eye
brow, a scar on the chin, a small scar over the right eye newly made Which ay not endure,
no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 204
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 6.th 1837
David Kinney son of Amey Kinney who was born free this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said David Kinney is a dark complected man, (as black as negroes
generally are) about five feet six inches high, has a scar on the inside of the finger next to
the little finger on the right hand, about years of age, tolerably stout made, has no other
apparent mark or scar
N.o 205
Virginia- In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 3.rd 1837. Harriet a free
woman of colour (daughter of Lucy said Lucy was emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter dec.d) this day made application in the said office to be registered according
to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet is of light
black complexion, in the twenty second year of her age, five feet six inches high, has a
small scar in the upper edge of the brow of the right eye, even features and no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 206
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 11.th 1837-Jacob (called Jacob
Woods) a man of colour (son of Doshia said Doshia was emancipated by the last Will and
Testament of Christopher Wood dec.d) this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Jacob (called Jacob Woods) is of dark complexion) in the twenty third year of his
age, five feet eight inches high, has a large scar below the right corner of the mouth, and
a scar on the right temple & one on the back part of the left wrist, and one just below the
shoulder on the right arm. front teeth out, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy
of notice
N.o 207
Virginia, In the Clerks Office of the County Court of Louisa, May 8.th 1837. William
Mann son of Charity Mann who was born free, this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Mann is of dark
complexion about five feet seven inches and an half high in the thirty ninth year of his
age, has a scar at the outer corner of each eye, and a scar on the inside of the wrist of the
right arm, no other apparant mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 208
Virginia-In the clerks office of the County Court of Louisa July the 25.th 1837.
Tom Wilkerson (son of Peggy Wilkerson persons of colour born free) this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Tom Wilkerson is a stout made man, five feet
eight inches high, in the twenty third year of his age, of copper colour, has regular
features and no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 209
State of Virginia-Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 2.nd 1837-Tabitha a
negro woman Emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Monsieur N. Goodwin
dec.d made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Tabitha is about fifty years of age,
about five feet and a half inch high, black complexion, regular features, has a small scar
on the right side of the forehead a small scar where the little finger joins the left hand,
and another small one on the right forefinger, which may not endure, no other apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 210
State of Virginia-Louisa County Court Clerks Office, October the 2.nd 1837-Nelly a
negro woman, daughter of Tabitha, who were Emancipated by the last Will and
Testament of Monsieur N. Goodwin dec.d made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Nelly is about fifteen years of age, about five feet one and a half inches high regular
features, bright mulatto, has a bushy head of hair, no apparent scar or mark worthy of
notice
N.o 211
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk Office, October the 2.nd 1837-Nelsn a
negro man son of Tabitha, who was Emancipated by the last Will and Testament of
Monsieur N. Goodwin dec.d made application in the said to be registered according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nelson is about
twenty five years of age, about five feet nine and a half inches high, dark complexion,
bushy head of hair, has a scar on the right jaw, several scars on the left leg occasioned by
risings, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 212
State of Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office, October the 2.nd 1837-Solomon
a negro man son of Tabitha, who was Emancipated by the last Will and Testament of
Monsieur N. Goodwin dec.d made application in the said Office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Solomon is about twenty four years of age, about five feet eleven inches hight, black
complexion, regular features, has a small scar on the finger next the little finger, on the
right hand, another small scar on the same hand, a scar on the inside of the left hand, near
the wrist, a small scar on the left thigh, and two other scars on the left leg, no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 213
State of Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 2.nd 1837-
Alexander son of Tabitha a negro man, who was Emancipated by the last Will and
Testament of Mnsieur N. Goodwin dec.d made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is Therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Alexander is about eighteen years of age, about five feet nine inches hight, black
complexion, and regular features, has a small scar on the left wrist and another small scar
on the right hand just above the thumb, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 214
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court November the 14.th 1837 Maria White a bright Mulatto woman
born free who was heretofore registered appeared in the said Court, and satisfied the
Court that her Register has been destroyed It is Therefore entered by the Court that her
Register be renewed - And in pursuance Thereof - It is certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Maria White is a bright mulatto woman five feet one inch high,
about thirty years of age, has a small scar on the back part of her left hand, No other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice, and the Court now in Session having
compared the above Register with the said Maria White doth certify that it is correctly
taken
N.o 215
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Clerks Office February 17.th 1838. David King son of Polly a free
man of colour made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said David King is about twenty
three year's of age about five feet eleven and a quarter inches high, black complexion has
two small scars on the left hand, one on the fore finger and the other just above the
junction of the thumb with the hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 216
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 8.th 1838. John H. Captain (son of Polly
Captain) who was free born made application in the said Office to be Registered
according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John H.
Captain is a bright mulatto man in his twenty third year, about five feet five and three
quarter inches high, has a bushy head of hair inclined to straightness has a large scar on
the ankle of the left leg, and stiff in the knee of the same leg occasioned by a chicken
cock sticking his spur in the knee (a small scar from the spur on the knee) which causes a
hopping in walking; has another small scar on the under lip; no other apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 217
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 11.th 1838 Mary the daughter of Celia,
who said Celia and Mary were emancipated together with their future increase, by a deed
of manumition from Betty Duke to said Celia & Mary bearing date the 18.th day of
November 1800 This day made application in the said office to be registered according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary is a woman of
light complexion about five feet two and a half inches high, about thirty nine years old -
has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 218
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838 Betsey Daughter of Mary who
(said Betsey) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey
is a bright mulatto woman about five feet four inches high in the sixteenth year of her age
has a bushy head of hair and no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 219
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838 Montgomery son of Mary who
(said Montgomery) was free born this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Montgomery is a boy of darkish complexion about four feet four inches high in the
thirteenth year of his age has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 220
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June 11.th 1838. Mary daughter of Mary who
(said Mary) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. - It is therefore certified to al whom it may concern that the said Mary
is a girl of light complexion about three feet ten inches high has a light scar under the
chin in the eighth year of her age has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 221
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838. Frances daughter of Mary
who (said Frances) was free born this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Frances is a girl of light complexion about two feet six and a half inches high about
two years old has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 222
State of Virginia
Esther Veney daughter of Rachel Veney who was free born this day made application in
the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Esther Veney is a woman of dark complexion; regular features,
about five feet four inches high, and about eighteen years of age; has several large scars
on the left arm occasioned from burning; and the body very much scarred from having
been badly burnt when a child; no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 223
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 8.th 1838. Wesley Kenney (son of
Phillis Kenney) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered
according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Wesley Kenney is a man of dark complexion, regular features, in the twenty second year
of his age, about five feet four inches and a half high, has a small scar on the left side of
the forehead in the edge of the hair, no other scar or mark except very slight ones deemed
worthy of notice.
N. 224
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 11.th 1839. Henry Wilkerson (son of
Peggy Wilkerson) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered
according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry
Wilkerson is a man of darkish complexion, regular features, in the twenty third year of
his age, about five feet eight and a half inches high, has a small scar in the eyebrow of the
right eye, a small scar on the top of the right foot near the big toe, and another scar on the
back part of the left leg opposite the knee, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 225
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 12.th 1839 - Sam Called Sam
Poindexter (son of Jenny Poindexter) who was free born made application in the said
office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Sam Poindexter is a man of black complexion, in the twenty second
year of his age about five feet seven inches high, fore and middle fingers on the left hand
a little crooked from a cut and mash and small scar on the same hand, no other apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 226
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 8.th 1839 Jane Kinney (daughter of
Betsey Kenney) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered
according to law. - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane
Kinney is a woman of darkish complexion about fifty years of age, about five feet three
and a half inches high, lame in the left leg which occasions a hopping in Walking. No
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 227
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1839 Harriet Scott (daughter of
Nancy Scott) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet
is a woman of bright mulatto complexion about twenty two years of age about five feet
seven inches high has a scar on the back of the left wrist from burn. No other apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 228
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 28.th 1839 Betsey Fuzemore
(daughter of Lucy Fuzemore) who was free born made application in the said Office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Betsey Fuzemore is a woman of black complexion about Twenty five years of age,
about five feet three inches high has a small scar on the right cheek, and another on the
middle finger of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
N.o 229
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 11.th 1839 Tinsley Kenney son of Joney
Kenney who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Tinsley Kenney is a bright mulatto man about five feet nine and a half inches high about
twenty two years of age; the little finger of the left hand cut off.. No other apparent mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 230
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 11.th 1839 John Kenney son of Becca
Kenney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John
Kenney is a bright mulatto man, about five feet eleven inches high, about nineteen years
of age has straight hair. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 231
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office April the 8.th 1839 Betsey Cooper daughter of
Susan Cooper who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Betsey Cooper is a bright Mulatto woman about five feet three and a half inches high
about twenty six years of age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 232
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office - September the 6.th 1839 Dicy daughter of Jinney,
said Jinney was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d & said Dicy was born
free, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Dicy is a Mulatto girl of
bright yellow complexion in the nineteenth year of her age, about five feet four or five
inches high, has strait hair regular features, a strait genteel figure, has a scar a little below
the right ear, and another on the inside of the left arm between the hand & the elbow, no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 9.th 1839 - The foregoing Register was compared
by the Court with the said Dicy, and ordered to be certified to be correctly made In
testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 9.th day of September 1839.
(Signed) John Hunter
Seal
Attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 233
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 13.th 1840. James Veney son of
Rachel Veney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said James Veney is a man of dark complexion, about five feet eight and a half inches
high about twenty one years of age, has a wart under the nose, a scar from burn on the
left hand, and one on the arm near the shoulder, also a scar on the left ankle and foot from
burn, and also a small scar on the middle finger of the right hand. no other apparent mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 234
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 13.th 1840 Erasmus Kenney son of Janey
Kenney, who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be registered
according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Erasmus Kenney is a bright mulatto man hair inclined to be straight, about five feet eight
inches high and about twenty seven years of age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 235
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 4.th 1840. Judith Redcross daughter of
Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Judith Redcross is a woman of dark complexion, about five feet one inch high, and
about eighteen years of age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 236
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May 11.th 1840..John Longan Son of Vaney
Longan who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John ?
man of black complexion about five feet ? high, and about twenty two years of age, no
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 237
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 11.th 1840. Maria Scott daughter of Krilla
Scott who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria
Scott is a mulatto woman about five feet two inches high and in the eighteenth year of her
age, has a small scar on the outer corner of the right eye, hair inclined to be straight no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 238
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June 3.rd 1840. Rhoda Veney daughter of Rachel
Veney who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Rhoda
Veney is a woman of black complexion about five feet three and a half inches high, in the
twenty third year of her age. has a large scar on the right arm from a burn and a large scar
on the right side of the body from the same cause no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 239
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1840. Gideon Langston (son
of Lucy who was emancipated by Ralph Quarles) this day made application in the said
Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Gideon Langston is a very bright Mulatto man about five feet nine
inches high, in the twenty sixth year of his age, has a small scar just in the brow of the
right eye, black hair and rather inclined to be straight, good countenance and no other
apparent mark or scar.
N.o 240
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Lewis a negro man
emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Parkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the
said Office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lewis is about Fifty five
years old, about five feet five inches high, of black complexion, has a large scar, below
the elbow on the right arm, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o (unknown)
the said office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Sampson is about Twenty eight years old, about five feet seven
and a half inches high, of very black complexion, has a scar or mark on the right ear, no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September
the 15.th 1840 The foregoing was this day compared by the Court with the said Sampson
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony wherof I John Hunter Clerk
of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this
15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 245
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Anna a negro
woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of
record in said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Anna
is about Forty seven years old, about five feet five inches high, of dark complexion with
no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Anna is the mother of four
children under twenty one years of age, to wit: James, Bradford, Rachel and Wilson. In
Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day
compared by the Court with the said Anna and ordered to be certified to be correctly
taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my
hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the
65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 246
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Sam a negro
man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record
in the said Office this made application in the said Office to be registered according to to
law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam is about Thirty
years old, about five feet nine and a half inches high, of very black complexion, regular
features, has a small scar near where the thumb joins the left hand. no other apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing register was this day
compared by the Court with the said Sam and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th day of
our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 247
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Milly a negro
woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of
record in the said Office this day made application in the said Office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Milly is
about Thirty five years old, about five feet four inches high, of black complexion, has a
small scar on the chin and one under the left jaw. no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice. The said Milly being the mother of five Children under twenty one
years old, to wit: Anna, Martha Jacob, John and Isham.
In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Milly and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840. in the 65.th year
of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 248
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Polly a negro woman
emancipated by the last will and Testament ? record in the said office, this day made
application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Polly is about thirty two years old, about five feet
three and a half inches ? black complexion, has a ? scar on the ? said Polly being the
mother of one child under twenty one years old, to wit Dick. In Louisa County Court
September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court
with the said Polly and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof
I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal
of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation.
(Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 249
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840.. Harriet a
negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d
of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet
is about twenty four years old, about five feet four inches high, black complexion, regular
features, has two small scars on the left hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing
register was this day compared by the Court with the said Harriet and ordered to be
compared to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said
Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of
September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 250
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840..Frances a
negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d
of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances
is about twenty years old, about five feet two and a half inches high rather bright
complexion full head of hair, has a small scar on the back of the right hand and a small
one on the nose between the eyes, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was
this day compared by the Court with the said Frances and ordered to be certified to be
correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto
put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in
the 65.th year of our foundation.(Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 251
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Eliza a negro
woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of
record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza is
about Twenty seven years old, about five feet two inches high of dark complexion, no
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice..The said Eliza being the mother of three
children under twenty one years old, to wit: William, Caroline and John Henry. In Louisa
County Court September the 15.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day compared
by the Court with the said Eliza and ordered to be certified to be correctly made taken. In
testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto set my hand and
affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of
our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 252
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 10.th 1840. Mary a negro
woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of
record in the said office, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary is
about twenty six years old; about five feet six inches high of black complexion, has a
large scar on the right elbow and several small ones on the same arm and right hand.
In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day
compared by the Court with the said Mary and ordered to be certified to be correctly
taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my
hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th
year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Fred Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 253
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 10.th 1840. Jesse a negro
man emancipated by the last Will and testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record
in this office this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law.
- It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jesse is about twenty
four years old, about five feet eleven and a half inches high of black complexion has no
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Jesse and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I, John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th year of
our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Fred. Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 254
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 10.th 1840 Reuben a negro
man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record
in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according
to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben is about
five feet nine inches high, about Twenty one years old, the little finger of the right hand is
crooked and scar on same, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice, of
dark complexion. In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840 The foregoing Register
was this day compared by the Court with the said Reuben and ordered to be certified to
be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have
hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October
1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Fred. Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 255
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 12.th 1841 Daniel Son of
Sarah emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d This day made application in the
said Office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Daniel is about twenty two years old, about five feet eight inches
high of dark complexion, has a small scar over the right eye, and another on the
forefinger of the right hand - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 256
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 10.th 1840 Henry
Redcross son of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Henry Redcross is about twenty two years old, about five feet eight
inches high of black complexion, regular features, has a small on each wrist and one on
the right side of the forehead, no other apparent
N.o 257
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1840 - Joh W.
Kenney son of Jane Kenney, who was born free this day made application in the said
Office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said John W. Kenney is about twenty six years old, about six feet high,
bright mulatto, well formed ? on the nose, and one on the middle finger of the right hand,
regular features and good countenance - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy
of notice.
N.o 262
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1840. Nancy Kenney
daughter of Sally Kenney, who was born free this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Nancy Kenney is about twenty four years old, about four feet eleven inches high,
of black complexion and has a scar on the right cheek - No other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 258
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January 8.th 1841. Marshall Robertson
son of Chrosia Robertson, who was born free this day made application in the said Office
to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concerned
that the said Marshall Robertson is a mulatto man about twenty one years old, about five
feet nine inches high, regular features and well formed has no apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 259
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 9.th 1841. Ralph I Powel son of
Joseph and Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said Office
to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Ralph I Powel is a bright mulatto man about twenty two years old, about five feet
six inches high, full face, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court January the 11.th 1841..
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Ralph I Powel
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. - In testimony whereof I John Hunter
Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court
this 11.th day of January 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 260
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1841 Joseph Powel jr.
son of Joseph & Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Joseph Powel jr is a bright mulatto man about twenty one years old,
about five feet five inches high, full face, and has no apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court January the 11.th 1841. The foregoing Register
was this day compared by the Court with the said Joseph Powel jr and ordered to be
certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court
have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 11.th day of
January 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation
Seal
N.o 261
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 11.th 1841. William, the son
of Polley Thornton alias Polley King, who was born free this day made application in the
said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said William is about twenty one years old, about five feet eight and a
half inches high, of black complexion, and has a small scar on the left cheek - no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 263
Virginia -
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February ? 1841 Susan Mosby daughter of Sally
MOsby who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Susan
Mosby is about sixteen years old, about five feet two inches high, of brown complexion,
and has a small scar on each arm occasioned by burn, no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court March the 8.th 1841.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Susan Mosby
and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter
Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court
this 8.th day of March 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
C Y Kimbrough
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 264
Virginia...In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1841 - Shepherd
Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter, who was born free this day made application in the
said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is about twenty two years old, about five feet
eleven inches and a half high, of dark complexion, and has a scar on the nose. No other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of Notice.
N.o 265
Virginia -
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1841. Edmund Edwards (son of
Edward and Dicy Edwards) who was born free this day made application in the said
Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Edmund Edwards is a yellow man about five feet nine and a half or
ten inches high, about forty four years old, has a scar on the upper part of the forehead
extending to the edge of the hair, a number of small dark specks about his eyes and nose,
no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court the 1841
The foregoing Register was this day in open court compared with the said Edmund
Edwards and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto put my hand
and affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1841 in the 66.th year of our
foundation
Seal
attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 266
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1841, Lavinia Jackson
daughter of Polly Jackson, who was born free this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Lavinia Jackson is in her seventeenth year, about five feet high, of bright mulatto
complexion, regular features, and straight hair and has one or two small scars on the right
hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 267
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1841. Washington
Jackson son of Polly Jackson who was born free this day made application in the said
Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Washington Jackson is about eighteen years old, about five feet
eight inches high, of bright mulatto complexion, has a bushy head of hair, some small
scars on the right hand and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 268
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 11.th 1841..James N. Powel
son of Joseph and Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said
Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said James N. Powel is a bright mulatto boy, about thirteen years old,
about four feet nine inches high: and has a small scar near the inner corner of the left eye
and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 269
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1842..Evelina Mosby
(daughter of Sally Mosby) who was born free this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Evelina Mosby is a woman of brown complexion about twenty one years old,
about five feet four inches high, & has a scar on the left arm near the elbow, no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 270
Virginia - Jane a negro woman emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day
made application in the clerks office of the County Court of Louisa County to be
registered according to the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, in the case made and
provided.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane is a person of dark
brown complexion has thick lips, large eyes, the elbow joint of her right arm stiff, has a
bushy head of hair, is about five feet four or five inches high and about fifty four or five
years of age - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 271
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 18.th 1842 - Afred Fortune
Moore. son of Catrena Forty, who was born free this day delivered up to me the former
certificate of his registration and made application in the said Office to have his register
renewed according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Alfred Fortune Moore is a bright Mulatto man about five feet eleven and a half
inches high, in the twenty eighth year of his age and has no apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 273
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 9.th 1842 Nicholas Rickman a
free man of color who was heretofore registered in the Clerks office of this Hustings
Court of the Town of Petersburg, this day delivered up to me the former certificate of is
Registration, and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted him; and he is now
of the following description; to wit: five feet seven inches high, about thirty two years old
of a mulatto complexion, has a small natural mark under his left eye - two scars just
above the right knee occasioned by the cut of a knife, and was born free as per certificate
of registry aforesaid. In Louisa County Court June 14.th 1842.
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said Nicholas Rickman and
ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of
the said Court have hereto put my hand and caused the public seal of said Court to be
hereto affixed this 14.th day of June 1842. (Signed) John Hunter clerk
Seal
attest
Nathl. Mills
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 274
Virginia - In Louisa County Court September the 12.th 1842 Reuben Putney son of
Fanny Putney who was free born, and who was heretofore registered appeared in the said
Court and satisfied the Court that his register had been destroyed, It is therefore ordered
by the Court that his register be renewed - And in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Reuben Putney is a man of dark complexion about
thirty four years old, five feet six and a half inches high, and has no apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 275
Virginia..In Louisa County Court September the 12.th 1842 - Eliza Putney daughter of
Mary Putney who was free born, who was heretofore registered, appeared in the said
Court and satisfied the Court that her register has been destroyed. It is therefore ordered
by the Court that her register be renewed - and in pursuance thereof It is certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Eliza Putney is a woman of yellowish complexion
about twenty six years old five feet three and a half inches high, has no apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 276
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 9.th 1842. Davy Robertson son
of Winney Robertson who was born free, this day made application in the said Office to
be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Davy Robertson is a stout square made man of complexion a shade between
yellow and black has a small scar on the right side of the forehead at the edge of the hair
(which may not endure) is five feet seven or eight inches high and in thirty second year of
his age - No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 277
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 6.th 1843. Adeline daughter
of Chrocha Robertson, who was born free this day made application in the said office to
be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Adeline is a woman of black complexion, about twenty one years old, five feet two
inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 278
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 6.th 1843. Thomas son of
Chrocka Robertson, who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Thomas is a man of black complexion about nineteen years old, five feet three inches
high, has a small scar on the right side of the nose between the eyes, and on the breast no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 279
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1843 William Tyree
(son of Nancy Tyree) a free man of color who was heretofore registered in the clerk's
office of the Hustings Court of the Town of Lynchburg, this day delivered up to me the
former certificate of his registration and applied for a renewal of the same which is
granted him, and he is now of the following description, to wit: five feet eight and a half
inches high, about twenty eight years old; of very dark yellow complexion, has a small
scar on the right eye, and a ? one on the left foot, and was born free, and no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 280
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1843 Mary Tyree
(daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law it is ? certified to all whom it may concern that that said
Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty one years old, about five feet
five inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 281
In Louisa County Court February the 13.th 1943 Overton Baker a black man born free,
who was heretofore Registered appeared in said Court, and satisfied the court that his
register has been lost, It is therefore ordered by the court that his register be renewed -
and in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all whom it may concern that the sam Overton
Baker is a man of black complexion, five feet two inches and an half inch high, between
fifty & fifty five years of age - has a scar on the top of his hand occasioned by a burn, his
hair quite grey particularly on the top of the head, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice. and the court now in session having compared the above Register with
the said Overton Baker doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 282
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 6.th 1843. James Fortune (son
of Catrena Fortune) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said James Fortune is a bright mulatto man, about five feet five and a half inches high, in
the twenty second year of his age, has two small scars on the back of the left hand. no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 283
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 11.th 1943 - Wilson
Kenney (son of Phillis Kenney) who was born free, this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to whom it may concern
that the said Wilson Kenney is a man of dark complexion five feet nine inches high,
twenty four years old, has a small scar on the inside of the right hand just where the fore
finger joins the hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 284
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1843. Andrew a Mulatto man
emancipated by the last Will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch dec.d of record in the said
office, this day made application in the said office to be Registered according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Andrew is in the twenty
second year of his age is believed, five feet six inches high, has high cheek bones, a
bushy head of hair, thick lips, a whitish spot on the edge of the forehead on the right side,
extending into the hair, a scar occasioned by a burn on the right hand just below the
thumb and fore finger extending to the wrist, a small scar on the back of the left hand, no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 286
Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 9.th 1943. Harrison Kenney (son of
Jane Kenney) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Harrison Kenney is in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet six inches
high, of black complexion, regular features, and has a large long scar on the outside of
the right leg, just below the knee no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 287
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 9.th 1843. Wyatt Lipscomb Mosby
son of Sally Mosby who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
say Wyatt Lipscomb Mosby is in the twenty third year of his age ? seven inches high, of
brown complexion, regular features, and has a small scar on the forehead near the hair, no
other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 285
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1843. Peyton Humphrey (son of
Molly Humphrey) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Peyton Humphrey is about thirty two years old, about five feet ten and a half inches
high, mulatto complexion, left leg crooked, and has three or four scars on the left leg and
two or three small scars on the left arm. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 286
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 10.th 1844. Abram a negro man
emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Abram is a man about five feet four inches high, in the sixty fifth
year of his age, dark mulatto, has a scar between the eyes, just in the corner of the brow
of the left eye the end of the middle and index figers of the left hand cut off, no other
apparent mark or scar
N.o 287
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 6.th 1844. William Powell son of Joseph
& Maia Powell who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be
registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said William Powell is a bright Mulatto man, about thirty years old, five feet six and a
half inches high, has a large scar on the left arm about midway between the elbow and
wrist and a small scar on the upper lip. No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 288
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1844. James Nelson son of Mary
Nelson (who said Mary Nelson was free born) this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said James Nelson is about Twenty one years old, five feet five inches high, a bright
mulatto, no scar or mark apparent deemed worth of notice.
N.o 289
Virgina In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 7.th 1844 Lucinda Daniel a
daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell (who said Lucinda was free born and intermarried
with William Daniel this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Lucinda Daniel is a bright mulatto woman, about thirty two years of age, five feet one
inch high, has a mole on the left side of her face nearly opposite the lower part of the ear
and nearly midway from the ear to the eye no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 290
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 7.th 1844. Frances Jane
Quarles Powell a daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell who said Frances I. Q. Powell was
free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances Jane Quarles
Powell is a bright mulatto girl about nineteen years old five feet two and a half inches
high has a large scar on the back of the left hand occasioned by a cut no other mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 291
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 7.th 1844. Ann Maria Powell a
daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell (who said Ann Maria Powell was free born) this day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ann Maria Powell is a girl of bright
complexion about twenty years of age, five feet one inch high, has no mark or scar about
her deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 292
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Lucy Ann White a
daughter of Maria White who was free born this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Lucy Ann White is a bright mulatto woman about twenty one years old five feet
four inches high, has a scar on the throat and several scars on the left arm near the elbow.
no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 293
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Caroline White a
daughter of Maria White who was free born this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Caroline White is a bright mulatto woman about twenty four years old, five feet
four Inches high, has a scar near the top of the breast bone and another on the right arm
near the elbow. no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 294
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Maria White a
bright Mulatto woman who was free born this day made application in the said office to
be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Maria White is a bright mulatto woman five feet one inch high about thirty one years
old - has a small scar on the back part of the left hand. No other mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 295
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 12.th 1844.
Alexander Son of Celia, both mother and Son were born free, This day made application
in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Alexander is a bright mulatto man in the twenty second year of
his age five feet eight inches high has a scar on the left side of the forehead one near the
edge of the left eye, a whitish on the left side of the neck and a scar on the thick part of
the hand on the inside of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 296
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 7.th 1844.
Edward Wilkerson Son of Peggy Wilkerson (both mother and son were born free) this
day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Wilkerson is a dark mulatto
man in the twenty third year of his age, five feet eleven inches high has a large scar on
the right side of his face about two and an half inches long, also a scar in the eye brow of
the right eye both occasioned by cuts, and a scar on the back of the left hand. No other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 297
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February 8.th 1845
Mary Poindexter daughter of Jinney Poindexter (who said Mary Poindexter was free born)
made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Poindexter is a girl of dark
complexion, about Eighteen years old, five feet high, has a scar on the back of the right
hand occasioned by a burn - No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 298
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March 1.st 1845 Shepherd Poindexter son of
Sarah Poindexter (who said Shepherd Poindexter was free born) made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is a man of dark complexion, six feet high, in
the twenty third year of his age, has a scar on the nose just below the eyes, no other mark
or scar worthy of notice.
N.o 299
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November 21.st 1845. Alfred Fortune
Moore son of Catresa Forty who was born free this day delivered up to me the former
Certificate of his Registration and made application in the said office to have his register
renewed according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Alfred Fortune Moore is a bright Mulatto man about five feet eleven and a half
inches high, in the thirty first year of his age has a scar just under the right ear no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 300
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 4.th 1846.
William Edwards son of Edward and Dicy Edwards, who was born free, this day
delivered upto me the former certificate of his Registration, and made application in the
said Office to have his register renewed according to law. It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said William Edwards is a man of light complexion five
feet eleven and an half inches high, will be forty five years old the first day of July 1846,
has a scar on the breast occasioned by a burn, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said William Edwards, and
is ordered to be certified to be correctly made,
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1846.
N.o 301
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 17.th 1846 Mary Tyree
daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day delivered up to me the former
certificate of her Registration and made application in the said office to have her register
renewed according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion about twenty four years old, about five
feet five inches high has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 302
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 14.th 1846. Ralph Redcross
son of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said office to
be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Ralph Redcross is a man of Dark complexion, five feet eight inches high, in the
nineteenth year of his age, has a large scar on the neck, below and behind the right ear
occasioned by a burn, no other mark or scar worthy of notice.
N.o 303
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 9.th 1846.
Mary King daughter of Lavinia King who was born free, made application in the said
office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Mary King is a girl of light complexion five feet three inches high in
the twenty second year of her age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 304
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 9.th 1846. Elisha Harris son of
Nancy Harris who was born free made application in the said office to be registered
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Elisha
Harris is a man of dark complexion, six feet high in the twenty fourth year of his age, has
no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 305
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 11.th 1846.
William Meeks son of Nancy Meeks who was free born, made application in the said
Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern. that the said William Meeks is a man of light complexion, five feet eight inches
high, in the twenty seventh year of his age, has a scar on the thumb and another on the
little finger of the left hand occasioned by cuts, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 306
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court
Sam Jackson son of Polly Jackson (both of whom were born free) who was heretofore
Registered, this day appeared in said Court and satisfied the Court that his register has
been lost. It is therefore ordered by the Court that his register be renewed, and in
pursuance thereof, it is Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam Jackson is
a bright mulatto man, in the Forty third year of his age, five feet eight inches high, has a
scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a cut, another on the left arm a little
above the elbow on the out side occasioned by a burn no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice. and the Court now in session having compared the above
Register with the said Sam Jackson doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 307
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 10.th 1846.
Frances L. J. Jackson (wife of Sam Jackson who said Frances was a daughter of Polly
Captain both of whom were born free) made application in the said office this day to be
registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Frances L. J. Jackson is a bright mulatto woman with straight hair, in the Thirty sixth
year of her age, five feet one inch high, has a scar on the forehead above the left eye near
the edge of the hair occasioned by a cut & a small black mole on the left jaw between the
cheek and ear no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 308
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 10.th 1846.
Sarah Jane Thornton alias Sarah Jane King daughter of Polly Thornton alias Polly King
(both of whom were free born) made application in the said Office this day to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Sarah Jane Thornton alias Sarah Jane King is a woman of dark complexion who ?
years old, five feet six and ? no mark or scar apparent ?
N.o 309
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 28.th 1846.
George King son of Lavinia King (both of whom were born free) made application this
day in the said office to be registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said George King is a man of dark brownish complexion
with good countenance, in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet five and three
quarter inches high, has two scars on the left wrist about one and a quarter inches apart,
another on his neck in front not far above the breast bone occasioned by a burn, the other
two were occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 310
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
Polly Ann Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom
were born free) made application in the said office this day to be registered according to
law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Ann Jackson is
a girl of dark brownish complexion, in the eighteenth year of her age, Five feet one and a
half inches high, hair straight and black, face rather short & full, black eyes. No mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 311
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office. September 9.th 1846 -
Jane Maria Jackson, daughter of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife, (all three of
whom were born free) made application in the said Office, this day, to be registered
according to Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Jane Maria Jackson is a
girl of very light complexion, approaching nearly to white, Five feet one a quarter inches
high, blue eyes, straight hair, light sandy colour & rough, a natural mark in the corner of
the mouth (right corner) a mole near the left corner of the mouth, about a quarter of an
inch below -, in the sixteenth year of her age, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 312
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846 -
Louisa Ellen Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife, (all three of
whom were born free) made application in the said Office this day to be registered
according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Louisa Ellen Jackson is a
girl of very light complexion, nearly white, in the Fourteenth year of her age, Five feet
two and a half inches high, very straight hair, inclined to be light, blue eyes. no apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 313
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846
William Thomas Jackson son of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife (all three of
whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to registered according
to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Thomas
Jackson is a bright mulatto boy in the twelfth year of his age, four feet ? to be straight ?
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 314
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846 -
Lucy Margaret Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife (all three of
whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy
Margaret Jackson is a bright mulatto girl in the ninth year of her age. Four feet three and
a half inches high, has very black eyes straight dark hair, has a small scar on the upper lip,
on the left side, just under the corner of the nose. No other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 315
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office, September 9.th 1846.
Robert Henry Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom
were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Robert Heny
Jackson is a boy in the seventh year of his age, Three feet eleven inches high, bright
mulatto, very black eyes, light hair & inclined to curl. No apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 316
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
James Lindsay Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom
were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to
law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Lindsay
Jackson is a boy about five years old, three feet four inches high, bright mulatto, dark
blue eyes, straight hair & dark. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 317
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
Samuel Walker Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom
were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to
law, it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Samuel Walker
Jackson is a boy about Two years old Two feet ten inches high dark brownish
complexion, black eyes, straight hair & dark, no apparent mar or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 318
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1846
Samuel E. Jackson son of Mourning Jackson (both of whom were born free) made
application this day in the said Office to be registered according to law, It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Samuel E. Jackson is a man of Dark
complexion, in the twenty second year of his age, Five feet six inches high, low forehead,
has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 319
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1847.
Alexander Dickinson Son of Betsey Dickinson (both of whom were born free) made
application this day in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander Dickinson is a man of Dark
complexion in the twenty second year of his age, five feet Ten and a half inches high,
Thick lips, has two large scars on the left arm between the elbow and wrist and two
smalls ones on the wrist of left arm occasioned by burns. No other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 320
Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January 9.th 1847 Alexander Kinney Son of
Jinney Kinney (both of whom were born free) made application this day in the said
Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Alexander Kinney is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty
second year of his age, five feet six inches high, trunchy and well built, has no apparent
mark or scar deemed worty of notice.
N.o 321
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1847. Joseph Veney son of
Rachel Veney (both of whom were born free) this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Joseph Veney is a man of dark complexion about five feet nine and a half inches
high, about Thirty years of age, has three large scars on his breast, said to be natural, but
have the appearance of burns, the one nearest the throat is the smallest & the one lowest
down is the largest. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 322
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office
May the 5.th 1847.
Lucy Kinney who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Lucy Kinney is a woman of light or rather copper complexion, has long black hair,
smooth handsome features, good countenance, about five feet two inches and a half high,
about Thirty five years old, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 323
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847
Willie Myra Kinney daughter of Lucy Kinney both born free, was this day brought into
the said office by her mother to be Registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Willie Myra Kinney is a
bright mulatto girl, has long hair inclined to curl high forehead, smooth even features,
dark eyes, about four feet high, in the ninth year of her age, no mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 324
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Mary Ellen Kinney daughter of Lucy Kinney both born free, was this day brought into
the said office by her mother to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Ellen Kinney is a girl of light complexion
but not very bright, has smooth even features, long hair inclined to curl, dark eyes, about
Two feet three or four inches high, one year old, no mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 325
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Polly Captain a Woman of colour who was born free this day made application in the to
be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that
the said Polly Captain is a yellow woman about five feet three inches high , about fifty
nine years old, her hair quite gray, has black eyes, no apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 326
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Tandy Tyree a man of colour born free, this day made application in the said office to be
Registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Tandy Tyree is a man of very bright complexion nearly white, has a high forehead, a
number of small specks or freckles about the nose eyes and forehead, a very thick head of
hair a little grey, strong features, dark eyes, the finger next to the little finger on the right
hand is considerably drawn or crooked and stiff, is about five feet eight inches and a half
inch high & about forty six years old. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 327
State of Virginia.
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847.
Jane Tyree a woman of colour, who was born free, this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Jane Tyree is a woman of complexion between yellow and black,
has long black hair, even handsome features dark eyes, high forehead, two scars about
three quarters of an inch apart on the left wrist about five feet two inches high, about
thirty one or thirty two years old, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 328
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. John Moorman Tyree son of
Jane Tyree, both born free, was this day brought into the said office by his mother to be
reigstered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said John Moorman Tyree is a boy of yellowish complexion, black eyes, even features
about two feet eleven inches high, in the fifth year of his age, has curly hair & no
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 329
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. Martha Kinney, Daughter of
Ann Kinney dec.d both of whom were born free, this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Martha Kinney is a girl of complexion nearly white, has dark hazel
eyes a large nose, high forehead, long coarse hair not very dark, is about four feet and
half an inch high, in the eleventh year of her age and no mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 330
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. Charles Kinney son of Louisa
Kinney, both born free this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Charles
Kinney is a man of complexion nearly white, his eyes are light grey, teeth rather
projecting, hair curly and not very dark, long face, five feet four inches and a fraction
high, in the twenty sixth year of his age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 331
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 10.th 1847. Washington Kinney, son of
Polly Kinney, both born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Washington Kinney is a man of very light complexion, nearly white, his hair long and
black and a little inclined to curl, a small indentation in the chin, thick lips, about five feet
ten inches high in the Eighteenth year of his age, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 332
State of Virginia
Farley Richardson son of Malinda Richardson, both born free, who has been heretofore
registered this day appeared in court and satisfied the Court that his register has been lost
it is therefore ordered by the Court that his register be renewed and in pursuance thereof
it is ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said Farley Richardson is
a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty Eighth year of his age, five feet five inches
high, has two small scars in the forehead - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy
of notice and the court now in session having compared the above register with the said
Farley Richardson doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 333
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1847.
Esther a free woman of colour Daughter of Lucy, who was emancipated by the Rev.d
John Poindexter dec.d this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Esther
is a bright mulatto woman, has long straight hair, a scar occasioned by a burn on the outer
side of the right arm extending from the elbow several inches down, a scar at the nail of
the thumb of the left hand, two small scars on the forehead, a very small one just above
the nose, and the other on the forehead over the right eye, each having the appearance of
indents, between twenty two and twenty three years old, about five feet four inches & a
half inch high, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 334
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
Reuben Putney son of Fanny Putney who was born free, and who was heretofore
registered in this office this day delivered up to me the former certificate of his
registration, and applied for a renewal of the same, which is granted him; It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben Putney is a man of dark
complexion, about Thirty nine years old, five feet six and a half inches high, stout and
well made, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 335
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
Lucy Ann Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was born free, and who was heretofore
registered in this Office this day delivered up to me the former certificate of her
registration and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted her: It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann Putney is a woman of dark
complexion five feet two and three quarter inches high, in the Thirty first year of her age,
no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 336
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
William Washington Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney both of whom were born free, was
this day brought into the said office by his mother to be registered according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Washington Putney
is a boy of dark complexion, has a long and narrow face, Four feet Seven inches high, in
the Eleventh year of his age. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 337
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Clerk's Office August 10.th 1847
James Gordon Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney both of whom were born free, was this
day brought into the said office by his mother to be registered according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Gordon Putney is a boy
of dark complexion, Three feet three and a half inches high, in the fifth year of his age,
has a large scar on the front of his head commencing about an inch above the eyes and
running back on the head about three inches, has another scar on the inside of the right
wrist, both occasioned by burns, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 338
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December the 11.th 1847.
Fleming Kinney a man of colour who was free born, this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Fleming Kinney is a man of light complexion, good countenance
five feet, Eleven inches high, in the forty third year of his age has a small scar on the
upper lip just under the right nasal of the nose, another on the middle finger of the left
hand occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 339
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1848.
Fleming James Poindexter son of Jinney Poindexter (who emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter at the age of Twenty five years, said Fleming James Poindexter was this day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Fleming James Poindexter is a bright
mulatto man six feet, half an inch high, in the Twenty sixth year of his age has a small
scar on his forehead directly over the nose and near the edge of his hair, dark hazle eyes -
full black eye brows, long black hair & inclined to be straight large sharp nose -
(resembling a white man's nose than a negro) no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 340
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1848
William Poindexter son of Rhoda Poindexter (who said William Poindexter was
emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter this day made application in the said office to
be registered according to law. It is therefore ordered to all whom it may William
Poindexter feet eight year of his age, has a scar on the right into the hair, another on the
thumb of the left hand near the large joint occasioned by cuts - also a small scar on the
forehead nearly over the right eye, one on the right cheek and one on the left side of the
face about half an inch from the outer corner of the left eye, & also a scar on the under lip
on the left side. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 341
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 10.th 1848. James Nelson son of Mary
Nelson (who said Mary Nelson was free born) this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that
the said James Nelson is about Twenty four years old, five feet six or seven inches high,
of mulatto or yellow complexion, has a small scar on the inside of the left wrist, no other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 342
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 11.th 1848
William Thomas Poindexter son of Jinney Poindexter who was born free this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said William Thomas Poindexter is a boy of dark
complexion, in the seventeenth year of his age, five feet five inches high, has a scar on
the back of the left hand about an inch and a half long running across the hand from the
direction of the root of the thumb to the middle finger, another small scar on the back of
the right hand about half an inch from the nuckle or joint of the index finger both
occasioned by cuts, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 343
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1848.
James Harris son of Nancy Harris both of whom were free born, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said James Harris is a man of dark complexion, good
countenance, five feet nine and a half inches high in the Twenty second year of his age -
his six scars on the left wrist and arm four on the top or outside, & two on the inside of
the arm, those on the top or outside - one of them is on the wrist the other three a little up
the arm the highest not quite half way from the hand to the elbow; the two on the inside
are on the wrist all appear to be occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 344
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 9.th 1848.
Nicholas H. Powell a son of Joseph & Maria Powell who said Nicholas H. Powell was
born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nicholas H. Powell is a
bright mulatto boy or man in the Twentieth year of his age, Five feet six inches & three
quarters of an inch high - high forehead, curly hair not very dark, sunburnt or bronzed
around the edge in front - has dark hazel eyes and good countenance, has a scar on the
left side of the neck& that not very visible, occasioned by a rising no other mark or scar
apparent deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 345
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 16.th 1848. Celia Cosby a Woman of
colour, who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Celia
Cosby is a woman of copper coloured complexion, has thick lips, black eyes, high
forehead, is about forty years of age, five feet three inches and a half inch high, no
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 346
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 8.th 1848.
John Edward, son of Betsy Edward, both of whom were born free this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said John Edward is a very bright mulatto man,
approaching nearly to white, with black eyes, straight black hair with somewhat a reddish
tinge - beard of sandy red colour in the twenty fourth year of his age - five feet eight
inches and a half inch high - face much frecked as well as the back of his hands and also
his arms - has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 347
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 8.th 1848.
Sam called Sam Poindexter son of Jenny Poindexter who was free born this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Sam Poindexter is a man of black complexion, in
the Thirty first year of his age, about five feet seven inches high - Index and middle
fingers on the left hand a little crooked from being mashed - a scar on the back of the
right hand occasioned by a burn - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 348
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 4.th 1848. Alfred Fortune Moore
son of Catresa Forty who was born free, this day delivered up to me the former certificate
of his Registration and made application in the said office to have his register renewed
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred
Fortune Moore is a bright mulatto man about five feet eleven and a half inches high in the
Thirty fifth year of his age, has a scar just under the right ear, no other apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 349
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 5.th 1849. Jesse Veney son
of Polly Veney both of whom were born free this day made application in the said office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Jesse Veney is a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty second year of his age,
five feet six inches high, has a large scar on the inside of the left wrist. no other apparent
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 350
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 8.th 1849. Mary Nicholas
daughter of Frankey Poindexter who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter this
day made application in the said office to be Registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Nicholas is a bright mulatto
woman about Twenty four years old, five feet high, has a scar in the forehead
immediately over the nose about midway between the eyes & hair has thick lips & the
underlip hangs or pouts out more than is common no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 351
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 8.th 1849. William Powell
(son of Joseph & Mariah Powell) who was free born, this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said William Powell is a bright mulatto man about Thirty five years old
five feet six and a half inches high, has a large scar on the left arm about midway
between the elbow and wrist and a small scar on the upper lip, no other apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 352
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 10: 1849
Frances Captain (wife of John Captain) daughter of Susan Tate both of whom were free
born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Frances Captain wife of John
Captain is a woman of a light brownish complexion, strong features, large eyes & shows
the white of them a good deal, in the Twenty fourth year of her age five feet four & a half
inches high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 353
Virginia In Louisa County Court
John H. Captain son Polly Captain a bright Mulatto man born free, who was heretofore
Registered, appeared in Court and satisfied the court that his register has been lost, It is
therefore ordered by this Court that his register be renewed and in pursuance thereof, It is
certified to all whom it may concern that the said John H. Captain is a bright mulatto man
in the Thirty fourth year of his age, five feet seven inches high - hair inclined to be
straight, has a large scar on the ancle of the left leg, and stiff in the knee of the same leg
occasioned by a chicken cock sticking his spur in the knee, ( a small scar from the spur
on the knee) which causes a hopping in walking, has a small scar on the under lip, and
another in the forehead near the hair over the left eye - no other apparent mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 354
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office, July the 9.th 1849.
Joney Kinney a Woman of colour who was born free, this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Joney Kinney is about five feet four inches and a half inch high, her
age is not accurately known, but she is believed to be seventy years old, she has a mark or
dark spot near the outer corner of the right eye, of dark copper colour - has no other mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 355
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1849.
Harriet Kinney daughter of Joney Kinney both of whom were born free, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Harriet Kinney is about five feet five inches & 3/4
of an inch high, twenty nine years old, of very straight form, has long black hair of nearly
white complexion, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 356
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 8.th 1849. Frances
Robertson daughter of Polly Robertson both of whom were born free this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Frances Robertson is about four feet Ten inches
high, in the sixteen year of her age, of low statue & inclined to be trunchy, of dark
brownish complexion, has a scar on the right cheek about an inch long, and one on the
left hand just between the index & middle fingers where they join the hand occasioned by
cuts, the end of the index finger of the left hand appears to have been mashed, has a thin
head of hair - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 357
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 10.th 1849. Sally Kinney
daughter of Beckey Kinney both of whom were born free this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Sally Kinney is about five feet four inches high, in the twenty fourth
year of her age, has a small scar in the edge of the right eye brow, a wide space between
her front upper teeth, long dark hair, dark eyes complexion a little tawny but would pass
very well for white, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 358
Virginia, In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1849. Nancy
Kinney daughter of Beckey Kinney, both of whom were born free, this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Nancy Kinney is about five feet four inches and a
half inch high, in the twenty third year of her age, has a small knot on the right eye lid,
long dark hair, grey eyes, complexion a little tawny, but would pass very well for white
has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 359
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1849. Ella Kinney
daughter of Beckey Kinney both of whom were born free this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern the said Ella Kinney is four feet and a
inches high, in the eleventh year of her age has a scar on her right elbow occasioned by a
cut, strait dark hair, dark eyes, her complexion would be considered dark for a white
person, but she would pass very well for white, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy
of notice.
N.o 360
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 10.th 1849. Meredith
Kinney a son of Beckey Kinney, both of whom were born free, this day made application
in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern, that the said Meredith Kinney is about five feet three inches high in the
sixteenth year of his age has long dark hair thick lips, dark eyes, complexion would be
considered dark for a white person but would pass very well for white - has no other
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 361
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 8.th 1849.
John Carden a son of Judy Carden both of whom were born free this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said John Carden is a bright mulatto man about twenty
five years old, five feet four inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the inside of the
wrist of the left arm, a scar on the inner edge of the right eye brow, dark eyes & good
countenance - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 362
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 19.th 1849. Emily Jane
Poindexter, Daughter of Rhoda Poindexter, the said Rhoda Poindexter was emancipated
by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, and the said Emily Jane was born free, this day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law- it is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Emily Jane Poindexter is a bright
mulatto woman, about five feet three & 1/2 inches high, in the nineteenth year of her age,
has long black hair, a scar about the center of the forehead, a scar on the left hand, and a
black mole on the right side of the neck rather in rear - no other mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice.
N.o 363
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 19.th 1849.
Hardenia Fortune, Daughter of Rhoda Poindexter, the said Rhoda Poindexter was
emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, and the said Hardenia was born free,
this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Hardenia Fortune, is a
woman of black complexion, about five feet one inch and a half high, about twenty two
or three years old, has a scar at the lower part of the neck, just at the breast bone
occasioned by a burn - a small scar on the back of the wrist of the left hand, thick
projecting lips & no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 364
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office - November the 19.th 1849.
Alexander Poindexter son of Lucinda Poindexter both of whom were born free - this day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Alexander is a bright mulatto boy,
about four feet eleven inches high, in the fourteenth year of his age, has a bushy head of
hair, black eyes, round face, even features, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 365
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December the 11.th 1849.
Avey Month daughter of Nancy Month (both born free) this day made application in the
said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Avey is a woman of dark complexion, about five feet four & 3/4
inches high, between thirty one and thirty two years old has thick lips, a small scar on the
back of the wrist of the left hand and a small scar on the back of said hand, no other mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice the scar on the back of the said hand is rather indisdirect
now, and may grow out entirely.
N.o 366
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 1.st 1850.
Matthew Goodin Poindexter son of Janean Poindexter (both born free) this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Matthew Goodin
Poindexter is a very likely boy of dark complexion but not very black, even features, in
the eighteenth year of his age, about five feet five inches high, has a small scar on the
back of the right hand a scar on the inside of the left hand near the wrist, and has no other
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(no tax paid the law had not come to hand & was not know of)
N.o 367
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 5.th 1850.
Shepherd Poindexter, son of Sarah Poindexter the said Shepherd was born free this day
made application in the said office, to be Registered according to law, It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Shepherd Poindexter is a straight well
made man of dark complexion, but not very black, in the thirtieth year of his age, about
six feet one inch and a half high, has a scar on the nose, a small scar near the outer corner
of the left eye, the little finger on his left hand is crooked and stiff, and a scar on the wrist
of the left hand, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 368
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Robert P. Cosby son of Celia Cosby, (both of whom were born free) this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern, that the said Robert P. Cosby, is a likely spare made man of
copper complexion, has even features, a small scar near the outer corner of the left eye,
nineteen years old the seventh day of June next, about six feet high, has no mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 369
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Andrew J. Cosby son of Celia Cosby (both of whom were born free) this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Andrew J. Cosby is a stout made yellow man, has
thick lips, small black eyes & has now a scar near the chin on the left side occasioned by
a recent burn, which will probably disappear, is in the twenty second year of his age,
about five feet ten inches high, his nose inclined to be flat, has no other mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 370
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Elizabeth daughter of Lucy Patterson (born free) this day made application in the said
office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern, that the said Elizabeth is a woman of yellow complexion, has grey eyes and
pouting lips, her hair inclined to be long, about twenty one years old, about five feet two
inches high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 371
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 11.th 1850. Margaret
Edwards daughter of William Edwards and Betsy Edwards his wife (all of whom were
born free) this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Margaret Edwards is a girl
or young woman, a bright mulatto, hair inclined to be long and black, freckles on the
nose and cheeks a little below the eyes, in the Eighteenth year of her age - five feet three
inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand near the root of the thumb &
index finger occasioned by a cut - stutters badly in talking - has no other mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice.
(Refused to be delivered by the Court 13 May 1850)
N.o 372
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 13.th 1850.
Fleming Kinney son of Betsey Kinney (both of whom were born free) this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Fleming Kinney is a dark mulatto man about Forty
two years old five feet Eleven inches high has a scar on the middle finger of the left hand
straight & well made - good countenance - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice.
N.o 373
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 13.th 1850.
Dolly Ann Elizabeth King daughter of Lavinia King both of whom were born free this
day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Dolly Ann Elizabeth King is a woman
of Dark brown or Mulatto complexion in the twenty fourth year of her age five feet one
inch high, black hair and inclined to be strait, smoothe features, and good countenance no
other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 374
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June 5.th 1850.
Polly Vena daughter of Rachel Vena both of whom were born free this day made
application in the said office to have her register renewed according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Vena is a woman of dark
complexion, five feet two inches high, about Thirty nine years old has no apparent mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 375
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 8.th 1850. Arthur Poindexter
son of Sarah Poindexter who said Sarah Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John
Poindexter this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Arthur Poindexter is a
man of Dark brown complexion, in the Twenty second year of his age, Five feet right
inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 376
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1850. Susan
Margaret Q. Powell daugher of Maria Powell dec.d who said Susan M. I. Powell was
born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Susan Margaret Q. Powell
is a woman of bright mulatto complexion, round full face, large black eyes, thick lips,
ears boared for earrings, has a small scar over the right eyes about an inch above the eye
brow another over the left eye a little higher on the forehead than the other occasioned by
chicken pox fecked on the nose of under the eyes - in the Twentieth year of her age - five
feet high has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 377
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1850 Martha Ann
Ann Q. Powell daughter of of Maria Powell dec.d who said Martha A. Q. Powell was
born free this day made application in the said office to registered according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Martha Ann Q. Powell is a
young woman of very bright mulatto complexion in the nineteenth year of her age, four
feet eleven and a half inches high has a scar on the forehead just in the edge of the hair
immediately in a line with the nose occasioned by a cut black eyes of good countenance
has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 378
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 12.th 1850. Thomas
Cornelius Jackson son of Rachel Jackson both of whom were born free this day made
application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Thomas Cornelius Jackson is a man of very black
skin, in the twenty second year of his age, five feet eight inches high, the end of the little
finger of the right hand cut off, has a large scar on the back of his left hand occasioned by
a cut, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 379
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 12.th 1850.
E. Caroline Jackson daughter of Rachel Jackson both of whom were born free this day
made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said E. Caroline Jackson is a woman of very
black skin, in the twenty sixth year of her age, five feet two and a half inches high, has a
large scar extending from the root of the thumb to the root of the index finger of the right
hand - has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(These papers were made out under the old law & after it was discovered that the new
law changed the mode of making registers - others were made and under the new law
which are recorded on the following page these were destroyed)
N.o 380
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that
Alfred Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It
is therefore certified, to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred Edwards is in the
Twenty Eighth year of his age, is a tolerably bright mulatto about five feet nine inches
and a half high, has light eyes, with a scar on the forehead over the right eye & another
scar on the back of the thumb of the left hand, he has no other mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice the said Alfred Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa Given
under my hand this 11.th day of November 1850.
(Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 381
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that
Polly Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Kinney is in the Thirty
Eighth year of her age, is a bright Mulatto, five feet three inches and three quarters of an
inch high has black eyes, straight black hair, good countenance has no apparent mark or
scar on the face head or hand worthy of notice - the said Polly Kinney was born free in
the County of Louisa
Given under my hand this 9.th day of Septr. 1850
N.o 382
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that
Eliza Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Kinney is in the
Twentieth year of her age is a very bright Mulatto approaching nearly to white five feet
three inches high with eyes, straight black hair, large mouth & thick lips has no apparent
mark or scar on the face head or hands worthy of notice the said Eliza Kinney was born
free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 383
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that
Margaret Willie Kinney a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Margaret Willie Kinney
is in the Eighteenth year of her age is a very bright mulatto approaching nearly to white
five feet one inch high, has a small scar on the forehead over the left eye, has straight
black hair, black eyes no other mark or scar worthy of notice the said Margaret Willie
Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 9.th day of
September 1850
N.o 384
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that
Pamelia Ann Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to
law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Pamelia Ann Kinney
is in the seventeenth year of her age, is a very bright mulatto, five feet high, has a small
scar on the forehead over the inner corner of the left eye has another small scar on the
back of the left hand has black eyes straight black hair smoothe features and good
countenance no other mark or scar worthy of notice. the said Pamelia Ann Kinney was
born free in the County of Louisa Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 385
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that
Louisa Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Louisa Kinney is in the Fifty
sixth year of her age, is a bright mulatto five feet five inches high, has a small scar on the
right side of the upper lip, black eyes, straight hair no other apparent mark or scar worthy
of notice the said Louisa Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa Given under my
hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 386
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that
George W. Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George W. Mosby is a
boy in the fifteenth year of his age, is a bright mulatto, blue eyes, straight hair four feet
eleven and a half inches high, has large black freckles on both cheeks and jaw, a small
cut on the nuckle of the index finger of the left hand and a large scar on right leg below
the knee occasioned by a cut. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
The said George W. Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand
this 16.th day of October 1850 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
(delivered)
N.o 387
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that
Nicholas Rickman a free man of colour (who delivered up the former certificate of his
registration) be registered again by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nicholas Rickman is now in
the Fortith year of his age, five feet eight inches high, of bright mulatto complexion, has a
small natural mark under his left eye, two scars above the right knee occasioned by a cut
no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Nicholas Rickman was
born free in the County of Patrick in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 12.th
day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
(delivered)
N.o 388
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that
Lavinia Jackson a free negro (who delivered up the former certificate of her registration)
be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Lavinia Jackson is a bright mulatto woman, in the
twenty sixth year of her age, five feet & half inch high regular features, straight black hair,
has one or two smaller scars on her right hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice. The said Lavinia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa. Given
under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850
N.o 389
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850. Ordered that Hiram
Miller a free negro (who delivered up the former certificate of his registration) be
registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Hiram Miller is a bright Mulatto man, in the Forty
fourth year of his age, five feet nine inches high, has a small scar on the left cheek and a
large scar on the outer side of the right leg. no other apparent mark or scar deemed
worthy of notice The said Hiram Miller was born free in the County of Louisa. Given
under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850
N.o 390
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that John
W. Kinney a free negro (who delivered up his former certificate of his registration) be
registered again by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said John W. Kinney is now in the Thirty sixth year of his
age, six feet one inch high of bright mulatto complexion, well formed has a scar on the
nose and two scars on the middle finger of the right hand occasioned by cuts, black eyes,
regular features and good countenance - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy
of notice - The said John W. Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa, in the state of
Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850. (Signed) John Hunter
N.o 391
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that
Fontaine M. Kinney a free negro (who delivered up his former certificate of registration)
be registered again by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to
all whom it may concern that the said Fontaine M. Kinney is a man now in the fifty third
year of his age, five feet nine and a half inches high of bright mulatto complexion, well
formed and good countenance hair is smartly gray, has a scar on the right elbow, another
on the back of the finger next to the little finger of the right hand extending from the hand
to the end of the finger the end of the index finger of the right hand has been cut off but
not so as to take off the nail, the little finger of the left hand is crooked & stiff No other
apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Fontaine M. Kinney was born
free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 2.d day of
November 1850. (Signed) John Hunter C L C
N.o 392
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that
Polly Poindexter (daughter of Harriet Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the clerk
of said court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Polly Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl in the seventeenth year of her age, Five feet
four inches high, straight black hair, black eyes and good countenance, has a small scar
on the right cheek occasioned by a scratch no other mark or scar on her face head or hand,
deemed worthy of notice. The said Polly Poindexter was Given under my hand this 11.th
day of November 1850. (Signed) John Hunter C L C.
(See N.o 401 Registered Her)
N.o 393
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that
John Poindexter son of Lucy Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
John Poindexter is a young man of dark black complexion in the Twentieth year of his
age, Five feet nine inches high, has a scar on the right temple occasioned by a cut, and
has a wart or knot on the thumb of the left hand on the joint next to the hand or wrist no
other mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice. The said John
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under
my hand this 2.d day of
N.o 394
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that
Ralph Q. Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ralph Q. Powell is a bright
mulatto man in the thirty second year of his age Five feet seven inches high - has no
apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice The said Ralph
Q. Powell was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 7.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 395
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that
Harrison Kinney a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration)
be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Harrison Kinney is a man of dark brown complexion,
in the Thirtieth year of his age, about five feet eight inches high, has regular features has
a large long scar on the outside of the right leg just below the knee, another scar on the
wrist of the left arm, no other apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed
worthy of notice The said Harrison Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the
state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 7.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 396
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that
Alexander Kinney a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of
registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander Kinney is a man of dark
complexion in the Twenty fifth year of his age, five feet seven and a half inches high
trunchy and well built has no apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed
worthy of notice. The said Alexander Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in
the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 20.th day of December 1850. (Signed)
John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 397
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850, Ordered that
Pleasant Mosby a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration)
be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Pleasant Mosby is a
tolerably bright mulatto man between fifty four and fifty five years old, about six feet and
a quarter of an inch high, his left leg is very crooked in consequence of his knee having
been dislocated his chin jets out more than common, has very black eyes - no other mark
or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Pleasant Mosby was born free in the said
County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 24.th day of
December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 398
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th Day of December 1850, Ordered that
James Veney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Veney is a black man
in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet ten inches high his finger next to the
thumb on the left hand is crooked occasioned by a cut across the joint, is strait and spare
made, has even features & no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said
James Veney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia aforesaid.
Given under my hand this 24.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 399
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that
Nicholas Poindexter a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court, according to
law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Nicholas
Poindexter is a man of dark complexion but not very black, about six feet high, twenty
two years old the 8.th day of February next, has a dark spot on the left cheek, broad nose
with large nostrils, good countenance, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
The said Nicholas Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of
Virginia. Given under my hand this 25.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 400
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Sam
Dickinson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sam Dickinson is a man of
dark complexion in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet six and three quarter
inches high, has a scar near the right corner of his mouth another scar on the right side of
his nose extending to the top, another scar on the left side of his face about an inch below
the ear another small scar on the right cheek, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of
notice. The said Sam Dickinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of
Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 401
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 (after having heard
the evidence written and oral) Ordered that Mary Elizabeth Poindexter (daughter of
Harriet Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Elizabeth
Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl, Twenty years old last December, Five feet four inches
high, has straight black hair, black eyes and good Countenance, has a small scar on the
right cheek occasioned by a scratch - has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Elizabeth Poindexter derived her freedom from
a deed of Manumition made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 6.th day of October
1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under
my hand this 15.th day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 402
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Lucinda
Poindexter (daughter of Sarah Poindexter) a free negro (who delivered up her former
certificate of Registration, be registered again by the clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucinda Poindexter is a
mulatto woman in the Thirty fourth year of her age, is about five feet five inches and a
half inch high, has a scar on the left side of the neck commencing near the collar bone
and extending up the neck occasioned by a burn, has no other mark or scar on her face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucinda Poindexter derived her
freedom by a deed of Manumition made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 6.th day of
October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given
under my hand this 22.nd day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court.
N.o 403
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that
Emily Jane Poindexter (daughter of Rhoda Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern
that the said Emily Jane Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl, will be Twenty years old next
August, Five feet three inches and three quarters of an inch high has straight black hair,
black eyes and good countenance has a scar in the forehead about an inch long
immediately over the nose about midway between the eyes and the hair - another small
scar over the left eye & a small one near the brow of the right eye occasioned by Chicken
Pox - another scar on the back of the left hand and a wart or mole on the right side of her
neck below the right ear (but further back on her neck) no other mark or scar on her face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Emily Jane Poindexter derived her
freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 16.th day
of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794.
Given under my hand this 22.d day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 404
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that
Alexander Poindexter son of Lucinda Poindexter, a free negro be registered by the Clerk
of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Alexander Poindexter is a very bright mulatto boy, will be fifteen years old the
13.th day of next March about five feet one inch high has straight black hair, black eyes
reagular features, and good countenance - no mark or scar on his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Alexander Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed
of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 6.th day of October 1794 and
recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand
this 22.d day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 405
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that
David Poindexter (son of Rachael Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said David Poindexter is a light brownish coloured mulatto man in the twenty first year of
his age Five feet four and a half inches high has black eyes, large nose and good
countenance, the ends of the index and middle fingers of the left hand is cut off but not so
as to loose the nails, has a scar between the root of the thumb and index finger of the left
hand another on the wrist of left arm occasioned by cuts another scar on the right side of
neck or throat
**N.o 406 (not shown)
David Kinney born free Louisa County, dark or black complexion, age 50 years, 5'6 3/4"
high, scar on inside of finger next to little finger of right hand, scar on outside of right leg
between knee and ankle. Reg. 10 Feb. 1851.
N.o 407
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that
Minyard Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Minyard Jackson is a young
man in the nineteenth year of his age, of light brownish complexion, Five feet six inches
& a quarter of an inch high, black eyes has a scar on the end or ball of the middle finger
on the right hand & another on the point of the chin a little to the left side occasioned by
cuts. No other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said
Mineyard Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given
under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 408
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851. Ordered that
Sally Jackson (wife of David Jackson) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Sally Jackson is a woman of brownish colour, in the Twentieth year of her age, Five feet
seven inches high black eyes, shows the white of her eyes more than common has a small
scar in the brow of the right eye, another scar on the right temple near the eye brow, has
thick lips & pouts out more than usual & shows her teeth more than common no other
mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sally Jackson
derived her freedom from a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on
the 16.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of
October 1794. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 409
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that
Sarah Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Jackson is a bright
Mulatto woman in the Eighteenth year of her age Five feet Eleven inches high, black eyes
straight black hair, good countenance, has a a small scar on the index finger of the left
hand occasioned by a cut - no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Sarah Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the
State of Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 410
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that
Suzana Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Suzana Jackson is a woman
of brownish colour in the Twenty third year of her age, Five feet four and a half inches
high, black eyes, upper front teeth are out. No marks or scars on her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Suzana Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa
in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed)
John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 411
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that
Elizabeth Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Elizabeth Jackson is a
woman of dark brownish colour in the Twentieth year of her age, Five feet five and a half
inches high, black eyes & black hair, has a scar on the nose between the eyes occasioned
by a cut, No other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The
said Elizabeth Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 412
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Pamelia
Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Pamelia Jackson is a woman
of light brownish colour, in the Nineteenth year of her age Five feet two and a half inches
high, black eyes, narrow face - good countenance the little finger of the left hand is
crooked, has a scar low down on the left side of the neck - has a large nose & her mouth
pouts somewhat. No other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Pamelia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of
Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 413
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The court of said County having on the 14.th day of April 1851 Ordered that George A.
Q. Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George A. Q. Powell is a
bright mulatto man in the Twenty first year of his age, Five feet six and a half inches high
black eyes good countenance, curly hair, has no mark or scar upon his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said George A. Q. Powell was born free in the County of
Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 18.th day of April 1851.
(Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 414
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of May 1851 Ordered that Dicy
Powell (wife of Ralph Q. Powell) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Dicy
Powell is a mulatto woman of bright yellow complexion, in the Thirty first year of her
age, Five feet four inches and three quarters of an inch high, has strait black hair, regular
features, a strait gentteel figure, has a scar a little below the right ear, and another on the
inside of the left arm between the hand & the elbow no other apparent mark or scar on
her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Dicy Powell dereived her
freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter dated the 6.th
day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794
Given under my hand this 23.d day of May 1851 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 415
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of May 1851 Ordered that Edward
Poindexter (son of Dicy Powell) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward
Poindexter is a very likely mulatto boy, of bright yellow complexion in the twelfth year
of his age, Four feet six inches high has dark hazel eyes and strait hair, has a scar on the
right side of the forehead in the edge of the harly nearly over the right eye, has no other
mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Edward
Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John
Poindexter dated the 6.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the
13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 23.d day of May 1851. (Signed)
John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 416
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of 1851. Ordered that Crosia Jackson a
free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Crosia Jackson is a woman of dark
complexion in the Fortieth year of her age Five feet four inchs high, black eyes has a
small scar on the under lip another scar on the left wrist near the edge of the palm of the
hand, the upper front teeth are out or broken off, good countenance has no other mark or
scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Crosia Jackson was
born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 13.th
day of June 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 417
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851, Ordered that James
Nelson son of Mary Nelson a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said James Nelson is about
Twenty seven years old, of yellow colour, about five feet seven inches high, has no
apparent mark or scar on his face, head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said
James Nelson was born free in the County of Louisa in the said State of Virginia. Given
under my hand this 14.th day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court.
N.o 418
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Anne
Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Anne
Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough is a mulatto woman in the Forty Eighth year of her age,
about Five feet four inches high, black eyes, mouth pouts out more than common, two of
her under front teeth are out, no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Anne Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough was emancipated by a
deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough dated the 26.th day of March 1850 and
recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 And also by
the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the
County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand
this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 419
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Hugh M.
Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Hugh
M. Cosby alias
Hugh M. Kimbrough is a bright Mulatto man in the Thirty second year of his age about
Five feet seven inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the first joint of the forefinger of
the left hand, has black eyes and black hair which is inclined to be strait, good
countenance, stout and well built has no other mark or scar on his face, head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough was
emancipated by a deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough dated the 26.th day of
March 1850 and recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April
1851 and also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was
recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given
under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa Cty.
Ct.
N.o 420
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that
Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough a free negro be registered by
the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough is a
very bright mulatto girl or young woman almost approaching white, in the Eighteenth
year of her age about Five feet one inch high, has strait-black hair black eyes, her ears are
bored for ear rings has handsome regular features, well formed and genteel figure, has no
mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Josephine
Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough was emancipated by a Deed of
Manumission from William Kimbrough bearing date the 26.th day of March 1850 and
recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 and also by
the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the
County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851 Given under my hand
this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Ct.
N.o 421
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Robert N.
Cosby alias Robert N. Kimbrough a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Robert
N. Cosby alias Robert N. Kimbrough is a bright Mulatto boy or young man, sixteen years
old last March about Five feet nine inches high has black eyes and black hair, good
countenance regular features, strait and well formed, has no mark or scar on his face head
or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Robert N. Cosby was emancipated by a deed
of Manumission from William Kimbrough bearing date the 26.th day of March 1850 &
recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 and also by
the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the
County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand
this 21.st day of October 1851 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa Cty Ct.
N.o 422
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that William
Daniel alias William Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William
Daniel alias William Poindexter is a bright mulatto man in the Thirty year of his age
about five feet seven inches high, has black eyes, strait black hair and good countenance,
has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said William
Daniel alias William Poindexter was emancipated by the last will and testament of
Lucinda Daniel dec.d dated the 17.th day of November 1847 and duly recorded in the
County Court of Louisa County on the 13.th day of June 1848. Given under my hand this
22.d day of October 1851.
N.o 423
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of November 1851 Ordered that
Marshall Edwards. a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Marshall Edwards is a
bright Mulatto man in the Twenty second year of his age, about Five feet Eleven inches
high, has black eyes, strait black hair has a scar just in the inner edge of the right brow
over the nose, has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Marshall Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa State of
Virginia Given under my hand this 20.th day of November 1851. (Signed) John Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 424
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of May 1852 Ordered that Dolly Ann
Elizabeth King (daughter of Lavinia King both of whom were born free), be registered by
the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Dolly Ann Elizabeth King is a woman in the Twenty sixth year of
her age about five feet one inch and a quarter of an inch high, has black eyes, of dark
brownish complexion, black hair and inclined to be strait, smooth features and good
countenance, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said Dolly Ann Elizabeth King was born free in the County of Louisa State of
Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of May 1852. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk
of Louisa County Court.
N.o 425
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of June 1852. Ordered that Reuben
Carter Thornton Putney son of Reuben Putney both of whom were born free, be
registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Reuben Carter Thornton Putney is a boy in the
thirteenth year of his age, about four feet four inches high, of dark colour, has a high
forehead a scar on the right side of the forehead, has no other mark or scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Reuben Carter Thornton Putney was
born free in the County of Louisa - Given under my hand this 14.th day of June 1852.
(Signed) John Hunter Clerk
N.o 426
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of June 1852. Ordered that June M
Putney daughter of Reuben Putney both of whom were born free, - be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern,
that the said June M Putney is a girl about ten years old, about three feet eight inches high,
of dark colour, has a scar or mark between the mouth and chin, even features, has no
other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said June M Putney was born free in the County of Louisa. State of Virginia Given
under my hand this 17.th day of June 1852 (Signed) John Hunter C. L. C.
N.o 427
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Judith Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Judith Ragland is an old
woman of dark complexion, about seventy years old about five feet two inches and a half
inch high, black eyes, and hair is gray, no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Judith Ragland derives her freedom by by the last will and
testament of William Ragland Dec.d dated the 18.th day of August.1849, and recorded in
the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the twenty sixth day of June
1851.Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 428
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sylvia Ragland is a woman
of dark complexion, about Thirty four years old, about five feet four inches high, has
black eyes and black curly hair, of good countenance and has no mark or scar on her face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sylvia Ragland derives her freedom by
the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849,
and recorded in the circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth
day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 429
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852 Ordered that
Louisa Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Louisa Ragland is a very bright Mulatto girl, about Fifteen years old, about Five feet
two and a quarter inches high, has large eyes, straight black hair, has two scars on the
right temple accasioned by scarrification, good countenance has no other mark or scar
deemed worthy of notice. The said Louisa Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will
and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day
of June 1851 Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 430
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having; on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Martha Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Martha Ragland is a bright mulatto girl, about Thirteen years old, about Four feet
nine inches and a half high, has black eyes and straight black hair, with good countenance
has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Martha
Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d
dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 431
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Lucy Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certifyed to all whom it may concern, that the said
Lucy Ragland is a bright mulatto girl, about Eleven years old, about Four feet seven
inches high, has black eyes and straight black hair good countenance, has a scar on the
forehead over the left eye accasioned by a burn or cut - has no other mark or scar on her
face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucy Ragland dirives her freedom
by the last Will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August
1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty
Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 432
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Ellen Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, to registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Ellen Ragland is a bright Mulatto girl about Ten years old, about Four feet six inches and
a half high, has black eyes straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair, has no mark or scar on
her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice The said Ellen Ragland dirives her
freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of
August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the
Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of Ocober 1852.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 433
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Betsy Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Betsey Ragland is a bright Mulatto about nine years old about four feet high she is a girl
with black eyes, straight black hair and has no mark or scar on her face head or hands that
is deemed worthy of notice. The said Betsey Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will
and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 434
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
William Ragland Son of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
William Ragland is a bright mulatto boy, in the Eighth year of his age, is about Three feet
six inches high, has black eyes, straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair and has no mark
or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice.
The said William Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William
Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 435
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Samuel Ragland Son of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Samuel Ragland is a bright mulatto boy in the Seventh year of his age, about Three feet
five inches high, has straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair has no mark or scar on his
face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Samuel Ragland dirives his
freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of
August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the
Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
N.o 436
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Sylvia Ragland Jr daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Sylvia Ragland Jr is a bright mulatto girl in the Fourth year of her age, about Two
feet eleven inches high, has black eyes straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair has no
mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice.
The said Sylvia Ragland Jr dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William
Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 437
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Daniel Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefor certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Daniel Ragland is a man of
dark complexion, in the Twenty ninth year of his age about Five feet eight inches high,
has black eyes and black hair, very likely - has a large scar on the left side of the neck, no
other mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Daniel
Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d,
dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 438
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Joseph Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Joseph Ragland is a man of
dark complexion, about Forty six years old about Five feet three inches high, has black
eyes and bald head, has a scar on the right Jaw and has no other mark or scar on his face
head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Joseph Ragland dirives his
freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of
August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the
Twenty sixth day of June 1851, Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 439
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Esther Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Esther Ragland is a very
bright mulatto woman in the Forty second year of her age, about five feet high, black
eyes, straight black hair, face a little freckled and good countenance, has no other mark or
scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Esther Ragland
dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the
18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court Law for the County of
Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day
of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
N.o 440
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Nathaniel Ragland Son of Esther Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Nathaniel Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white in the
thirteenth year of his age about Fife feet high has black eyes and straight black hair, has
several small scars on forefinger of the left hand occasioned by cuts has no other mark or
scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Nathaniel Ragland
dirives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the
18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded for the Circuit Court of Law for the County of
Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day
of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 441
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that John
Ragland son of Esther Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John
Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white, in the Tenth year of his
age, about Four feet seven inches high has black eyes, straight hair of dark auben colour
or light black, has several small scars on the forefinger of the left hand occasioned by
cuts has no other mark or scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The
said John Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for
the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1851. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 442
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Catharine Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Catharine Ragland is a very bright mulatto girl, approaching nearly to white in the
Seventh year of her age, about Four feet high, has dark blue eyes, straight hair of dark
aubern colour has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said Catharine Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico. on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 443
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
George Ragland son of Esther Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
George Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white, in the Fifth
year of his age, about Three feet five inches high, has dark blue eyes, straight hair of
aubern colour and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said George Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 444
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Polly
Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Polly
Ragland is a very bright mulatto girl, approaching nearly to white, in the second year of
her age, about Two feet nine inches high has dark blue eyes, straight light coloured hair
and has no mark or scar on her face heard or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The
said Polly Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuite Cout of Law for
the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 445
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852. Ordered that
Thomas Ragland son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Thomas Ragland is a bright mulatto boy, in the Fifth year of his age, about Three feet six
inches high, has black eyes and curly hair of sun burnt appearance, has no mark or scar
on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Thomas Ragland
derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the
18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of
Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day
of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 446
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
David Ragland son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
David Ragland is a dark mulatto boy in the Second year of his age, about Two feet nine
inches high, with black eyes, curly hair of sun burnt appearance and has no mark or scar
on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said David Ragland derives his
freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of
August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court - the County of Henrico, on the Twenty
sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 447
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Margaret Ragland daughter of Mary Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of
the said Court according to law: it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that
the said Margaret Ragland is a bright mulatto girl in the Fifteenth year of her age, about
Five feet five inches high, black eyes and straight black hair, smooth even and handsome
features wears ear rings strait and well formed - has no mark or scar on her face head or
hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Margaret Ragland derives her freedom by the
last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849,
and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth
day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 448
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Henry Raglan son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Henry
Ragland is a boy of dark brown complexion in the Thirteenth year of his age has black
eyes and black curly hair, has a scar on the back of the right hand and has no other mark
or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice - The said Henry
Ragland is about Four feet six inches high. The said Henry Ragland derives his freedom
by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August
1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty
sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 449
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
William Ragland son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
William Ragland is a boy of bright brownish complexion in the eleventh year of his age,
about Four feet two inches high, has black eyes and black curly hair, has a scar between
the fore finger and middle finger on left hand & another small scar on the finger next to
the little finger on the left hand, has no other mark or scar on the face head or hands that
is deemed worthy of notice The said William Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will
and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and
recorded in the circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day
of June 1851, Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 450
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of Ocotber 1852, ordered that
Nathan Ragland son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Nathan Ragland is a boy of bright brownish complexion in the ninth year of his age,
about Three feet ten inches high, black eyes and hair and has no mark or scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Nathan Ragland derives his freedom by
the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849,
and recorded in the circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth
day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 451
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Charles Ragland son of Henry Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Charles Ragland is a boy of dark brownish complexion in the seventh year of his age
about Four feet one inch high, has black eyes and strait black hair and good countenance
has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Charles
Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d,
dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 452
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Philip Edlow Ragland son of Henry Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Philip Edlow Ragland is a boy of dark brownish complexion in the Third year of his
age, Three feet one inch high, has dark hazel eyes, hair inclined to be straight and of sun
burnt appearance has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said Philip Edlow Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 453
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Mary Ann Ragland daughter of Henry Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Mary Ann Ragland is a girl of dark brownish complexion in the ninth year of her age,
about Four feet five inches high has black eyes curly black hair good countenance, has a
scar in the edge of the hair in the left side of the forehead over the left eye and has no
other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Ann Ragland derives her
freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of
August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the
Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand the Twentieth day of October 1852.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 454
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Mary
Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Ragland is a brigh
mulatto woman in the Thirty seventh year of her age, about Five feet three inches high
has dark hazel eyes black curly hair and no mark or scar about her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded
in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the 26.th day of June 1851.
Given under my hand this 20.th day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 455
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Franklin Ragland son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Franklin Ragland is an infant boy child about one month old about 18 inches high of dark
brownish complexion, black eyes and short hair and has no mark or scar on his head face
or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Franklin Ragland derives his freedom by the
last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849,
and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the 26.th day of
June 1851. Given under my hand this 20.th day of October 1852. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 456
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County, having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Sally Overton Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland a free negro, to registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern,
that the said Sally Overton Ragland is a very bright mulatto woman approaching nearly to
white in the nineteenth year of her age, about Fife feet on inch high, has dark blue eyes,
straight black hair has a few small freckles on the cheeks good countenance, and wears
ear rings has no other marks or scars on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice,
The said Sally Overton Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 457
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County, having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
William James Ragland son of Sally Overton Ragland a free negro, be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern,
that the said William James Ragland is an infant boy child about one month old of very
bright complexion nearly white, about eighteen inches high, has blue eyes and black hair
and straight has no marks or scars on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of
notice. The said William James Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded
in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June
1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 458
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October ordered 1852 that
Henry Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Henry Ragland is a bright
mulatto man, about thirty years old, about Five feet six and a half inches high, black eyes
and black hair and hair inclined to be straight, has a natural make on left side of his
forehead, good countenance and has no other mak or scar on his face head or hands that
is deemed worthy of notice. The said Henry Ragland derives his freedom by the last will
and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 459
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
David Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said David Ragland is a man of
dark complexion about Forty four years old, about Five feet nine inches high, hair is little
gray, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The
said David Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d dated 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law
for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand
this Twenty fourth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
N.o 460
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of January 1853. Ordered that
Maria Scott a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Maria Scott is a woman of
bright mulatto complexion, about Thirty years old, about five feet two inches and a
quarter high, has a Small scar on the outer corner of the right eye, has a black mole on the
chin, a little to the left side thereof, another small Scar on the back of the right hand and a
wart or teat on the little finger of the left hand, has black eyes, Straight black hair and
good countenance has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Maria Scott was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of
Virginia
Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 461
State of Virginia
Louis County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of January 1853 Ordered that
James N Powel a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James N Powel is a bright
mulatto man about Twenty four years old, about five feet five inches high, has a Small
Scar near the inner corner of the left eye, another on the jaw just under the Jawbone of
the right jaw, has no other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice.
The said James N Powel was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia
Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 462
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853 ordered that
Rachael Poindexter, daughter of Franky Poindexter, a free negro be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to Law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern
that the said Rachael Poindexter is a woman of dark brownish complexion in the fifty
third or fifty fourth year of her age about Four feet Eleven Inches high black curly hair
black eyes good countenance has a large natural scar on the right shoulder of a whitish
colour, small scar near the outer edge or corner of the left eye. no other mark or scar on
her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Rachael Poindexter derived her
freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day
of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800.
Given under my hand this 23.rd day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 463
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Ann
Eliza Poindexter daughter of Rachael Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk
of said Court according to Law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Ann Eliza Poindexter is a Girl in the sixth year of age of dark complexion black
curly hair black eyes good countenance Three feet seven Inches high, has no mark or scar
on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Ann Eliza Poindexter
derieved her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on
the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of
August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 464
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Mary
Lizza Poindexter daughter of Rachael Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk
of said Court according to Law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Mary Lizza Poindexter is a Girl in the Fourth year of her age of brownish
complexion Three feet four Inches high black hair black eyes no mark or scar on her face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Lizza Poindexter derived her
freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day
of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800.
Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 465
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit.
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1853 ordered that John Lewis
Poindexter, son of Rachael Poindexter, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to Law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
John Lewis Poindexter is a boy child in the second year of his age Two feet six inches
high dark complexion, black hair and black eyes, no mark or scar on his face head or
hands deemed worthy of notice. The said John Lewis Poindexter derived his freedom by
a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August
1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800 Given under my
hand this 23.rd day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 466
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Elizabeth
Morton Poindexter, daughter of Angness who was daughter of Franky Poindexter, a free
negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to Law. It is therefore certified
to all whom it may concern that the said Elizabeth Morton Poindexter is a Girl in the
Seventeeth or Eighteenth year of her age about Five feet one inch high of dark
complexion black hair black eyes and shows the white of the eyes more than is common,
narrow face has a scar on the left arm and one on the right arm between the hand and
elbow of each arm no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Elizabeth Morton Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of
manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and
recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand
this 23.d day of March 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 467
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Martha
Jane Blackford daughter of Elizabeth Morton Poindexter a free negro, be registered by
the Clerk of said Court according to Law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Martha Jane Blackford is a very bright mulatto almost approaching
to white in the Second year of her age straight black hair black eyes high forehead has a
scar on the left side of the forehead over the left eye just in the edge of the hair caused by
burn another on the right knee she is about Two feet four inches high The said Martha
Jane Blackford derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John
Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the
12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 468
State of Virginia
Louisa county, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Edward Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to Law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Edward Ragland is a
man about Fifty - old, of dark complexion. about Five feet three inches high has a scar on
the insides of the left wrist occasioned by a cut, the little finger of the left hand is stiff and
crooked, has a high forehead and hair little gray, has no other mark or scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Edward Ragland derives his freedom
by the last Will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August
1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty
Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1852 (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 469
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Reuben Morris Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to
law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Reuben Morris
Ragland is a man about Thirty Seven years old, of dark complexion stout well built,
about Five feet six and a quarter inches high, has a scar on the right side of the mouth,
small scar over the right eye brough, ball of left hand split, another scar on the right Index
finger caused by cut, no other mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of
notice. The said Reuben Morris Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in
the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June
1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 470
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Alice Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Alice Ragland is a woman
of dark complexion, about Forty Seven years old, Five feet one and Three quarter Inches
high, a Scar on the left jaw, little finger of left hand drawn from being burnt, another
large scar on the right arm - No other mark or scar on her face, head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Alace Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in
the Circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June
1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 471
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, in the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Susan Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Susan Ragland is a woman
of Dark complexion, good countenance in the twenty fifth year of her age, about Five feet
Six Inches high, has no mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said Susan Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 472
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Alberta Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Alberta Ragland is a Girl
child of dark complexion good countenance, about one year old Two feet four Inches
high - no mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said
Alberta Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June - Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 473
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Mourning Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mourning Ragland is a
Girl child of dark complexion good countenance about Six years old three feet Seven and
one fourth Inche high. No mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Mourning Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and Testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 474
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Andrew Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Andrew Ragland is a Boy
Child of dark complexion, good countenace, in the Fourth year of his age, about Three
feet high, has no mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The
said Andrew Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 475
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Ann
Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ann Ragland is a bright
mulatto woman about Thirty years old, Five feet one inch high, Straight hair, good
countenance, black eyes a cut on the middle finger of right hand and another cut on the
little finger of the left hand. no other mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Ann Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in
the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June
1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 476
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Francis Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Francis Ragland is a bright
Mulatto Boy about Eleven years old, four feet four Inches high blue eyes, Straight hair, a
Scar in the edge of the brow of right eye inside next to nose, has no other mark or Scar on
his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice The said Francis Ragland derives his
freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th of
August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the
Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 477
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Alice
Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Alice Ragland is a Girl of
dark complexion, about Eight years old about Four feet high, black eyes, good
countenance has no mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said Alice Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 478
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Joseph Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Joseph Ragland is a Boy of
Dark complexion about three feet high, about three years old and good countenace - no
mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Joseph
Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d
dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 479
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Henry Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Henry Ragland is a very
bright mulatto approaching to white, about Thirteen years old, four feet eight Inches high,
black eyes, curly bronzed or burnt coloured hair, good countenance, no mark or Scar on
his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Henry Ragland derives his
freedom by the last will and testament ofWillial Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of
August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the
Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 480
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Maria Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court - It is therefore
certified to all whom - the said Maria Ragland is a Girl - about Fifteen years old, Five
feet two Inches and an half high, black eyes, Thick lips, and good countenance No mark
or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Maria Ragland
derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the
18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of
Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day
of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 481
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Agness Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Agness Ragland is a woman
of dark complexion, about Twenty years old Five feet one Inch high, good countenace
black hair, black eyes two scars on the right side of here neck - no other mark or Scar on
her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Agness Ragland derives her
freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of
August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the
Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 482
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Littleton Robert Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according
to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Littleton Robert
Ragland is a Boy Child of Dark complexion, about Eighteen months old Two feet four
Inches high, good countenance - no mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Littleton Robert Ragland derives his freedom by the last will
and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 483
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Fannah Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Fannah Ragland is a
woman of Dark complexion about Forty three years old, Five feet eight Inches and a half
high, a large Scar on the right corner of the mouth and another Scar on the right thumb,
both caused by burn, black eyes and hair a little gray - no other mark or scar on her face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Fannah Ragland derives her freedom by
the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849,
and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth
day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 484
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Charles Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Charles Ragland is a man
of Dark complexion, about Twenty years old, Five feet nine Inches high, black hair, black
eyes, Scar on fore finger of left hand No other mark or scar on his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice The said Charles Ragland derives his freedom by the last will
and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 485
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Patrick Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Patrick Ragland is a man of
Dark complexion about Eighteen years old, Five feet Six Inches high, black hair, black
eyes and good countenance No mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Patrick Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 486
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Thomas Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Thomas Ragland is a
Boy of Dark complexion, about Eleven years old, four feet nine Inches high, black eyes,
black hair, a Scar about two inches in the hair of the head, over the right eye, a large Scar
on the left arm between hand and elbow no other mark or Scar on his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Thomas Ragland derives his freedom by the last will
and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 487
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Fleming Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Fleming Ragland is a Boy
of Dark complexion about Seven years old, four feet three inches high black hair, black
eyes no mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said
Fleming Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for
the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 488
State of Virginia
Louisa County, To wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Malissa Ragland - be registered by the Clerk of said Court - It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Malissa Ragland is a Girl of Dark Complexion about
four years old, three feet seven Inches high black eyes, and black hair, no marks or Scar
on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Malissa Ragland derives her
freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of
August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the
Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 489
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852. ordered the Eliza
Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Ragland is a Girl of
Dark complexion about Two years old, two feet Seven and a half Inches high, black eyes
& black hair - no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice The
said Eliza Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for
the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my this
Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 490
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Winston Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Winston Ragland is a
man of a Brown blackish complexion, about Forty five years old, Five feet five Inches
high, black eyes, black hair - no mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy
of notice - The said Winston Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament
ofWilliam Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 491
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Frank Ragland, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Frank Ragalnd is a man of
Black complexion, about Eighty years old. four feet eight Inches high, hair gray, thick
and trunchy, bald headed, no mark or Scar on his face, head or hands deemed worthy of
notice - The said Frank Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the circuit
court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 492
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
George Ragland a free - registered by the Clerk of said Court according to - therefore
certified to all whom it may concern, that the said George Ragland is a man of Dark
complexion, about thirty one years old, five feet eight Inches high, black eyes and black
hair - No mark or Scar on his face. head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said
George Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for
the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 493
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Weston Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Weston Ragland is a man
of Dark complexion, about Thirty nine years old, five feet Seven Inches high, a Scar over
the left eye, caused by a cut and another Scar on the right thumb. no other mark or Scars
on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Weston Ragland derives
his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day
of August 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on
the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 494
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Frances Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances Poindexter is a
bright mulatto woman, about Twenty eight years old, Five feet Seven Inches high, black
eyes, Straight black hair, a Scar in the brow of the right eye and another Scar on the back
of the right hand - No other marks or Scars on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice - The said Frances Poindexter derives her freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 495
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Abram Poindexter Son of Frances Poindexter a free negro be registered by the clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the
said Abram is a mulatto boy child about one year old, two feet four Inches high. black
eyes bronzed hair, No mark of Scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice,
The said Abram Poindexter derives his freedom by the last will and testament of W illiam
Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 496
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Peter Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Peter Ragland is a man of
Dark complexion, in the fortieth year of his age bout Five feet four inches and a half high,
high forehead good countenance, has a Scar in the hand, and Index finger crooked from a
cut, no other mark or Scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said
Peter Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for
the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 497
State of Virginia
Louisa County, To wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Samuel Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Samuel Ragland is a man
of very Dark complexion, in the thirty first year of his age about Five feet eleven inches
high, has a large Scar on the left hand cused by a cut, Straight and well made - no other
marks or Scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Samuel
Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d
dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of October 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 498
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852. ordered that
Harray Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harry Ragland is a man of
very dark complexion in the Twenty ninth year of his age about Five feet ten Inches high,
has a Scar between the fore and middle finger of the right hand, Straight and well made
has no other marks or Scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice The said
Harry Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for
the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 499
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, orderd that John
Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said John Ragland is a man of
very dark complexion, in the Twenty Second year of his age about Five feet three and
three quarter Inches high, has a Scar on the back of the left hand, trunchey and, well
made, has no other marks or Scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said John Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my
hand this Twentieth day of 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 500
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Benjamin Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Benjamin Ragland is a
man of Dark brownish complexion in the Twenty first year of his age about Five feet four
and a quarter Inches high, has a cut on the ball of the middle finger of the right hand, no
other marks or Scars and his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said
Benjamin Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 501
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
William Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Ragland is a man
of Dark complexion, good countenance, in the Twentieth year of his age, about Five feet
five Inches high, has no marks or Scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice, The said William Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 502
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
David Wheeler Ragland, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according
to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said David Wheeler
Ragland is a man of Dark complexion, end of the thumb of the left hand cut off and hair
somewhat gray, in the forty fourth year of his age about Five feet six and a quarter Inches
high has no other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice The
said David Wheeler Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 503
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Jacob
Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Jacob Ragland is a man of
Dark complexion in the fifty third year of his age about Five feet ten Inches high, end of
the little finger of the left hand cut off, end of the nail of the thumb cut off and hair little
gray. The said Jacob Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico. on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 504
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852. ordered that
James Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Ragland is a Boy of
Dark brownish complexion in the Seventeenth year of his age, Five feet five Inches and a
quarter high, thick lips - no mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice - The said James Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 505
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Winney Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Winney Ragland is a
woman of Dark complexion in the sixty fifth year of her age, about Five feet four Inches
high, upper front teeth out and hair inclined to be gray, no other mark or Scar on her face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Winney Ragland derives her freedom
by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August
1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty
Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 506
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law..It
is therefore certifid to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Ragland is a woman
of Dark complexion in the Thirty fifth year of her age about Five feet five and three
quarter Inches high, has a large cut on the left hand near the wrist, a natural mark on the
back of the right hand, thick lips has no other mark or Scar on her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice - The said Mary Ragland derives her freedom by the last will
and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 507
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Rhoda Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Rhoda Ragland is a Girl
child of Dark complexion in the fourth year of her age about three feet high has no mark
or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Rhoda Ragland
derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the
18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of
Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day
of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 508
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Madison Ragland - a free negro - the said Madison Ragland is a - about nine months old
and Two feet high - Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said
Madison Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for
the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 509
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Patsey Ragland daughter of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Patsey Ragland is a Girl of Dark complexion in the sixteenth year of her age about Five
feet high, has a small mark on the left jaw and good countenance, no other mark or Scar
on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Patsey Ragland derives her
freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of
August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the
Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October
1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 510
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Betsey Ragland daughter of Mary Ragland, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Betsey Ragland is a Girl of Dark complexion in the Thirteenth year of her age about
Five feet two and a half Inches high, no mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Betsy Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in
the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June
1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 511
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Cambridge Ragland a free negro, be registered by the by the Clerk of said Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Cambridge Ragland is a woman of Dark complexion in the Seventy fifth year of her age
Five feet Seven Inches high, has a Scar on the back of the left hand occasioned by burn
and hair very gray, has no mark or Scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of
notice The said Cambridge Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 512
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Fanah Ragland daughter of Mary Ragland a free negro be registered - according to law:
It is therefore certified to all - concern, that the said Fanah Ragland is a Girl of a very
Dark complexion in the ninth year of her age and about Four feet five and a half Inches
high; has no mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice The said
Fanah Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 513
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Winney Ragland daughter of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Winney Ragland is a Girl of Dark complexion in the fifth year of her age and about
Three feet eight Inches high has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Winney Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in
the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June
1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 514
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Harry Ragland Son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Harry Ragland is a boy of a bright brownish complexion in the Eleventh year of his age
about Four feet ten Inches high and good countenance has no mark or Scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Harry Ragland derives his freedom by
the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849
and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth
day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 515
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Henrietta Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henrietta Ragland is a
woman of a very dark complexion in the Forty Second year of her age, about Five feet
four and a quarter Inches high, and end of little finger of the left hand crooked, has no
other mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said
Henrietta Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland
dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 516
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Robert Ragland Son of Henrietta Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Robert Ragland is a bright mulatto Boy, in the Eleventh year of his age about four feet
ten Inches high, Straight black hair and hazeled eyes, has no mark or Scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Robert Ragland derives his freedom by
the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849
and record- in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth
day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 517
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Fanny Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court to law: It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Fanny Ragland is a Girl of a light
brownish complexion in the Seventeenth year of her age, about Five feet five Inches and
a half high, a Scar on the right Side of her chin, black hair, black eyes and good
countenance has no other mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice, The said Fanny Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of
William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit
Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given
under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Court
N.o 518
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Martha Jane Ragland daughter of Fanny Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk
of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Martha Jane Ragland is a Girl Child, about Two months old, Two feet high of a
light brownish complexion, has no marks or scars on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Martha Jane Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and
testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in
the circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851.
Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 519
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852 ordered that
Emily Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Emily Ragland is a woman
of Dark complexion in the Twenty Second year of her age about Four feet Eleven and a
half Inches high a Scar on the right thumb caused by cut, good countenance, has no other
mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Emily
Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d
dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the
County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this
Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 520
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Alexander Ragland Son of Emily Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Alexander Ragland is a Boy in the Second year of his age, about Two feet three Inches
high has no mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said
Alexander Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William
Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of
Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June - Given under my hand
this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 521
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852. ordered that
Dabney Harris Ragland Son of Emily Ragland, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Dabney Harris Ragland is a Boy of a very dark complexion in the Third year of his
age about three feet high and thick under lip no mark or Scar on his face head or hand
deemed worthy of notice, The said Dabney Harris Ragland derives his freedom by the
last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 522
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852. ordered that Nelly
Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nelly Ragland is a woman of
Dark complexion, in the Fifty fourth year of her age about Five feet two and a quarter
Inches high black eyes hair Curly and gray, upper front teeth out, and a Scar over the
right eye about half inch above the eye brow has no other mark or Scar on her face head
or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Nelly Ragland derives her freedom by the
last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851, Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 523
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on ht e11.th day of October 1852. Ordered that
Elizabeth Thornton Ragland daughter of Nelly Ragland, a free negro, be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern,
that the said Elizabeth Thornton Ragland is a Girl of a light brownish complexion in the
Sixteenth year of her age about four feet eleven Inches high has black eyes, hair dark and
curly and good countenance has no other mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice, The said Elizabeth Thornton Ragland derives her freedom by the last
will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 524
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County, having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that
Ariadna Poindexter daughter of Frances Poindexter a free negro, be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern -
Ariadna Poindexter is a Girl of light brownish complexion in the Ninth year of her age
about four feet high, black eyes curly black hair and good countenance, has no mark or
Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Ariadna Poindexter
derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the
18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of
Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day
of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 525
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852. Ordered that
Willie Ann Poindexter daughter of Frances Poindexter a free negro, be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern,
that the said Willie Ann Poindexter is a very bright mulatto approaching to white in the
Fifth year of her age about Three feet Seven and a half Inches high, has black eyes, very
straight black hair and a good countenance has no mark or Scar on her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Willie Ann Poindexter derives her freedom by the last
will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849 and
recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day
of June 1851. Given under my hand this twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 526
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that
Samuel Bickerton Poindexter Son of Frances Poindexter a free negro, be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern,
that the said Samuel Bickerton Poindexter is a Boy of Dark complexion in the Third year
of his age about Two feet ten Inches and a half high, black eyes hair inclined to be
Straight and bronzed or Sun burnt the fore and middle finger of the left hand joined
together, the little finger nubbed or Short without nail, has no other mark or Scar on his
face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Samuel Bickerton Poindexter
derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the
18.th day of August 1849 and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of
Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day
of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 527
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 8.th day of August 1853, ordered that Lucy
Ann Harris wife of George Harris formerly Lucy Ann White daughter of Maria White a
free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann Harris is a bright mulatto
woman about Thirty years old, Five feet four Inches high, Straight black hair, gray eyes,
a Scar on the throat and Several Scars on the left arm near the elbow no other mark or
Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Lucy Ann Harris was
born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 9.th
day of August 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 528
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 8.th day of August 1853, ordered that Nancy
White daughter of Maria White a free negro, be registered by the Clerk - to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom - the said Nancy White is a very bright - nearly to white,
about fifteen years old, Five feet high, has a Small Scar over the right eye. Straight black
hair, gray eyes. No other mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Nancy White was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of
Virginia - Given under my hand this 9.th day of August 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 529
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to Wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 9.th day of August 1853, Ordered that Henry
who calls himself Henry Smith, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry
Smith is a man of dark complexion, about Forty six years old, Five feet, ten Inches high,
black eyes, black curly hair, Stout well made, has no mark or Scar on his face head or
hands deemed worthy of Notice - The said Henry who calls himself Henry Smith derives
his freedom by a deed of Manumission from Robert M Kent dated the 9.th day of August
1853 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of Louisa County Court on the 9.th day of August
1853 - Given under my hand this 11.th day of August 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 530
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County, having on the 10.th day of October 1853 Ordered that
Luther Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Luther Kinney is a very bright
mulatto Boy, approaching nearly to white, about Thirteen years old, Five feet Seven and
a half Inches high, black eyes and straight black hair, has a scar in the brow of the right
eye, caused by a cut, no other mark of scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Luther Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of
Virginia - Given under my hand this 11.th day of October 1853 - (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 531
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of September 1853. Ordered that Jane
Cosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane Cosby is a woman of
light complexion about Thirty One years old, five feet One Inch high, black eyes, Straight
black hair, upper front teeth out, has no mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Jane Cosby derived her freedom by a deed of Manumission
made by Thomas Cosby, a free man of Colour, on the 17.th day of October 1853 and
recorded in Louisa County Court Clerks Office on the17.th day of October 1853 Given
under my hand this 18.th day of October 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 532
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit;
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of September 1853. Ordered that
Charles Henry Cosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to
law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Charles Henry
Cosby is a Boy of light complexion, about Seventeen years old, Four feet seven and a
half Inches high, curly hair, black eyes, good countenance has no mark or Scar on his
face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Charles Henry Cosby derived his
freedom by a deed of Manumission made by Thomas Cosby, a free man of colour, on the
17.th day of October 1853. and recorded in Louisa County Court Clerk's Office on the
17.th day of October 1853 Given under my hand this 18.th day of October 1853. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 533
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County, having on the 13.th day of September 1853.ordered that
Walker James Cosby a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to
law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Walker James Cosby
is a Boy of Light complexion, about nine years old, Four feet One Inch high, black eyes,
hair somewhat straight, good countenance, has no mark or Scar on his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice - The said Walker James Cosby derived his freedom by a Deed
of Manumission made by Thomas Cosby a free man of Colour on the 17.th day of
October 1853. and recorded in Louisa County Court Clerk's Office on the 17.th day of
October 1853. Given under my hand this 18.th day of October 1853. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 534
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County, having on the 12.th day of September 1853. Ordered that
Sarah Catharine Cosby, a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according
to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Catharine
Cosby is a Girl of Light complexion about Seven years old, Four feet high, black eyes,
dark curley hair and little inclined to be bronzed good countenance, has no mark or Scar
on her face hands or head deemed worthy of notice - The said Sarah Catharine Cosby
derived her freedom by a Deed of Manumission made by Thomas Cosby, a free man of
Colour on the 17.th day of October 1853, and recorded in Louisa County Court Clerk's
Office on the 17.th day of October 1853. Given under my hand this 18.th day of October
1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 535
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County, having on the 12.th day of September 1853. Ordered that Alice
Overton Cosby, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alice Overton Cosby is a
Girl of Light complexion, about Five years old, three feet four and a half Inches high,
black eyes, curly, bronzed or sun burnt hair, good countenance no mark or Scar on her
face head or hands deemed worthy of Notice - The said Alice Overton Cosby derived her
freedom by a Deed of Manumission made by Thomas Cosby, a free man of Colour on the
17.th day of October 1853 and recorded in Louisa County Court Clerks Office on the
17.th day of October 1853. Given under my hand this 18.th day of October 1853. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 536
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of September 1853. Ordered that Lucie
Jane Cosby, a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucie Jane Cosby is a Girl of
Light complexion, about Three years old. Three feet high, black eyes, curly bronzed or
sun burnt hair, good countenance. has no mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice The said Lucie Jane Cosby derived her freedom by a Deed of
Manumission made by Thomas Cosby on the 17.th day of October 1853 and recorded in
Louisa County Court Clerks Office on the 17.th day of October 1853. Given under my
hand this 18.th day of October 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 537
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County, having on the 12.th day of September 1853. ordered that
Malinda Valentine Cosby a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Malinda Valentine Cosby is a Girl child about Ten months old. Two feet high, black eyes,
hair dark and inclined to be straight - No mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Malinda Valentine Cosby derived her freedom by a Deed of
Manumission made by Thomas Cosby a free man of Colour on the 17.th day of October
1853 and recorded in Louisa County Court Clerk's Office on the 17.th day of October
1853. Given under my hand this 18.th day of October 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 538
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County, having on the 13.th day of September 1853. Ordered that
Sarah Cosby, a Daughter of Sarah Cosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Sarah Cosby is a Girl of Light complexion about seventeen years old, Five feet five
Inches high, black eyes, hair dark and inclined to be straight, good countenance, No mark
or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Sarah Cosby was
born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 18.th
day of October 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 539
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit;
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of September 1853. Ordered that
Frances Robinson, Daughter of Eveline Robinson, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk
of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Frances Robinson is a girl of Dark complexion, in the fifteenth year of her age
about Four feet ten Inches high, black eyes, dark hair has a Scar on the left wrist. no other
mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Frances
Robinson was born free in the County of Orange in the State of Virginia. Given under my
hand this 18.th day of October 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Cour
N.o 540
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of September 1853. ordered that
Robert Robinson, son of Polly Robinson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Robert Robinson is a Boy of a Light brownish complexion, about Nineteen years old,
Five feet Seven Inches high, black eyes, dark curly hair, low forehead, has a Scar on the
back of the left hand, caused by a cut. no other mark or Scar on his face head or hand
deemed worthy of notice - The said Robert Robinson was born free in the County of
Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 18.th day of October 1853.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 541
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of September 1853. Ordered that John
A. Powell Son of William Powell (who married Mary Poindexter Daughter of Franky
Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John A. Powell is a Boy child
of light complexion, in the third year of his age about Two feet six and a half Inches high,
black eyes, hair bronzed or sun burt and inclined to be straight has Scar on thumb of the
left hand near the joint - No other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy
of notice - The said John A. Powell derived his freedom by Deed of Manumission made
by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800. and recorded in Louisa
County Court Clerk's Office the 12.th day of August 1800 - Given under my hand this
18.th day of October 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 542
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of November 1853 Ordered that
Thomas Thacker a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Thomas Thacker is a man
of a brownish complexion, about thirty seven years old Five feet seven Inches high, has a
Scar in is forehead, another between the Outer corner of the left eye and the ear and
another under his lip. No other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Thomas Thacker was born free in the County of Hanover in the State of
Virginia - Given under my hand this 15.th day of November 1853 (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 543
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to Wit:
The Court of said County, having on the 13.th day of February 1854 Ordered that
William Wilkerson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Wilkerson is a
man of dark brownish complexion about Five feet Nine Inches high, in the twenty first
year of his age, black eyes, black curly hair and has a Scar on his throat immediately
under the chin caused by a burn. No other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said William Wilkerson was born free in the County of Louisa and
State of Virginia - Given under my hand this 16.th day of February 1854 (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 544
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to Wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of February 1854. Ordered that
Sarah Mosby a daughter of Louisa Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Sarah Mosby is a girl of a dark brownish complexion, in the sixteenth year of his age,
about Five feet two and a quarter Inches high, black eyes and straight black hair. No mark
or scar on her face, head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sarah Mosby was
born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under my hand this
Twenty eighth day of February 1854 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 545
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of August 1854 Ordered that Sam
called Sam Poindexter Son of Jenny Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Sam Poindexter is a man of black complexion in the Thirty Seventh year of his age
about five feet Seven inches high, Index and middle finger on the left hand a little
crooked from being mashed, a scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a burn.
No other mark or Scar on his face, head or hands deemed worthy of Notice. The said Sam
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under
my hand the Seventeenth day of August 1854 (Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 546
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of the Said County, having on the 14.th day of August 1854 Ordered that
William Thomas Poindexter Son of Jenny Poindexter a free negro be registered by the
Clerk of Said Court according: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
Said William Thomas Poindexter is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty third year
of his age, Five feet eight inches high, has a Scar on the back of the left hand about an
inch and a half long running across the hand, from the direction of the root of the thumb
to the middle finger, another Small Scar on the back of the right hand about half an inch
from the nuckoll or joint of the Index finger, both occasioned by cuts. No other mark or
Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The Said William Thomas
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under
my hand this 17.th day of August 1854 (Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 547
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of the Said County having on the 11.th day of December 1854 Ordered that
James Minor Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according
to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said James Minor
Poindexter is a young man of light complexion approaching nearly to white, has a good
countenance black eyes, dark hair, in the Twenty Second year of his age, five feet Six and
a half inches high and has a large Scar on the back of the right hand running nearly across
the hand caused by a cut. No other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said James Minor Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa
in the State of Virginia - Given under my hand this 14.th day of December 1854 (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 548
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit;
The Court of the said County having on the 12.th day of February 1855 Ordered that
William King Son of Polly King a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said
William King is a man of dark complexion, black eyes, curly black hair, about thirty five
years old, five feet ten and a quater Inches high, has a Scar on the left cheek, another Scar
Small over the right eye brow. both caused by cuts. No other mark or Scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The Said William King was born free in the
County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 13.th day of
February 1855. (Signed) David m Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 549
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit,
The Court of the Said County having on the 12.th day of February 1855 Ordered that
Peter Russle King a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said Peter Russle King is a
man of dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, in the Twenty Seventh year of his age
about Six feet one Inch high has a Small Scar on the forehead caused by a cut and a notch
in the left ear. No other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The Said Peter Russle King was born free in the county of Louisa in the State of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 13.th day of February 1855 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 550
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of the Said County having on the 9.th day of October 1854 Ordered that Eliza I.
Q. Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to law It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said Eliza I. Q. Powell is a young
woman approaching nearly to white, black eyes Straight black hair, in the Eighteenth
year of her age about Five feet three quarters of an inch high has two moles on the left
Side of the neck the Larger one immediately under the ear the Smaller one about an inch
farther back on the neck. No ther mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy
of notice. The Said Eliza I Q Powell was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of
Virginia. Given under my hand the 16.th day of February 1855 (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 551
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of the Said County having on the 9.th day of April 1855 Ordered that Sarah
Ann King a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said Sarah Ann King is a woman
of dark complexion, black eyes, black curly hair, in the Twenty ninth year of her age
about Five feet Six and a half Inches high and has an upper front tooth out. No other
mark or Scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The Said Sarah Ann
King was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under -
(Signed) David Louisa County Court
N.o 552
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of July 1855 Ordered that Lancelot
Minor Patterson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lancelot Minor Patterson is
a young man of a bright Mulatto complexion approaching nearly to white, good
countenance, black eyes, straight black hair, in the Twenty Second year of his age Five
feet Seven inches high, has mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The Said Lancelot Minor Patterson was born free in the County of Louisa in the
State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 30.th day of July 1855 (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 553
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to Wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of October 1854 Ordered that
Frances Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of our said Court according to law:
It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances Kenney is a
Woman of dark brown complextion, black hair inclined to be straight, in the Thirty sixth
year of her age, Five feet four inches high, has a scar on the thumb of the left hand
occasioned by a burn, has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Francis Kenney was born free in the County of Louisa in the
State of Virginia, Given under my hand this 13.th day of August 1855.
N.o 554
State of Virginia
Louisa County: to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of October 1854 Ordered that James
Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of our said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said James Kinney is a boy of
light complextion, brown hair inclined to be straight in the Eighth year of his age Three
feet Eleven inches high, has a scar under his left eye - has no other mark or scar on his
face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said James Kinney was born free in the
County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 13.th day of August
1855.
N.o 555
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th of October 1854 Ordered that Jane
Kinney a free negro registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane Kinney is a Girl of light brownish
complexion. Brown hair and inclined to be straight, ten years old three feet & Eleven
inches high, Scar on the left side of the neck occasioned by a burn, has no other mark or
scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Jane Kinney was born
free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 13.th day
of August 1855.
N.o 556
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of October 1854 Ordered that John
Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said John Kinney is a boy of light
complexion, brown hair inclined to be straight; in the fifth year of his age Two feet
Eleven inches high, has no mark or scar in his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice, The said John Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of
Virginia. Given under my hand this 13.th day of August 1855.
N.o 557
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of October 1854 Ordered that Mary
Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Kinney is a Girl of dark
brown complexion, black hair and inclined to be straight, thirteen years old four feet &
five inches high, has no marks on her face, head or hands, deemed worthy of notice, The
said Mary Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given
under my hand this 13.th day of August 1855.
N.o 558
State of Virginia
Louisa County to Wit
The Court of Said County having on the 8.th day of October 1855 Ordered that James
Nelson Son of Mary Nelson a free negro be regested by the clerk of Said court according
to law, the Said James Nelson having first delivered set in open Court his former
Certificate of Registration it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
Said James Nelson is a man of light brownish complextion in the thirty first year of his
age about five first Seven and half inches high. black eyes black curly hair has a Scar on
the outside of the little finger of the left hand occasioned by a cut has no other mark or
Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. the Said James Nelson was
born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 8.th
day of October 1855 (Signed) David M Hunter Louisa County Court
N.o 559
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the Said County having on the 12.th day of November 1855 Ordered that
Mary Ann Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may it concern that the Said Mary Ann
Edwards is a Woman of bright mulatto complexion. black hair and inclined to be Straight
about twenty nine years old five feet five inches high has a Small Scar on the right Side
of her neck no other mark or Scar deemed worthy of notice. The Said Mary Ann Edwards
was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this
15.th day of November 1855 (Signed) David M Hunter Louisa C C
N.o 560
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the Said County having on the 13.th day of November 1855 Ordered that
Charles Henry Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said Charles Henry
Kinney is a boy of bright mulatto complexion black hair and inclined to be Straight and
black Eyes about fifteen years old four feet nine and a half inches high No mark or Scar
on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. the Said Charles Henry Kinney was
born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 16.th
day of November 1855 (Signed) David M Hunter Louisa C C
N.o 561
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the Said County having on the 14.th day of January 1856 ordered that James
Veney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to law: it is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said James Veney is a black man
in the twenty seventh year of his age. about five feet ten inches high his finger next to the
thumb on the left hand is crooked occasioned by a cut across the joint is strait and spare
made. has even features and no other mark or Scar deemed worthy of notice the Said
James Veney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia aforesaid.
Given under my hand this 15 day of January 1856 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
Louisa County Ct.
N.o 562
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 8.th day of September 1856 ordered that
Nicholas Poindexter a free negro be registered by the clerk of Said Court according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Said Nicholas Poindexter
is a man of dark complexion but not very black about six feet high twenty eight years old
the 8.th day of February next. has a dark spot on the left cheek. broad nose with large
nostrils, good countenance. No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. the said
Nicholas Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given
under my hand this 9.th day of September 1856 (Signed) David M Hunter
N.o 563
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 8.th day of September 1856, Ordered that
Harry Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to law.
It is therefore Certified to all whom it may Concern that the said Harry Poindexter is a
boy of bright mulatto complexion about Five feet eight inches high twenty two years old
the 1.st day January next has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said Harry Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of
Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of October 1856. (Signed) D.d M Hunter
Clerk of the County Court of Louisa
N.o 564
Louisa County to wit
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of November 1856 Ordered that Lucy
Jane White a free negro be registered by the Clerk of Said Court according to law. It is
therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Jane White is a Girl of
bright mulatto complexion black hair and inclined to be straight. about Eighteen years of
age, five feet seven inches high, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. the said Lucy Jane White was born free in the County of Louisa in the
State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 15.th day of November 18 - (Signed) D.d M
Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa
N.o 565
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 8.th day of December 1856. Ordered that
Samuel Dickenson a free negro who proved to the satisfaction of the Court that he had
accidentally lost his former register and who also proved to the satisfaction of the Court
that he is a free negro. be registered by the Clerk of the said Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Samuel Dickenson is a man of
dark complexion in the twenty seventh year of his age. five feet eight and a half inches
high, has a scar near the right corner of his mouth another scar on the right side of his
nose extending to the top another scar on the left side of his face about an inch below the
ear. another small scar on the right cheek no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
The said Samuel Dickenson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 10.th day of December 1856 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
of the County Court of Louisa
N.o 566
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of October 1856. Ordered that
Martha Scott daughter of Harriet Scott a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Martha Scott is a woman of bright brownish complexion black eyes and black curly hair.
has a small scar near the inner corner of the brow of the left eye, also a wide space
between the front upper teeth, is about twenty one years of age, five feet six inches high.
no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. the said Martha
Scott was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 12.th day of January 1857 (Signed) David M Hunter C
N.o 567
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of March 1857. Ordered that Ann
Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ann Jackson is a woman of
Brownish Complexion about five feet two inches high; going on twenty one years of age
and has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice the said Ann
Jackson was born free in in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 15.th day of April 1857 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 568
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of April 1857 Ordered that Maria
Wilkinson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, she
having been heretofore registered this day appeared in open Court and proved to the
satisfaction of the Court that she had lost her former Register by accident. It is therefore
Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria Wilkinson is a dark mulatto
woman about Fifty nine years old, five feet four inches high, low forehead, bushy head of
hair and being somewhat grey, scar on the left jaw about an inch and a quarter long
commencing just below the ear and running towards the corner of the mouth and having
lost her upper front teeth. No other apparent mark or scar on her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Maria Wilkinson was born free in the County of
Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this 16.th day of April 1857 (Signed) David M. Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 569
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of May 1857. Ordered that Arthur
Poindexter Son of Sarah Poindexter a free negro who this day in open Court delivered up
his former Certificate of Registration be again registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Arthur
Poindexter is a man - brown complexion in the twenty ninth year of his age about five
feet nine inches high. has a scar on the right fore finger about an inch long, has no other
mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - the said Arthur
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this 15.th day of May 1857 (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa
County Court
N.o 570
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of May 1857 Ordered that Victoria
King daughter of Lavinia King a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Victoria King is Girl of Dark Brown Complexion, stout built Black hair and Eyes, about
Eighteen years of age four feet ten and a haf inches high. has no mark or scar on her face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. the said Victoria King was born free in the
County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 15.th day of May AD. One thousand Eight hundred and fifty
seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 571
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of May 1857, Ordered that Sarah
Poindexter a free negro who this day in open Court delivered up her former Certificate of
Registration, be again registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Poindexter is a woman
of dark complexion about five feet three inches high. about Forty two years of age. has a
small scar on the forehead and a black mole larger than common on the left wrist. good
countenance. no other apparent mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. the said Sarah Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d
late of the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this 29.th day of May AD. One thousand eight hundred and fifty
seven (Signed) David M Hunter clk Louisa County Court
N.o 572
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of December 1855 Ordered that
Thomas Freeman a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law:
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Thomas Freeman is a
young man of brownish complexion, good countenance, black eyes, in the Twenty third
year of his age Five feet nine inches high. has a scar on the black of the left hand about an
inch long. another scar on the right side of the forehead. no other mark or scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Thomas Freeman was born free in the
County of Orange in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this 15.th day of June AD 1857 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 573
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of December 1855 Ordered that
Jurdan Freeman a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: it
is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jurdan Freeman is a man of
dark complexion good countenance. about Twenty six years of age, Six feet high, has a
scar over the left eye. another scar on the out side of the left little finger. no other mark or
scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Jurdan Freeman was
born free in the County of Orange in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 15.th day of June AD 1857 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 574
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1857 Ordered that
George King son of Lavinia King a free negro. who this day in open Court delivered up
his former certificate of Registration be again registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George
King is a man inclined to be fleshy of dark brownish complexion with good countenance
in the Thirty third year of his age. five feet six and a half inches high, has two scars on
the left wrist, about one and a quarter inches apart, another on the outer corner of the
right eye and another on his neck in front not far above the breast bone. the two first were
occasioned by cuts and the two last by burns no other mark or scar on his face head or
hands deemed worthy of notice: The said George King was born free in the County of
Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this 15.th day of September AD. One thousand Eight hundred and
fifty-seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 575
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1857, Ordered that
Sarah Ann Maria Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according
to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Ann Maria
Powell is a bright mulatto Girl in the sixteenth year of her age, Five feet high, good
Countenance. curly hair - has no mark or scar upon her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice: The said Sarah Ann Maria Powell was born free in the County of
Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this the 16.th day of Septr One thousand and Eight hundred and
fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 576
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1857: Ordered that
Mary Victoria Poindexter daughter of Dicy Poindexter a free negro be registered by the
Clerk of said Court, according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may Concern
that the said Mary Victoria Poindexter is a Girl of bright yellow Complexion nearly
approaching white, in the twelth year of her age Four feet and Eleven inches high, has
strait black hair and regular features. has no mark or scar upon her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice; The said Mary Victoria Poindexter was born free in the County
of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 16.th day of September One
thousand Eight hundred and fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County
Court
N.o 577
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of November 1857. Ordered that
Marshall Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Marshall Edwards is a
bright mulatto man in the Twenty Seventh year of his age, about Five feet Eleven and a
half inches high, has black eyes, strait black hair, has a scar just in the inner edge of the
right eye brow over the nose, has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Marshall Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa state
of Virginia
Given under my hand this Tenth day of November One thousand Eight hundred and fifty
seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 578
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of November 1857. ordered that
William Poindexter a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court according to
law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Poindexter
is a man of dark brown complexion. about Twenty five years of age Five feet nine and a
half inches high, has a scar on his cheek bone, and little finger of the left hand crooked
occasioned by being broke. no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. the said William Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in
the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this Tenth day of November One thousand Eight hundred and fifty
seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 579
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of November 1857 - Ordered that
Richard Wilkinson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to
law..It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Richard Wilkinson
is a man of Dark Complexion about Twenty four years of age. Five feet five and a half
inches high. has a scar on the left side of the chin occasioned by a burn, no other mark or
scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Richard Wilkinson was
born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this Tenth day of November One thousand Eight hundred and fifty
seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 580
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of November 1857. ordered that
Frances King a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances King is a woman of
Dark complexion about Twenty one years of age, Five feet four inches high has a scar on
the left eye brow. no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice; The said Frances King was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of
Virginia Given under my hand this Tenth day of November One thousand Eight hundred
& fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 581
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said Court having on the 14.th day of December 1857. ordered that John
William Poindexter son of Harriet Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said John William Poindexter is a man of bright mulatto complexion about Twenty one
years of age has black eyes curly black hair. Five feet nine inches high. has no marks or
scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said John William
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this Twenty third day of December One thousand and Eight
hundred and fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 582
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of said County having on the 8.th day of March 1858 Ordered that George I Q.
Powell a free negro. who this day in open Court delivered up his former Certificate of
Registration be again registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is therefore
Certified to all whom it may concern that the said George A. Q. Powell is a bright
mulatto man in the twenty Eighth year of his age, Five feet six and a half inches high,
black eyes, good countenance, curly hair. has no mark or scar upon his face head or
hands deemed worthy of notice The said George A. Q. Powell was born free in the
County of Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this 13.th day of march 1858 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 583
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of May 1858. Ordered that Aggy
Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is
therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Aggy Poindexter is a woman
of dark brown Complexion, about twenty seven years of age, five feet five inches high.
has no mark or scar on her face head or hands. deemed worthy of notice
The said Aggy Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia
Given under my hand this Tenth day of May AD One thousand Eight hundred and fifty
eight (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 584
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of May 1858 Ordered that Dicy
Powell a free negro who this day in open court delivered up her former Certificate of
Registration, be again registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law..It is
therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Dicy Powell is a mulatto
woman of bright yellow complexion. in the Thirty Eighth year of her age Five feet four
inches and three quarters of an inch high. has strait black hair. regular features a straight
genteel figure. has a scar a little below the right ear no other apparent mark or scar on her
face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Dicy Powell derives her freedom
by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter dated the 6 day of October
1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794 Given under
my hand this 23.rd day of May 1858 (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 585(a)
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of May 1858 Ordered that Elisha
Harris Son of Nancy Harris a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law: he having been heretofore registered this day appeared in open Court,
and proved to the satisfaction of the Court that he had lost his former register by accident:
It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Elisha Harris is a man of
dark complexion regular features. Six feet one inch high. and in the Thirty sixth year of
his age. has no apparent marks or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice:
The said N.o 585(b)
Elisha Harris was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia; Given under
my hand the 6.th day of July 1858 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 586
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 12.th day of July 1858. Ordered that John
Veney Son of Polly Veney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according
to law: It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Veney is a
man of Dark complextion in the Twenty first year of his age, six feet high, has a scar on
the right side of his upper lip occasioned by a cut also ne on his left hand near the thumb
occasioned by a cut. No other apparent mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice; The said John Veney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state
of Virginia. Given under my hand this 13.th day of July One thousand eight hundred and
fifty eight. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 587
State of Virginia
Louisa County To Wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of April 1857. Ordered that Henry
Wilkersin a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court according to law. his
having been heretofore registered, this day appeared in open court, and proved to the
satisfaction of the Court that he had lost his former register by accident it is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry Wilkinson is a man of Darkish
complexion, regular features, in the forty first year of his age, about five feet nine inches
high, has a small scar in the eye brow of the right eye, no other apparent mark or scar on
his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice the said Henry Wilkinson was born free
in the County of Louisa in the state of Va Given under my hand this 2.d day of August
1858 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 588
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of August 1858. Ordered that Maria
White a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. she having
been heretofore registered This day appeared in open Court and proved to the satisfaction
of the Court that she had lost her former register; It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said Maria White is a bright mulatto woman five feet and a half
inch high, about fifty one years of age, has a small scar on the back part of her left hand.
No other apparent mark or scar on her face head or hand deemed worthy notice. The said
Maria White was born free in the County of Louisa and State of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 9.th day of August One thousand eight hundred and fifty eight
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 592(b)
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Edwards jr is a
man of Light brownish complexion black curly hair in the Twenty fourth year of his age
five feet ten inches high, has a scar on his left wrist, occasioned by a cut, No other mark
or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said William Edwards jr
was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia
Given under my hand this 20.th day of December A D 1858 (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 593
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of January 1859. Ordered that Giles
Jackson son of Cassandria Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Giles
Jackson is a man of Ginger bread complexion in the Twenty second year of his age, five
feet eleven and a half inches high; has three scars on the left side of the forehead over the
left eye just in the edge of the hair and and scar on the inside of the under lip all of which
scars were accasioned by a horse kick. no other mark or scar on his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Giles Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa
in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 12.th day of January 1859 (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 594
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of February 1859 Ordered that
Fleming James Poindexter son of Jenny Poindexter (who said Fleming James Poindexter
was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter at the age of Twenty five years) be
registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom
it may Concern that the said Fleming James Poindexter is a bright mulatto man six feet
high in the Thirty Eighth year of his age, has a small scar on his forehead directly over
the nose and near the edge of the hair, dark hazel eyes full black eye brows, long black
hair, and inclined to be straight; large sharp nose; resembling a white mans nose than a
negroes No other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice Given
under my hand this 15.th day of February One thousand Eight hundred and fifty nine
(Signed) David M Hunter C Louisa County Court
N.o 595(a)
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on this 14.th day of February 1859 Ordered that
John William Kenney son of John Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this
Court according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
John William Kenney is a boy of Ginger bread complexion, ninteen years old five feet
N.o 598(b)
Felesia Harris was born free in the County of Louisa and State of Virginia. Given under
my hand this 13.th day of September 1859 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa
County Court
N.o 599
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 12.th day of September 1859. Ordered that
Quarles Kinney son of John Kinney a free negro be registered by the clerk of this Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Quarles
Kinney is a boy five feet high of a ginger bread complexion in the fourteenth year of his
age and has a scar on the right ear. No other mark or scar on his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Quarles Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa
in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 13.th day of September 1859 (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 600
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit;
The Court of the said County having on the 12.th day of September 1859 Ordered that
Sarah Jane Kinney daughter of John Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of
this Court according to law. It is thefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Sarah Jane Kinney is a girl four feet ten and a half inches high of a bright mulatto
complexion in the Twelfth year of her age, and has a small scar on the back of the right
hand occasioned by a burn. No other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Sarah Jane Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in
the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 13.th day of September 1859 (Signed)
David M Hunter Clk Lo Co Court
N.o 601
State of Virginia
Louisa County To wit
The Court of the said County having on the 12.th day of September 1859 Ordered that
Tom a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Tom is a man five feet five inches high
of a dark complexion in the Thirtieth year of his age, and has a mark or scar on or near
the right cheek bone about an inch in length. No other mark or scar on his face head or
hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Tom derives his freedom by the last will and
Testament of Howard Goodwin dec.d dated the 14.th day of April 1854 and recorded in
the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of August 1859.
Given under my hand this 13.th day of September 1859 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 602
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit;
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of November 1859, Ordered that
Edward Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of the Court according to law. -
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Jackson is a man five
feet six inches high of a dark complexion in the 23.d year of his age and has a mark or
scar on the left side of the forehead occasioned by a cut, no other mark or scar on his face
head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Edward Jackson was born free in the
County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of
November 1859 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 603
State of Virginia:
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of November 1859, ordered that
William Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Jackson is a man
five feet seven inches high of a dark complexion in the 28.th year of his age has no
apparent mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said
William Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given
under my hand this 14.th day of November 1859. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa
County Court
N.o 604
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of November 1859 ordered that
Susan Ellen Jackson a free negress be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to
law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Susan Ellen Jackson
is a woman four feet eleven inches high of a dark complexion in the 26.th year of her age,
has no apparent mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The
said Susan Ellen Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 14.th day of November 1859. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 605
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of April 1860 ordered that Rebecca
Jordan a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law; It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Rebecca Jordan is a woman
five feet and eleven inches high of a dark complexion in the 41.st year of her age and has
a scar on her left jaw occasioned by a burn, and one on her right jaw caused from a rising
thereon: no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The
said Rebecca Jordan was born free in the County of Goochland in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 11.th day of April 1860. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 606
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of April 1860 ordered that Martha Jane
Jordan a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Martha Jane Jordan is a bright
mulatto woman in the 21.st year of her age, four feet ten and 5/8 inches high, and has a
scar on the right side of her jaw: no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Martha Jane Jordan was born free in Goochland County State
of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of April 1860. (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 607
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of April 1860. Ordered that Mary Ann
Jordan a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Ann Jordan is a bright
mulatto woman in the 21.st year of her age, four feet eleven inches high, and has a small
scar on the root of her nose, no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Mary Ann Jordan was born free in the County of Goochland
the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of April 1860. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 608
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of May 1860, Ordered that Shepherd
Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is a
straight, well made man of dark complexion in the thirty eighth year of his age about six
feet and three quarters of an inch high, has a scar on the nose, a small scar on the outer
corner of the left eye, the little finger on his left hand creeked and stiff, a scar on the wrist
of the left hand and a scar on the back of the right hand, no other mark or scar on his head
face or hands worthy of notice. The said Shepherd Poindexter was born free in Louisa
County, State of Virginia, his ancesters having acquired their right of freedom previous to
the year 1806. Given under my hand this 21.st day of May 1860. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 609
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of May 1860 Ordered that Anna
Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Anna Poindexter is a dark
brown woman in the 25.th year of her age, five feet six inches high, has a small scar on
the back of her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Anna Poindexter
was born free in the County of Louisa State of Virginia her ancestors having acquired
their right to freedom prior to the 1806. Given under my hand this 31.st day of May 1860.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 610
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of December 1860 ordered that James
N. Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law; It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James N. Powell is a bright
mulatto man about five feet five inches and a half high, has a small scar near the inner
corner of the left eye another on the jaw, just under the jaw bone of the right jaw, has no
other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said James N.
Powell was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my
hand this 11.th day of December 1860. (Signed) David M Hunter Cle Louisa County
Court
N.o 611
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of said County having on the 8.th day of October 1860 ordered that Ann
Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ann Jackson is a mulatto
woman five feet two inches high, has no mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Ann Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the
state of Virginia Given under my hand this 12.th day of February 1861. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 612
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of February 1861 ordered that
Columbus Robertson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to
law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Columbus Robertson
is a black man five feet eight inches and a half high, has a small scar on the left cheek
between the eye and ear has no other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Columbus Robertson was born free in the County of Louisa
in the state of Virginia His ancestors having acquired their right of freedom previous to
the year 1806. Given under my hand this 17.th day of February 1861 (Signed) David M
Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 613
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.day of February 1861 Ordered that Frances
Jane Q Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances Jane Q. Powell is a
bright mulatto woman, about thirty six years old. five feet three inches high, has a large
scar on the back of the left hand occasioned by a cut, has no other scar or mark on her
head face or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Frances Jane Q Powell was born
free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 6.th day of
August 1861. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 614
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of June 1861 ordered that Anderson
Bently a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Anderson Bently is a man of
dark complexion in the thirty ninth year of his age five feet eight & a half inches high has
two scars near together on the left wrist extending from the thumb back a few inches has
no other mark or scar on h- face head or hands is straight & well made good countenance.
The said Anderson Bently was emancipated by the last will & testament of Stephen F. G.
Perkins dec.d dated the first day of May 1860 and recorded in Louisa County Court the
11.th day of June 1860 Given under my hand this 13.th day of June 1861. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 615
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of January 1862 Ordered that King
Scott a free negro be registered by the Clerk of the said Court according to law It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said King Scott is a man of dark
brown complexion, good countenance, in the Twenty second year of his age, six feet high,
straight & well made, has a small scar about an inch from the outer corner of the left eye,
another small scar on the back of the left hand, supposed to be occasioned by cuts, no
other mark or scar on his head face or hand, deemed worthy of notice. The said King
Scott was born free in the County of Louisa state of Virginia Given under my hand this
14.th day of January 1862. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 616
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of April 1862 ordered that Washington
Robertson son of Betsey Robertson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of the said
Court according to law. It is therefore ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern
that the said Washington Robertson is a man of bright mulatto complexion good
countenance in the Twenty second year of his age five feet seven inches high has a scar
on the left wrist occasioned by a cut another on the right wrist occasioned by a burn
worthy of notice, The said Washington Robertson was born free in the County of Louisa
State of Virginia Given under my hand this 21.st day of April 1862 David M Hunter
Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 617
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of May 1862. Ordered that Sarah
Frances Robertson a free negro girl be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to
law. It - to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said - Frances Robertson is a
bright mulatto girl nearly white in the nineteenth year of her age five feet four inches high,
has straight black hair - black eyes has a scar on the left thumb occasioned by a cut, no
other mark - on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice The said Sarah Frances
Robertson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my
hand this 18.th day of June 1862. (Signed) David M Hunter, Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 618
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the County of Louisa having on the 12.th day of May 1862 ordered that
Willie Ann Robertson a free negro girl be registered by the Clerk of this Court according
to law. It is therefore ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Willie Ann Robertson is a bright mulatto girl, in the twenty first year of her age, five feet
o- and a half inches high, has straight black hair - black eyes - has a scar over the right
eye in the brow there of has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Willie Ann Robertson was born free in the County of Louisa
state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 18.th day of June 1862. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 619
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the County of Louisa having on the 12.th day of January 1863 ordered that
Albert Poindexter a free negro boy be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to
law. It is therefore ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said Albert
Poindexter is a bright mulatto boy in the twentieth year of his age five feet nine inches
high good countenance black eyes has no scar or mark on his head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice The said Albert Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa State
of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of January 1863. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 620
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the County of Louisa having on the 12.th day of January 1863 ordered that
William Poindexter a free negro boy be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to
law. It is therefore ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said
William Poindexter is a black boy in the nineteenth year of his age five feet nine inches
high good countenance black eyes no scar or mark on his head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice, The said William Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa
State of Virginia, Given under my hand this 17.th day of January 1863. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 621
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the County of Louisa having on the 12. th day of January 1863 ordered that
Andrew Poindext- a free boy be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It
is therefore ordered to be certifid to all whom it may concern that the said Andrew
Poindexter is a Dark Brown boy in the Eighteenth year of his age five feet four inches
high good countenance black eyes has no scar or mark on his head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice. The said Andrew Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa
state of Virginia. Given under my hand this the 17.th day of January 1863 (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 622
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of this County of Louisa having on the 12.th day of January 1863 ordered that
Frank Poindexter a free boy be registered by the Clerk of this Count according to law - It
is therefore ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frank
Poindexter is a ligh- Brown boy in the sixteenth year of his age five feet four inches high
good countenance black eyes has a cut on the left Thumb has no other mark on his head
face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Frank Poindexter was born free in the
County of Louisa State of Virginia.
Given under my hands this the 19.th day of January 1863 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 623
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the County of Louisa having on the 13.th day of April 1863 Ordered that
Margaret Eliza Poindexter daughter of Rhoda Poindexter who is a free negro be
registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is therefore ordered to be
certified to all whom it may concern that the said Margaret Eliza Poindexter is a woman
of dark complexion five feet two inches high in the Twenty second year of her age, has a
small scar in the brow of the left eye, no other mark or scar on her face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Margaret Eliza Poindexter was born free in the
County of Louisa State of Virginia Given under my hand this 2.d day of May 1863.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 624
State of Virginia - Louisa County, to wit: The Court of the County of Louisa having on
the 13.th day of April 1863 Ordered that Lucy Ann Poindexter daughter of Rhoda
Poindexter who is a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law.
It is therefore ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann
Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl in the seventeenth year of her age five feet five inches
high has a scar on the ring finger of the right hand No other mark or scar on her face head
or hands deemed worthy of notice The said Lucy Ann Poindexter was born free in the
County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 21.st day of May
1863 (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Lo Co Ct
N.o 625
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of April 1863 Ordered that John W.
Kinney a free negro (who delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered
again by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it
may concern that the said John W. Kinney is now in the Forty ninth year of his age, six
feet one inch high of bright mulatto complexion, well formed hair becoming gray, has a
scar on the nose and two scars on the middle finger of the right hand occasioned by cuts -
black eyes, regular features and good countenance. no other mark or scar on his face head
or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said John W Kinney was born free in the County
of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 5.th day of June 1863.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clk
N.o 626
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of April 1863 ordered that Isaac
Poindexter son of Rhoda Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Isaac
Poindexter is a man of dark brown complexion five feet Eight Inches high in the twenty
fourth year of his age has a scar in the brow of the left eye another scar near the outer
corner of the left eye. No other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice - The said Isaac Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of
Virginia. Given under my hand this 1.st day of August 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter
Clk
N.o 627
State of Virginia: Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of April 1863 Ordered that Henry
Poindexter son of Rhoda Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry
Poindexter is a man of dark complexion five feet one inch high in the Twenty fifth year
of his age has a scar in the forehead about two & a half inches above the left eye no other
mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Henry
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under
my hnad this 1.st day of August 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk
N.o 628
State of Virginia: Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 8.th day of June 1863 Ordered that Patsy Lee
Poindester daughter of Sally Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this
Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Patsy Lee Poindexter is a bright mulatto woman five feet six inches high in the Twenty
fourth year of her age, straight black hair, black eyes, has a scar in the forehead and
another on the right jaw. no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy
of notice - The said Patsy Lee Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the
state of Virginia Given under my hand this 4.th day of August 1863. (Signed) David M
Hunter Clk
N.o 629
State of Virginia: Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 8.th day of August ordered that Rose Nancy
Poindexter daughter of - Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Rose
Nancy Poindexter is a girl of dark complexion Five feet six inches high, in the eighteenth
year of her age has a scar on the left wrist another on the right thumb no - or scar on her
face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Rose Nancy Poindexter was born
free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 4.th day of
August 1863. (Signed) David M hunter Clk
N.o 630
State of Virginia: Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of August 18 - ordered that Edward
Poindexter son of Dicy Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward
Poindexter is a very likely mulatto man, - complexion in the Twenty third year of his age,
Five feet eight and a quarter inches high, has dark hazel eyes and black hair, has a scar on
the right side of the forehead in the edge of the hair nearly over the right eye, has no other
mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Edward
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under
my hand this 15.th day of August 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk
N.o 631
State of Virginia: Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of August 1863 ordered that Broaddus
Poindexter son of Esther Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Broaddus Poindexter is a bright mulatto boy, (nearly white) straight light hair, hazel eyes
- in the nineteenth year of his age five feet seven and a half inches high, has no mark or
scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Broaddus Poindexter
was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this
15.th day of August 1863. (Signed) David m Hunter Clk.
N.o 632
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit. The Court of said County having on the 14.th
day of September 1863 ordered that John Patterson son of Ann Patterson a free negro be
registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom
it may concern that the said John Patterson is a man in the Twenty second year of his age
of light brown complexion, five feet eleven inches high, straight & well made, hair
straight and black, black eyes - has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said John Patterson was born free in the County of Louisa in the
state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 15.th day of September 1863. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clk
N.o 633
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the s.d County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that
Tom Poindexter son of Jenny Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Tom Poindexter is a man of dark complexion in the Thirty fifth year of his age Five feet
Eight inches high, has a car on the backs of the left hand another small scar on the back
of the right hand occasioned by cuts no other mark or scar on his face head or hands
deemed worthy of notice. The said Tom Poindexter was born free in the County of
Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 1.st day of October 1863.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 634
State of Virginia. Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that
Mollie Bet Poindexter daughter of Esther Poindexter a free negro be registered by the
Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern
that the said Mollie Bet Poindexter is a girl of light brown complexion straight black hair,
black eyes, good countenance, Five feet three inches high, has a scar over the right eye
brow another small scar on the left side of the neck about an inch below the ear no other
mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mollie Bet
Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my
hand this 10.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County
Court
N.o 635
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that
John Poindexter son of Mary Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
John Poindexter is a boy of dark black complexion black eyes, black curly hair, in the
Fifteenth year of his age, Five feet five inches high, has no mark or scar on his face head
or hands worthy of notice - The said John Poindexter was born free in the County of
Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 19.th day of October 1863.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 636
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of October 1863 Ordered that
Edward Harris son of Nancy Harris a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Edward Harris is a man of light brown complexion, Twenty two years old, dark brown
hair, black eyes, Five feet eight inches high, has a scar about the middle of the forhead
between the eyes - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice - The said Edward Harris was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of
Virginia. Given under my hand this 30.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter
Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 637
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863 ordered that
James Minor Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said County according
to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Minor
Poindexter is a young man of light complexion approaching nearly to white, has a good
countenance - black eyes, dark hair, in the - five year of his age, Five feet six and a half
inches high and has a long scar on the back of the right hand running nearly across the
hand caused by a cut. No other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of
notice. The said James Minor Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the
state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 16.th day of December 1863. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 638
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863 ordered that
Bettie Poindexter a Free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law,
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Bettie Poindexter is a girl
of light complexion approaching nearly to white - straight brown hair, Grey eyes, Five
feet four inches high - in the sixteenth year of her age - Has no scar on her face head or
hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Bettie Poindexter was born free in the County
of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of December 1863.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa County Court
N.o 639
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that John
A. Wilkerson son of Hannah Wilkerson - a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
John A. Wilkerson is a man of dark complexion, Twenty six years old, black hair, black
eyes, Five feet seven inches high, has a scar over the right eye, another on the upper lip
and one on the for finger of the right hand - no other mark or scar on his face head or
hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John A. Wilkerson was born free in the County
of Louisa, in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 640
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that
Lonnzo Edwards son of William Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law - It is thereby certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Lonnzo Edwards is a man of bright complexion, Five feet four and a half inches high,
Twenty six years old, brown hair, black eyes, has a scar on the head above the left ear
and another on the for finger of the left hand, near the end - no other mark or scar on his
face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Lonnzo Edwards was born free in
the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 16.th day of
January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 641
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that
Richard Edwards son of William Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said
Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Richard Edwards is a man of bright complexion, Twenty three years old, black hair,
black eyes, Five feet seven and a half inches high, has a scar on the head above the left
ear and another on the finger next to the little finger of the right hand - no other mark or
scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Richard Edwards was
born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th
day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 642
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the11.th day of January 1864 ordered that
Edward Wilkerson son of Hannah Wilkerson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Edward Wilkerson is a man of dark complexion, Twenty years old, black hair, black
eyes, Five feet seven and a half inches high, has a small scar under the left eye. no other
mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Edward
Wilkerson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under
my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa
County Court
N.o 643
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that
Keziah M. Poindexter daughter of Jane Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk
of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Keziah M. Poindexter is a woman of bright mulatto complexion twenty six years
old, black hair black eyes, five feet four inches high, has a scar on the end of the right
fore-finger, near the nail; no other mark or scar on her face head or hands, deemed
worthy of notice - The said Keziah M. Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa
in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 17.th day of February 1864. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 644
State of Virginia County of Louisa to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863, ordered that Lucy
Mosby (daughter of Jane Poindexter who intermarried with Butler Mosby) a free negro,
be registered by the Clerk of said court according to law: It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Lucy Mosby is a woman of dark complexion, thirty
two year old, wooly hair, black eyes, five feet, one inch high, has a scar on the back of
her right hand, no other mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice
- The said Lucy Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 17.th day of February 1864 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
Louisa County Court
N.o 645
State of Virginia: County of Louisa to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863, ordered that
Elizabeth Mosby (daughter of Louisa Mosby who was Louisa Poindexter) a free negress,
be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all
whom it may concern that the said Elizabeth Mosby is a bright mulatto woman about
Twenty three years of age has black hair, nearly straight, black eyes, good countenance
five feet two inches high, has a large scar on the right side of her neck, near her shoulder
caused by a burn and a small one on her left hand near the first joint of her index finger
caused from a cut with a knife - no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed
worthy of notice - The said Elizabeth Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the
state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 27.th day of February 1864. (Signed) David
M Hunter Clerk Louisa
N.o 646
State of Virginia County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864, ordered that
George King son of Lavinia King a free negro, who this day in open court delivered up
his former certificate of Registration, be again registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George
King a man inclined to be fleshy, of dark brownish complexion with good countenance,
in the fortieth year of his age, five feet six and a half inches high, has two scar on the left
wrist about one and a quarter inches apart - on the outer corner of the right eye and
another on his neck in front, not far above the breast bone, the first two were occasioned
by cuts, and the last two by burns - no other mark or scar on his head face or hands
deemed worthy of notice : The said George King was born free in the County of Louisa
in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 15.th day of March A. D. One
thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County
Court
N.o 647
State of Virginia - County of Louisa, to wit;
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864, ordered that William
Henry Wilkinson, son of Louisa Wilkinson, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of
said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said William Henry Wilkinson is a man of bright mulatto complexion in the Twentieth
year of his age, five feet nine and a half inches high, has black hair, inclined to curl, black
eyes, has a small scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said
William Henry Wilkinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia,
Given under my h and this 15.th day of March 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk
Louisa County Court
N.o 648
State of Virginia: County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 15.th day of March Eighteen hundred and sixty
four, ordered that Betty Reynolds, daughter of Susan Reynolds, a free negro be registered
by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may
concern that the said Betty Reynolds is a woman of bright mulatto complexion in the
Twenty third year of her age, Five feet, three inches high, has black hair, nearly straight,
black eyes, no mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said
Betty Reynolds was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given
under my hand this 16.th day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty four.
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 649
State of Virginia, County of Louisa, to wit;
The court of said County having on the fourteenth day of March Eighteen hundred and
sixty four, ordered that Louisa Virginia Wilkinson daughter of Sarah Poindexter, and
wife of Ned Wilkinson a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to
law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Louisa Virginia
Wilkinson is a bright mulatto woman in the thirty eighth year of her age, five feet, one
inch high, has black nearly straight hair, black eyes good countenance, no mark or scar on
her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Louisa Virginia Wilkinson was
born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this
eighteenth day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 650
State of Virginia
County of Louisa - to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March1864 ordered that John
Mosby, son of Louisa Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John
Mosby is man of Brown complexion, seventeen years old, five feet nine inches high, has
a small scar on the the back of his right hand, no other mark or scar on his head face or
hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John Mosby was born free in the County of
Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand thi s8.th day of April 1864. (Signed)
David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 651
State of Virginia
County of Louisa, to wit:
The court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864 ordered that Joseph
Mosby son of Louisa Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court
according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Joseph
Mosby is a man of light brown complexion in the eighteenth year of his age, five feet
nine inches and a half high; has a scar on the forehead - no other mark or scar on his head
face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Joseph Mosby was born free in the
County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 8.th day of April
1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Cl Louisa County Court
N.o 652
State of Virginia - County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864, ordered that Mary
Margaret Trainham, daughter of Judith Trainham, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk
of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Mary Margaret Trainham is a bright mulatto woman in the Twenty eighth year of her
age, five feet, one and three quarters of an inch high, brown eyes, has no mark or scar on
her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Margaret Trainham was
born free in the County of Louisa and State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th
day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 653
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864 ordered that Lucy
Poindexter, daughter of Sally Poindexter, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this
Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Lucy Poindexter, is a woman of dark brown complexion, in the eighteenth year of her age,
five feet, three inches high black eyes, black kinky hair, has no mark or scar on her head
face or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucy Poindexter was born free in the
County of Louisa and state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 15.th day of April
1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 654
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864 ordered that Eliza Mosby
daughter of Lucy Mosby a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according
to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Mosby is a
woman of dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, in the eighteenth year of her age, five
feet, one inch high, and has a small scar in the forehead - no other mark or scar on her
head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Eliza Mosby was born free in the
County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 7.th day of May
1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 655
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of October 1864 ordered that Jane
Poindexter daughter of Lilly Poindexter a free negress be registered according to law by
the Clerk of said Court: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Jane Poindexter is in her thirteenth year of age, (born 15 Dec. 1851, per loose note found
here) bright mulatto, four feet eleven and a quarter inches high, has black eyes, black hair
and nearly straight, has a small scar on her right wrist, no other mark or scar on her head
face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Jane Poindexter was born free in the
said County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under my hand this 11.th day of
October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter c
N.o 656
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of October 1864 ordered that Sally
Edwards, daughter of Betsy Edwards a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said
Court; according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Sally Edwards is a woman of bright mulatto complexion in the 21.st year of her age five
feet four inches and a half high, has black eyes, face freckled, black hair inclining to be
straight - Has no mark on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said
Sally Edwards was born free in Louisa County in the State of Virginia. Given under my
hand this 17.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 657
State of Virginia - Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of October 1864 ordered that Sarah
Jane Edwards a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It
is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Jane Edwards,
daughter of Hannah Wilkerson is a woman of dark brown complexion, in the 23.rd year
of her age, five feet four inches high, has a small scar on the palmer side of the muscle of
her left thumb - has black eyes and black wooly hair - has no other mark or scar than the
one above described, on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sarah
Jane Edwards was born free in Louisa County in the State of Virginia - Given under my
hand this 17.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter
N.o 658
State of Virginia - Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of January 1865 ordered that Mary E.
Nelson a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is
therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary E Nelson is in the
nineteenth year of her age, is a bright mulatto five feet two inches high, has straight black
hair black eyes, has a small scar on the index finger of the right hand, no other mark or
scar on the face head or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary E Nelson was
born free in Louisa County in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day
of January 1865. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
P. 294/ N.o 371
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 11.th 1850.
Margaret Edwards daughter of William Edwards and Betsy Edwards his wife (all of
whom were born free) thi day made application in the said office to be registered
according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said
Margaret Edwards is a girl or young woman a bright mulatto, hair inclined to be long and
black, freckles on the nose and cheeks a little be- the eyes, in the Eighteenth year of her
age - five feet tw- inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand near t- root
of the thumb & index finger occasioned by a cut - stutters badly in talking - has no other
mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Cou- with the said Margaret
Edwards and ordered to be certifie- to be correctly made.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk the said Court have hereto put my han- and
affixed the Public seal of said Cou- at the Courthouse this 11.th day of May - In the 74.th
year of our foundation.
Attest
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
P. 295
David Kinney in the 50 year of his age 5 feet 6 3/4 inches high Dark black good
Countenance thick lips has a scar on the inside of the finger next to the little finger on
right hand has another scar on the out side of right leg between the knee & ancle -
trunchy & strong made - Born free in Louisa County
P. 295
David Poindexter son of Rachael Poindexter 21 years old Light brownish Coloured
Mulatto man 5 feet 4 1/2 Inches high black eyes good countenance the ends of the index
& midle fingers of left hand have been cut off a scar between the root of the thumb &
Index finger on the back of the left hand another on the wrist of left arm occasioned by
cuts another scar on right side of the throat or neck produced by Kings Evil another scar
on the inside of the ancle of the left leg occasioned by a cut large nose & inclined
somewhat Roman - Deed from John B Poindexter to Frankey & others.
P. 296
Anne Cosby alias, Anne Kimbrough is a woman in the 48 year of Mulatto Colour 5 feet 4
Inches high no mark or scar on her face neck or hands, black eyes, mouth pouts more
than common..two of her under front teeth are out
P. 296
Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough is a very bright Mulatto girl
almost approaching white in the 18 year of her age 5 feet 1 Inches high strait black hair
black eyes- ears bored for ear rings - hand some regular features well formed &
handsome figure.
P. 296
Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough is a man in the 32 year of his age bright
mulatto 5 feet 7 1/2 In high scar on the first joint of the forefinger or Index finger of the
left hand black eyes & blk hair which is inclined to be strait, stout & well built
P. 296
Robert N. Cosby alias, Robert N. Kimbrough is a bright mulatto boy or young man in the
16 year old last March 5 feet 9 In high black eyes & black hair which is inclined to be
strait good countenance handsome & regular features - strait and well formed.
P. 297
(note)
Jain the daughter of Sally Poindexter was Born the 15 of December 1851. Ann M Lea
Oct the 7 1864
P.297
N.o 280
Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 11.th 1843 Mary Tyree (daughter of
Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty one years old, about five
feet five inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa
County Court February the 13.th 1843. The f-ing Register was compared by the court
with -id mary Tyree and ordered to be certified
P. 298
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office April 12.th 1836. Lucy Ann Putney
daughter of Mary Putney who was free born this day made application in the said Office
to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that
the said Lucy Ann Putney is a girl of dark Complexion five feet two and three quarter
Inches high, in the twentieth year of her age, no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court June the 14.th 1836 The foregoing Register was this day
compared by the court with the said Lucy Ann Putney and ordered to be certified to be
correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public seal of said Court this 14.th day of June 1836. (Signed) John Hunter
Attest
Richard Smith
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
P. 298
William Washington Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney in 11.th year of his age Dark skin -
rather long & narrow face 4 feet 7 Inches high - no apparent mark or scar
P. 299
Alfred Edwards son of Dicy Edwards both born free this day made application in the
Clerk's office to be registered this 6.th day of September 1850.
The said Alfred Edwards is 5 feet 9 inches & 1/2 high in the 28.th year of his age
tolerably bright mulatto light grey eyes a scar on the forehead over the right eye a scar on
the thumb of the left hand no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
P. 299
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
N.o Alfred Edwards The court of said County having on the day of September 1850
ordered that Alfred Edwards a free negro, be registered by the clerk of said Court
according to Law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said
Alfred Edwards is in the twenty eighth year of his age, is a tolerably bright mulatto about
five feet nine inches & a half high, has light eyes has a scar on the forehead over the right
eye & a scar on the forehead over the right eye & a scar on the back of the thumb of the
left hand, he has no other mark scar deemed worthy of notice. the said Alfred Ed- was
born free in the said County of Louisa - Given under my hand this day of September
1850 (Signed) John Hunter C. C
I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court - Louisa County do hereby Certify that -
foregoing is a true copy of the Register of Alfred Edwards
In testimony whereof I have here - put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court
this - day of Sept 1850.
#310
Polly Ann Jackson daughter of Sam & Francis Jackson 18 years old five feet one & a half
inches high, brownish complexion, straight hair & black short & rather full faced black
eyes no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#311
Jane Maria Jackson daughter of same - 16 years old five feet one & a quarter inches high,
very light complexion, blue eyes straight hair & light sandy color & inclined to be frayed
or disheveled, a natural mark in the right corner of the mouth a mole near the left corner
of the mouth & about a quarter of an inch below
#312
Louisa Ellen Jackson daughter of same - 14 years old five feet two & a half inches high,
very light complexion nearly white very straight light hair, blue eyes no mark or scar
worthy of notice
#313
William Thomas Jackson son of same - 12 years old four feet eight inches high, light
complexion, black eyes, hair inclined to be straight, some what light & inclined to be
discheveled, good countenance no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#314
Lucy Margaret daughter of same - 9 years old four feet three & a half inches high, bright
mulatto. very black eyes straight dark hair, has a small scar just under the nose on the left
side
#315
Robert Henry Jackson son of same - 7 years old three feet eleven & a half inches bright
mulatto, very black eyes, light dischevelled hair no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#316
James Lindsey Jackson son of same - 5 years old three feet four inches, bright mulatto.
dark blue eyes, stra- hair & dark no mark or scar worthy of notice
#317
Samuel Walker Jackson son of same - 2 years old two feet ten inches high, dark brownish
complexion black straight hair, no mark or scar worthy of notice.
P. 308 / N.o 264
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1841 - Shepherd Poindexter son of
Sarah Poindexter, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be
registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the
said Shepherd Poindexter is about twenty two years old, about five feet eleven and a half
inches high, of dark complexion, and has a scar on the nose, no other apparent mark or
scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Shepherd
Poindexter and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and
affixed the Public seal of said court the - day of - 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation.
Attest
Justice of the peace of
Louisa County
P. 303
(upside down)
Mary King daughter of Lavinia King aged 22 10 Feby 1846 5 feet 3 In high light
complexion
P. 301
Minyard Jackson son of Polly Jackson 19 years a boy or young man of Light brownish
complexion black eyes 5 feet 6 1/4 Inches high has the ball of the end of the midle finger
on the right hand cut has another scar on the point of chin a little to the left side - Born
free in Louisa County
P. 301
Sally Jackson wife of David Jackson daughter of Sarah Poindexter 20 years old 5 feet 7
Inches high Light brownish colour black eyes, show the white more than common
acquires freedom by deed from Rev.d Jno Poindexter to Lucy ? see Register of Mary
Elizabeth Poindexter granted last Court for time of making & recording s.d deed.
P. 301
Sarah Jackson daughter of Suzana Jackson 18 years old bright mulatto black eyes straight
black hair small scar on the index finger of left hand occasioned by cut good countenance
5 feet 11 Inches high - Born free in Louisa County.
P. 301
Suzana Jackson daughter of Winney Jackson 23 years old 5 feet 4 1/2 Inches high of light
brownish colour black eyes upper front teeth are out - Born free in Louisa County
P. 301
Elizabeth Jackson daughter of Cassandra Jackson 20 years old. Dark brownish colour 5
feet 5 1/2 Inches high black eyes & black hair scar on nose between the eyes occasioned
by a cut - Born free in Louisa county
P. 301
Pamelia Jackson daughter of Cassandra Jackson 19 years old Light brownish Colour
black eyes 5 feet 2 1/2 Inches high - face narrow - good features or countenance, the little
finger of left hand is crooked, has a scar low down in the left side of the neck has large
nose & mouth pouts somewhat - Born free in Louisa County
P. 302
part. another on the outer corner of the right eye and another on - neck in front not far
above the breast bone: the two first were -casioned by cuts and the two last by burns. No
other mark or -ar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice: The said -orgi King
was born free in the County of Louisa in the state - Virginia
Given under my hand this fifteenth day of September AD One thousand eight hundred
and fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court, of Louisa County do hereby Certify that the
foregoing is a true copy of the Register of George King
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said
Court the fifteenth day of September AD One thousand Eight hundred and fifty seven
(Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
P. 300
Patsy - daughter of Betsey Edwards born free in this County - is a bright mulatto woman
in her 21st year - 5 ft 4 1/2 in high
P. 300
Sarah Jane Edwards daughter of Hannah Wilkerson born free in this County - is a dark
brown woman in her 73.d year of age - 5 ft - 4 in - high. has a small scar on the muscle of
left thumb on the inner side
P. 300 (upside down)
Jane Poindexter daughter of Lilly Poindexter born 15.th Dec. 1851 - light mullatto, black
eyes, dark hair and nearly straight hair 4 ft - 11 in inches high - has s small scar on right
wrist - no other marks or scar -