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No 1 Augusta County, to wit: Recorded in my office on the application of said Andrew this
20th day of July 1810
Andrew Vind a free black man, about 5 feet 8 inches high,
twenty one years old the 10th day of March 1803, and bound
by the Overseers of the poor in Culpeper County to William
Barber by Indenture bearing date the 25th July 1798 as appears
by the certificate of John Jamison Clerk of
C. Kinney C C
No 2 Augusta County, to wit:
Young Hill a free negro man five feet 9 inches high, straight
and well made, of a dark copper complexion, about thirty six
years old, and has a small soar on his left hand, supposed to
have been occasioned by a burn. He was emancipated by
No 3 Augusta County, to wit: Teste C Kinney C C
Harry White a black man aged about 50 years the 27th May 1811,
liberated by the Will of
No 4 Augusta County & Boatswain Baily a black man about thirty years
of age six feet high of a black complexion straight and well
made liberated by C Kinney C C
No 5 Augusta Cty Clerks Office Novr 23rd 1813 Teste E. Stribling C C
John Gallathan of a yellow complexion about 31 years of age,
nearly 6 feet high, liberated by
No 6 Augusta County Clerks Office Novr 25th 1813
F. Stribling Clk
Isaac Burns of a bright mulatto complexion about 27 years of
age, five feet 7 1/2 inches high, born free, Registered in said
office this day Given under my hand the date above
copy granted agreeable to order of court this
day
No 7 Augusta County Clks Office Novr 25th 1813 Registered in sd office this day
John Burns of dark yellow complexion, about 30 years of age,
5 feet 10 inches high, born free and by trade a shoemaker.
E. Stribling CC
No 8 Augusta County to wit: Eras. Stribling C AC
Charles Whitson a mulatto man, aged about 36 years the 7th
day of June 1803, about six feet two inches high, born free
registered in my Office this 12th day of September 1814
No 9 Augusta County, to wit: Eras. Stribling CC
Hannah McCoy aged about 25 years the 11th day of July last
about five feet 8 inches high, a large scar on her right hand
a dark mulatto, was born free as appears by the certificate
of Samuel McWilliams, clerk of the county court of
No 10 Augusta County, to wit: Erasmus Stribling CC
Henry Redcross a freeman of colour aged about 25 years of
age, five feet 9 inches high of yellow complexion, black eyes
black hair and rather finer than common, bowlegged, was born
free, and served his apprenticeship with David L. Garland of
New Glasgow as a hostler Registered agreeable to order of
court in my Office this 29th day of November 1814
No 11 In Clerks Office of Auga Cty Court October 24, 1815 Henry J. Tapp
Mary a black woman about forty three years of age the 2nd
day of this month, about five feet one inch high; with a scar
on right side of her head; the thumb on her right hand is
much larger than the other; her neck is considerably swelled
occasioned by sickness; and emancipated by
No 12 Jack,a black man about 41 years of age, about 5 feet 5 1/2 inches
straight and well made, with a small scar Immediately under
his left eye, and also one of the back of his right hand
below the thumb, and a small spot in the white of he left
(wright) eye--was liberated by a copy granted this 27th of November 1815 agreeable to an order
of court this day made
H. J. Tapp D C
No 12 In the Clerk's office of Augusta County, February the 13th 1816
Tobias Vena a blackman about five feet 4 or 5 inches high, about
29 years of age, has lost his upper fore tooth, has a small scar
in his right eyebrow and another small scar in the left Temple
resembling a pockmork- Certified to be free born and served an
apprenticeship; by Wm. Broadus, Jr. Clerk of Culpeper Court the
22nd of July 1812.
No 14 David Cooper a man of yellow complexion, 25 years old, about
six feet high, with a scar under the right Eye; and has had the
fourth finger of his right hand much injured by cut. Certified
to be free born.
No 15 Eliza Cox, a bright yellow woman, 22 years of age, about five
feet 7 inches high, has a small scar in the forehead, a large
scar- on the right arm below the elbow and a very visible black
mole, in her right hand; certified to be free
born.
No 16 James Cooper, a man of colour, yellow complexion, five feet
8 or l0 inches high, has a scar on the second joint of the little
finger of the right hand and a mole on the right side of the
chin--certified to be a free man.
No 17 Peyton Isaac's a free man of colour aged about twenty one years
and about five feet ten inches high, dark complexion, short
black curled hair, a small scar on each Jaw, and was free born,
which appears from a certificate in his possession signed Wm
Miller, C. G. C., dated the 15th day of March 1813. Registered
here the 26th day of September 1816.
No 18 Susey Lewis (alias Susey Orchard) a mulatto woman about forty
years of age, was born free, consequently all her children are
free, as appears from a certificate in her possession signed
by Spottswood Garland Clk of
No 19 Isham Cooper a free man of colour, five feet seven Inches and
one half high, about twenty seven years of age, light yellow
complexion has a scar on the right side of the face Just above
the lip, a mole on the left side of the face near the end of the
nose, as appeares from a certificate in his possession
signed by William Miller, clerk of
No 20 Augusta County, to wit: Henry J. Tapp, D Clk
Jack Kinney a man of colour about 5 feet 6 inches high, Black
CompleXion, the third finger on the right hand cut off at the
2nd joint well made and about twenty six years of age and has
resided in Augusta County about 15 years was born free
June the 20th 1817
Renewed
No 21 Augusta County to wit:
Peggy, a girl, very black, about 34 years old, four feet eleven
inches high,--a lump on her neck, and some of her foreteeth out,
emancipated by
No 22 Augusta County, to wit:
George, a boy, rather of a yallowish complexion, about one year
old, two and a half feet high: no particular marks, emancipated
by
No 23 Augusta County Court Clerks office, June 28, 1819
Nancy Scott, a free woman of colour, five feet ten inches and
three quarters high, about thirty three years of age, light
complexion, brush hair, has a scar on the third joint of the
left forefinger--also several scars on both arms and was born
free; she has also a black mole on the right side of her nose--
first Registered in the county court of
No 24 Augusta County, to wit:
Sucky Morris, a free woman of colour, about thirty one years of
age, has long bushy hair, has a scar on the edge of the hair
over her forehead; two small scars on the breast, a black mole
on the right side ofthe nose; about five feet one and a half
inches high, of Yallow complexion and was free born- first
registered in the county court of
No 25 Augusta County Court, June the 28th, 1819 dated 2nd March 1816, and registered here this
day.
Michael Alestock, a man of colour, aged about twenty seven years,
five feet eight inches and a quarter high, black complexion, long
black whiskers, a scar over the left eye, the middle finger of
the right hand injured at the end thereof by a white fellon, no
other scars or mark perceivable; declared to be a free man, as
appears from a certificate of the Clerk of
No 26 Augusta County, to wit: "William Pollard C. H. C.
Registered in the clerks office of Augusta County Court
August the 31st, 1819 Teste, Vincent Tapp DCAC
"Registered in the county court of
Teste: Carter Berkley, presiding
Justice of the peace of the Court
now Sitting"
No 27 "Hanover County, to wit: "William Pollard C. H. C."
"Teste: Carter Berkley persiding Justice of the peace of the
court now sitting"
Renewed the
Registered in the County Court of
Registered in the clerks office of Augusta County Court August
the 31st 1819. These Vincent Tapp DCAC
No 28 " Registered in the clersk office of Augusta County Court
March the 28th 1820 Teste Erasmus Stribling C AC
Registered in my office this day (No 259), Lewis White a black
man six feet and half an inch high with a scar on the left side
of his neck about thirty one years of age & emancipated by
J. B. Whitlock CHC"
No 29 Captain Connelly, a young man, of black complexion, was born
of a free woman, and bound out as an apprentice by the Overseers of the
Poor for Augusta County, to Amos Crosby; being
now freed of his apprenticeship, is hereby registered this 29th
day of March 1820.
No 30 Augusta County to wit:
Registered in this office Catty, a dark Mulatto Girl about 20
years of age, is the same that was emancipated by
No 31 Augusta County, to wit:
Registered in this office Sarah Prior, a Black woman, Five
feet two inches high and about sixty three years of age and
Born free as appears by the evidence of William Sprowl, Esq.
before the county court aforesaid on this day. Given under my
hand this 23rd day of October 1820 Teste Nichs Kinney
DCAC
No 32 Augusta County, to wit: Teste: Nichs Kinney D. C.
Registered in this office Postus Prior, a light coloured negroe--
Five feet Eight and one half Inches high, about forty six
years of age with a scar above his left eye and a scar on his
chin, and son of
No 33 Augusta County to wit:
Registered in this office Peter Prior, a light coloured negroe-
Five Feet Ten Inches high, aged about thirty nine years of age;
with a scar on the left side of the upper lip & a scar on the
Back of the left hand and son of
No 34 Augusta County, to wit:
Registered in this office Nathan Dinwiddie, a free man of
colour, was born free as appears by the certificate of Spottswood
Garland, Clerk of
No 35 Augusta County, to wit: Teste Nichs C Kinney, DC
Registered in this office, Frederick McNair, a mulatto, Six Feet
2 3/4 inches high, aged Twenty seven years the in June last,
with a lump on the back of his left hand, and emancipated by a
deed from
Renewed the
Teste J. K. Stribling DC
No 36 " A True copy this 25th day of February 1820
Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta
the 7th day of April 1821 Teste Nichs C. Kinney DC
AC
Registered in the office of the Court of Hustings for the said
city, the fifth day of October 1819, (No 1184) Mace, a Black
man about five feet ten inches high, about twenty six years of
age, and emancipated by Thomas per deed recorded in
hanover County Court and was by
Th. C. Howard Clk"
No 37 Augusta County to wit:
Registered in this office James Maxwell a free man of colour
about 33 years of age; of a dark mulatto colour; blind in the
left eye, and about five feet nine inches high and was free
bornTeste E Stribling C AC
No 38 Augusta County Clerks Office, to wit: Given under my hand this 26th day of February 1822
Mary Kinney renewed on
Registered in this office Milley Kinney, a dark coloured
negroe, about Five feet five of six Inches high, aged about
Forty five years; a small scar in her forehead and Born free--
and her children to wit:
Teste: Nichs C. Kinney, DC
aged about 35 years, a scar on the forehead
occasioned by a cut Teste: J. Kinney Clk.
No 39 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office Peter Tharp, a bright mulatto, about
Five feet Ten or Eleven Inches, aged Twenty four years the 30th
day of March last- a small scar on his right thigh, and Born
free as appears by an Indenture signed by the Overseers of the
Poor of Nelson County Binding him to Jacob Puckett Given under
my hand this 23rd day of March 1822 Nichs C. Kinney
DC
No 40 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit: Nichs C. Kinney DC AC
Registered in this office Tom Lawson, alias Tom Toler, born
free, about 21 years of age; of mulatto complexion, with Black
coarse hair- about five feet nine Inches High; well formed and
has a scar on the left eye brow--Given under my hand this 31st
day of May 1822
No 41 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office, Rachel Isaacs, born free (as appears
by an order of the County Court of Augusta bearing date the
30th May 1822); aged 25 years the 20th of July 1821; mullatto
complexion and about Five feet six Inches high Given under my
hand this 1st day of June 1822 Nichs C. Kinney DC
AC
No 42 Augusta County Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office, James Connelly, born free, aged 25
years the 6th day of June 1822; light complexion about Five
feet Nine Inches high, marked with a scar on his forehead in
the edge of his hair and a scar on his left knee, occasioned
by a burn Given under my hand this 12 day of October 1822
(see order of June Court 1828) Nichs C. Kinney DC
AC
No 43 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit: Renewed the
Registered in this office, Milly Lewis, about 19 years of age,
five feet six inches high, a small scar on the right cheek near
her right eye occasioned by a burn, also a scar on her left wrist
and that the said Milly was free born Given under my hand this
27th day of May 1823 (see order of yesterday) Teste Vincent
Tapp DCAC
No 44 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit: Renewed the
Registered in this office Joseph Lewis about 18 years of age
five feet ten inches high; and that the said Joseph Lewis was
born free. Given under my hand the 27th day of May 1823 (see the
order of yesterday) Teste Vincent Tapp DC AC
Renewed the
No 45 Augusta County Court Clerks office to wit: Renewed
Registered in this office Polly Maxwell, late Polly Mason,
about 23 years of age, about five feet one Inch high, yellow
complexion, no scars or marks visible, and was born free.
Given under my hand the 26th day of June 1823 Teste Vincent
Tapp DC AC
Renewed
No 46 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit
Registered in this office, Daniel Ware, a dark mulatto, aged
now about Thirty years, five feet and a half high, and was
free born, as appears by the copy of a certificate of registry
from Richard L. Stevenson, clerk of
No 47 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Given under my hand
Registered in this office, Tom Lawson, alias Tom Toler. The
said Tom is about the age of twenty two years, of a mulatto
complexion, with black coarse hair, about five feet nine inches
high, well formed and has a scar on the left eyebrow, and was
born free, as appears by the copy of a certificate of registry
from William Pollard, clerk of
No 48 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed
Registerd in this office, Edmund Man (son of
Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 49 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed the
Registered in this office, Pleasant Cooper, of yellow complexion,
about thirty two years of age, five feet ten inches 1/2
high, a Blacksmith by Trade, and was born free, as appears by
satisfactory evidence before the court. Given under my hand
with the seal of the Court affixed, this 27th day of August 1823.
Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 50 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed the
Registered in this office, Samuel Black (a free man of colour),
now about Twenty six years of age, five feet nine and a half
inches high slender made, has no scar or mark, smooth pleasant
countenance was born free, and served his apprenticeship with
Col. George Huston of Rockingham. Given under my hand wlth the
seal of the Court affixed, this 15th day of Septem 1823
Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 51 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Vincent Tapp DC AC
Registered in this office, Henry Black, a free man of colour;
about thirty years of age, five feet eight inches high, dark
brown complexion, has a long scar on the right wrist; was born
free and formerly bound as an apprentice to Jacob Hershbarger by
the Overseers of the Poor, for Augusta County, to learn the trade
of a blacksmith. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court
affixed, the l5th day of September 1823
No 52 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Vincent Tapp DC AC
Registered in this office, Obediah Henderson about 34 years of
age, five feet eleven inches high, bright yellow complexion, a
scar on the left thigh, above the knee, also a scar on the left
ankle, & a small scar on the right Elbow; curled blackish hair--
no trade; was born free, and formerly bound by the Overseers of
the Poor for Albemarle County. Given under my hand & seal of the
Court, this 15th day of September 1823
No 53 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed the
Jonas Truss, now about forty five years of age, black complexion,
about five feet six inches high, stout made, a shoemaker by trade,
and emancipated by his master,
Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 54 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed
Celia Truss, about thirty five years of age, black complexion,
low stature, emancipated by her master,
Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 55 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Armistead, a dark mulatto man, now about fifty one years of age,
five feet seven inches high, with a scar proceeding from a burn,
extending over his whole face and no other remarkable scars or
marks- a freeman as appears from a certificate of the County
Court of
Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 56 Augusta county Court Clerk's office, to wit- Renewed the
Peter Barnett, now about Thirty three years of age five feet
ten inches high, a free man of a dark mulatto compiexion, a
scar on the back of the right hand, a scar on the forefinger of
the left hand and a scar on the inside of his right ancle
certified by the court of
" the
" by order of court, entered at Term 1843 and deld
to self
No 57 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Sally Veny (daughter of
No 58 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit
Charlotte Veny (daughter of
No 59 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Anderson Spears, a freeman of colour, now about twenty
seven years of age, five feet seven inches & 1/8 high,
of light complexion a scar on the end of the forefinger
of the hand; and a scar on the left leg; as appears by
certificate of registry of
Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 60 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
John Cox, a free man of colour of a bright mulatto
complexion, about fifty four years of age, about 5 feet
eleven inches high, with the forefinger of the right
hand off, and a wen on the left breast. Given under my
hand & seal this 28th day of October 1823 with the seal
of the Court affixed.Vincent Tapp DC AC
No 61 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed the
Alexander Bowles a free man of colour. It appears to
the County Court of Augusta, that he is a free man of
a mulatto complexion aged twenty one years in April and
was born free in the County of Albemarle about 5 feet
_ inches high with a scar over the left eye, occasioned
by a burn. Given under my hand with the seal of the
Court the 28th day of October 1823. Vimcent Tapp DC AC
Renewed
J. Kinney, Clk.
No 62 Augusta County, to wit: New certificate of Registry granted the
Sam a negro man of black complexion, age 27 years old;
5 feet & 3/4 inches high, much pitted with the small pox,
the said negro being emancipated by
No 63 Augusta County Court, to wit: Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Sally Black a free woman of colour, about 47 years of
age, dark complexion, 5 feet, 3 inches high. a mole on
her left cheek, and a scar on her left arm. occasioned
by a ________ was born free. Given under my hand
and the seal of the Court the 28th day of October 1823.
No 64 Augusta County, to wit: Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Mary Black, daughter of the said
No 65 Augusta County, to wit: Vincent Tapp, DC AC
Samy Black, son of
No 66 Augusta County, to wit: Vincent Tapp, DC AC
George Black, a son of
No 67 Augusta County, to wit: Renewed the
James Cooper, a free man of colour, was born free, about
7 years of age in June last. 5 feet 3 inches high, a
scar on the top of his head and on his right ancle and
of a light complexion. Given under my hand and Seal of
the Court the 28th day of October 1823.
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
No 68 Augusta County, to wit:
Ned a black man, aged about 39 years, 5 feet, 10 inches
high. A scar on his chin, and one on his right hand
occasioned by a burn. He was emancipated by the last
Will and Testament of
No 69 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
William Cox (son of
No 70 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Rose, a mulatto woman, about thirty six years of age,
about five feet five inches high, bushy hair, and very
black eyes, was emanicapated by
No 71 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed the
Daniel Grayson, a dark coloured man, about twenty five
years of age at this time, about five feet seven inches
high, short hair, a recent scar under his right eye, was
free born- as appears by certificate of
No 72 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed
David Hays, a free man of colour, about 54 years of age,
five feet ten inches & a half high, black complexion, no
visable scars or marks; emancipated by
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
No 73 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Nancy Burns a free woman of colour, about 57 years of age
five feet two inches high. Yellow complexion, a small
scar on her forehead, and born free. Given under my hand
with the seal of the Court affixed the 24th day of
November 1823.Vincent Tapp, DC AC
No 74 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Peggy Burns (daughter of
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
No 75 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
George Burns (son of
Vincent Tapp, DC AC
No 76 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit Renewed by order of the Court
Harvey Burns (son of
No 77 Augusta County, to wit: Rend by order of Court with addl description of "a scar on
the nose" N. K. Trout
Peter Stepney a black man about 40 years of age, 5 feet
10 inches high of a dark complexion. No scars or marks
visible mansumitted by
Teste: Jefferson Kinney,DC AC
No 78 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: A copy granted this day March 20, 1824.
Registered in this office Richard Cooper a free man of
colour, was born free as appears by a certificate from
Arthur B. Davis Clerk of
No 79 Augusta County, to wit: Renewed the
Philipiner Norman a woman of dark colour five feet two inches high, a scar
on the right ancle occasioned by a burn, born free the 23 day of May
1806 and now registered in this office by order of the Court. Given under
my hand and seal of this Court the 23rd day of August 1824.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 80 Augusta County, to wit:
George Prior of a light black colour aged 60 years
5 feet 8 inches high and registered in this office by
order of Court. Given under my hand and seal of this
Court the 23rd day of February 1824. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 81 Augusta County, to wit:
Jenny Cooper formerly Jenny Lewis a mulatto woman
five feet four inches high, a scar on her right
arm occasioned by a burn and aged 27 years old the
17th day of January last and born free as appears by
an order of the County Court of Augusta made on this
day. Given under my hand this 29th day of March, 1825.
Erasmus Stribling, C AC
No 82 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office Daniel Frazier a black man
now about 26 years of age, stoutly built, dark complexion, five feet six 1-3/4 inches high and 2 scars on the
forehead, several scars on the head and no toes on the
left foot, and was born free, as appears by the copy of
a certificate of registry from P. Williams Clerk of
No 83 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office the 25th day of April 1826;
David Mouth about 22 years of age of dark complexion
with a small scar on the right jaw, 5 feet 5 inches
high and born free as appears from a certificate of
the Clerk of
No 84 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta made on this day - Caty a free
woman of colour about five feet four inches high,
about 45 years of age, with a scar occassioned by
the bite of a dog below the left knee - and of a red
mulatto colour. It is ordered to be certified that
she is entitled to her freedom under the will of
Erasmus Stribling, C DC
No 85 Augusta County Court Clerk's Office, to wit: Renewed
Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta made on the 23rd day of August 1825
James Barnett a free man of colour of a dark mulatto
complexion - aged (now) about 24 years - five feet
10 inches high marked with a Scar on the top of the
right foot -occasioned by the cut of axe and with a
scar on the left foot - and was born free as appears
by his indentures binding him to Reubin Kennerley.
Given under my hand this 18th day of October 1826.
Erasmus Stribling C AC
No 86 Augusta County Court Clerk's office to wit: George Ware Copy granted 1826 October 2 Fee paid. Renewed the
George Ware of dark brown complexion (now) about 27
years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high- is a free
man as appears by the certificate of Charles Fox
Clerk of the County Court of
"
"
No 87 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit
Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta, made in the 23rd day of October 1826
Betsy Barnett of a bright mulatto complexion (now) about
22 years of age, about four feet, ten inches high, with
a scar over the right eye - and was born free. Given
under my hand this 24th day of October, 1826.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 88 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta made on this day Bates a black man
a out five feet nine inches high, now about ninty years
of age - and was born free as appears to the satisfaction
of the Court. Given under my hand this 25th day of
December 1826. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 89 Augusta Clerk's office, to wit: Copy granted at this date March 28, 1840
Registered in this office Patsey Ailstock a woman of
colour aged 26 years of dark complexion 4 feet 11
inches high; no scars or marks perceivable and en-
titled to her freedom as appears by a certificate
from the Clerk of
Renewed the
No 90 Augusta Clerk's office, to wit: Copy granted at this date
Registred in this office Andrew Leitch a man of
colour aged 23 years 5 feet 1-3/4 inches high, light
complexion. No scars or marks perceivable and is free
all of which appears by a certificate from the Clerk
of
No 91 Augusta Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed the
Registered in this office by an order of the Court of
the County aforesaid, made on the 28th day of March
1827, Sally Morris a woman of dark mulatto complexion,
aged 22 years, 5 feet 2 inches high - and it is ordered
to be certified that it appears to the satisfaction of
the Court that she was born free. Given under my hand
the 29th day of March 1827. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Copy granted at this date
Teste: J. Kinney, DC
No 92 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of the County aforesaid Lindsey Morris of a
dark complexion aged 21 years - 5 feet 10 inches high.
No apparent scars or marks and it is ordered to e
certified that it appears to the satisfaction of t e
Court that the said Lindsey Morris was born free.
Given under my hand the 29th day of March 1827.
Copy granted the 29th day Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
of March 1827
Teste: J. Kinney, DC
No 93 Augusta Clk's Office, to wit: Renewed the
Registered in this office Luckey Morris a free woman o
colour about thirty-three years of age has long bushy
hair, a scar in the edge of her hair over her forehead,
two small scars on the breast a black mole on the right
side of the nose, about five feet one and one half inches
high of a yellow complexion and was born free as appears
a certificate from the Clerk of the County Court of
Renewed the
No 94 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: BY order of court October Term 1827
Registered in this office John Jefferson - aged about
twenty two years - born free, five feet, eight inches
high a bright mullatto - with a freckled face, no scars
or marks perceivable. Given under my hand this 23d day
of October 1827. Francis T. Stribling, DC AC
No 95 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Renewed the
Registered in this office William Cooper a free man of
color aged about 41 years has a scar the right side of
his face; short curled hair and was free born and is
five feet eleven inches high as appears by his Registry
certificate No 82 and signed by Wm. Miller Clerk of
No 96 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of Court dated the
24th day of December 1827, Randale, a negroe man of light
colour, five feet eight inches high, 28 years of age with
a scar runing from the hair to near the outer corner of
the right eye & is entitled to his freedom by a contract
entered into between his former master &
No 97 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office William Kenney a free man of
colour aged about 20 years of a black complexion about
five feet eight inches high no scars perceivable and
was born free as appears by an order of the Court of the
County aforesaid made at February term 1822. Given under
my hand this 14th day of May 1828. Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 98 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office Isaac Solsbury a freeman of
colour five feet 10 inches high about 31 years of age
of a dark mulatto colour and has a scar on the third
finger of the left hand occasioned by the cut of a
sickle. It is ordered to be certified that he is the
same slave who was formerly the property of
No 99 Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta this day made, Alexander Bird a
free man of yellow complexion, no scars or marks
perceivable aged now about twenty two years, five
feet nine inches high and was born free. Given
under my hand this 30th day of August 1828.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 100 Registered in this office Noah Barrow about thirty six
years of age five feet seven and one half inches high
and has a scar on the first finger of the left hand
and is a free man as appears by a certificate produced
him from the Clerk of the County Court of
Copies delivered on same day.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 101 Registered in this office Jinney Harris aged now about
forty eight years, brown complexion, five feet four and
one half inches hight, born free with a blemish in her
left eye - all of which appears from a certificate under
the hand of the Clerk of
Jefferson Kinney, DC
No 102 Registered in this office Peter Harris of yellow complexion
aged now about fifty seven years, five feet ten inches
and a half high, three small scars on his forehead,
several on his breast and one on his left arm - and was
born free, as appears by a certificate from the Clerk
under seal of the County Court of
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 103 Registered in this office Michael Patterson about thirty
four years of age about five feet nine inches high a
scar under his left eye of black complexion and liberated
under the last Will and Testament of
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
No 104 Registered in this office Freeman Johnson aged now about
thirty years brown complexion, five feet six inches high
was born free no apparent scars or marks as appears by a
certificate under seal of the County Court of
Given under my hand this 28th day of June 1830.
Renewed
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
No 105 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
Registred in this office by an order of the County
of the County aforesaid, made on this day- Elizabeth
Tate of dark complexion aged 5 years the 1st day of
February last, a child of
No 106 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the Court
of the County aforesaid made on this day, James Tate
of yellow complexion aged two years on the 1st day
of October next, a child of
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 107 Registered in this office on the 27th day of Decemr.
1830 by order of the County Court of Augusta Isaac a
man of dark complexion aged about 34 years 5 feet 11
inches high, was emancipated by the last will and
testament of
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 108 Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit: Copy granted the above date
Registered in this office, Isaac Kinney son of
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 109 Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta this day made. Celia Blain of a dark
mulatto complexion, aged fifty nine years about five
feet four inches high - a small scar in her forehead and
is a free woman as appears by the order of the late
District Court holden at Staunton. Given under
my hand this 2nd day of March 1832.
Jefferson Kinney, DC AC
No 110 Registered in this office by order of the County of
Augusta made on the 28th day of May 1832. Edward
Yates a dark mulatto man about five feet nine inches
high and about twenty seven years of age was born
free as appears by a certificate from the Clerk of
Copy granted the above date
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
No lll Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit: Copy granted the above date
Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta made on the 23rd day of the present
month. Thornton Kenney a man of dark complexion
aged 21 years five feet nine and a fourth inches high
with a small scar between his eye brows - and was born
free. Given under my hand this 24th day of July 1832.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
No 112 Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta made on the 27th day of August 1832.
Edward Morris a man of yellow complexion with a small s
scar on his forehead 6 feet 1 inch high & about twenty
two years of age was born free as appears to the satis-
faction of the Court. Given under my hand this 1st day
of September 1832. Copy granted the 1st of Septr. 1832
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
No 113 Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta made on the 27th day of August 1832.
Elizabeth Lavena Morris a woman of dark complexion
five feet 3 inches high aged about 20 years has no
scars perceivable and was born free. Given under my
hand this 1st day of September 1832.
Copy granted the above date
Jacob K. Stribling, DC
No 114 Augusta County Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County Court
of Augusta made on this day Polly McQueen a bright mulatto
aged about 17 years has a small scar on her left cheek is
five feet 4 inches high, and was born free. Given under
my hand this 26th day of November 1832.
Jacob K. Stribling, DC AC
Copy granted the above date
No 115 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the County
Court of Augusta made on the 26th day of Septr. 1832,
Rebecca(formerly a slave the property of
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted
No 116 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the Court
of said County made on this day, Jeffrey Salsberry
a mulatto man aged 31 years, five feet nine and a half
inches high, has a small scar on the chin and also on
the left thumb, and was emancipated by the last will &
testament of
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted the above date
No 117 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by an order of the Court of
said County made on this day, Daniel Salsberry of
yellow complexion aged 32 years, six feet one & three
eighth inches high, with a small scar on the right thumb
and was emancipated by the last will & testament of
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted this date
No 118 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office this day Polly a mulatto woman
aged about 30 years, five feet six inches high and was
born free as appears by a certificate of the County Court
of Augusta. Given under my hand this 22nd day of July
1833
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
No 119 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office this day, John (son of
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
No 120 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office this day, Susan (daughter
of
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
No 121 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registred in this office this day James Westly
(son of
Jacob K. Stribling DC
Copy granted the above date
No 122 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the
Court of said County made on this day, Nancy Strother
a woman of bright mulatto complexion aged about
years, 5 feet 3 1/4 inches high, and was born free.
Given under my hand this 25th day of November 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted the above date
No 123 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the
Court of said County, made on this day, Albert Strother
aged seventeen years on the 1st day of April last, of
dark complexion, no scars or marks perceivable, five
feet eight & three eighth inches high and was born free.
Given under my hand this 23d day of December 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
No 124 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of
the Court of said County, made on this day, Isabella
Strother aged thirty two years the 29th day of November
last, of yellow complexion, a scar over the left eye,
five feet & a half inch high & was born free. Given
under my hand this 23rd day of December 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
No 125 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of the
Court of said County, made on this day - David Hays a
man of yellow complexion aged 28 years with a scar
over the left eye 5 feet 9-3/4 inches high, & was born
free. Given under my hand this 23rd day of December
1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
Renewed
No 126 Augusta County Court Clerks office,to wit:
Registered in this office,by virtue of an order of
the Court of said County,made on this day - Jacob
Curtis a man of dark complexion five feet four &
one fourth inches high, with a scar on the forehead,
aged 31 years on the 5th of January last & was born
free. Given under my hand this 23rd of December 1833.
Copy granted
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
No 127 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit:
Registered in this office, by virtue of an order of
the Court of said County, made on this day - John
Strother aged 26 years on the 2nd of March last, of
dark complexion, no scars or marks perceivable, five
feet 8~ inches high & was born free. Given under my
hand this 23rd of Decbr. 1833.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
No 128 Augusta County Court Clerks office,to wit
Registered in this office by virtue of an order of
Court of said County made on the 28th day of May
last - Jeremiah Black a man of dark complexion aged
about 23 years five feet eleven inches high with a
scar under the left eye, and also a scar on the left
hand above the fore finger & was born free. Given
under my hand this 20th day of June, 1834.
Jacob K- Stribling DC
Copy granted the 9th ofApril 1835
No 129 Augusta County Court Clerks office, to wit
Registered in this office, by virtue of an order of
the Court of said County made on this day - Medford
Quin a man of yellow complexion - age 21 years, five
feet nine & three fourth inches high; with three
scars on hisand was born free. Given under
my hand this 28th day of August 1834.
Jacob K. Stribling DC AC
Copy granted
No 130 Registered in the office of the County Court of
Augusta, by an order of said Court - Cato a
freeman of dark complexion aged about 20 years, 5
feet 6 inches high - small scar on his right cheek
and the forefinger on the left hand cut off at the
first joint. Given under my hand this 28th day of
Octor. 1834.
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
(Copy granted 28th of Octor. 1824)
No 131 Registered in this office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of the Court of said County
made on the 24th day of August 1835. Harvey a free
man of light complexion aged about 23 years, five
feet seven and three fourth inches high, and has a
scar under the left eye and was born free. Given
under my hand this day and year aforesaid
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
Copy granted the 5th of Sept 1835
No 132 Registered in the office of the County Court of
Augusta, by an order of the Court of said County,
made on the 28th day of September 1835. Captain
Connelly a free man of color. Five feet six inches
high, of black complexion, about thirty five years of
age, with a mark on the knuckle of the fore finger of
the left hand and a scar on his left leg, and was born
free, and was heretofore registered on the 29th day of
March 1836.
No 133 Virginia
Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in the office aforesaid pursuant to an
order of said Court on the 25th day of April 1836 -
William Spencer, a man of dark complexion, aged about
twenty three years, five feet, nine inches high, a
large scar on the right leg and was born free. Given
under my hand this 29th day of April 1836.
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
(Copy granted 17 Feby 1851)
(Copy granted 29th April 1836
(Copy granted pr order Ct.April Term 1839)
No 134 Virginia
Augusta County Court Clerk's office, to wit:
Registered in the office aforesaid - Caroline Smith
about thirty years of age in March last of a bright
yellow complexion, about five feet four & an half
inches high, has a scar on the first joint of the
thumb of the left hand, one other between the first
joints of the third & fourth fingers of the right hand
and a black mole on the left side of the jaw, and was
born free as appears by a certificate from the Clerk
under seal of the County Court of
Jefferson Kinney C.A.C.
No 135 Registered in the County Court office, by an order of
the Court of said County made on the 27th day of June
1838. Bob a negro man of dark complexion, aged about
36 years, 5 feet 7-1/8 inches high with a scar on the
first joint of the little finger of the left hand, a
scar near the left eye and one other above on the fore-
head - and was emancipated by
Jefferson Kinney Clk.
No 136 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by
an order of said Court entered on the 26th day of
Sept 1836 Elizabeth Harris of a bright yellow complexion
who was born free, aged about 32 years, five feet ten
and ane half inches high, a scar on the back of her
right hand. Given under my hand this 27th day of
Septr 1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 137 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by
an order of said Court, entered on the 26th day of
Sept 1836. Griffin Harris of a yellow complexion and
was born free, aged about 23 years, five feet ten and
one half inches high, with a black mark on the right
side of his face. Given under my hand this 27th day
of Septr.1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 138 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta, by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of Sept 1836. Lucy Bates a woman of yellow
complexion who was born free, aged about twenty two
years, five feet half an inch high, with a scar on
the right side of the neck. Given under my hand this
28th day of Septr. 1836.
No 139 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
24th day of 0ctor. 1836. Minikin Hays of bright yellow
complexion, aged 21 years in March last, five feet ten
and three fourth inches high with a scar on each finger
of the left hand - and was born free. Given under my
hand this 25th day of Octor. 1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
(Copy granted Octo 25, 1836)
No 140 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court, entered on the 26th
day of Septr 1836. Jefferson a negro man of dark complexion aged about twenty eight years, five feet eight
inches high with the base of his left thumb cut off
and a scar thereon, and was born free. Given under my
hand this 14th day of November 1836.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
Issued Novr 14th 1836
No 141 Registered in the Clerks Ofiice of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
29th day of March 1837
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
Copied and delivered
No 142 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this
10th day of June 1837. Malvina Miller, a girl of
color about twenty years of age in August next, she is
of yellow complexion, about five feet four inches high,
she has a black mole on the right side of the face
near the nose, and two others on the left side of the
neck in front, and a small Scar between the thumb and
fore finger of the right hand received by a burn and
was free born as appears by a certificate from the
Clerk under the seal of
Copied & delivered June 27, 1837.
No 143 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 29th
day of August 1837, Maddison Stuart, aged about twenty
two years, five feet eight inches in height, yellow
complexion - a scar on the left knee and one on the
large toe of the left foot, and was born free. Given
under my hand this 2nd day of October 1837.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
1851 Jany 25th copy granted by ord. ct. with the May Term 1837.
No 144 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 26th
day of February 1838,Jason Henry, aged about twenty one
years. Six feet high & scar on his forehead above the
right eye, of yellow complexion and was born free.
Given under my hand this 27th day of February 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk
Deld.
No 146 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Gilbert, a man of dark complexion aged forty four years - five feet five and
one fourth inches high, a scar on the Left side of
the head occasioned by a burn - emancipated by the
last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivered to Franklin McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune
No 146 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838 - Fanny a light mulatto aged
thirty five years - five feet five inches high, no
scars or marks perceivable, emancipated by the last
will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune
No 147 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Joanna, a light mulatto
aged eighteen years five feet four inches high - a
small scar on the left eye brow - emancipated by
the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune
No 148 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta, by an order of said Court entered on the
29th March 1838 - Coalter, a light mulatto aged six-
teen years - a small scar at the corner edge of his
left eye - emancipated by the last will and testament
of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 149 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838 - Daniel a light mulatto aged
thirteen years five feet half an inch high a scar on his
left cheek and also on the right leg, emancipated
by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 150 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta, by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838 - James, a light mulatto eleven
years - four feet eight and one half inches high, no
scars or marks perceivable, emancipated by the last will
and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 151 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838 - Gilbert, (the younger) a
dark mulatto aged eight years no scars or marks perceivable - emancipated by the last will and testament
of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 152 Registered in the Clerk's Office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Hetty, a dark mulatto three
feet ten inches high aged five years no scars or
marks perceivable was emancipated by the last will
and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 153 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Thomas, of dark complexion -
aged three years, three feet seven inches high no
scars or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the
last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 154 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Alice, a dark mulatto age
two years three feet one inch high - no scars or
marks perceivable - was emancipated by the Court by
the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 155 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Fanny, a light mulatto - aged
eleven months no scars or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 156 Registered in the Clerk's office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Esther, a light mulatto aged
forty six years five feet six inches high - no scars
or marks perceivable - was emancipated by the last will
and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. to Frank McCue one of the exrs. of Saml. McCune decd.
No 157 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of the said Court entered on
the 26th day of March 1838. Alexander, a dark mulatto
aged fifteen years - five feet six and one half inche5
high with a small scar in the forehead - was emancipated
by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 158 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of March 1838. Young - of black complexion -
aged fifty years - five feet ten inches high with a
scar on the inside of the right thumb - was emancipated
by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 159 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered the 23d day o
April 1838. Alexander Elisha a dark mulatto aged about
two years two feet one inch high - no scars or marks
perceivable - was emancipated by the last will and
testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd to Wm. C. Craig Agent by Order of Clerk.
No 160 Registered in the Clerk' s office of the County Court of
Augusta on order of said Court entered the 28th day of
March 1838. Jefferson Campbell a boy of dark complexior
twenty years on the 4th day of July 1837, five feet three
inches high with a scar on the right cheek and also a
scar over the right eye - emancipated by the last will
and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 161 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 4th
day of September 1838. Martha Ann a bright mulatto girl
aged 15 years on the 5th day of July 1838 five feet & on
eighth inches high with a scar on the right side of the
chin, was emancipated by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 162 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day
of October 1838. John Bridget five feet nine inches high
of dark mulatto complexion aged about fifty eight years
was emancipated by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 163 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 24th
day of December 1838. Peter Harris Junr of bright
mulatto complexion, four scars on the forehead occas-
ioned by a burn, five feet eleven inches high, aged
about twenty-two years and was born free. Given under
my hand this 25th day of December 1838.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 164 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
25th day of Feby 1839. Jack a negro man of dark
complexion gray hair about fifty five years of age,
the fore finger of the right hand off at the first
joint from the end of which grows a small nail, and
is entitled to his freedom. Given under my hand this
1st day of March 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd. August 31st 1840.
No 165 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
28th day of May 1839. Jane Thomas of black complexion, aged about forty years, five feet and an half
inches high, two scars on the upper lip - & was
emancipated by
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 167 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
27th day of August 1839. Frank a bright mulatto aged
about twenty one years, five feet three and an half
inches high with a scar upon the fore finger and one
upon the thumb of the right hand - and also a scar
above the left eye and was born free. Given under my
hand this 13th day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 168 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23d day of September 1839. Eliza Ann Cooper a woman
of bright mulatto complexion aged about twenty five
years, with a scar on each side of her neck & lower
part of the face, five feet three inches and an half
high, and was born free. Given under my hand this 23d
day of Septem 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 169 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23 day of Septem 1839. James Cooper a man of bright
mulatto complexion, aged about twenty two years, five
feet six inches high with a scar on his chin and was
born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of Septem
1839
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 170 Registered in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d
day of September 1839. Michael Cooper a boy of bright
complexion, aged ahout twenty years, five feet ten
inches high with two moles on the forehead & 2 scars
on the back of the right hand, and was born free.
Given under my hand this 23d day of Septr. 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 171 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta
by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839.
Patsy Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about eighteen years five feet
two inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of
September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 172 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta
by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839.
Nancy Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about sixteen years, five feet
half an inch high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of
September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 173 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta
by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839.
George Cooper a bright mulatto boy aged about fourteen years - four feet
eight inches high with a scar on the chin & was born free. Given under
my hand this 23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 174 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta
by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839.
William Cooper a bright mulatto boy aged about thirteen years four feet
five & an half inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this
23d day of September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 175 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta
by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839.
Sally Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about nine years four feet
four inches high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of
September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 176 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 23d
day of Septem 1839. David Cooper a bright mulatto boy
aged about seven years, three feet nine inches high
& was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of
September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 177 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of Augusta
by an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of September 1839.
Mary Cooper a bright mulatto girl aged about four years three feet
high & was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day of
September, 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 178 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23d day of September 1839. Marshal P. Truss a man
of dark complexion aged twenty two years, five
feet seven inches high with a scar under the right nostril
and was born free. Given under my hand this 23d day
of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 179 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23d day of September 1839. Monroe H. Truss a boy
of dark complexion aged about twenty years, five
feet four inches & an half high & was born free. Given under
my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 180 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23d day of September 1839. Riley M. Truss a boy aged
about seventeen years of dark complexion, five
feet two inches high, a scar under the chin & was born
free. Given under my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 181 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23d day of September 1839. Sarah Jane Truss a girl
of dark complexion aged about fifteen years five
feet high & was born free. Given under
my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 182 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23d day of September 1839. Margaret E. Truss a girl
of dark complexion aged about thirteen years four
feet four inches high & was born free. Given under
my hand this 23d day of September 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd.
No 183 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
23d day of September 1839. Lila A. Truss a girl of
dark complexion aged about eleven years, four feet
six and a half inches high & was born free. Given
under my hand this 23d day of September 1839
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivd
No 184 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
28th day of October 1839. Simon May a man of mulatto
complexion aged about twenty four years. Six feet
high - the second fore finger on the left hand stiff
a scar on the right rist and also one on the forehead
and was emancipated by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delv.
No 185 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the
25th day of Novem 1839. Mary Margaret a bright mulatto
woman aged about thirty two years with a scar on the
right cheek and also one on the back of the left hand
four feet eleven and one fourth inches high and is a
free woman. Given under my hand this 28th day of
Novem 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 186 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Augusta by an order of said court entered on the
25th day of November 1839. Maria Spencer a woman of
dark complexion about twenty six years of age a scar
on the right arm below the elbow, five feet six inches
high - and is entitled to her freedom. Given under
my hand this 28th day of November 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 187 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of
Augusta by an order of said Court entered on the 25th
day of November 1839. Ferinand a bright mulatto man
aged twenty one years, five feet six inches high, a
large scar on the back of each hand, and was born free.
Given under my hand this 28th day of November 1839.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 188 Registered in the Clerks office of the County Court of
Augusta this 8th day of July 1840. Hannah Vena a black
woman about forty years of age five feet eight inches
high, a hand scar occasioned by a burn on the back of
right hand where the little finger joins the hand, and
is entitled to her freedom as appears by a certificate
from the Clerk (under the seal) of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
1840 Delivered
No 189 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an
order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August
1840. Martha Veney of bright mulatto complexion aged
about eighteen years - daughter of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Delivered
No 190 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an
order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August
1840. Pleasant Morris five feet eight inches high -
twenty two years of age the 10th of March last of
dark mulatto complexion - a scar on the right side of
his chin - a small scar over the left eye & a scar on
the right breast. Given under my hand this 28th day of
August 1840.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed by order of
No 191 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an
order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August,
1840. Rachael Ann Ailstock five feet 3-3/8 inches high
of light yellow complexion with freckles on her face,
a scar on the elbow of the right arm - also one immediately
above the first joint of the fore finger of the left hand
aged about twenty four years. Given under my hand this
day of 1840.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delv. Decr 9th 1842. Renewed
No 192 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by an
order of said Court entered on the 27th day of August
1840. Sarah Ann Robertson five feet 3-3/4 inches high
aged about thirty years of a bright yellow complexion
a scar on the back of the right arm above the rist oc-
casioned by a cut. Given under my hand this day of
1840.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
No 193 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of
November 1840. Maria Lewis of dark complexion aged
about forty years five feet and & one fourth inches
high with a scar on the right arm above the elbow -
was emancipated by a deed this day executed by
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
No 194 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
an order of said Court entered on the 23d day of
November 1840. Christopher Columbus a boy of dark
complexion aged about two years, an infant son of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 195 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the
26th day of April 1841, Cumberland Kenny a man of
black complexion aged about twenty three years -
five feet four inches high - and was born free.
Given under my hand this 27th day of April 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 198 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of said Court - entered on the
26th day of October 1840. Sarah - a woman of dark
complexion - aged about 70 years - five feet five
and a half inches high - with a scar below the right
eye - was emancipated by the last will and testament
of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 197 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta -
pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the 28th
day of June 1841. William Gorden otherwise called
Remus Gorden a mulatto aged about thirty six years,
five feet seven inches high - with a scar on the back
of his left wrist. Emancipated by the legal heirs &
representatives of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 196 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an Order of said Court - entered on
the 26th day of October 1840. John a man of dark
complexion aged about twenty three years - five
feet & 1/2 inches high - a scar on the right hand
above the thumb - two scars on the back of the
left hand one above the thumb & the other below
the rist - was emancipated by the last will and
testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 199 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of said Court - entered on
the 27 day of September 1841. Martha Elizabeth
Holly a woman of bright mulatto complexion aged
about 20 years - five feet three & 3/4 inches high
with a mole on the right wrist - and was born free.
Given under my hand this 28th day of September 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 200 Registered in the County Court Office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of said Court entered on the
27th day of Septem 1841. Madison Bowles a mulatto
man aged about twenty seven years with a scar near
the thumb of the right hand five feet high and was
born free. Given under my hand this 28th of
September 1841.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 201 Registered in the County Court of Augusta - pursuant
to an order of said Court entered on the 27 day of
Septemb. 1841. Malinda a mulatto woman aged about
twenty five years - five feet two and an half inches
high - was emancipated by the last will and testament
of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 202 Registered in the County Court of Augusta pursuant to
an order of said Court entered on the 27 day of Septemb.
1841. Mary Ellen a mulatto girl aged about seven years
old - emancipated by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 203 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta -
pursuant to an order of said Court entered
September the 27,1841. Betsy Ann a mulatto aged
about five years - emancipated by the last will and
testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 204 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta pur-
suant to an order of said Court entered September
the 27, 1841 John a mulatto boy aged about three
years - emancipated by the last will and testament of
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
No 205 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of said court - entered
September the 27, 1841. Silas a mulatto boy aged
about fifteen months - emancipated by the last will
and testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 206 Clerks office of Augusta County Court January 15th
1842. Registered in this office, Anderson Duke
a bright mulatto about twenty six years of age, five
feet five and a half inches high, a scar upon the
back of the left fore finger where it joins the hand
and two scars upon the fore head near the hair of the
head - & was born free & was registered in the Clerks
office of the
Copy delivered to self April 7th 1842
No 207 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of said Court entered April 25th
1842. Rebecca Grigsby a woman of dark colour five
feet four inches high with a scar on the right hand
caused by a burn and was manumitted by the last will
& testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 208 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of said Court entered
October 25th 1842. Pleasant Smith a man of dark
complexion 6 feet 2 inches high, aged 21 years on
the 4th day of January 21st, a slight scar on the
lower joint of the fore finger of the left hand,
and also one on the middle joint of the little
finger of right hand and was born free as appears
from evidence adduced to the Court. Given under
my hand this 25th of October 1842.
Jefferson Kinney Clk.
(Copy delvid on 15 Octor, 1847)
No 209 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta -
pursuant to an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 27th of March 1843. Henry Anderson
a mulatto of light complexion 5 feet 5 inches high
with a scar on the left thumb & also on the 1st
finger of the left hand about twenty two years of
age and was born free. Given under my hand this
27th day of March 1843.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delivered toYoung, Exer for Henry Anderson 30th March 1843.
No 210 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of the Court of said County
entered on the 24th day of July 1843. Zachariah
Whitson five feet eleven high aged 23 years the
1st day of July last, of bright mulatto complexion
no distinguishing marks and was born free. Glven
under my hand this 18th day of Augt. 1843.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy sent by Jno. H. Bates Augt 18th 1843.
No 211 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta
pursuant to an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 22nd of January 1844. James Ailstock
a man of dark complexion, aged twenty one years in
March 1843 - 5 feet 6-3/4 inches high with a scar
from a burn below his right eye & on his right cheek
and was born free. Given under my hand this 23rd
day of January 1844.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delv. Jany 23rd 1844.
No 212 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this 1st day
of February 1845. George T. Bird a mulatto man between 23 and 25 years of
age, five feet 9 inches high and has a scar on his chin, and also a scar
on the middle joint of the third finger of the right hand, and a scar or
wart on the knuckle of the middle finger of the same hand, and also a scar
on the left wrist and was born free - as appears from a certificate of the
Clerk (under the seal) of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted the above date.
No 213 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this
11th day of July 1845. Matilda Amos, a dark mulatto
girl 18 years of age, five feet high, and has a small
scar on the right cheek bone and a scar on the back
of the left hand, and was born free - as appears from a
certificate from the Clerk (under the seal) of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 214 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this
11th day of July 1845. Mary Webb aboutyears
of age; a very dark woman, five feet five inches high,
and has a small scar on the left arm above the elbow; and
also two scars on the right arm and was born free as
appears by a certificate from the Clerk (under the seal)
of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 215 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of said County Court entered on
the 27th of January 1845. Henry Bird a bright mulatto
man aged 21 years on the 3rd day of February 1845 -
five feet eleven inches high with his shoes on, a scar on the
side of his left leg from the cut of an axe, two
small moles on his chin and stutters very badly - was
born free. Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy deliv Novr. 21st 1846.
No 216 Registerd in the County Court office of Augusta, by
virtue of an order of said County Court entered on the
28th day of July 1845. Robert Miller a man of dark complexion
aged twenty five years, five feet ten inches
high, a scar on the back of the left hand, and each cheek,
on the left side of the nose & on the forehead, was born
free. Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. March 13th 1848.
No 217 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by
virtue of an order of said County Court entered on
the 28th day of July 1845. Allen Burns a man of
yellow complexion twenty eight years of age five feet
nine and a fourth inches high - a scar on the little toe
of the left foot, and also on the next toe - was
born free. Given under my hand this 9th day of Octr. 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed the
No 218 Registered in the County Court Office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of said County Court entered on
the 25th day of August 1845. Louisa Barnett aged about
years five feet 3 inches high, a small scar on the
nose between the eyes, and of bright mulatto
complexion - was born free - Given under my hand this
9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
No 219 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of said County Court entered on
the 25th day of August 1845. Nancy Ann Barnett about
four years old daughter of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
No 220 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid entered on
the 25th day of August 1845. Benjamin Barnett a light mulatto man
aged about twenty five years, six feet 1 1/2 inches high, a scar on the
front of the ancle of the left leg - was born free - Given under my
hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
No 221 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of said County Court entered on
the 25th day of August 1845. Joseph Fontaine Barnett a light
mulatto aged about sixteen years - 6 feet 1/2 inch high - long
straight hair a scar on the back of the right hand also one on the
front of the ancle of the left leg - occasioned by cuts
- was born free - Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
No 222 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Elizabeth
Barnett aged about thirteen years bright mulatto a
wen on the back of each hand immediately below the
wrist, five feet 2-3/4 inches high - was born free -
Given under my hand this 9th day of October 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd.Octr.lOth 1845.
No 223 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Lucretia
Barnett aged about twelve years a mulatto with long
straight hair of dark brown complexion 5 feet 3/4
inches high - born free - Given under my hand Octr.
9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845.
No 224 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta, by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 25th day of August 1845. Harriet Ann
Frances Barnett a bright mulatto aged about eight
years - born free - Given under my hand Octr. 9th
1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Octr. 10th 1845
No 225 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 25th day of August 1845 Robert Harrington,
a man of dark complexion ages 23 years on the 5th day
of June 1845 - five feet
10 1/4 inches high, with a small scar on the right cheek
bone near the corner of the eye - was born free.
Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted Octr. 10th 1845
No 226 Registered in the County Court office ofAugusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid,
entered on the 27th of August 1845. Peggy of a
mulatto complexion, straight hair, aged 61 years,
5 feet 3-1/8 inches high with a scar on the left arm
was emancipated by the last will & testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 227 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 27th day of August 1845. George of
dark complexion, aged 31 years 5 feet 10 1/4 inches
high, with a scar upon the leg & hand was emancipated
by the last will & testament of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Renewed by order of Ct. of
No 228 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 24th of March 1845. Joseph Black a
dark mulatto, aged twenty one years - five feet
eight and three fourth inches high - no scars or
marks visable - born free - Given under my hand this
9th day of Octr. 1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Jany 17th 1848.
No 229 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the Couhty Court aforesaid
entered on the 24th of March 1845. John Black a
mulatto aged twenty two years, a scar on his left
leg, five feet 8-3/4 inches high - born free -
Given under my hand Octr. 9th 1845.
Jefferson Kinney. Clk.
No 230 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 24th of March 1845. Henry Barnett a
dark mulatto, five feet nine inches high no scars
visible - born free - Given under my hand Octr. 9th
1845.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy granted.
No 231 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 25th August 1845. Elinor Margaret
Barnett daughter of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delv. Octr. 10th 1845.
No 232 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta this
31st day of December 1845. Thornton Howard a black
man five feet nine inches high, twenty two years of
age the 22nd of March last, a scar on the first joint
of the left thumb, a large scar on the shin of the
right leg, was born free as appears by a Certificate
of the Clerk (under seal) of
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy Delivered
Copy delvd. Jany 8th. 1829.
No 233 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta by
virtue of an order of the County Court aforesaid
entered on the 27th of October 1845. James Keiser
man of mulatto complexion, aged twenty six years on
the _____ day of March last, six feet one inch high with
a mole on the right side of the under lip, a scar on
the back of the right hand, one on the first joint of
the thumb of the left hand, a scar on the back of 3rd
finger of the left hand, and a scar on the upper joint
of the big toe of the right foot and was emancipated
by the last will and testament of
Given under my hand this 4th March 1846.
Copy delvd. Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
No 234 Registered in the County Court office of Augusta,
virtue of an order of said Court entered on the 23rd
of March 1846. Calvin Strauther, a man of dark
mulatto complexion aged twenty years on the 23rd day
of August last, 5 feet 9 1/2 inches high with a scar on
the right leg below the knee, a scar on the wrist of
the right hand and another on the right side of the
face near the ear; and born free. Given under my hand
this 2nd day of April 1846.
Jefferson Kinney, Clk.
Copy delvd. Nov 10th 1847 & old copy retd. & destroyed. W. D. Trout DC
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