List of Indian Slaves, Free Indians, and Free African Americans who are identified in colonial court records without last names

 

 ACCOMACK COUNTY

Orders 1697-1703,

pp. 210, 211, 213, 218, 230, 231, 235, 237, ages of a total of ten Indian slaves adjudged.

 

p.244, December 1699, Indian Roger runaway serve extra time.

 

p.251, March 1699/1700, Henry Trent brings his servant Nick an East Indian adjudged 11 years old.

 

Orders 1710-14

pp. 34, 36, Charles Indian was by the Sheriff brought to the Court upon suspition of murdering a white boy named Thomas Pratt ... deneyed the fact ... no one appearing to prosecute discharged paying fees.

 

28 December 1712, This day Indian Oliver acknowledges himself indebted to John Lecat a large chest buck Skin

 

Orders 1714-17,

p. 10a, 14 April 1715, Sebastian Croper against Long Indian Johney for 140 pds.

 

p.36a, 28 Oct. 1717, Jonathan Chambers complained that Long James Indian was justly indebted to him.

 

Orders 1717-9, p.14, 9 July 1718, Matt Indian stands indebted to Griffin Savage Twelve drum fish, 6 days work & 12 armes length roanoak.

 

Orders 1724-31, p.55, 5 May 1726, This Day Annis a Malato petitioned the Court setting forth that she & her children worked on the plantation of Peter Cornelius decd., by agreement with him ye sd. Peter. She to have half of tobacco & potato made on sd plantation.

 

Orders 1731-6, p.132, 3 September 1734, An Indian boy named Charlton Son of Betty an Indian Woman is now bound to William Finney to be a shoemaker.

 

Orders 1744-53, pp.283-4, Presentment of Church Wardens against Isabell a free Negro Woman for having a Bastard child ... George Douglas security. Ordered Sam and Sabra two children of the above named Isabell bound to Adam Miser ... Sam 3 months old ... a shoemaker ... Sabra two years old.

 

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

Wills & Deeds 1748-52, p.8, 22 July 1749 inventory of Bernard Gaines:

Sam a Molattoe boy to serve to 31 years of age - 20 pounds

 

AMELIA COUNTY

Orders 1737-46, p.276b, 21 July 1744, Ordered the Church Wardens bind out a mulatto girl living with James Akins.

p.277b, 17 August 1744, Ordered the Church Wardens bind out Peter, a boy, and Effie and Ann, girls, children of Sarah a mulatto woman.

p.384a, 16 November 1745, to Harry a free Indian, 1 old wolf, by Wm. Watson.

 

Orders 1746-51, p.9, 20 June 1746, Ordered the Church wardens bind out Charles, Jemmy, Bobb and Isaac Indian Children to Diborah an Indian woman to Samuel Jordan.

 

p.95, 20 June 1748, Richard Denn ... for taking up Will a Mulattoe Boy servant belonging to Henry Robertson.

 

Orders 1751-5, 29 June 1753, Ordered the Church Wardens of Nottoway Parish bind out Cyrus son of Judy a Malatto boy to George Walker according to Law.

 

p.217, 29 February 1755, Ordered that Jeffrey a Mallatto boy Living at Thomas Broadway's be bound out to the said Broadway.

 

Orders 1757-60,

p.272, 28 February 1760, ordered the Church wardens of Raleigh Parish bind out Hannah a Free Negro Girl and Sam a Free Negro Boy to William Bevill.

 

Orders 1760-1763,

p.16 26 June 1760, Ordered the Church Wardens of Raleigh Parish bind out Lewis a Free Negro Boy to William Bevill.

 

1765-1767

pp. 90, 95, 22 May and 26 June 1766, Presentment of William Southall for not listing Alley a Mulatto Tithable ... on hearing his excuse is dismissed.

 

Orders 1767-8, p.88, 22 October 1767, Churchwardens of Raleigh Parish bind Nan a free Mulatto to James Souther (Southall).

 

Orders 1769-72, not paginated, 22 February 1770, Churchwardens of Raleigh Parish bind out Nan a free Mulatto girl.

 

24 October 1771, Churchwardens of Raleigh Parish bind out Hannah, Sam & Lewis Free Mulattoes that formerly lived with Wm Bevill, deceased.

 

Amelia County Tithables 1736-1771,

1736, List of Tithables Below Deep Creek,

James Sturdivant at his quarter } Peter an Indian

John Evens: Indian fellow Jack, Indian Wench Betty, Negro Wench Kate 4

Robert Evens, Mullotto fellow Robin } 2

Peter Mitchell his Quarter: Robin an Indian } 1

John Gilliam at his Quarter, Indian fellow Hall } 1

1743, Edward Booker's list, below Flatt and Nibbs Creeks, Indian Haney

 

AUGUSTA COUNTY

Wills 1772-1778, pp.296-8, appraisal of the estate of John Hind, deceased:

Will a Malato free at 31 years of age now 16 years old - 35 pounds

taken 16 May 1782.

 

Orders 1773-4 p.469, 18 May 1774,

on Motion of Henry Hall ordered that his servant woman Catherine serve him twelve months for the trouble of his having in charge a Mullato Bastard.

Orders 1774-9, p. 206, 19 August 1777, Nat an Indian boy in the custody of Mary Greenlee who detains him as a slave complains that he is held in unlawful slavery. Commission to take depositions in Carolina or else where.

p.230, 17 September 1777, On the complaint of Nat an Indian or Mustee Boy who says he is detained by Mary Greenlee...

p. 308, Petition of Nat a Mullatoe or Indian Boy to be set free from service of Mary Greenlee...nothing appeared to the Court but a bill of sale for Ten Pounds from one Sherwood Harris of Granville County, North Carolina that through several assignments was made over to James Greenlee deceased, late husband to the said Mary...said Mullatoe or Indian Boy is a free man & no slave.

 

Wills 1778-1787, p.250, appraisal of the estate of Joseph Wright, decd., order of court 20 August 1782:

1 Reed to Indian James Tanner - 10 shilings

1 pair shoes to Indian James Tanner 5 shillings

1 rifle to Indian James Tanner 1 pound, 1 shilling

 

pp. 296-7, 16 May 1782 appraisal of the estate of John Hind, decd.

Will a Mulato free at 31 years of age now 16 years old - 35 pounds

 

BEDFORD COUNTY

Orders 1763-71,

p.275, August 1766, churchwardens bind Billy a Mullatto Boy son of a Mellato woman named Betty to William Lee.

 

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Orders 1732-41,

On the motion of Clement Reed, Gent., Ordered that his Mulatto Servant Woman Frank be added to the List of Tithables.

 

Orders 1745-49,

It appearing that Jack a boy son of Sary a Mulatto was born whilst the said Sarah was in the service of Drury Stith, Gent., and has been raised at his expence on the Motion of the sd. Drury It is ordered that the Church Wardens of the Parish of Saint Andrew in this County bind the said Jack a servant to the said Drury According to Law.

 

Will Book 2, 1739-1785,

p. 11, inventory of Capt. Robert Hicks, to one Indian man named Will. 5 March 1739/40.

 

p.18-19, Further inventory of Drury Stith, Gent., 4 September 1740.

To a Mulato boy Named Moses bound til the age of 21 - 5 pounds,

 

Will Book 3, 1751-1769

pp. 133-8, 12 October 1753 will of James Parrish, daughter Mary one Negro girl named Cheny and a Negro girl named Phillis and an Indian Servant named Farthing with all their increase.

 

CAROLINE COUNTY

Orders 1759-63, p.5, 12 April 1759, It is ordered that Lucinder, a Negro servant belonging to Ben: Hubbard, Gent., serve her master after her time of service is expired for three months' absence and 172 pounds of expense.

p.203, 14 May 1761, It is ordered John Gillison be summoned to next Court to show cause why Daniel, a free Negro, should not be bound out according to Law.

p.449, 16 July 1763, Daniel, a free Negro, agt. Jacob Tinsley. Trespass, assault and battery ... defendant is guilty ... Ordered that Daniel, a free Negro, pay Michael McDonald for fourteen days attendance against Jacob Tinsley.

 

CHARLES CITY COUNTY

Orders 1655-65,

p.374 20 April 1663, John Busby of Surry to Mr. William Rollinson one Indian Boy about ye age of 5 years for ye term & time of (blot)

p.378, The Indian youth lately dwelling with Mr. Rice Hoe complayning for illegal detention ... to dwell & continue with Theodorick Bland, Esq., until further claime agst. him.

 

p.390, 3 June 1663, Petition of thomas ye Indian lately detained in service by Mr. Rice Hoe ... referred until ye next court at wch time ye said Hoe is ordered to produce & present due proof that ye said Indian was legally and justly deatined as his servt.

 

Orders 1687-95,

p.144, August 1688

Robin an Indian servant to David Williamson is adjudged 7 years old.

p.180, October 1688, Jenny an Indian Girle servt. to James Denson is adjudged 5 years old.

p.244, October 1689, One Indian girle named Besse servt. to Jo: Mattux is adjudged 6 years old.

p.263, December 1689, Roger an Indian ... Richd. Bradford.

p.295, August 1690, Jenny an Indian girle belonging to Ralph Jackson 6 years old.

Jacke an Indian servt. to Joseph Patteson 8 years old.

 

p.298, August 1690, Jno. Williams petitioning this Courte that an indian woman of his hath lately been guilty of the sin of fornication, praying ye benefitt of ye law thereon, It is thereupon the opinion of this Courte that the Indian Woman is not within our laws for that Crime & ye petition is dismissed.

 

p.314, December 1690, Thomas Mayo an Indian belonging to Jno. Evans is adjudged 14 years old.

p.332, February 1690/1, Mem: an Indian boy named Jeffrey belonging to Jno: Royston is an insolvent & soe is noted by the Court that he was an insolvent in ye year 1688.

p.349, June 1691, Mary an Indian servt. to James Adams 6 years old.

p.351, June 1691, Benj. Fostor's Indian named Besse 7 years old.

p.353, August 1691, Jacke an Indian slave to Solomon Crooke is adjudged.

Robt. an Indian belonging to ye estate of Rineer Anderson 10 years old.

p.361, October 1691, Mary an Indian belonging to Jno. Douglas 6 years old.

p.385, February 1691/2, An Indian girle named Joan belonging to Jno. Fountain 7 years old.

p.395, 24 March 1691/2, Ja: Parham's certificate for (taking up) an Indian woman slave belonging Wm. Lux of Isle of Wight.

p.406, August 1692, Hanah an Indian Girle of William Wilkins 8 years old.

Jack an Indian boy of William Wilkins 12 years old.

Ned an Indian boy of William Wilkins 10 years old.

p.409, August 1692, Jack an Indian boy of Thomas Chapell 7 years old.

p.415, September 1692, Robert an Indian boy of Benjn. Foster's 5 years old.

p.421, October 1692, Jenny an Indian Girle of Thomas Harrison 11 years old.

p.451, April 1693, complaint of an Indian woman belonging to John Williams ...next court.

p.458, June 1693, Mary an Indian Girle of Samuel Tatum's 7 years old.

p.461, Sue an Indian girle of James Jones 7 years.

Sarah an Indian girle of James Jones, Jun., 4 years.

p.464, August 1693, ordered John Williams pay unto his Indian woman Franck corn and clothes.

p.474, December 1693, Thom an Indian Boy of John Pybus 10 years.

Jack an Indian boy of John Heath 7 years.

p.482, February 1693/4, Tom an Indian of Joseph Pateson 4 years.

p.505, July 1694, Sarah an Indian of John Lewis 12 years.

Dick an Indian of Mathew Parham 7 years.

p.507, August 1694, Jack an Indian of John Winningham 7 years.

Robin an Indian of John Winningham 4 years.

Will an Indian of Thomas Thrower 5 years.

 

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

 

Will Book 1, 1749-1765

pp. 178-9, 6 June 1755, inventory of Godfrey Ragsdale

Ned Melatto to be free in three years 18 pounds

Nan ditto 5 pounds

 

p.325, will of William Akin, Senr., Dale Parish, to wife Elizabeth 3 slaves to wit Dick and Doll Negroes and Robin an Indian slave. 26 August 1757.

p.326, inventory of William Akin, Senr., 14 June 1761

six Negroes.

 

pp.342-3, John Clay will: to Jeremiah Bass, son of Mary Bass being now my wife, three Negroes one named Peter, one Chance and Febey...wife Mary three Negroes Indian Peter, Indian Jude and Phillis. 15 November 1761.

 

p.344, John Clay inventory, undated, returned 19 August 1763 [Orders 1759-67, 459]:

one Negro Bowser, one Negro Peter, one Indian Peter, on Mulato James, one Mulato Sam, Negro Combo, Mulato woman Nann, Indian woman Jude, Indian girl Chance, Mulato girl Anica, Mulato Boy Frank.

 

Henry Clay, Senior, will

pp. 544-8, 574

8 March 1749, son William Clay...Henry Clay...Charles Clay...John Clay...to wife Negro man Lewis, Negro Jo and Sue, Nann, Jenny & Sarah, rest of slaves equally divided.

 

p.350, Henry Clay, Sr., estate, undated, returned 7 November 1760 [OB 1759-67, 90]:

Mulatto woman Phillis, Mulatto man slave James, Mulatto woman slave Phil, Mulatto lad slave Ned, Mulatto woman slave Sarah, Indian man slave Peter, Negro man slave Cumbo, Negro lad slave Cumbo, Mulatto girl slave named Rachel, Mulatto child slave name Hannah, Mulatto child slave named Frank, Stephen, Mulatto lad slave named Sam, Mulatto girl named Rachel.

 

Will Book 2, 1765-1774

pp.20-21, will of Elizabeth Akin ... son James Akin one Indian fellow name Bob. 1 July 1771.

 

p.215, 25 April, estate of Wm Trent,

To one Indian woman slave named Moll 35 pounds

To one Indian woman slave named Judah 25 pounds

To one Negro girl slave named Sarah 55 pounds

 

Orders 1754-1759

p.25, 6 December 1754, Churchwardens of Dale Parish bind to trades John and Peter children of Indian Betty.

p.117, 1 August 1755, on the petition of Nann a Mulatto and with the consent of Mary Ragsdale her reputed Mistress, it is ordered the said Nann be hereafter a free person.

 

p.155, 6 February 1756, Churchwardens of Dale Parish bind Lucy daughter of free Amy.

 

p.223, 17 September 1756, John Rowlet produced a certificate for taking up a runaway Indian slave belonging to John Clay.

 

p.523, 5 May 1759, examination of George Grissell charged with murdering John an Indian ... ought to be tried at Williamsburg.

 

Orders 1759-67

p.12, August 1759, Church Wardens of Dale Parish bind Will son of Arrabella a Mulato to Thomas Donalo.

p.115, March 1761, Church Wardens bind Apprentice Moll, Joe, Sarah, Daniel, Children of Effe and Nan Mulatoes.

p.224, June 1762, Church Wardens bind Jesse a Mulato.

 

Orders 1767-71

p.10, September 1753 (sic), trial of Sam an Indian slave of Peter Ashbrooke the younger for breaking into the house of William Fraser ... stand at the pillory with both ears nailed thereto one hour & one of his ears cut loose and thirty nine lashes.

 

p.312, 7 July 1769, John, Ben, Hanah & Wm. poor children of Indian Molly to be bound by the churchwardens as apprentices.

 

p.388, 6 April 1770, on motion of Sibbell, an Indian woman held in slavery by Joseph Ashbrooke, have leave to prosecute for her freedom in forma pauperis.

p.405, Sibbell an Indian wench v. Joseph Ashbrooke, for pltf. to take deposition of Elizabeth Blankenship and Thomas Womack.

p.456, Sybill a Mulattto vs. Joseph Ashbrooke dismissed.

 

Orders 1771-4,

p.58, 3 January 1772, Syliva Matt Patt Mason Tom & Joe children of Lewis to be bound apprentice by the Church wardens to John Stover.

p.294, 2 July 1773, Churchwardens of Manchester Parish bind Indian Chance and Frank, children of Jude

 

p.352, 5 Novemer 1773, Ordered that Ann an Indian...be bound out by the Church wardens of Manchester Parish

 

p. 413, 4 March 1774, Molly and Lucy, children of Mulatto Fanny, be bound apprentices by the Churchwardens of Dale Parish.

 

Orders 1774-84, p.160, Churchwardens of Manchester Parish bind John, son of Mulatto Nan, Betty and Patty, children of Mulatto Sall.

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Orders 1752-8, March 1755, p.251

churchwardens of King William Parish bind Morning Basdale, daughter of Hannah Basdale, and Jack & Jane, children of Moll a free Negro.

Deed Book 6, 10 April 1779, Leonard Smith of Louisa County sells to William Davenport of Cumberland County a mulatto girl Jenney about 12 years of age till she is freed by law or arrives to the age of 21 and Davenport doth promise to Smith that he will provide for and allow sd. Jenney sufficient meat, drink, and apparel.

 

ELIZABETH CITY COUNTY

Deeds, Wills, Etc. 1684-1699

pp. 87, 134-6, 12 January 1692/3, appraisement of Capt. William Marshall: two negro men Sipio & Blowboy 50 pounds

two negro women Sarah & Nanie 45 pounds

one Indian woman if a slave for life 25 pounds

one negro boy Thomas five years old 10 pounds

 

Orders 1692-1699

p.130, 18 May 1698, Doctor George Ianson of Gloster County, plt brought his action agt Capt. Henry Jenkins, defendt, for detaining an Indian manservant named Jack, in value 60 pounds sterling.

 

Deeds, Wills, Inventories, 1715-21,

pp. 49-50, Last will of James Burtell ... If anybody will give 75 pounds current money of Va. for my negro woman Kate and her child it is good. If not she and child may be sold by outcry and also my negro Coffee and Injon jack. 10 September 1716.

 

Orders 1715-21,

p.21, Petition of Thomas, an Indian man, suing Execs of Willm. Armistead gent dec'd for his freedom ... it appears to the Ct. that the Indian was sold but for thirty-one years and it also appears that the time is expired. Ordered that the Indian be set free.

 

p.34, The Court held of Oyer & Terminer the 23rd day of June 1716 for Trying of Jack and Cesar Negr and mellato belonging to John Smith and Joa an Indian Man belonging to Mr. Edmond Kearny and Hago Symo belonging to Mr. George Walker ... Cesar ... acquitted ... Negro Jack thirty nine lashes and Joa twenty-five.

 

Orders 1724-30,

p. 211, 20 July 1727, Matthew, an Indian, for his freedom from Major Henry Irwin, dismissed.

 

Orders 1731-47,

p.293, 22 July 1742, Ordered that Jack a Negro boy an Apprentice to William Langley be brought before the next Court to be bound out to some other Person or otherways disposed of as the Court shall see fit.

 

ESSEX COUNTY

Orders 1708-14, p.51, 10 August 1708, Mr. John Lomax bringing before ____ Servant Indian Man named John and makeing appear ____ said servant hath absented himself from his the sd. Lomax's service by running away ye space of 26 days ... serve 52 days for absence & 15 months.

 

Deeds & Wills No. 14, 1711-1716,

p.256, Inventory of the Estate of James Fullerston,

6 Negro men at 30 pounds a piece

1 Indian boy Twenty pounds

10 June 1714

 

pp.680-4, will of Francis Gouldman of the parish of St. Anne

My will and mind is that my Negro Jack a carpenter be freed from slavery so soon after my decease as he has done the carpenters work is wanting to my kitchen belonging to my dwelling house. 9 January 1715/6, proved 21 November 1716.

 

Deeds & Wills No. 15, 1716-1718

p.55, 8 May 1717, Inventory of Elizabeth Taliafero

one negro man named George 25 pounds

one littl Indian girle named Jenney 5 pounds

 

Orders 1716-23, p.116, 18 February 1717/8, The petition of John Mills, Junr. to have his servt. woman who had a molatto child to be adjudg'd &c is rejected.

 

Wills, Bonds, Inventories, etc., 1722-1730

p. 193-4, will of Susanna Bryant, wife of Thomas Bryant dated 30 Jan 1725. Negro woman named Nann be free at my death and have the liberty to live with some of my children and also have 30 shillings paid her yearly so long as she lives.

 

p.225, 15 August 1727, inventory of Charles Brown, One Mulatto woman 3 years to serve.

 

pp. 334-6, will of William Southfarnham, 28 Jan 1728, My Negro man Exeter be immediately after my decease at liberty to worke to maintaine himselfe

 

Orders 1723-5,

p.60, 19 November 1723, Petition of Lucy alias Locia for her Freedom from Mr. John Armistead ... ordered that she the said Locia & all her Children be & remain in the Custody of the Sheriff of this County till the tryal.

p.79, 22 January 1723, In the suit brot. by Lucy als. Locia agt. Jno Armistead for ye Freedom of her self & her children ... continued till next Court for the Last Will &c of Richard Loes deced to be produced.

p.88, 18 February 1723/4, petition of Lucy alias Locia ... dismist.

 

Orders 1725-9,

p.1, 16 March 1725, John Calan ... for beating & Abuseing Lucy alias Lotia a Negro: it appearing by the confession of sd Calan to be true. It is ordered yt. he be & remain in the Custody of ye Sheriff till he gives bond & security in ye sum of Twenty pounds Currt. money for his good behavr.

p.66, 19 October 1726, The suit brot. by James Jones agt. Lucy alias Litia is dismist.

p. 163, 16 August 1727, The suit brot. by Robt. Jones agt. Lucy alias Lotia is dimist.

 

p.81, 17 January 1726/7, It is ordered that Richard Tyler, Junr., be summoned to appear at next Court to answer the petition of Letty an Indian woman.

p.245a, 20 August 1728, Letty, an Indian woman, against Richard Tyler, Junr., ... We the Jury find that the Plt. is a free Woman.

p.246, 20 August 1728, Ordered that Letty, an Indian Woman, pay William Hudson for attending seven day as an Evidence.

 

Will Book 5, 1731-1735

pp.82-4, will of Thomas Bryan...to cousin John Page... a messenger to go to my sd cousin on Newse River in North Carolina...lend my Mollato man Ben during my sd cousin's decease the sd Ben to be then free reserving to my sd cousin's heirs one month servitude every year during his life every December month. 1 April 1732, proved 26 May 1732.

 

pp.86-8, inventory of Thomas Brant.

1 murlater man named Ben Gool 30 pounds. 22 June 1732.

 

pp.285-7, inventory of Mary Nall. 24 June 1734.

1 molater boy named James Adkins 4 pounds.

 

Orders 1733-1736, p.220, 25 June 1736, On the petition of Robert Edmonson praying the court direct the Church Wardens of St. Ann's Parish do bind to him three Mullatto bastard children named Frank, Rachel, & James which the pet'r for some time past has taken care of & maintained at his own charge. It is ordered the Church Wardens bind the said children as the law directs.

 

Orders 1736-1738,

p.128, 19 July 1737, Richard Tyler, Gent., making it appear to the Court that Frank a free negro is not capable to bring up her children in a Christian manner. It is therefore ordered that the same be certified to the Church Wardens of Southfarnham Parish that they may bind out the sd children according to Law.

 

Richard Tyler, Gent., informing the Court that he has in his possession a free negro girl named Betty whose mother is dead ... Church wardens of South farnham Parish may bind out the said girl.

 

21 May 1738, p.259, It is ordered that the Church wardens of South farnham Parish do bind out Will & James two free born Indians who are now in the possession of Mr. Henry Young as the law directs.

 

1745-47, p.46, 18 June 1745, Ordered that Sarah a Negroe which is now in the Custody of Elias Newman have liberty to bring suit against the said Elias in Forma Pauperis.

p.77, 17 July 1745, Sarah a Negro Woman against Elias Newman } Trespass and False Imprisonment. John Lewis her attorney ... Elias prays time til next month.

pp.169-171, 20 June 1746. Remembered that on 20 June 1740 came Sarah a Negroe woman by John Martin her attorney exhibited into Court his certain Bill: Sarah a Negro woman complains of Elias Newman for that on 1 June 1743 made an assault on her in Parish of St. Ann and took and impressed her ... delivered her in the said prison a long time (that is to say for the space of one whole [sic] from then Following other injuries 50 pounds and now 12 July next after. prays time next court says at time of suit was and yet is a slave at the time of her suing was and yet is a free woman of (sic) not a slave will 20 January 1738

Will of Elizabeth Mosely of Essex County nephew Elias Newman lend to Martha Newman daughter of Elias Newman my Negro Girl Sary into the said day come to the age of twenty years after the expiry of which said term of years I will that she the said Sary be free.

We agree that the Negro Sary in the will mentioned is the plaintiff.

Proved 20 November 1739. Newman appealed to General Court 1746.

We agree plaintiff was 21 years at time of suit brought.

 

Will Book 8, 1747-1750,

p.123, 20 December 1748 inventory of the estate of Henry Samuel, deceased.

Mulatto Girl named Jude 12 pounds

Mulatto boy named Daniel 8 pounds

Servant named Sarah Johnson 1 pound/ 10 shillings

 

p.351, Inventory of Henry Young, Gent., deceased, returned 21 August 1750

Negro man named om 25 pounds, Joe 35 pounds, Will 15 pounds, Frank 40 pounds, Tom 40 pounds, Dover 45 pounds, Richmond 45 pounds.

Indian Will about 4 years to serve 10 pounds

Indian James about 6 years to serve 15 pounds.

 

Will Book 9, 1750-1754, p.84, Memorandum. Frank a free Indian who died 5 August 1751...gave to Capt. Tyler her four youngest chidlren Sarah, George, Humphrey and Betty until they attain to the year of twenty one each and all her estate upon condition that Capt. Tyler pay her debts and bury her which deposition she made the Tuesday before her death and desired me to take notice as witness. signed John Minter, Catherine Tyler. August 8, 1751. Proved 20 August 1751.

 

p.79, Inventory of the estate of Robert Edmundson, deceased, dated 7 August 1751. five Negro men, 3 Negro women, 4 Negro boys

1 Indentured Molatto named Jamey 8 pounds.

 

Orders 1749-51, p.243, 19 March 1750/1, Fanny said to be a free Indian moving the Court to have her child taken from one Hezekiah Brown who she said was sold to by Benja. Haile. It is therefore ordered that the said Benja. Haile be summoned to answer the same.

 

Orders 1751-1752, p.75, 20 August 1751, The nuncupative will of Frank a free Indian was proved by the oaths of John Minter and Catherine Tyler the witnesses. Ordered the Church wardens of South Farnham Parish bind Martin (an orphan of free Frank deceased) to John Minter who is to learn him the trade of carpenter.

ditto, Sarah, George, Humphrey & Betty free Indians & orphans of said Frank.

 

p.198, 19 May 1752, Cuffy a Negroe man against James Gray Merchant } Trespass Assault & Battery. ... find the Plaintiff is a free man from hence forth be and remain a Freeman ... recover costs.

 

1759-61, p.116, 18 February 1760, Ordered the Church wardens of South Farnham Parish bind Adam a Free Indian the Child of Free Letty according to Law.

p.145, 21 April 1760, Adam a child of Letty a free Indian woman, adjudged to be six years of age which is ordered to be certified. Ordered the Church wardens of South Farnham Parish bind out Adam a child of Letty a free Indian woman according to Law.

 

p.205, 17 November 1760, Ordered the Church wardens of South Farnham Parish bind out Rubin and Will Children of free Sarah to John Richards, the said Rubin to learn the trade of cooper and Will the trade of Shoe maker.

 

1763-1764, 16 August 1763, p.16, Ordered the Church wardens of Southfarnham Parish do bind Frank orphan of Indian Letty according to Law.

p.97, 22 November 1763, Order the Church wardens of St. Ann's Parish bind out Hester, Edmund and Meridy children of a free Mulatto to serve as the Law directs.

 

1764-1767, p.10, 18 February 1765, Ordered the Church Wardens of St. Ann's Parish do bind out Tom son of Free Jane to serve and be provided for as the law directs.

 

20 August 1766, p.405, Ordered that the Church Wardens of Saint Ann's Parish bind out Reuben and James free Negroes according to Law.

 

FAIRFAX COUNTY

Orders 1749-54,

p.14 20 June 1749, Churchwardens of Truro Parish to bind Jane a Mullatto child about seven years of age to Joseph Johnson.

 

p.214, On the motion of Tom supposed to be a slave leave is granted him to sue for his freedom. George Johnston, Gent., is assigned his counsel.

 

Minutes 1763-5,

(not paginated) 10 October 1763, Ordered that Amos a Mulatto child be bound to Thos. Cockburne by the Church Wardens.

 

Will Book B, 1742-52,

p. 167, will of Henry Okean of Truro Parish, I have one Negro wench named Rachel which I set free from me and my heirs forever. 2 Juen 1746, proved 15 July 1746.

p.180, Inventory of Henry Okean: one negro woman Rachel 35 pounds

 

pp. 172-3, inventory of Mr. Tephaniah Wade, appraised 11 & 12 August 1746:

Slaves Negro Harry, Gabriel, Moll, Indian Tom.

 

pp. 228-9, will of John Taylor...to my Doughter Hanner Taylor a Molatto girl named Mary Fitsgarrel. 1 May 1748. proved 17 May 1748.

 

p. 244, inventory of John Taylor, deceased.

1 Molatto servant girl 12 pounds

 

pp. 294-5, will of Presley Neal of Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, to daughter Jemima Neal Mulatto Jean Honest. 27 April 1749, proved 26 September 1749.

 

Will Book C-1, 1767-1776,

pp. 81-2, inventory of Joshua Ferguson, deceased

1 Molatto girl named Jane to serve to the age of thirty one - 25 pounds

returned 18 June 1770

 

pp.92-3, inventory of William Moore

1 Mulatto servant woman named Jane with one year & 4 months to serve - 7 pounds

returned 19 November 1770.

 

pp. 130-1, inventory of Benjamin Sebastian

Jane Morrison 11 months servitude 1 pound, 10 shillings

returned 18 May 1772.

 

pp. 134-6, will of Daniel French of Fairfax County, wife Penelope everything except two Mulattoes one a lad named Dick and the other a young woman named nan: to whom I have already given their discharge and freedom under my hand and seal: and it is my will and particular desire tht the two Mulattoes named Dick and Nan do forever enjoy their freedom. 20 May 1771, proved 29 May 1772.

 

p.249, inventory of Peter Wagener, Gent., deceased

1 mulato named Wilderness who has about 18 months to serve - 15 pounds

returned 16 September 1776.

 

FAUQUIER COUNTY

Minutes 1768-73,

p.163, 26 February 1770, Ordered that the Church Wardens of Hamilton Parish bind Pegg, a Mulatto to Robert Sanders according to Law.

 

p.267, 26 November 1770, Ordered the Church Wardens of Hamilton Parish bind Hetty, a Mulatto, to James Murry.

 

FREDERICK COUNTY

Orders 1743-5, p.178, 1 September 1744, William Wilson and Daniel Stillwell produced a certificate under the hand of Lewis Neill, Gent., dated 5th July 1744 for taking up two runaways; vizt., a Mulatto man named Benjamin Gol and an Indian man named John Sedom who were committed to the custody of the sheriff of this county.

Will Book 1, pp.412-3, Dorothy Cartmell of Opeckan in Frederick County, widow, Negro woman Peg to my grandson Edward to set the Negro free at the expiration of five years. 20 April 1749. Proved 14 November 1750.

Orders 1753-4,

p.466, 9 May 1754, An Indian girl supposed of the Cataubo Nation remain in the hands of Robt. Pearis until further ordered.

 

Orders 1754-5,

p.85, 5 September 1754, Church Wardens of Frederick Parish bind Reubin a mulatto child of the age of thirteen months to John Armstrong.

 

Orders 1778-81,

p.238, 7 September 1779, Church Wardens bind Mays a Mulatto child aged six 1 January last to George Rice to learn to read, write & sew.

 

p.262, 3 November 1779, Church Wardens bin Isaac, son of Mary a free negro aged six to Isaac Brown.

 

GOOCHLAND COUNTY

 

Orders 1730-1,

p.13, July 1730, churchwardens of St. James bind to Amos Lad Hannah a mullatto orphan girl bound to learn to read & sew & spin.

 

p.46, November 1731, Ordered Moll a Mulatto girl be bound by the Church Wardens of St. James Parish to John Williams.

 

p.179, August 1731, Ordered that Tom the Son of Dole a Mulatto be bound by the Church Wardens of St. James Parish unto James Cocke.

 

Orders 1731-1735

p.16, November 1731, Moll a Mulatto girl be bound by the church wardens of St. James Parish to James Williams.

p.357, May 1735, Diana an Orphan base born child bound by the Church Wardens of St. James Parish to Thomas Allinson.

 

Orders 1735-41

p. 54, May 1736, Lavina an orphan bound by the Church Wardens of St. James Parish to Thomas Allinson.

 

Orders 1744-9, p.99, August 1745, Abraham a Mullatto being Son of Moll Servant to John Williams ordered bound by the Church Wardens of Wortham parish to sd. J. Williams.

 

p.270, March 1746, Church Wardens of Southam Parish bind Jenny a Mulatto Girl to Thomas Walker.

 

HALIFAX COUNTY

Deeds 1752-9,

p.507, 20 July 1758, Joseph Mays of Halifax County to George Watkins of same one negro man slave called Sambo, 2 indian slaves named Buck & James.

 

Orders 1764-6, Plea Book 5, Part 1,

p.226, September 1765, Ordered tht the Churchwardens of Antrim Parish do bind Fanny, Veice, and Archer, 3 children of an Indian woman, to William Thompson.

 

Orders 1773-4, Pleas 8,

p.74, 20 March 1773, Churchwardens of Anterim Parish bind Tom, Joe, and Peter, three Mulatto children to Nathaniel Terry, Gentleman.

p.90, 15 April 1773, above order suspended for one year.

 

HENRICO COUNTY

 

Order Book 1678-93,

p.51, 21 February 1677/8, Inventory of Wm Farrar:

One Indian boy named Will, another named Jack, 2800 pds tobacco per boy

 

p.135, 1 February 1682/3, An Indian Girle named Matt (who came in amongst the English before the last act of assembly) belonging to Thomas Jefferson and by him brought to this Worshipful court is adjudged seven yeares of age.

An Indian boy named Dick (who came in amongst the English before the last act of assembly) belonging to Richd Parker...six years of age

 

p.136, An Indian boy named Robin, who came in amongst the English before the act of assembly concerning Indians, belonging to Mr. Tho: Chamberlayne...fourteen years of age.

 

p.138, 2 April 1683, Pegg an Indian Girle belonging to Joseph Berkett, adjudged age thirteen and is to serve as comeing in amongst the English since the last act of assembly.

Jenny, an Indian Girle belonging to William Randolph adjudged age eleven and is to serve as comeing in amongst the English since the last act of assembly.

 

p.139, James an Indian boy belonging to George Archer adjudged age nine

Indian Slaves brought to court to have their ages adjudged (name, age, master:

 

p.140, 1 June 1683, Jack an Indian boy belonging to Capt. William Randolph and coming in before the late act making Indians slaves, adjudged age six.

 

Betty an Indian Girl belonging to Peter Ashbrook adjudged age seven, coming in before the late act making Indians slaves.

 

James an Indian boy belonging to Abraham Childers coming in before the late act making Indians slaves adjudged age eight.

p.141, Byddy an Indian girl belonging to Capt. Thomas Cocke coming in before the late act making Indians slaves adjudged age six.

Joshua an Indian boy belonging to Joseph Tanner coming in before the late act making Indians slaves adjudged age five.

Robin an Indian boy belonging to William Clark, coming in before the late act making Indians slaves, adjudged age ten.

Edmund an Indian boy belonging to Robert Sharp, coming in before the late act making Indians slaves, adjudged fourteen years of age.

 

p. 146, 1 August 1683, Nat an Indian boy belonging to Capt. William Randolph and comeing in amongst ye English since ye late act makeing Indians slaves adjudged seventeen years of age.

 

p.150, 1 August 1683, Robin an Indian belonging to Martin Elam is adjudged four years of age.

Pegg an Indian girl belonging to Mr. Charles Blanchett adjudged eight years of age.

Jack an Indian boy belonging to Robert Bullington adjudged fifteen years of age.

Rosse an Indian boy belonging to Edward Ward (who was formerly sold to Mr. Richard Ward, decd., at ye outcry made of ye estate of Capt. John Knowles, decd.) being adjudged fifteen years of age.

Jack an Indian boy belonging to Thomas Wells (who came in amongst ye English since ye late act makeing Indians slaves) adjudged sixteen.

Gilbert Elam Junr.'s Indian boy named Will (who came in amongst ye English since ye late act making Indians slaves) adjudged six years.

Mr. Thomas Farrar's Indian boy named Harry (who came in amongst ye English since ye late act making Indians slaves) adjudged ten.

Mr. Thomas Osborne's Indian girl named Mary (who came in amongst ye English since ye late act making Indians slaves) adjuged six.

Mr. Henry Lound's Indian boy named Tom (who came in amongst ye English since ye late act making Indians slaves) adjduged seventeen.

Henry Baugh's Indian woman named Betty (who came in amongst ye English since ye late act making Indians slaves) adjudged eighteen.

Derby Enroughty's Indian boy Jack (who came in amongst ye English since ye late act making Indians slaves) adjudged eight years of age.

Certificate of Tomakin a Pamunky Indian (being at ye Asamattock Indian Town) for taking up a runaway Indian boy Servant to Thomas Wells about 8 miles from his master's home.

 

1 December 1683, Willson

p.159, 1 April 1684, Roger an Indian boy beloning to Rich^d Cocke and comeing in amongst ye English since late act of assembly making Indians slaves, adjudged ten years of age.

 

p.161, 2 June 1684, Peter an Indian slave belonging to Gilbert Elam, Senr., is adjudged six years of age.

Robin an Indian slave belonging to Mrs. Mary Skerm is adjudged ten years of age.

 

p.163, 1 August 1684, Kate an Indian girl belonging to Mrs. Mary Davis and coming in since ye act making Indians slaves, is adjudged fifteen years of age.

Pegg an Indian girl belonging to Martha Skippy is adjudged eleven years of age.

 

p.165, Nat an Indian Servant to Capt. William Randolph haveing unlawfully absented himself from his master's service from y thirteenth of July last untill ye thirteenth of ye same month & taking with himself several commodities as one chamlet campain coat with shallon, two pair ne shoes, a short sleeve full of powder, etc...serve his master nine months after all his other time of service is expired.

 

p.168, 10 October 1684, Jack and Will, two Indian Servants to Henry Lowell

p.176, 2 February 1684/5, Jack an Indian slave to John Willson, Junr.,

 

p.180, 1 April 1685, Upon ye Petition of Mr. Tho: Farrar that he have full possession of a Indian boy named Jack belonging half half to him & half to his bro: Jno Farrar.

frame 195, Whereas it is justly to be supposed that there are several Indian Servt's & slave tythable that by their respective Masters & Owners are not listed doe give order to ye sheriff to summon ye respective owners to ye next court

p.197, 22 October 1685,

Certificate of Mr. Will Jones for taking up three Indian servants belonging to ye Three Mr. Farrars.

 

Whereas there were two Indian Servts. belonging to Mr. Will Ligon who were this year tythable & not by their sd Master listed ... Ordered ... added to ye list of their sd Master's family.

 

An Indian Servt. belonging to Majr. Thomas Chamberlain being this year tythable & not entered in the list ... sd Indian be inserted in

 

An Indian Servt. wench belonging to Mrs. Anne Morris being this year not enter'd in the List ... be inserted in.

 

p.211, June 1686

Moll an Indian Slave belonging to Capt. Tho: Cocke ... nine years of Age.

 

p.213, 2 August 1686

Certificate of Richd. Embry for takeing up five Runaway Indians, two of them belonging to Mr. Edwd Hatcher, the other three to Mr. Hen: Lound.

 

Doll an Indian Wench brought to Court pr Mrs. Amy Kent haveing been amongst the English about three years is adjudged twelve years old.

 

p.217, October 1686, Certificate of Edmd Mashall & Hen: Voden for takeing up three Runaway Indians, Vizt. Harry a boy belonging to Mr. Ro: Burton & Kate & Sarah to wenches belonging to Mr. Will: Glover.

 

p.220, 12 October 1686,

Certificate granted to Edmd. Marshall & Hen: Voden for Arthur an Indian belonging to Jno. Wilson his takeing up a Runaway Irish boy servt. to Robert Burton.

 

p.229, February 1686/7, Robin an Indian Slave belonging to James Eakins senr. adjudged eight years old.

 

p.241, August 1687, Humphrey an Indian boy belonging to Mr. Jno. Cock ... adjudged five years of age but whether sd boy Is Servt or Slave his sd Master declares himself ignorant.

 

p.270, June 1688, Michael Turpin to this Court peticoning that his Mulatto girl (Mary) who is bound unto him till five & twenty years of age hath lately had a Bastard by a Negroe ... sd mulatto Mary doe have for her sd offence after her other time is expired two years (She not appearing to be a Xtian) & that she be Whipt ... ten lashes. Peter a Negroe man belonging to Michll Turpin having Comitted fornicacion wth a mulatto Servt. of ye sd Turpin ... tenn good Lashes well lay'd on.

 

p.277, 1 August 1688 Indian Sue at Mr. Jno. Cox, 3 years old. Benjamin Elam reputed father of the child bound to Cox. Elam convenants to serve ye sd Jno. Cox Jr., one year in return for allowing them to marry.

 

p.280, 20 August 1688, Robert Burton ... did with Indian boy Harry ... acknowledge & declare that his sd Indian boy Harry should serve him but six years from & after ye five & twentyeth day of Xbr next, & that at ye Expiration of ye sd term he ye sd Indian Harry shall be free & acquit from any further servitude.

 

20 September 1688, Mary a free Indian servt. to Mrs. Mary Skerne, daughter Hagar 25 years old to serve till 30 (24 on 7 August last)

 

p.282, 12 October 1688, Tom an Indian boy belonging to Tho. East jun ... affirmed to be a slave is adjudged to be fifteen years of Age.

 

p.296, February 1688/9, James an Indian slave belonging to Jr. Jno. Piggott ... adjudged ten years old.

 

p.310, 1 October 1689, Tom an Indian slave belonging to Mr. John Pigott ... ajudged fifteen years of age.

 

p.351, December 1690, Sam an Indian slave belonging to Jno Stewart (Glover) being by the sd Stewarts wife brought before this Worll. Court is adjugdged eight years of Age.

 

p. 354, 2 February 1690/1, Will an Indian slave belonging to Edwd Haskins ... adjudged seven years of age.

 

p.358, 2 February 1690/1, John Steward Jun petitioning to this Court for Certificate to ye Rt. Honl. the Lt. Governr. in order to his Obtaining a Licence to entertain an Indian.

 

p.365, 1 April 1691, Mr. John Pigott did this day make appear by the testimony of Mr. Petr. Field who granted certificate for the same That some time in ye year 1687 he did Apprehend a Runaway Indian servt. named Betty belonging to Mr. Andreas Gravenradt of New York.

 

p.394, December 1691, Dick an Indian slave belonging to Edward Haskins ... adjudged twelve years of Age.

 

p.405, February 1691/2, George an Indian slave belonging to George Hunt ... adjudged seven years of age.

 

p.413, March 1691/2, Certificate

of Humphrey Smith for taking up Tom an Indian belonging to James Batt of Charles Citty County.

 

p.430, 1692, Peter an Indian slave belonging to John Bowman Jun adjudged four years of age.

 

Deeds, Wills, 1677-1692,

p.33, William Soanne humbly presenteth that he had delivered to him by Mr. Ingram an Indian girle which was taken by Mr. Bacon and his party in the late mach against the Indians. 22 January 1676/7.

 

p.91-2, Division of the estate of Solomon Knibbe deceased

one Indian boy 3,000 pounds tobacco, one Indian girl 2,000 pounds tobacco, on boy servt. named Man, 3 February 1678.

 

p.102, 30 April 1679, An account of ye several Fortye Tythables ordered by the Worshipful Court: Curls

Sally Indian 1

 

p.103, 23 December 1679, To Tero Indian for rowing the Burgesses

 

p.134, I Wm Byrd have sold to Tho: Harris one Indian boy about 4 years old commonly called Taythee. 17 November 1673.

p.135, I Tho: Harris of Turky Island assign al the right and title of this bill of sale within to John Smith of Charles City County.

 

p.139, 23 July 1676, James Crewes will. I give unto my man Tero his freedome three years after my decease, and at the expiration of the said time I give unto him one cow, one sow, if I have any left and as much land as he shall tend for him & another during life.

 

p.145, At a General Courte held at James City the 22 September 1680, Tho: Holms petition that ye court of Henrico hat undulely past an order for the setting free of an Indian slave belonging to him & desiring to stay proceedings.

 

p.174, May 15, 1681, Grifffin Evans One pair plain shoes that Wm Cocke owes me to Mr. Tho. Cocke's mulatto Jacke.

 

p.224, I Benjamin Hatcher doe for the good love and affection I bare to my sonne Wm Hatcher give one Indian boy knowne by the name Ben to him forever. 1 August 1682.

 

p.251, John Milner. I do hereby for ye good love & affection I bear unto my wife's daughter Mary Parker give & set over unto her one Indian girl named Sue. 1 August 1683.

 

p.267, 28 January 1683/4, Mr Tho: Farrar share of his father's estate: 1/2 of ye Indian boy 1400 pounds tobacco.

p.268, Mr. John Farrar, ditto.

Mrs. Cicely Farrar, 1/2 of ye Indian man & woman 2,000 pounds tob.

Martha Farrar 1/2 of ye Indian man & woman 2,000 pounds tob.

 

p.279, John Woodson son Robert Woodson shall possess and enjoy my servant boy Ellis & my Indian girl Judea to his own proper use & behoof during the full term of years they have to serve.

 

p.281, estate of John Brown, deceased, 6 September 1684, to Temperance Brown one Indian boy valued at 2,500 pounds.

 

p.282, Inventory of Thos. Skippy, one Indian boy 2500; one Indian girl 2000 pds tobacco, 3 horses 1500.

 

p.285, inventory of John Davis 11 August 1684. one man servant Moses 19 months to serve 1000 pds. One Indian servt. girl named Sarah 2000 pds., one Indian named Kate who being at present very sick ... valued by Court at 2000 pds.

 

p.286 John Milner estate 13 August 1684. Three Indian boys 7500

 

p.287. October 1684 Publiq Levy. Tomakin a Pamunkey Indian pd. 100 pds.

 

p.314, 1 April 1685, deposition of John Perry that Thos. Holmes's Indian man shot at a hogg.

 

p.359, Inventory of John Wilson, Senr., 18 February 1685/6:

One Negro slave 5000

One Indian boy 2000

One Indian girl (decreped) 550.

 

p.376, Amy Bevill of Bristoll Parish ...I have granted to my daughter one Indian girl called Sarah 24 September 1683, proved 2 August 1686.

 

p.378, Inventory of estate of Charles Clay deceased 15 June 1686. One Indian girl a dwarf and decrepid 550 pounds tobacco.

 

p.388, 3 August 1686, inventory of Henry Kent

1 Indian Servt. boy 1000 pds.

 

p.427, August 1692, Kate an Indian girl (slave) belonging to Mr. Phil Jones adjudged 10 years.

 

Orders 1694-1701,

p.77, 1 October 1695, Hagar Penny an Indian free woman petitioning the court to be exempt from County levys. She ought to pay (by Act of Assembly).

 

p.127, 1 October 1696, Roger Indian for his freedom, agst Richard Bradford

p.134, ... (in Roger's favor) ... pay corn & clothes

 

1 April 1697, Roger Indian agst. Thos. Chamberlayn, Indian be discharged from service.

 

p.155 Indian Moll ... master Fra: Patram(?) deliver corn & clothes

 

p.191, Clerk of Bristoll Parish register that Hagar an Indian free wo: is very sickly and maintained by her mother Indian Moll. Exempted from tax.

 

Weisiger, Benjamin B., Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia. Part One 1654-1737. Richmond, Va., Privately Printed, 1976.

pp. 24-25, Will of Edward Deely, 18 October 1688, To Matthew Branch my negroes for two years and then they are to be free.

 

Deeds, Wills 1688-1697

p.70, Tho. Batte ye Elder to Jno. Banister one Negroe man named Tony, one Indian woman & her child called Robin, one Mulatto girl called Mall & one Negro girl call'd Ciss wch (mortgaged for 45 pounds sterling. 1 June 1689.

 

p.143, Herbert Powell's estate 2 June 1690

1 Indian boy 2,000 pounds tobacco (total of estate = 4,095 pounds)

 

p.235, Tho. Batte Junr. 10 April 1691 inventory

2 Indian boys (servants) 5,000 pounds tobacco

 

p.249, Levy Court 1691, 12 Oct.

for wolves killed, Giles Webb (for Indian Langston)

 

p.284, Inventory of Willm Glover, 22 December 1691

1 Indian boy abt 3 yrs. old 500 pounds

 

p.349, 31 May 1692, Saml Knibb inventory

 

1 Negro man, 1 Negro girle, 1 Indian man

 

p.351, Inventory of Mr. Tho. Osborn Senr. 1 September 1692

1 Indian man 8 yrs. to serve 10 pounds

1 Negro man 25 pounds

1 Indian girl (a slave) 15 pounds

1 Negro girl about 4 or 5 yrs. old 12 pounds

 

p.492, Inventory of Mr. Francis Redford, 1 March 1693/4

one Molatto Woman having two years to serve 5 pounds

 

p.510, Mr. Cha. Blanch 27 February 1693/4 inventory

 

1 Indian girl Pegg & 1 Indian boy Joshua 4000 pounds tobacco

1 lame negro Man 3,000 pounds tobacco

 

pp.557-8, April 2, 1694

Shaw Cate negro, Humphrey Jones & Peter Indian belonging to Giles Webb

 

p.639, June 1, 1696,

Peter an Indian servant with James Franklin adjudged 6 years of age

 

Inventory of Thomas Gayton sold at outcry 29 July 1691

To Hagar Penny 1 pc small worn blanket and an old unfixt gun 125 pds

Indian Moll & Hagar 146 salted pork 219 pds.

 

pp.684-5, Will of Thomas Cocke ... to wife Margaret Cock a Malato woman Betty & sons Harry & Daniel. sone James the Negroes and slaves that is Jack White and Indian Moll with Mingo & Tom. To son James the Indian Girl Hannah ... daughter Elizabeth the Indian girl Cate. 10 Dece. 1696, proved 1 April 1697.

 

Deeds, Wills, Etc. 1697-1704

1 February 1698/9, p.136-8, Inventory of Mr. Edward Stratten

negro bess 20 pds

1 Indian Girl 16 pds.

 

Deeds, Wills, Etc. 1706-1709

9 August 1707, p.53, in obedience to an order of said court, appraised the slaves of John Stewart

To one Indian boy at sixteen pounds

and to one Indian woman at fifteen pounds current money

 

1 September 1707, p.66, At a Court Held at Varina for Laying the Levy

To Barth. Chavis for 1 wolf kill'd with a gun 200 pds tobacco

To Willm. Byrd, Esq., for 1 wolf kill'd by his mulatto wth a gun 200 pds

To Gilbert Gibson 1 p. Trap 300 pds tobacco

Indian James a Free man 2 Do p. gun 400 pds.

Mr. John Woodson 2 p. gun kill'd by his Indian Ceaser 400 pds.

To Thos. Kent a Free Indian 1 do p. pitt 300 pds.

 

p.189, Alice Watson ... widow ... to son Joseph Watston the Indian boy Peter, mulatto boy Will Gathings 1 November 1709.

 

Miscellaneous Court Recods, Vol. 1, 1650-1717,

p.61, will of Anthoney Knight, 1 January 1699/1700, proved 1 May 1700, to Majr. Tho: Chamberlayne my Indian boy named George to serve to 30 years & no longer.

 

p.64, October 1702, indenture between William Tabor ... and Peter Indian for the value of 25 pounds as by bill past to Phillip Turppin by the request of the said Peter Indian & for one cow calf & one sow pig in hand with liberty to keep same with their increase ... doth put and bind himself agree a servant to the said William Tabor 9 years from first January next.

 

p.80, 14 October 1710, will of Allenson Clerke, I do devise unto my Servant boy Joseph on Condition he intermarry with a white woman 100 acres lying at Coate's joining on the land of one of the sons of Thomas Cocke, deceased. I also give him one Cow & Calf, a fether bed, rugg & blanket. Proved January 1710/11.

 

p.100, William Randolph of Turkey Island to wife Negro man named Ned ... and the Indian Girle Patty, 6 March 1709, proved 1 June 1713.

 

p.347, 6 May 1717, (mortgage) ... Susanna Waire widow sell to William Kennon two Indian boys, one called Will, the other called Roger, the eldest about seven and the youngest about three years.

 

Orders 1707-9,

p.25, 1 March 1707, John Stewart was attached to answer Daniel Stewart of a Plea That whereas John Stewart ye father of ye pltf. & Defdt. on ye last day of June in ye year 1706(?) dyed intestate leaveing as his proper estate three slaves, to wit, one Indian woman, one Indian boy & one Indian girl; two thirds of which slaves descended unto the sd John.

 

Orders 1710-14,

p.55, 6 March 1710/11, Pegg an Indian discharged from estate of Allanson Clerke decd, Abraham Womack, executor, Womack to pay Pegg her corn & clothes.

 

p.115, January 1711/2 Levy Court

Jeffrey Indian paid for one wolf by gun

 

p., 5 May 1712, Thomas Chamberlayne brings before the Court his servant Mullatto man Robin & informed the Court that he hath severall times rune away ... serve his Master five years after the time of his servitude now due is expired.

 

p.155, July Court 1712, Roger an Indian by his petition complaining against John Stewart ... serve until 15 February next

 

p.156, July 1718, Elizabeth Indian servant to Thomas Chamblerlayn ... next court

 

p.162, August 1712, John Blackman by his petition sets forth that he hath in his possession a Mulatto child named James wch prays may be bound unto him ... Church Wardens bind out boy till the age of thirty one.

 

p.175, September 1712, Robert Indian having Complained to the Court that Edward Bowman detains him as a servant contrary to law, appears and prays he may prove his right to freedom .. ordered to be discharged from his servitude.

 

p.176 Francis Patram witness for Robert Indian pay him 1 days attendance.

 

p.178, September 1712, Humphrey Indian complains against John Cocke for unlawfully detaining him ... next court.

 

p.180, September 1712, Thomas Chamberlayne by his petition sets forth that his servant Robin a Mulatto hath absented himself about seven weeks ... serve 14 weeks.

 

p.184, September 1712, Elizabeth Indian servant of Thomas Chamberlayne is not 30 years of age until 10 December next. Charles Roberts and Richard Womack witnesses for Elizabeth.

 

p. 185, 6 October 1712, Robin Indian against Edward Bowman ... next court.

p.188, October 1712, Humphrey Indian ... next court.

p.197, November 1712, Robin Indian by his petition against his former master Edwd. Bowman for his corn and cloaths ... ordered that he do pay the said Robin Indian.

 

p. 197, Robin Indian against Major Chamberlayn ... next court

 

p.197, Captain Webb Exhibited an account against Jeffery Indian whereby ye sum of two pounds, four shillings is due to him ... ordered to be certified.

 

p.198, November 1712, Humphrey Indian binds himself to John Cocke 10 years from 25 December next.

p.196, November 1712, Humphrey Indian suit dismissed neither party appearing.

 

p.197, November 1712, Giles Webb exhibits an account against Jeffrey Indian 2 pounds, 4 shillings, recorded

p.200 Nov. 1712, John Ellis against Jeffrey Indian is dismissed neither party appearing.

Giles Webb against Jeffrey Indian, to be payd in buck skeins granted, defendant not appearing

 

p.202 1712, County Levy list, Jeffrey Indian for two wolves, Robin Indian for one wolf by gun.

 

p.205 Feb. 1712/3

Robin Indian free from Thomas Chamberlayne's service

 

p.215, March 1712/3, Robin an Indian agst. his former Mistress Mary Skerm that he is a freeman ... Thomas Chamberlayn having in last Court pleaded that ye said Indian was his ... he is free.

p.216, Mary and John Curtis attended for Robin Indian.

 

p.275, March 1713/4, Thomas Chamberlayn agst. his Servant Robin Mullatto hath unlawfully absented himself for 16 weeks.

 

Deeds, Wills, Etc. 1710-1714,

26 January 1710/11, pp.39-40, Inventory of James Lodge, deceased

A Negro boy named Daniel 25 pds.

an Indian boy named Captain 20 pds.

a Mullattoe girl Servt. named Penellope 12 pds.

 

27 & 28 March 1711, pp. 88-9, Inventory of Mr. Allenson Clerke, deceased,

Negro Will & Indian Frank 20 pds.

1 Indian man named Cupid & 1 horse 21 pds.

 

12 September 1711, p.100, An account of the estate of Samuel Branch delivered Christopher Branch, guardian to the said Samuel

to 1 Indian boy named Toby

7 January 1711/12, p.107, Alice Watson deed to sons John and Benjamin Watson ... one Indian wench named Jenny, one Indian girl named Betty

 

3 November 1712, p.177, Indenture John Cocke of parish & county of Henrico & Humphrey Indian of same. Said Humphrey shall serve as a servant from 25 December next ensuing until ye full term of 10 years ... Cocke shall provide wch. meat, drink, washing, logging and cloathing, a gun, a cow and calfe, suit of cloaths & 3 barrels of Indian corn.

 

10 June 1713, pp. 240-243, Inventory of Capt. Giles Webb,

one Negro man named Robin 30 pds.

Tero Indian 20 pds.

Pat and Toney her child 1 year old if slaves 30 pds

Jenny 10 pds.

Frank Indian 10 pds.

1 orphan girl named Pat Jenkins

 

p.282, will of John Stewart ... son John one Indian named Frank ... to daughter Sarah Stewart one Indian girl called Joan with her increase ... wife Michal one negro wench called Aggy, one Indian wench called Doll, one Indian man called Robin now living with my mother. 25 April 1714, proved 2 August 1714.

 

p.283, Sarah Akin widow to son James Akin one Indian woman's youngest child.

 

Miscellaneous Court Recods, Vol. 2, 1718-1726,

p.443-4, 30 August 1719, will of Edward Tanner ... to wife one Indian slave during her life and after to my son Joseph.

 

pp. 693-4, will of Edward Stanly ... to my granddaughter Frances Thweat my negro fellow named Jack and my Indian fellow Tom after the decease of my wife. proved 4 July 1726.

 

Deeds, Wills 1714-1718

p.7, estate of Allenson Clerke, deced. January Court 1714/5

To pd Indian Pegg by Judgment 2 pounds & 15 bushells of Corn with Costs 3/12/9

to one Indian boy and horse sold for 21 pounds

 

p.49, inventory of William Soane, dec.

To an Indian woman 18 pounds

To an Indian woman 28 pounds

To an Indian boy 15 pounds

To a negro boy 12 pounds

October 1715 court

 

p.80, inventory of William Hatcher taken 24 April 1716

1 Indian wench sickly 10 pounds

 

Deeds, Wills, 1725-1737, no. 1, part 2

p.187, Inventory of George Worsham, June 1728:

1 Indian man very old 4 pounds

 

p.230, 1728, Robert Blaws estate appraisement

payments from Robin Indian 5 shillings, Will Indian 5 shillings

 

p.330, inventory of Godfrey Ragsdale, September 7, 1731

1 Negro wench 25 pounds

1 mulato wench & 2 children 10 pounds

 

Minutes 1719-1724

p.144, November 1721, Indian Robin paid for one wolf

 

p.167, April 1722, Peg an Indian woman Servant belonging to Richard Ligon appeared ... be adjudged free ... he be summoned.

 

p.182, June 1722, Peg a Mulatto woman Servant born in this County whose mother was an Indian intitled to Freedom at the age of thirty years, having petitioned for her Freedom against her master Richard Ligon, the said Ligon acknowledges that the said Peg is twenty five years of age ... serve until she be thirty years of age according to the time her Mother served the said Ligon.

 

p.241, March 1722/3, Daniel Price acknowledges a discharge dated 7 February 1722 from himself to Doll a Mulatto woman to be his act and deed and it is thereupon admitted to record.

p.242, ... that Doll may be adjudged free and allotted something for the time she hath served longer than by Law she ought ... dismissed.

 

p.246, April 1723, petition of Bess an Indian Woman servant belonging to Daniel Stewart, praying she may be declared Free, the said Stewart appears & making no objection ... she is declared Free.

 

p.255, May 1723, Petition of William Indian Servant belonging to William Nowlet prays that he be declared free ... next court.

 

p.271, July 1723, Will Indian agst William Rowlett ... next court.

 

p.282, Indian Will agst. Peter Rowlett

p.333, April 1724, On the petition of Will an Indian Man Servant whose mother was entitled to her freedom at the age of thirty years, setting forth that he has faithfully served his time according to Law yet is detained a servant by his late master William Rowlett & prayth he may be declared Free the said William Rowlett appears & acknowledges the said Will to be three & twenty years of age but saith he ought to serve until he be thirty years old. Adjudged to serve 30 years according to the condition of his mother.

 

p.352, August 1724, John Woodson, Junr., makes oath that John a Mulatto Servant belonging to him hath absented himself from his service nine days ... serve his said master for his absence.

 

John Woodson, Junr., makes oath that James a Mulatto Servant belonging to him hath absented himself from his service nine days ... serve his said master for his absence.

 

John Woodson, Junr., makes oath that Nicholas a Mulatto Servant belonging to him hath absented himself from his service nine days ... serve his said master for his absence.

 

Miscellaneous Court Records, Vol. 3, 1727-1737

p. 757, 7 October 1728, Francis Epes & John Radford, Church Wardens of Henrico Parish, and Thomas Cryer pursuant to an order of Henrico County Court 2 September 1728 bind out to the said Thos. Cryer one Mallatto Boy named Robin. He gotten by a Negro on the body of Judy a Free Mallatto woman to serve until 21 years ... to be a cooper ... at expiration to receive 10 barrels Indian corn, a well fixt musquet, furee of the value of 20 shillings ... to read and write, etc.

 

Miscellaneous Court Records, Vol. 4, 1738-1746

p.1063, Zacharias Brooks of Dale Parish, 22 May 1738, to daughter Sarah Brooks Aggey ye Bastard that is bound to me for 31 years upon ye date of her marriage or when she comes to be four & twenty years of age.

 

p. 1271-3, 19 June 1744, Richard Walthall of Dale Parish, daughter Elizabeth my Ingon girl Diner. Son Christopher my negro feller Robing my negro wench Nanse and her youngest Child Judy and my Ingon feller Will. Son William Walthall my Ingon garl name Betty.

 

Deeds 1744-8,

pp. 72-3, Richard Walthall inventory, 2 September 1745, Negro fellow Robin, Jenny and one Ingon fellow Will and one Negro wench Pat, one Negro wench Nanse, Negro Wench Fillis, Negro wench Bes, Negro Gail Gean, Ingon Gail Sibee, Ingon Gail Diner, Ingon Gail Betty, Negro boy Ned, Ingon Boy Will, Ingon boy Hal, Negro fellow Frank, Ingon Gail Jude.

 

Orders 1737-1746

p.20, January 1737/8, petition of Tom a Mulatto or Mustee Setting fourth that he is the grandson of a White free Woman and hast a just right to freedom but that his Master Alexander Trent contrary to Law or equity detains him in Slavery.

 

p.53, August 1738, Petition of Robin son of Indian Judy plt. against Lodowick Tanner, Deft. is dismisst. Pltf. failing to prosecute.

 

p.73, April 1739, On the petition of Dick a Mullatto belonging to Field Archer setting forth that the said Field Archer unjustly detains him as a slave when he hath a just right to freedom and that his grand Mother one Penelope was a free Woman ... Ordered that Dedimus issue to ... Justices of the County of Prince George to take the Examination of Andrew Beck an Aged and infirm man.

 

p.77, May 1739, petition of Dick a Mullato slave belonging to Field Archer against his Master is Dismist.

 

p.86, July 1739, On the petn. of Indian Jamey als. James Musttie is exempted from paying County Levyes.

 

p.128, November 1740, Petition of Thomas Baugh it is ordered that the Church Wardens of Dale Parish do bind out Joe a Mollatto the son of Nan an Indian Woman according to law.

 

p.138, April 1741, Ordered the Church Wardens of Henrico Parish bind out Richard, William, and Edward Mulletos according to Law.

 

p.155, August 1741, Indian Jack exempt from paying county levys.

p.158, October 1741, Church Wardens of Henrico Parish bind out Betty a Mullatto Girl according to Law.

 

p.199, December 1742, Church Wardens of Dale Parish bind out according to Law three Mulatto orphan Children namely Peter, Nan, and Effee.

p.261, June 1744, Phebe daughter of Mulatto Amy is ordered bound out by the Church Wardens of Dale Parish.

 

p. 328, September 1745, Ordered the Church Wardens of King William Parish bind out Archer and Betty Mullatto orphans according to Law.

 

Deed Book 1744-1748

p.349, estate of Wm Porter, 21 January 1747/8, 1 Indian man 12/0/0.

 

Deeds, Etc. 1748-1750

p.112, Richard Randolph will. 18 November 1747, proved June 1749.

son John the third part of my slaves ... he taking my two Negroes Indian John and Essex as part of his third which two negroes I proposed he should have.

 

p.997, court held 7 November 1766. On the petition of Alexander McCaul & others setting forth the Extraordinary Services, Merit and Fidelity of a negro man named Joe lately the property of Robert Burton of Henrico County and now belonging to the said Alexander that he may have his freedom. Recorded 1 December 1766.

 

Miscellaneous Court Records (Deeds Wills 1650-1897), Volume 5 (1747-1757):

pp.2340-1, Guardian accounts of Elizabeth and Dorothy Chamberlayne, ordered 2 August 1723, Inventory of the estate delivered to William Batt, guardian to Elizabeth Chamberlayne,

Jane a Mallatto woman slave 20 pounds

Lucy a girl 7 pounds, 10 shillings

Robert a Mullatto servant boy 7 pounds, 10 shillings

James a Mullatto servant boy 7 pounds, 10 shillings

An inventory of the estate delivered to Richard Jones, guardian to Dorothy Chamberlayne,

Aggie a Mullatto girl slave 12 pounds, 10 shillings

Thom a Mullatto servant 10 pounds, 10 shillings

by executors of Thomas Chamberlayne deceased.

 

Minutes 1752-1755,

p.48, 2 April 1753, Church Wardens of this parish bind out Susanna a child of Jane a free Negro to John Jordan.

 

p.237, 2 December 1754, Church Wardens of Henrico Parish do bind out Ezekiel Scott and Sarah Scott, Children of John Scott, Tommy Son of Indian Nan, Henry Cockran son of John Cockran, and Isham Roughton an Indian according to Law.

 

Orders 1755-62,

p.188, 3 October 1757, Church Wardens do bind out Mulatto Sue and Abe Children of Mulatto Jane according to Law.

 

p.319, 5 March 1759, Ordered that the Church Wardens of Henrico Parish Bind out Ben Scott and Roger an Indian Boy according to Law.

 

p.478, 1 September 1760, Church Wardens bind out Daniel a Son of Mulatto Nanny.

 

p.658, Church Wardens bind out Phebe and Pat daughters of Mulatto Patt until they arrive to the age of eighteen.

 

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY

 

Record of Deeds, Wills, Etc., 1661-1719, Vol. 1, part 1,

pp. 133-4, will of Nicholas Hill ... to wife Silvester plantation and then to Richard Hill ... Negroe to wife then to Sonn George Hil ... to Sonn George Hill one Mollata Boy named Edward to be to him & his heirs for ever. I give unto my son Ralph Hill one Negro man named Tony to serve him fower years after my decease ... to have good Cloathinge & to be sett free. 19 April 1675, proved 20 October 1675.

 

p.163, inventory of Lt. Coll. Nicholas Hill taken 6 August 1678: 1 negro man & 1 woman & 1 Mollato boy, 1 Irish man.

 

p.295, order of 9 August 1689 to inventory estate of William Evans,

1 maed servant two years to serve 1200 pounds tobacco

1 Indian boy having one yeare to serve 1000 pounds tobacco

1 Indian boy a slave 2000 pounds tobacco

 

p.296, inventyory of Thomas Pitt, 22 July 1689

an Indian lad haveing three years and a half 1500 pounds tobcco

an English boy named Thomas Preston haveing about 4 years & 7 months to serve 1500 pounds tobacco

 

p.310, will of Frances Iles, and Indian boy Dick to be delivered to my son when he is at age if liveing and in the mean time to remain in my Sonne Tristram Norsworthy's possession. 15 May 1691, proved 10 August 1691.

 

p.334, estate of Philip Macodine, 9 January 1693/4

1 young Indian boy 3000 pounds tobacco

 

p.380, Arthur Smyth, I give my wife her choice of any slave either negro or Indian. 2 November 1696, proved 10 June 1697.

 

pp.490-1, Wm West of Newport Parish, Isle of Wight, daughter Mray Green an Indian Girl called Pinke for & during her natural life ... son Wm West my Indian girl called Rose ... for ever. Negro Jack unto son Robt. West and my Indian woman Peg unto daughter Deborhah West ... for ever. 9 February 1708/9.

 

pp.533-4, 18 December 1711, Humphry Marshall. Loving wife my Negro man Will and the Indian woman Moll for ever. Daughter Mary Hill my Negro man Peter and Negro woman Marrain ... my daughter Sarah Scutchin my Negro Joe and my Indian Molls child Rose ... to John Thomas, son of Elizabeth Thomas, Sam my Indian woman Moll's child.

 

pp.632-3, Francis Clements ... as a Reward for faithfule service done me by my two slaves the one called Sam and the other Nanny, I say that my two slaves at the time of my Decs. shall and are hereby Immediately free from Bondage and likewise give and bequeath at such time of their manumission unto each of them a cow and both of them fifty acres of land out of that tract where on now I dwell & same by me laid out to them and during their naturall lives. 22 November 1717, no probate date.

 

vol. 2, Inventories & accounts, 1726-1734,

p.45, John Sugars, to my Daughter Priscilla my Indian Girl Nan ... for ever and my Grand son Sugar Jones may have the first child that the said wench brings, proved 25 September 1727.

p.889, 4 May 1728. estate of Wm Murry, order of 22 April 1728, 1 Indian fellow 27 pounds currency. 27 May 1728.

 

Deeds & Wills 1715-1726

pp. 20-1, by order of court 25 January 1719/20 inventory of Mr. Andrew Munro

To 1 Indian man called Peter 26 pounds

To 1 Negro man called Sam 28 pounds

 

p.42, will of Andrew Woodley to daughter Elizabeth a Molatto girl named Lucy until age 24 years & then said Lucy to be free. To son John Woodley one Molato girl named Amy forever. 25 September 1718, proved 22 August 1720.

 

pp. 80-2, will of James Denson, to my daughter Frances Denson an Indian woman named Jenny. 15 July 1720, proved 24 April 1721.

Orders 1693-1695,

9 November 1693, p. 7, John an Indian slave of Phillip Rayford is adjudged to be eight years old.

9 March 1693/4, p.25, Peter an Indian slave boy belonging to Mr. Andrew Monro is adjudged to be seven years old.

9 June 1694, p.34, An Indian Girle named Mall belonging to Richard Wilkinson, Junr., is adjudged seaven years old.

 

Orders 1759-63, p.98, 7 December 1759, Church Wardens of Newport Parish bind out Betty a Negro Girl the child of Sarah a free Negro.

 

KING GEORGE COUNTY

 

Inventories 1721-1744,

p.4, 7 July 1721, inventory of Richard Taliaferro:

To an Indian man named Jack 30 pounds

 

p.98, inventory of Waugh Darnall, 27 February 1726/7:

To 1 Melato boy 5 years to serve 8 pounds

 

p.158, inventory of Willm Strother, 6 April 1733

Rachel a girl abt 4-1/2 years to serve 5 pounds

 

p.237-40, inventory of Willm Strother, Gent., 7 April 1738:

To 1 Molatto boy Abraham free at 31 years - 15 pounds.

 

p.306, inventory of James Jones, 6 July 1744:

1 Servt. woman named Margaret Roberts 2 years & eleven months to serve 4 pounds.

1 Servant woman named Mary Miller 2 years & 10 months to serve 2 pounds

a Mulatto girl freeborn aged 15 years next spring - 4 pounds.

1 ditto aged 14 next spring - 4 pounds.

 

Inventories 1745-65, p.221, Estate of Aaron Grigsby:

1 Mulata Girl Bound 10 pounds, recorded 3 May 1764.

 

Orders 1735-51,

pt. 1, p. 267, 4 September 1741, petition of Sam a Molatto (now in the possession of Benjamin Berryman, Gent.) setting forth that he has served the said Benjamin Berryman for & during the space of thirty-one years, and that he conceives he is intitled to his Freedom (being the son of a Free Molatto Woman). Therefore It is ordered that the said Benjamin be summoned to the next Court.

 

p. 304, 10 October 1742, Sam a Molatto Plt. and Benjamin Berryman Deft. for his freedom upon hearing the evidence of Elizabeth Berryman ... ordered ... he serve until 4 May 1746.

 

Orders 1751-65,

pt.1, pp. 82, 87, 172, 193, 2 July 1752, Indian Judith agst. David Bronaugh, Trespass Assault & Battery & false imprisonment ... next court. Indian Cate ditto.

pp. 206-7, 220, Action of Trespass brought by Indian Judith and Indian Cate dismissed.

 

pt. 4, p.970, 5 December 1761, It appearing to the Court that Gosey a Mulatto man taken up as a runaway and delivered to Stephen Hansford, Constable, to convey him to the Sheriff of Spotsylvania County

 

p.1096, 1 September 1763, Order the Churchwardens of Hanover Parish bind Balinda a Mulatto Girl to Horatio Dade.

 

St. Paul's Parish Register, King George County,

p.143, Will a Mulatto Boy Son of Mildred to be free at 31, J. Stuart, Jr., born 31 July 1759.

 

KING WILLIAM COUNTY

Record Book 1, 1702-1707,

p.110, Inventory of estate of Robert Napier,

1 Indian man servt. abt. 3 months to serve, 3 April 1703.

 

LANCASTER COUNTY

Wills, Etc., no. 8, 1690-1709,

p.91, will of Robert Griggs my molatto woman named Molly bee free after my death and that she hath a heifer three bushels of corne upon her freedome and also yearly a cotton suite and house and ground to live and plant upon during her continuance and liveing with her husband.

My will is that Martin and Tomboy serve each of them but thirty and eight yeares from the time they came In and then to be free and my negro children till they be forty five(?) yeares old and then free and that all the rest of my negroes serve each of them but thirty and five yeares from the time they came to mee and then to be set free but if any of them should run away during their time of servitude then my will is that they serve as the Law provides for English servants. 22 January 1683. proved 30 January 1683. wit Robert Carter, Wm Pitcher, Elizabeth Russell, Richd. Grimes.

 

pp.227-8, order of 2 June 1702, inventory of estate of Thomas Ball, 1 negroe boy haveing 6 years & 5 months to serve 25 pounds

1 negroe girle haveing 8 years & 5 months to serve 25 pounds.

 

pp.243-5, court order of 14 June 1704, appraisal of estate of George Harwood, 1 negro nam'd boat Seventeen months to serve 10 pounds.

 

Wills, Etc., 1709-1727

p.121, court order of 10 May 1710, for appraisal of estate of Capt. Alex Swan, an Indian boy Jack about 13: 2,000 pounds tobacco.

Indian woman Mol about 55, 1,000 pounds tobacco

Indian girl Lydey 9: 1,500 pounds tobacco.

p.144, inventory of Andrew Jackson, no date, an Indian man Will 25 pounds, negro man Will Cooper 30 pounds.

p.201, estate of Rowland Lawson, March 4, 1716/7, one Indian woman named Venus 25 pounds. Negro boy Jack 25 pounds, Mollatto boy named Thomas 15 pounds, Negro boy Harry 12 pounds, Mollatto girl Nanney 10 pounds.

p.295 Inventory of Rawleigh Downman, recorded 8 July 1719: Negroes at the Home House: Negro man Harry 27 pounds, Indian man Toney 30 pounds.

p.275, will of William Fox, parish of St. Mary's Whitechapel, my Indian and Negro boy named Will be taught to read and say their prayers at ye charge of my estate and that as soon as they shall be sufficiently instructed in ye Christian religion that they be baptized and that the Indian at his baptism be named Thomas and the Negro boy William but it is also my will that at my decease the said Indian and negro boy shall serve my wife Anne the term & time of tenn years each and that during ye time they be baptized and employed at ye cooper's and carpenter's trade or at ye sawyer's trade and if it shall happen that my wife marry or dye within ye term of ten years said Indian and negro shall be free and discharged from all manner of service and at ye time, their freedom each of them two full suits of clothes fitting for workmen, one for winter and one for summer. 22 March 1717, proved 12 November 1718.

p.435, will of Ann Fox, proved 12 June 1723, all to daughter Frances wife of Charles Burges.

p.301, William Fox, 13 February 1718/9, inventory

Negroes: a negro woman Maria(?) devised by Captain Fox to his wife. A negro man Will set free by the said will. A Indian man Prince the same.

p.369, 8 December 1721 inventory of John Swan, Gent.: one negro woman named Filly 20 pounds. One Indian woman named Liddy 22 pounds.

 

Orders 1702-13,

p.2, 14 October 1702, Dick a Negroe belonging to ye Estate of Michael Grigg, deced., haveing petitioned this Court for his freedom it is ordered that his Petition be continued untill ye next Court for ye Law relateing to Negroes' Freedom to be searched for.

 

 

p.65, 9 February 1703/4, Prime an Indian slave to George Chilton Junr. being brought to this court by his Master to be judged of his age is by ye Court adjudged to be seven yeares of age.

Peter an Indian slave to George Chilton Junr. being brought to this court by his Master to be judged of his age is by ye Court adjudged to be two yeares old.

P.126, 12 September 1705, Jack an Indian slave belonging to Mr. John Grason is adjudged twelve yeares old.

Betty an Indian slave belonging to Mr. James Haines is adjudged twelve yeares old.

p.146, 12 June 1706, Jack & Lydy, an Indian boy and girle being imported to this County from South Carolina and being brought to this Court by Capt. Alexander Swan, their now master, to be judged of their age, it is the opinion of this Court that Jack is seven yeares old and Lydy three years old.

 

Orders 1713-21,

p.15, 12 August 1713, George Heale executor of Samuel Cole, decd., against John Turberville, Gent. We of the jury find that one Samuel Cole, decd,, made his last will dated 24 September 1710 and bequeathed all the residue of his estate after legacies to ye plt and afterwards dyed...proved in Richmond County court ye 9 February 1710. Ye said Samuel Cole on 20 December 1710 by one certain writing did declare that ye negroe woman Moll...should be free after his death and afterward dyed. Deed was proved 10 October 1711...further find ye defendant tooke ye negroe in to his possession.

pp.65-6, 11 April 1714, George Heale vs. John Turberville. ...negro Moll of 40 pounds...that the writing the 20th December 1710 signed by Samuel Cole doth destroy the aforesaid bill of the said Samuel Cole dated 24 September 1710 in so far as relates to the negro woman Moll. Ought not to have judgment. Dismissed. Appealed.

 

pp.70-4, 12 September 1714, examination of Madam Anne Tayloe, widow, of the parish of Christ Church concealing the birth of a bastard child born of her body. Deposition of James Buen... I heard it talked of by the Indian children something about a child and I had a mistrust that it was Madame Ann Tayloe's.

p.99, 11 May 1715, The suit inter Robert Gibson and Mary a free negroe is continued next court ye pltf.'s attorney being sick.

p.127, 15 March 1715/6, Judgment granted Robert Gibson against free Mary a negroe woman for 485 pounds tobacco due per account proved by oath of the plaintiff and Peter Buller.

p.130, Suit inter Mary a free negroe woman and Capt. George Heale is dismissed, not appearing.

p.172, 12 December 1716, Robert Gibson be summoned to appear next court to answer the petition of Dick a Negro formerly belonging to Mr. Robert Griggs.

p.183, 13 March 1716/7, Upon hearing the whole do order that the said Dick be set free according to the tenor of the last will of the said Robert Griggs deceased.

 

p.350, 14 June 1721, suit between Black Betty plt. and John Yerby deft. by petition for her freedom the sd plt. failing to prosecute is dismissed.

 

Deeds Wills 1726-1736

 

p.43, 14 February 1727/8, inventory of John Hutchings, 1 Malatto woman named Mary 10 pounds. 1 Negro woman Dina 28 pounds.

p.123-5, Ann Chichester wife of Richard Chichester, will...my Molatto girl named Mary which is now in possession of Jeremiah Greenham and my aunt Dorathy his wife remain with my aunt Dorathy Greenham until she arrive to the years of twenty and one. if my aunt Dorathy should die then my will is that Ellen Heale have ye said Molato Mary until 21 and then be free from all persons whatsoever. 9 February 1726, proved 10 December 1729.

p.172, inventory of Ann Chichester. To a Negro woman named Mary to serve till she is twenty one 8 pounds. 13 May 1730.

pp.190-1, Inventory of Mr. Francis Edwards. to 1 Molato man named James McCollam 20 pounds. 14 April 1731.

p.276, John Mott, Sr.'s appraisal. 1 Mullatto girl named Sue 12 pounds, 1 Negro girl Nanney 16 pounds.

p.343, 9 July 1735, inventory of estate of Mr. Thomas Lee. Mulatto William a young man 25 pounds.

 

Orders 1729-43, p.13, 13 May 1730, Grand Jury presents Bridget Spexton of St. Mary's Whitechapel for having a mulatto bastard child.

p.26, Grand jury against Bridget Spexton. Testimony of Ann Spexton to be taken and returned to next court.

p.55, Presentment against Bridget Spexton dismissed.

 

Deeds, Etc. 1736-43, 10, inventory of Thomas Challen returned to court 14 July 1736: 1 Mulatto man named Jeremiah 11 years to serve: 12 pounds.

p.51, Inventory of William Edwards returned 25 April 1737: 1 Molatto named James McCullum having near 7 years to serve: 10 pounds.

pp. 240-1, inventory of Thomas Thornton, Gent. taken by order of 10 April 1741: Stephen Huffum a Mulatto.

p.287, Agatha Chinn's part: 1 Molatto Stephen Huffum 15 pounds.

 

pp.290-3, inventory of Mrs. Sarah Ball, 1 negro man Temony about 5 years to serve, 8 pounds. 8 October 1742.

 

Deeds & Wills 1743-1750, No. 14

p.10, will of Peter Neasum. Give to my daughter Frances Anne Neasum my mullatto boy Peter both to remain in the care of Robert Neasum, she till she arrives to the age of eighteen, he til she marries or attains to the age of twenty one.

pp.15-16, 9 March 1744/5 inventory of the estate of Robert Neasum: a Mullatto Boy 5 pounds

 

Deeds Wills 1750-8, p.34b pp.34-9, Appraisal of the estate of Robert Edmonds returned 14 June 1751: one Indian girl Lucy 20 pounds, one Negro girl Siller 17 pounds.

p.120, Peter Conway will 15 December 1752, proved 16 February 1753. to wife my Mulatto Robin.

p.123, inventory of estate of Peter Conway: Robin 20 pounds.

 

p.166, Mrs. Betty Conway, deceased, relict of Peter Conway, deceased, her part of the estate of said decedent, according to the will an absolute property in a specified legacy: a Molatto boy Robin the time of his servitude. 15 February 1754/5 court.

 

Deeds Wills 1758-1763

p.131-2, inventory of John Muse, 1 Mollatto girle Chloe about 12 years old to serve till she attains the age of 31 years: 15 pounds. Returned 17 April 1761.

 

p.142b, George Miller inventory returned 15 May 1761: A Mollatto fellow James who has about seven years to serve: 25 pounds. A wench Hannah having about six years to serve 25 pounds. A wench Frank having about thirteen years to serve 25 pounds. A boy Davey having about seventeen years to serve 25 pounds.

 

pp.149-50, 19 January 1756, will of John Hubbard of Lower Precinct of the parish of Christ Church in Lancaster county to wife Sarah Hubbard ...to daughter Judith my Mullatto girl Lucy Bell, the daughter of my Mullatto woman named Frank. to my son William Hubard and Joshua Hubbard my negro man named Dick, my Mullatto woman named Frank and her child named Abraham also my mullatto woman Betty and her three children dureing the time of their service according to the act of assembly in that case made. proved 19 June 1761.

p.161-2, inventory of John Hubbard, decd., 17 July 1761: Negro Richard 40 pounds, Negro Bess 11 months to serve 1 pound.

 

Orders 1764-7, 112, 19 November 1764, Winnifred Bowling a Mulattoe child is by the Court bound to John Harrald til she arrives to the age of eighteen years her said master to learn her to read, sew and spin.

 

Deeds, Wills 1764-1770, 38, 17 June 1765, inventory of estate of William Haydon: 1 Mulatto girl Darcus Weaver 25 pounds; 1 Mulatto Boy John Weaver 20 pounds, 1 Mulatto Boy William Weaver 18 pounds; 1 Mulatto Boy Thomas Weaver 15 pounds, 1 Mulatto girl Betty Weaver 10 pounds; 1 Mulatto woman Sinah that is to be free in September next.

 

p.78a, Division of estate of William Haydon: John Haydons' part a Molatto girl Betty Weaver, 1 Negro lad Zachariah. Ambrose Jones's part: 1 Negro boy Charles, 1 Molatto boy John Weaver. William Oldham's part: 1 Molatto boy William Weaver. Tabitha Oldham's part 2 Mollattoes darcus and Thomas Weaver. 20 April 1767.

 

p.81a, estate of George Miller, deceased. The proportional part of his estate due to William Miller his orphan comes to 4 pounds, 9 shillings (the mollattoes & hire excepted).

 

LOUISA COUNTY

Orders 1766-74,

p.95, 9 March 1773, On the motion of William Bowler Attorney prayes the court admit Moses and Daniel Slaves to Charles Kennedy to commence an action and prosecute the same in form of paupers that they have a probable cause to sue for their freedom. leave is granted ... Hanover County ... in which County the Master lived ... Daniel passed as the brother of sd. Moses.

 

Will Book 2, p. 244

Will of John Moore: I give my wife...the time of service of a Mulattoe woman Judith and also her four children Bartlett, Ned, Zeak, and Rak (?) and at my wife's death the said Judith and her children to be free. I also give Judith fifty acres of land...a little below the road at the N.E. Creek to make a comfortable house for her if she chooses to live in it. 27 July 1777, proved 13 October 1777.

 

LUNENBURG COUNTY

Orders 1748-52, p.187, July 1749, Dublin an Indian of the Tugyebugg Nation Came into Court and Petitioned for her freedom (she being held in Slavery). It is therefore ordered that Benjamin Harris, Gent., do enquire into the Matter and report the same with his Opinion to the next Court.

p.321, July 1750, Dublin vs. Edward Powel, Trespass, Assault & Battery, dismissed.

 

Orders 1754-5, p.161, Churchwardens of Cumberland Parish bind Agness the Daughter of Moll a Molatto to Sherwood Bugg according to Law.

 

Orders 1755-7,

p.250, November 1756, Paul Carrington is assigned Attorney for Sarah an Indian Woman, who sets up a Right to Freedom but is kept in Slavery by Thomas Bedford Gent. and it is Ordered that he do diligently Examine into her Right and Report to the next Court.

p.269, March 1757, Paul Carrington Reported to the Court that agreeable to former Order of the Court he had inquired into the Right of Freedom of Sarah an Indian Woman in the Possession of Thomas Beford Gent. and the she informed him that her Witnesses would not or could not tell him anything.

 

Orders 1757-9,

p.114, October 1758, Churchwardens of Cumberland Parish bind Lucy a Mulatto child to James Cunningham.

 

Will Book 1, p.39, William Mays ... to my son Mattox Mays 1 Indian slave named Juda. To my son Joseph Mays 3 Indian slaves: Jack, Jemmy and Harry. To my daughter Frances White ... 1 Indian slave named Phillis. To my wife Mary Mays during her natural life, the use of my Indian girl slave named Nancey ... To my granddaughter Mary Mattox Giles 1 Indian slave named Daniel. 8 November 1748, proved 1 October 1751.

 

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

Orders 1677-80,

p.126, 20 May 1678,

I John Indicott Cooper inhabitant of Boston in New England have sold unto Richard Medlecott a Spanish Mullatto by name Antonio I haveing full power to sell him for his life time But at ye request of William Taylor I doe sell him but for Tenn yeares from ye day that he shall Disimbarke in Virginia ... at ye expiration .. sd Malatto Anthony to be a free man. 5 March 1677/8. I Antonio doe consent to ye above premises.

 

Orders 1680-94,

p.52, 5 December 1681, Ordered that One thousand pounds of tobaccoe & caske be paid to Capt. John an Indian, in the County Levy for killing a Wolfe.

 

p.548a, 30 March 1692, Cert. is granted to Jno. Bodgam for takeing up two Indian slaves belonging to Jeffry Jeffreys Esqr., 7 miles from their Master's house.

Cert. is granted to Jno. Bodgam for takeing up an Indian slave named Tom belonging to Jeffry Jeffrys, Esqr., 9 miles from his Masters House.

 

Orders 1694-1705,

p.323, 4 March 1699/1700, William, a Mullato boy, becomes bound to Majr. Robert Dudley untill he attaines to the age of twenty one, he being three yeares of age.

 

p.381, 7 October 1700, Certificate is granted Thomas Stapleton of this county for takeing up an Indian Runaway slave named Tom, belonging to John Nicholls of this County about ten miles from his Master's House.

 

Will Book A, pp.99-103, inventory of Major Robert Dudley, 3 November 1701,

At the Quarter

one Mallato woman at 2 years to serve 2 pounds

At the Dwelling Plantation

one mallato boy named Fulston 2 pounds

 

p.125, inventory of Honorable Ralph Wormeley, Esq., taken 2 December 1701

 

at the Pine Quarter

1 Indian man 25 pounds

 

p.126,

at the home house

1 Indian boy named Jack 16 pounds

 

p.208, Inventory of Robert Deputy taken 25 October 1708

1 Mulatto Girle named Jeane born of an English woman, aged about thirteene yeares 30 pouunds

 

Orders 1705-7

p. 11, 7 January 1705/6, Upon Petition of Indian Tom, late a Covenant Servant to John Nicholls, deced., setting forth that by agreement he was to serve the said Nicholls dureing his life ... order that Indian Tom be free.

 

Orders 1714-16,

p.255, 6 September 1715, At the motion of John Stuart, it is ordered that his three Tythables vizt. James Ingram, Indian Occoquan and himselfe be added to the List of Tythables.

 

Will Book B, page 121, inventory of Peter Chilton, by order of court on 21 June 1719,

one negro girle named Fillis 25 pounds

one Mullato garle named Margrit Murrow 16 pounds

 

p296, will of John Berry...to my daughter Ann Berry my two Molatto Girls named Betty and Lucy...they shall remain with my wife for her use until my said daughter shall come to the age of eighteen or marry. 6 December 1726, proved 7 March 1726/7.

 

p.307, Inventory of John Berry, order of court 7 March 1726/7

Slaves: Negro man named Peter 25 pounds, etc.

Servants:

1 Mollatto girl called Betty 8 pounds

1 Molatto girl called Lucy 12 pounds

recorded 4 April 1727

 

Orders 1721-6,

p.53, November 1722, The Grand Jury haveing presented Margarett a Mollatto woman servt. to Robert Holderless for haveing a bastard child.

p.56, January 1722/3, Zebulon Chilton appeared in Court and confest Judgment to the Churchwardens of Christ Church Parish for 500 pounds of Tobacco the fine due for Margarett a Mollatto Servt. to Robt. Holderness haveing a bastard child which he is ordered to pay.

 

Orders 1740-4, p.146, 4 November 1740, Frank a Mulatto man now in the Possession of Thomas Montague On his Petition for his freedom has leave to proceed in Forma Pauperis and John Lewis, Gent., is assigned his attorney. ... next court.

p.151, The petition of Frank a Mulatto man ... for reasons appearing to the Court is dismissed.

p.227, 5 July 1743, Simon a Mulatto Man held as a servant by Sr. Grey Skipwith petition for his freedom is admitted to sue in forma pauperis. Ja