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Title
Louisa County Free Black Register, Vol 2. # 632-658 and misc pages 294-302
Description
N.o 632
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit. The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 ordered that John Patterson son of Ann Patterson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Patterson is a man in the Twenty second year of his age of light brown complexion, five feet eleven inches high, straight & well made, hair straight and black, black eyes - has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John Patterson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 15.th day of September 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk
N.o 633
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the s.d County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that Tom Poindexter son of Jenny Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Tom Poindexter is a man of dark complexion in the Thirty fifth year of his age Five feet Eight inches high, has a car on the backs of the left hand another small scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by cuts no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Tom Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 1.st day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 634
State of Virginia. Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that Mollie Bet Poindexter daughter of Esther Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mollie Bet Poindexter is a girl of light brown complexion straight black hair, black eyes, good countenance, Five feet three inches high, has a scar over the right eye brow another small scar on the left side of the neck about an inch below the ear no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mollie Bet Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 10.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 635
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that John Poindexter son of Mary Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Poindexter is a boy of dark black complexion black eyes, black curly hair, in the Fifteenth year of his age, Five feet five inches high, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands worthy of notice - The said John Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 19.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 636
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of October 1863 Ordered that Edward Harris son of Nancy Harris a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Harris is a man of light brown complexion, Twenty two years old, dark brown hair, black eyes, Five feet eight inches high, has a scar about the middle of the forhead between the eyes - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Edward Harris was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 30.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 637
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863 ordered that James Minor Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said County according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Minor Poindexter is a young man of light complexion approaching nearly to white, has a good countenance - black eyes, dark hair, in the - five year of his age, Five feet six and a half inches high and has a long scar on the back of the right hand running nearly across the hand caused by a cut. No other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said James Minor Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 16.th day of December 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 638
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863 ordered that Bettie Poindexter a Free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Bettie Poindexter is a girl of light complexion approaching nearly to white - straight brown hair, Grey eyes, Five feet four inches high - in the sixteenth year of her age - Has no scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Bettie Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of December 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa County Court
N.o 639
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that John A. Wilkerson son of Hannah Wilkerson - a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John A. Wilkerson is a man of dark complexion, Twenty six years old, black hair, black eyes, Five feet seven inches high, has a scar over the right eye, another on the upper lip and one on the for finger of the right hand - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John A. Wilkerson was born free in the County of Louisa, in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 640
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Lonnzo Edwards son of William Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is thereby certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lonnzo Edwards is a man of bright complexion, Five feet four and a half inches high, Twenty six years old, brown hair, black eyes, has a scar on the head above the left ear and another on the for finger of the left hand, near the end - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Lonnzo Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 641
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Richard Edwards son of William Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Richard Edwards is a man of bright complexion, Twenty three years old, black hair, black eyes, Five feet seven and a half inches high, has a scar on the head above the left ear and another on the finger next to the little finger of the right hand - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Richard Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 642
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Edward Wilkerson son of Hannah Wilkerson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Wilkerson is a man of dark complexion, Twenty years old, black hair, black eyes, Five feet seven and a half inches high, has a small scar under the left eye. no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Edward Wilkerson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 643
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Keziah M. Poindexter daughter of Jane Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Keziah M. Poindexter is a woman of bright mulatto complexion twenty six years old, black hair black eyes, five feet four inches high, has a scar on the end of the right fore-finger, near the nail; no other mark or scar on her face head or hands, deemed worthy of notice - The said Keziah M. Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 17.th day of February 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 644
State of Virginia County of Louisa to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863, ordered that Lucy Mosby (daughter of Jane Poindexter who intermarried with Butler Mosby) a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Mosby is a woman of dark complexion, thirty two year old, wooly hair, black eyes, five feet, one inch high, has a scar on the back of her right hand, no other mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice - The said Lucy Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of February 1864 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 645
State of Virginia: County of Louisa to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863, ordered that Elizabeth Mosby (daughter of Louisa Mosby who was Louisa Poindexter) a free negress, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Elizabeth Mosby is a bright mulatto woman about Twenty three years of age has black hair, nearly straight, black eyes, good countenance five feet two inches high, has a large scar on the right side of her neck, near her shoulder caused by a burn and a small one on her left hand near the first joint of her index finger caused from a cut with a knife - no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Elizabeth Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 27.th day of February 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa
N.o 646
State of Virginia County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864, ordered that George King son of Lavinia King a free negro, who this day in open court delivered up his former certificate of Registration, be again registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George King a man inclined to be fleshy, of dark brownish complexion with good countenance, in the fortieth year of his age, five feet six and a half inches high, has two scar on the left wrist about one and a quarter inches apart - on the outer corner of the right eye and another on his neck in front, not far above the breast bone, the first two were occasioned by cuts, and the last two by burns - no other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice : The said George King was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 15.th day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 647
State of Virginia - County of Louisa, to wit;
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864, ordered that William Henry Wilkinson, son of Louisa Wilkinson, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Henry Wilkinson is a man of bright mulatto complexion in the Twentieth year of his age, five feet nine and a half inches high, has black hair, inclined to curl, black eyes, has a small scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said William Henry Wilkinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia, Given under my h and this 15.th day of March 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 648
State of Virginia: County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 15.th day of March Eighteen hundred and sixty four, ordered that Betty Reynolds, daughter of Susan Reynolds, a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betty Reynolds is a woman of bright mulatto complexion in the Twenty third year of her age, Five feet, three inches high, has black hair, nearly straight, black eyes, no mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Betty Reynolds was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 649
State of Virginia, County of Louisa, to wit;
The court of said County having on the fourteenth day of March Eighteen hundred and sixty four, ordered that Louisa Virginia Wilkinson daughter of Sarah Poindexter, and wife of Ned Wilkinson a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Louisa Virginia Wilkinson is a bright mulatto woman in the thirty eighth year of her age, five feet, one inch high, has black nearly straight hair, black eyes good countenance, no mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Louisa Virginia Wilkinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this eighteenth day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 650
State of Virginia
County of Louisa - to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March1864 ordered that John Mosby, son of Louisa Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Mosby is man of Brown complexion, seventeen years old, five feet nine inches high, has a small scar on the the back of his right hand, no other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand thi s8.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 651
State of Virginia
County of Louisa, to wit:
The court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864 ordered that Joseph Mosby son of Louisa Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Joseph Mosby is a man of light brown complexion in the eighteenth year of his age, five feet nine inches and a half high; has a scar on the forehead - no other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Joseph Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 8.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Cl Louisa County Court
N.o 652
State of Virginia - County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864, ordered that Mary Margaret Trainham, daughter of Judith Trainham, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Margaret Trainham is a bright mulatto woman in the Twenty eighth year of her age, five feet, one and three quarters of an inch high, brown eyes, has no mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Margaret Trainham was born free in the County of Louisa and State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 653
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864 ordered that Lucy Poindexter, daughter of Sally Poindexter, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Lucy Poindexter, is a woman of dark brown complexion, in the eighteenth year of her age, five feet, three inches high black eyes, black kinky hair, has no mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucy Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa and state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 15.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 654
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864 ordered that Eliza Mosby daughter of Lucy Mosby a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Mosby is a woman of dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, in the eighteenth year of her age, five feet, one inch high, and has a small scar in the forehead - no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Eliza Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 7.th day of May 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 655
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of October 1864 ordered that Jane Poindexter daughter of Lilly Poindexter a free negress be registered according to law by the Clerk of said Court: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane Poindexter is in her thirteenth year of age, (born 15 Dec. 1851, per loose note found here) bright mulatto, four feet eleven and a quarter inches high, has black eyes, black hair and nearly straight, has a small scar on her right wrist, no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Jane Poindexter was born free in the said County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under my hand this 11.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter c
N.o 656
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of October 1864 ordered that Sally Edwards, daughter of Betsy Edwards a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court; according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sally Edwards is a woman of bright mulatto complexion in the 21.st year of her age five feet four inches and a half high, has black eyes, face freckled, black hair inclining to be straight - Has no mark on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Sally Edwards was born free in Louisa County in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 657
State of Virginia - Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of October 1864 ordered that Sarah Jane Edwards a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Jane Edwards, daughter of Hannah Wilkerson is a woman of dark brown complexion, in the 23.rd year of her age, five feet four inches high, has a small scar on the palmer side of the muscle of her left thumb - has black eyes and black wooly hair - has no other mark or scar than the one above described, on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sarah Jane Edwards was born free in Louisa County in the State of Virginia - Given under my hand this 17.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter
N.o 658
State of Virginia - Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of January 1865 ordered that Mary E. Nelson a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary E Nelson is in the nineteenth year of her age, is a bright mulatto five feet two inches high, has straight black hair black eyes, has a small scar on the index finger of the right hand, no other mark or scar on the face head or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary E Nelson was born free in Louisa County in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1865. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
P. 294/ N.o 371
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 11.th 1850.
Margaret Edwards daughter of William Edwards and Betsy Edwards his wife (all of whom were born free) thi day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Margaret Edwards is a girl or young woman a bright mulatto, hair inclined to be long and black, freckles on the nose and cheeks a little be- the eyes, in the Eighteenth year of her age - five feet tw- inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand near t- root of the thumb & index finger occasioned by a cut - stutters badly in talking - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Cou- with the said Margaret Edwards and ordered to be certifie- to be correctly made.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk the said Court have hereto put my han- and affixed the Public seal of said Cou- at the Courthouse this 11.th day of May - In the 74.th year of our foundation.
Attest
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
P. 295
David Kinney in the 50 year of his age 5 feet 6 3/4 inches high Dark black good Countenance thick lips has a scar on the inside of the finger next to the little finger on right hand has another scar on the out side of right leg between the knee & ancle - trunchy & strong made - Born free in Louisa County
P. 295
David Poindexter son of Rachael Poindexter 21 years old Light brownish Coloured Mulatto man 5 feet 4 1/2 Inches high black eyes good countenance the ends of the index & midle fingers of left hand have been cut off a scar between the root of the thumb & Index finger on the back of the left hand another on the wrist of left arm occasioned by cuts another scar on right side of the throat or neck produced by Kings Evil another scar on the inside of the ancle of the left leg occasioned by a cut large nose & inclined somewhat Roman - Deed from John B Poindexter to Frankey & others.
P. 296
Anne Cosby alias, Anne Kimbrough is a woman in the 48 year of Mulatto Colour 5 feet 4 Inches high no mark or scar on her face neck or hands, black eyes, mouth pouts more than common..two of her under front teeth are out
P. 296
Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough is a very bright Mulatto girl almost approaching white in the 18 year of her age 5 feet 1 Inches high strait black hair black eyes- ears bored for ear rings - hand some regular features well formed & handsome figure.
P. 296
Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough is a man in the 32 year of his age bright mulatto 5 feet 7 1/2 In high scar on the first joint of the forefinger or Index finger of the left hand black eyes & blk hair which is inclined to be strait, stout & well built
P. 296
Robert N. Cosby alias, Robert N. Kimbrough is a bright mulatto boy or young man in the 16 year old last March 5 feet 9 In high black eyes & black hair which is inclined to be strait good countenance handsome & regular features - strait and well formed.
P. 297
(note)
Jain the daughter of Sally Poindexter was Born the 15 of December 1851. Ann M Lea Oct the 7 1864
P.297
N.o 280
Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 11.th 1843 Mary Tyree (daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty one years old, about five feet five inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court February the 13.th 1843. The f-ing Register was compared by the court with -id mary Tyree and ordered to be certified
P. 298
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office April 12.th 1836. Lucy Ann Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann Putney is a girl of dark Complexion five feet two and three quarter Inches high, in the twentieth year of her age, no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court June the 14.th 1836 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Lucy Ann Putney and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 14.th day of June 1836. (Signed) John Hunter
Attest
Richard Smith
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
P. 298
William Washington Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney in 11.th year of his age Dark skin - rather long & narrow face 4 feet 7 Inches high - no apparent mark or scar
P. 299
Alfred Edwards son of Dicy Edwards both born free this day made application in the Clerk's office to be registered this 6.th day of September 1850.
The said Alfred Edwards is 5 feet 9 inches & 1/2 high in the 28.th year of his age tolerably bright mulatto light grey eyes a scar on the forehead over the right eye a scar on the thumb of the left hand no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
P. 299
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
N.o Alfred Edwards The court of said County having on the day of September 1850 ordered that Alfred Edwards a free negro, be registered by the clerk of said Court according to Law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Alfred Edwards is in the twenty eighth year of his age, is a tolerably bright mulatto about five feet nine inches & a half high, has light eyes has a scar on the forehead over the right eye & a scar on the forehead over the right eye & a scar on the back of the thumb of the left hand, he has no other mark scar deemed worthy of notice. the said Alfred Ed- was born free in the said County of Louisa - Given under my hand this day of September 1850 (Signed) John Hunter C. C
I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court - Louisa County do hereby Certify that - foregoing is a true copy of the Register of Alfred Edwards
In testimony whereof I have here - put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this - day of Sept 1850.
#310
Polly Ann Jackson daughter of Sam & Francis Jackson 18 years old five feet one & a half inches high, brownish complexion, straight hair & black short & rather full faced black eyes no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#311
Jane Maria Jackson daughter of same - 16 years old five feet one & a quarter inches high, very light complexion, blue eyes straight hair & light sandy color & inclined to be frayed or disheveled, a natural mark in the right corner of the mouth a mole near the left corner of the mouth & about a quarter of an inch below
#312
Louisa Ellen Jackson daughter of same - 14 years old five feet two & a half inches high, very light complexion nearly white very straight light hair, blue eyes no mark or scar worthy of notice
#313
William Thomas Jackson son of same - 12 years old four feet eight inches high, light complexion, black eyes, hair inclined to be straight, some what light & inclined to be discheveled, good countenance no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#314
Lucy Margaret daughter of same - 9 years old four feet three & a half inches high, bright mulatto. very black eyes straight dark hair, has a small scar just under the nose on the left side
#315
Robert Henry Jackson son of same - 7 years old three feet eleven & a half inches bright mulatto, very black eyes, light dischevelled hair no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#316
James Lindsey Jackson son of same - 5 years old three feet four inches, bright mulatto. dark blue eyes, stra- hair & dark no mark or scar worthy of notice
#317
Samuel Walker Jackson son of same - 2 years old two feet ten inches high, dark brownish complexion black straight hair, no mark or scar worthy of notice.
P. 308 / N.o 264
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1841 - Shepherd Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is about twenty two years old, about five feet eleven and a half inches high, of dark complexion, and has a scar on the nose, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Shepherd Poindexter and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said court the - day of - 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation.
Attest
Justice of the peace of
Louisa County
P. 303
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Mary King daughter of Lavinia King aged 22 10 Feby 1846 5 feet 3 In high light complexion
P. 301
Minyard Jackson son of Polly Jackson 19 years a boy or young man of Light brownish complexion black eyes 5 feet 6 1/4 Inches high has the ball of the end of the midle finger on the right hand cut has another scar on the point of chin a little to the left side - Born free in Louisa County
P. 301
Sally Jackson wife of David Jackson daughter of Sarah Poindexter 20 years old 5 feet 7 Inches high Light brownish colour black eyes, show the white more than common acquires freedom by deed from Rev.d Jno Poindexter to Lucy ? see Register of Mary Elizabeth Poindexter granted last Court for time of making & recording s.d deed.
P. 301
Sarah Jackson daughter of Suzana Jackson 18 years old bright mulatto black eyes straight black hair small scar on the index finger of left hand occasioned by cut good countenance 5 feet 11 Inches high - Born free in Louisa County.
P. 301
Suzana Jackson daughter of Winney Jackson 23 years old 5 feet 4 1/2 Inches high of light brownish colour black eyes upper front teeth are out - Born free in Louisa County
P. 301
Elizabeth Jackson daughter of Cassandra Jackson 20 years old. Dark brownish colour 5 feet 5 1/2 Inches high black eyes & black hair scar on nose between the eyes occasioned by a cut - Born free in Louisa county
P. 301
Pamelia Jackson daughter of Cassandra Jackson 19 years old Light brownish Colour black eyes 5 feet 2 1/2 Inches high - face narrow - good features or countenance, the little finger of left hand is crooked, has a scar low down in the left side of the neck has large nose & mouth pouts somewhat - Born free in Louisa County
P. 302
part. another on the outer corner of the right eye and another on - neck in front not far above the breast bone: the two first were -casioned by cuts and the two last by burns. No other mark or -ar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice: The said -orgi King was born free in the County of Louisa in the state - Virginia
Given under my hand this fifteenth day of September AD One thousand eight hundred and fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court, of Louisa County do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Register of George King
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court the fifteenth day of September AD One thousand Eight hundred and fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
P. 300
Patsy - daughter of Betsey Edwards born free in this County - is a bright mulatto woman in her 21st year - 5 ft 4 1/2 in high
P. 300
Sarah Jane Edwards daughter of Hannah Wilkerson born free in this County - is a dark brown woman in her 73.d year of age - 5 ft - 4 in - high. has a small scar on the muscle of left thumb on the inner side
P. 300
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Jane Poindexter daughter of Lilly Poindexter born 15.th Dec. 1851 - light mullatto, black eyes, dark hair and nearly straight hair 4 ft - 11 in inches high - has s small scar on right wrist - no other marks or scar -
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit. The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 ordered that John Patterson son of Ann Patterson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Patterson is a man in the Twenty second year of his age of light brown complexion, five feet eleven inches high, straight & well made, hair straight and black, black eyes - has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John Patterson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 15.th day of September 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk
N.o 633
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the s.d County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that Tom Poindexter son of Jenny Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Tom Poindexter is a man of dark complexion in the Thirty fifth year of his age Five feet Eight inches high, has a car on the backs of the left hand another small scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by cuts no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Tom Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 1.st day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 634
State of Virginia. Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that Mollie Bet Poindexter daughter of Esther Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mollie Bet Poindexter is a girl of light brown complexion straight black hair, black eyes, good countenance, Five feet three inches high, has a scar over the right eye brow another small scar on the left side of the neck about an inch below the ear no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mollie Bet Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 10.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 635
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of September 1863 Ordered that John Poindexter son of Mary Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Poindexter is a boy of dark black complexion black eyes, black curly hair, in the Fifteenth year of his age, Five feet five inches high, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands worthy of notice - The said John Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 19.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 636
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of October 1863 Ordered that Edward Harris son of Nancy Harris a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Harris is a man of light brown complexion, Twenty two years old, dark brown hair, black eyes, Five feet eight inches high, has a scar about the middle of the forhead between the eyes - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Edward Harris was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 30.th day of October 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 637
State of Virginia Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863 ordered that James Minor Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said County according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Minor Poindexter is a young man of light complexion approaching nearly to white, has a good countenance - black eyes, dark hair, in the - five year of his age, Five feet six and a half inches high and has a long scar on the back of the right hand running nearly across the hand caused by a cut. No other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said James Minor Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 16.th day of December 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 638
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863 ordered that Bettie Poindexter a Free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Bettie Poindexter is a girl of light complexion approaching nearly to white - straight brown hair, Grey eyes, Five feet four inches high - in the sixteenth year of her age - Has no scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Bettie Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of December 1863. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa County Court
N.o 639
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that John A. Wilkerson son of Hannah Wilkerson - a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John A. Wilkerson is a man of dark complexion, Twenty six years old, black hair, black eyes, Five feet seven inches high, has a scar over the right eye, another on the upper lip and one on the for finger of the right hand - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John A. Wilkerson was born free in the County of Louisa, in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 640
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Lonnzo Edwards son of William Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is thereby certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lonnzo Edwards is a man of bright complexion, Five feet four and a half inches high, Twenty six years old, brown hair, black eyes, has a scar on the head above the left ear and another on the for finger of the left hand, near the end - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Lonnzo Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 641
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Richard Edwards son of William Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Richard Edwards is a man of bright complexion, Twenty three years old, black hair, black eyes, Five feet seven and a half inches high, has a scar on the head above the left ear and another on the finger next to the little finger of the right hand - no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Richard Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 642
State of Virginia, Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Edward Wilkerson son of Hannah Wilkerson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Wilkerson is a man of dark complexion, Twenty years old, black hair, black eyes, Five feet seven and a half inches high, has a small scar under the left eye. no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Edward Wilkerson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 16.th day of January 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 643
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of January 1864 ordered that Keziah M. Poindexter daughter of Jane Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Keziah M. Poindexter is a woman of bright mulatto complexion twenty six years old, black hair black eyes, five feet four inches high, has a scar on the end of the right fore-finger, near the nail; no other mark or scar on her face head or hands, deemed worthy of notice - The said Keziah M. Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 17.th day of February 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 644
State of Virginia County of Louisa to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863, ordered that Lucy Mosby (daughter of Jane Poindexter who intermarried with Butler Mosby) a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Mosby is a woman of dark complexion, thirty two year old, wooly hair, black eyes, five feet, one inch high, has a scar on the back of her right hand, no other mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice - The said Lucy Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of February 1864 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 645
State of Virginia: County of Louisa to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of December 1863, ordered that Elizabeth Mosby (daughter of Louisa Mosby who was Louisa Poindexter) a free negress, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Elizabeth Mosby is a bright mulatto woman about Twenty three years of age has black hair, nearly straight, black eyes, good countenance five feet two inches high, has a large scar on the right side of her neck, near her shoulder caused by a burn and a small one on her left hand near the first joint of her index finger caused from a cut with a knife - no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Elizabeth Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 27.th day of February 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa
N.o 646
State of Virginia County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864, ordered that George King son of Lavinia King a free negro, who this day in open court delivered up his former certificate of Registration, be again registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George King a man inclined to be fleshy, of dark brownish complexion with good countenance, in the fortieth year of his age, five feet six and a half inches high, has two scar on the left wrist about one and a quarter inches apart - on the outer corner of the right eye and another on his neck in front, not far above the breast bone, the first two were occasioned by cuts, and the last two by burns - no other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice : The said George King was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 15.th day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 647
State of Virginia - County of Louisa, to wit;
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864, ordered that William Henry Wilkinson, son of Louisa Wilkinson, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Henry Wilkinson is a man of bright mulatto complexion in the Twentieth year of his age, five feet nine and a half inches high, has black hair, inclined to curl, black eyes, has a small scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said William Henry Wilkinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia, Given under my h and this 15.th day of March 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 648
State of Virginia: County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 15.th day of March Eighteen hundred and sixty four, ordered that Betty Reynolds, daughter of Susan Reynolds, a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betty Reynolds is a woman of bright mulatto complexion in the Twenty third year of her age, Five feet, three inches high, has black hair, nearly straight, black eyes, no mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Betty Reynolds was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16.th day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 649
State of Virginia, County of Louisa, to wit;
The court of said County having on the fourteenth day of March Eighteen hundred and sixty four, ordered that Louisa Virginia Wilkinson daughter of Sarah Poindexter, and wife of Ned Wilkinson a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Louisa Virginia Wilkinson is a bright mulatto woman in the thirty eighth year of her age, five feet, one inch high, has black nearly straight hair, black eyes good countenance, no mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Louisa Virginia Wilkinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this eighteenth day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and sixty four. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 650
State of Virginia
County of Louisa - to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March1864 ordered that John Mosby, son of Louisa Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Mosby is man of Brown complexion, seventeen years old, five feet nine inches high, has a small scar on the the back of his right hand, no other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said John Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand thi s8.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 651
State of Virginia
County of Louisa, to wit:
The court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1864 ordered that Joseph Mosby son of Louisa Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Joseph Mosby is a man of light brown complexion in the eighteenth year of his age, five feet nine inches and a half high; has a scar on the forehead - no other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Joseph Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 8.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Cl Louisa County Court
N.o 652
State of Virginia - County of Louisa, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864, ordered that Mary Margaret Trainham, daughter of Judith Trainham, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Margaret Trainham is a bright mulatto woman in the Twenty eighth year of her age, five feet, one and three quarters of an inch high, brown eyes, has no mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Margaret Trainham was born free in the County of Louisa and State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 653
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864 ordered that Lucy Poindexter, daughter of Sally Poindexter, a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Lucy Poindexter, is a woman of dark brown complexion, in the eighteenth year of her age, five feet, three inches high black eyes, black kinky hair, has no mark or scar on her head face or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucy Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa and state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 15.th day of April 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 654
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of April 1864 ordered that Eliza Mosby daughter of Lucy Mosby a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Mosby is a woman of dark complexion, black eyes, black hair, in the eighteenth year of her age, five feet, one inch high, and has a small scar in the forehead - no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Eliza Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia - Given under my hand this 7.th day of May 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 655
State of Virginia Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of October 1864 ordered that Jane Poindexter daughter of Lilly Poindexter a free negress be registered according to law by the Clerk of said Court: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane Poindexter is in her thirteenth year of age, (born 15 Dec. 1851, per loose note found here) bright mulatto, four feet eleven and a quarter inches high, has black eyes, black hair and nearly straight, has a small scar on her right wrist, no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Jane Poindexter was born free in the said County of Louisa in the State of Virginia - Given under my hand this 11.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter c
N.o 656
State of Virginia - Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of October 1864 ordered that Sally Edwards, daughter of Betsy Edwards a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court; according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sally Edwards is a woman of bright mulatto complexion in the 21.st year of her age five feet four inches and a half high, has black eyes, face freckled, black hair inclining to be straight - Has no mark on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice - The said Sally Edwards was born free in Louisa County in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 17.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk Louisa County Court
N.o 657
State of Virginia - Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of October 1864 ordered that Sarah Jane Edwards a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sarah Jane Edwards, daughter of Hannah Wilkerson is a woman of dark brown complexion, in the 23.rd year of her age, five feet four inches high, has a small scar on the palmer side of the muscle of her left thumb - has black eyes and black wooly hair - has no other mark or scar than the one above described, on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sarah Jane Edwards was born free in Louisa County in the State of Virginia - Given under my hand this 17.th day of October 1864. (Signed) David M Hunter
N.o 658
State of Virginia - Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of January 1865 ordered that Mary E. Nelson a free negress be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary E Nelson is in the nineteenth year of her age, is a bright mulatto five feet two inches high, has straight black hair black eyes, has a small scar on the index finger of the right hand, no other mark or scar on the face head or hands, deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary E Nelson was born free in Louisa County in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1865. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
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State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 11.th 1850.
Margaret Edwards daughter of William Edwards and Betsy Edwards his wife (all of whom were born free) thi day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Margaret Edwards is a girl or young woman a bright mulatto, hair inclined to be long and black, freckles on the nose and cheeks a little be- the eyes, in the Eighteenth year of her age - five feet tw- inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand near t- root of the thumb & index finger occasioned by a cut - stutters badly in talking - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Cou- with the said Margaret Edwards and ordered to be certifie- to be correctly made.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk the said Court have hereto put my han- and affixed the Public seal of said Cou- at the Courthouse this 11.th day of May - In the 74.th year of our foundation.
Attest
a Justice of the peace for Louisa County
P. 295
David Kinney in the 50 year of his age 5 feet 6 3/4 inches high Dark black good Countenance thick lips has a scar on the inside of the finger next to the little finger on right hand has another scar on the out side of right leg between the knee & ancle - trunchy & strong made - Born free in Louisa County
P. 295
David Poindexter son of Rachael Poindexter 21 years old Light brownish Coloured Mulatto man 5 feet 4 1/2 Inches high black eyes good countenance the ends of the index & midle fingers of left hand have been cut off a scar between the root of the thumb & Index finger on the back of the left hand another on the wrist of left arm occasioned by cuts another scar on right side of the throat or neck produced by Kings Evil another scar on the inside of the ancle of the left leg occasioned by a cut large nose & inclined somewhat Roman - Deed from John B Poindexter to Frankey & others.
P. 296
Anne Cosby alias, Anne Kimbrough is a woman in the 48 year of Mulatto Colour 5 feet 4 Inches high no mark or scar on her face neck or hands, black eyes, mouth pouts more than common..two of her under front teeth are out
P. 296
Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough is a very bright Mulatto girl almost approaching white in the 18 year of her age 5 feet 1 Inches high strait black hair black eyes- ears bored for ear rings - hand some regular features well formed & handsome figure.
P. 296
Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough is a man in the 32 year of his age bright mulatto 5 feet 7 1/2 In high scar on the first joint of the forefinger or Index finger of the left hand black eyes & blk hair which is inclined to be strait, stout & well built
P. 296
Robert N. Cosby alias, Robert N. Kimbrough is a bright mulatto boy or young man in the 16 year old last March 5 feet 9 In high black eyes & black hair which is inclined to be strait good countenance handsome & regular features - strait and well formed.
P. 297
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Jain the daughter of Sally Poindexter was Born the 15 of December 1851. Ann M Lea Oct the 7 1864
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Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 11.th 1843 Mary Tyree (daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty one years old, about five feet five inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court February the 13.th 1843. The f-ing Register was compared by the court with -id mary Tyree and ordered to be certified
P. 298
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office April 12.th 1836. Lucy Ann Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann Putney is a girl of dark Complexion five feet two and three quarter Inches high, in the twentieth year of her age, no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court June the 14.th 1836 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the court with the said Lucy Ann Putney and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 14.th day of June 1836. (Signed) John Hunter
Attest
Richard Smith
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
P. 298
William Washington Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney in 11.th year of his age Dark skin - rather long & narrow face 4 feet 7 Inches high - no apparent mark or scar
P. 299
Alfred Edwards son of Dicy Edwards both born free this day made application in the Clerk's office to be registered this 6.th day of September 1850.
The said Alfred Edwards is 5 feet 9 inches & 1/2 high in the 28.th year of his age tolerably bright mulatto light grey eyes a scar on the forehead over the right eye a scar on the thumb of the left hand no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
P. 299
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
N.o Alfred Edwards The court of said County having on the day of September 1850 ordered that Alfred Edwards a free negro, be registered by the clerk of said Court according to Law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Alfred Edwards is in the twenty eighth year of his age, is a tolerably bright mulatto about five feet nine inches & a half high, has light eyes has a scar on the forehead over the right eye & a scar on the forehead over the right eye & a scar on the back of the thumb of the left hand, he has no other mark scar deemed worthy of notice. the said Alfred Ed- was born free in the said County of Louisa - Given under my hand this day of September 1850 (Signed) John Hunter C. C
I John Hunter Clerk of the County Court - Louisa County do hereby Certify that - foregoing is a true copy of the Register of Alfred Edwards
In testimony whereof I have here - put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this - day of Sept 1850.
#310
Polly Ann Jackson daughter of Sam & Francis Jackson 18 years old five feet one & a half inches high, brownish complexion, straight hair & black short & rather full faced black eyes no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#311
Jane Maria Jackson daughter of same - 16 years old five feet one & a quarter inches high, very light complexion, blue eyes straight hair & light sandy color & inclined to be frayed or disheveled, a natural mark in the right corner of the mouth a mole near the left corner of the mouth & about a quarter of an inch below
#312
Louisa Ellen Jackson daughter of same - 14 years old five feet two & a half inches high, very light complexion nearly white very straight light hair, blue eyes no mark or scar worthy of notice
#313
William Thomas Jackson son of same - 12 years old four feet eight inches high, light complexion, black eyes, hair inclined to be straight, some what light & inclined to be discheveled, good countenance no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#314
Lucy Margaret daughter of same - 9 years old four feet three & a half inches high, bright mulatto. very black eyes straight dark hair, has a small scar just under the nose on the left side
#315
Robert Henry Jackson son of same - 7 years old three feet eleven & a half inches bright mulatto, very black eyes, light dischevelled hair no mark or scar worthy of notice.
#316
James Lindsey Jackson son of same - 5 years old three feet four inches, bright mulatto. dark blue eyes, stra- hair & dark no mark or scar worthy of notice
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Samuel Walker Jackson son of same - 2 years old two feet ten inches high, dark brownish complexion black straight hair, no mark or scar worthy of notice.
P. 308 / N.o 264
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1841 - Shepherd Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is about twenty two years old, about five feet eleven and a half inches high, of dark complexion, and has a scar on the nose, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Shepherd Poindexter and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony where of I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said court the - day of - 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation.
Attest
Justice of the peace of
Louisa County
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Mary King daughter of Lavinia King aged 22 10 Feby 1846 5 feet 3 In high light complexion
P. 301
Minyard Jackson son of Polly Jackson 19 years a boy or young man of Light brownish complexion black eyes 5 feet 6 1/4 Inches high has the ball of the end of the midle finger on the right hand cut has another scar on the point of chin a little to the left side - Born free in Louisa County
P. 301
Sally Jackson wife of David Jackson daughter of Sarah Poindexter 20 years old 5 feet 7 Inches high Light brownish colour black eyes, show the white more than common acquires freedom by deed from Rev.d Jno Poindexter to Lucy ? see Register of Mary Elizabeth Poindexter granted last Court for time of making & recording s.d deed.
P. 301
Sarah Jackson daughter of Suzana Jackson 18 years old bright mulatto black eyes straight black hair small scar on the index finger of left hand occasioned by cut good countenance 5 feet 11 Inches high - Born free in Louisa County.
P. 301
Suzana Jackson daughter of Winney Jackson 23 years old 5 feet 4 1/2 Inches high of light brownish colour black eyes upper front teeth are out - Born free in Louisa County
P. 301
Elizabeth Jackson daughter of Cassandra Jackson 20 years old. Dark brownish colour 5 feet 5 1/2 Inches high black eyes & black hair scar on nose between the eyes occasioned by a cut - Born free in Louisa county
P. 301
Pamelia Jackson daughter of Cassandra Jackson 19 years old Light brownish Colour black eyes 5 feet 2 1/2 Inches high - face narrow - good features or countenance, the little finger of left hand is crooked, has a scar low down in the left side of the neck has large nose & mouth pouts somewhat - Born free in Louisa County
P. 302
part. another on the outer corner of the right eye and another on - neck in front not far above the breast bone: the two first were -casioned by cuts and the two last by burns. No other mark or -ar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice: The said -orgi King was born free in the County of Louisa in the state - Virginia
Given under my hand this fifteenth day of September AD One thousand eight hundred and fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court, of Louisa County do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Register of George King
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court the fifteenth day of September AD One thousand Eight hundred and fifty seven (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
P. 300
Patsy - daughter of Betsey Edwards born free in this County - is a bright mulatto woman in her 21st year - 5 ft 4 1/2 in high
P. 300
Sarah Jane Edwards daughter of Hannah Wilkerson born free in this County - is a dark brown woman in her 73.d year of age - 5 ft - 4 in - high. has a small scar on the muscle of left thumb on the inner side
P. 300
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Jane Poindexter daughter of Lilly Poindexter born 15.th Dec. 1851 - light mullatto, black eyes, dark hair and nearly straight hair 4 ft - 11 in inches high - has s small scar on right wrist - no other marks or scar -
Source
Louisa County Clerk of Court, records now at the Library of Virginia and on Microfilm
Publisher
Louisa County Historical Society
Date
1820-1850s
Rights
Originals at the Library of Virginia
Identifier
054