Dublin Core
Title
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 2, No 214-319
Subject
Transcriptions of Bond Book 2
Description
N.o 214
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court November the 14.th 1837 Maria White a bright Mulatto woman born free who was heretofore registered appeared in the said Court, and satisfied the Court that her Register has been destroyed It is Therefore entered by the Court that her Register be renewed - And in pursuance Thereof - It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria White is a bright mulatto woman five feet one inch high, about thirty years of age, has a small scar on the back part of her left hand, No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice, and the Court now in Session having compared the above Register with the said Maria White doth certify that it is correctly taken
N.o 215
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Clerks Office February 17.th 1838. David King son of Polly a free man of colour made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said David King is about twenty three year's of age about five feet eleven and a quarter inches high, black complexion has two small scars on the left hand, one on the fore finger and the other just above the junction of the thumb with the hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 216
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 8.th 1838. John H. Captain (son of Polly Captain) who was free born made application in the said Office to be Registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John H. Captain is a bright mulatto man in his twenty third year, about five feet five and three quarter inches high, has a bushy head of hair inclined to straightness has a large scar on the ankle of the left leg, and stiff in the knee of the same leg occasioned by a chicken cock sticking his spur in the knee (a small scar from the spur on the knee) which causes a hopping in walking; has another small scar on the under lip; no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 217
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 11.th 1838 Mary the daughter of Celia, who said Celia and Mary were emancipated together with their future increase, by a deed of manumition from Betty Duke to said Celia & Mary bearing date the 18.th day of November 1800 This day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary is a woman of light complexion about five feet two and a half inches high, about thirty nine years old - has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 218
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838 Betsey Daughter of Mary who (said Betsey) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey is a bright mulatto woman about five feet four inches high in the sixteenth year of her age has a bushy head of hair and no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 219
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838 Montgomery son of Mary who (said Montgomery) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Montgomery is a boy of darkish complexion about four feet four inches high in the thirteenth year of his age has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 220
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June 11.th 1838. Mary daughter of Mary who (said Mary) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. - It is therefore certified to al whom it may concern that the said Mary is a girl of light complexion about three feet ten inches high has a light scar under the chin in the eighth year of her age has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 221
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838. Frances daughter of Mary who (said Frances) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances is a girl of light complexion about two feet six and a half inches high about two years old has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 222
State of Virginia
Esther Veney daughter of Rachel Veney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Esther Veney is a woman of dark complexion; regular features, about five feet four inches high, and about eighteen years of age; has several large scars on the left arm occasioned from burning; and the body very much scarred from having been badly burnt when a child; no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 223
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 8.th 1838. Wesley Kenney (son of Phillis Kenney) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Wesley Kenney is a man of dark complexion, regular features, in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet four inches and a half high, has a small scar on the left side of the forehead in the edge of the hair, no other scar or mark except very slight ones deemed worthy of notice.
N. 224
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 11.th 1839. Henry Wilkerson (son of Peggy Wilkerson) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry Wilkerson is a man of darkish complexion, regular features, in the twenty third year of his age, about five feet eight and a half inches high, has a small scar in the eyebrow of the right eye, a small scar on the top of the right foot near the big toe, and another scar on the back part of the left leg opposite the knee, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 225
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 12.th 1839 - Sam Called Sam Poindexter (son of Jenny Poindexter) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam Poindexter is a man of black complexion, in the twenty second year of his age about five feet seven inches high, fore and middle fingers on the left hand a little crooked from a cut and mash and small scar on the same hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 226
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 8.th 1839 Jane Kinney (daughter of Betsey Kenney) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane Kinney is a woman of darkish complexion about fifty years of age, about five feet three and a half inches high, lame in the left leg which occasions a hopping in Walking. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 227
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1839 Harriet Scott (daughter of Nancy Scott) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet is a woman of bright mulatto complexion about twenty two years of age about five feet seven inches high has a scar on the back of the left wrist from burn. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 228
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 28.th 1839 Betsey Fuzemore (daughter of Lucy Fuzemore) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey Fuzemore is a woman of black complexion about Twenty five years of age, about five feet three inches high has a small scar on the right cheek, and another on the middle finger of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
N.o 229
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 11.th 1839 Tinsley Kenney son of Joney Kenney who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Tinsley Kenney is a bright mulatto man about five feet nine and a half inches high about twenty two years of age; the little finger of the left hand cut off.. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 230
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 11.th 1839 John Kenney son of Becca Kenney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Kenney is a bright mulatto man, about five feet eleven inches high, about nineteen years of age has straight hair. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 231
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office April the 8.th 1839 Betsey Cooper daughter of Susan Cooper who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey Cooper is a bright Mulatto woman about five feet three and a half inches high about twenty six years of age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 232
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office - September the 6.th 1839 Dicy daughter of Jinney, said Jinney was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d & said Dicy was born free, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Dicy is a Mulatto girl of bright yellow complexion in the nineteenth year of her age, about five feet four or five inches high, has strait hair regular features, a strait genteel figure, has a scar a little below the right ear, and another on the inside of the left arm between the hand & the elbow, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 9.th 1839 - The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said Dicy, and ordered to be certified to be correctly made In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 9.th day of September 1839. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
Attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 233
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 13.th 1840. James Veney son of Rachel Veney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Veney is a man of dark complexion, about five feet eight and a half inches high about twenty one years of age, has a wart under the nose, a scar from burn on the left hand, and one on the arm near the shoulder, also a scar on the left ankle and foot from burn, and also a small scar on the middle finger of the right hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 234
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 13.th 1840 Erasmus Kenney son of Janey Kenney, who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Erasmus Kenney is a bright mulatto man hair inclined to be straight, about five feet eight inches high and about twenty seven years of age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 235
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 4.th 1840. Judith Redcross daughter of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Judith Redcross is a woman of dark complexion, about five feet one inch high, and about eighteen years of age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 236
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May 11.th 1840..John Longan Son of Vaney Longan who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John ? man of black complexion about five feet ? high, and about twenty two years of age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 237
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 11.th 1840. Maria Scott daughter of Krilla Scott who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria Scott is a mulatto woman about five feet two inches high and in the eighteenth year of her age, has a small scar on the outer corner of the right eye, hair inclined to be straight no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 238
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June 3.rd 1840. Rhoda Veney daughter of Rachel Veney who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Rhoda Veney is a woman of black complexion about five feet three and a half inches high, in the twenty third year of her age. has a large scar on the right arm from a burn and a large scar on the right side of the body from the same cause no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 239
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1840. Gideon Langston (son of Lucy who was emancipated by Ralph Quarles) this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Gideon Langston is a very bright Mulatto man about five feet nine inches high, in the twenty sixth year of his age, has a small scar just in the brow of the right eye, black hair and rather inclined to be straight, good countenance and no other apparent mark or scar.
N.o 240
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Lewis a negro man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Parkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lewis is about Fifty five years old, about five feet five inches high, of black complexion, has a large scar, below the elbow on the right arm, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o (unknown)
the said office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sampson is about Twenty eight years old, about five feet seven and a half inches high, of very black complexion, has a scar or mark on the right ear, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840 The foregoing was this day compared by the Court with the said Sampson and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony wherof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 245
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Anna a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Anna is about Forty seven years old, about five feet five inches high, of dark complexion with no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Anna is the mother of four children under twenty one years of age, to wit: James, Bradford, Rachel and Wilson. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Anna and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 246
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Sam a negro man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office this made application in the said Office to be registered according to to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam is about Thirty years old, about five feet nine and a half inches high, of very black complexion, regular features, has a small scar near where the thumb joins the left hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Sam and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th day of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 247
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Milly a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Milly is about Thirty five years old, about five feet four inches high, of black complexion, has a small scar on the chin and one under the left jaw. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Milly being the mother of five Children under twenty one years old, to wit: Anna, Martha Jacob, John and Isham.
In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Milly and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840. in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 248
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Polly a negro woman emancipated by the last will and Testament ? record in the said office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly is about thirty two years old, about five feet three and a half inches ? black complexion, has a ? scar on the ? said Polly being the mother of one child under twenty one years old, to wit Dick. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Polly and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 249
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840.. Harriet a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet is about twenty four years old, about five feet four inches high, black complexion, regular features, has two small scars on the left hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Harriet and ordered to be compared to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 250
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840..Frances a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances is about twenty years old, about five feet two and a half inches high rather bright complexion full head of hair, has a small scar on the back of the right hand and a small one on the nose between the eyes, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Frances and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation.(Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 251
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Eliza a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza is about Twenty seven years old, about five feet two inches high of dark complexion, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice..The said Eliza being the mother of three children under twenty one years old, to wit: William, Caroline and John Henry. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Eliza and ordered to be certified to be correctly made taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Pleasant Hackett a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 252
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 10.th 1840. Mary a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary is about twenty six years old; about five feet six inches high of black complexion, has a large scar on the right elbow and several small ones on the same arm and right hand.
In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Mary and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
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attest
Fred Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 253
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 10.th 1840. Jesse a negro man emancipated by the last Will and testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in this office this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jesse is about twenty four years old, about five feet eleven and a half inches high of black complexion has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Jesse and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I, John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
Fred. Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 254
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 10.th 1840 Reuben a negro man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben is about five feet nine inches high, about Twenty one years old, the little finger of the right hand is crooked and scar on same, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice, of dark complexion. In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Reuben and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
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Fred. Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 255
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 12.th 1841 Daniel Son of Sarah emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d This day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Daniel is about twenty two years old, about five feet eight inches high of dark complexion, has a small scar over the right eye, and another on the forefinger of the right hand - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 256
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 10.th 1840 Henry Redcross son of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry Redcross is about twenty two years old, about five feet eight inches high of black complexion, regular features, has a small on each wrist and one on the right side of the forehead, no other apparent
N.o 257
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1840 - Joh W. Kenney son of Jane Kenney, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John W. Kenney is about twenty six years old, about six feet high, bright mulatto, well formed ? on the nose, and one on the middle finger of the right hand, regular features and good countenance - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 262
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1840. Nancy Kenney daughter of Sally Kenney, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nancy Kenney is about twenty four years old, about four feet eleven inches high, of black complexion and has a scar on the right cheek - No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 258
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January 8.th 1841. Marshall Robertson son of Chrosia Robertson, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concerned that the said Marshall Robertson is a mulatto man about twenty one years old, about five feet nine inches high, regular features and well formed has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 259
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 9.th 1841. Ralph I Powel son of Joseph and Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ralph I Powel is a bright mulatto man about twenty two years old, about five feet six inches high, full face, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court January the 11.th 1841..
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Ralph I Powel and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. - In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 11.th day of January 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
Seal
attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 260
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1841 Joseph Powel jr. son of Joseph & Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Joseph Powel jr is a bright mulatto man about twenty one years old, about five feet five inches high, full face, and has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court January the 11.th 1841. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Joseph Powel jr and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 11.th day of January 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation
Seal
N.o 261
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 11.th 1841. William, the son of Polley Thornton alias Polley King, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William is about twenty one years old, about five feet eight and a half inches high, of black complexion, and has a small scar on the left cheek - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 263
Virginia -
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February ? 1841 Susan Mosby daughter of Sally MOsby who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Susan Mosby is about sixteen years old, about five feet two inches high, of brown complexion, and has a small scar on each arm occasioned by burn, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court March the 8.th 1841.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Susan Mosby and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 8.th day of March 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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C Y Kimbrough
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 264
Virginia...In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1841 - Shepherd Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is about twenty two years old, about five feet eleven inches and a half high, of dark complexion, and has a scar on the nose. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of Notice.
N.o 265
Virginia -
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1841. Edmund Edwards (son of Edward and Dicy Edwards) who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edmund Edwards is a yellow man about five feet nine and a half or ten inches high, about forty four years old, has a scar on the upper part of the forehead extending to the edge of the hair, a number of small dark specks about his eyes and nose, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court the 1841
The foregoing Register was this day in open court compared with the said Edmund Edwards and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1841 in the 66.th year of our foundation
Seal
attest
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 266
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1841, Lavinia Jackson daughter of Polly Jackson, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lavinia Jackson is in her seventeenth year, about five feet high, of bright mulatto complexion, regular features, and straight hair and has one or two small scars on the right hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 267
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1841. Washington Jackson son of Polly Jackson who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Washington Jackson is about eighteen years old, about five feet eight inches high, of bright mulatto complexion, has a bushy head of hair, some small scars on the right hand and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 268
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 11.th 1841..James N. Powel son of Joseph and Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James N. Powel is a bright mulatto boy, about thirteen years old, about four feet nine inches high: and has a small scar near the inner corner of the left eye and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 269
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1842..Evelina Mosby (daughter of Sally Mosby) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Evelina Mosby is a woman of brown complexion about twenty one years old, about five feet four inches high, & has a scar on the left arm near the elbow, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 270
Virginia - Jane a negro woman emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day made application in the clerks office of the County Court of Louisa County to be registered according to the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, in the case made and provided.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane is a person of dark brown complexion has thick lips, large eyes, the elbow joint of her right arm stiff, has a bushy head of hair, is about five feet four or five inches high and about fifty four or five years of age - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 271
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 18.th 1842 - Afred Fortune Moore. son of Catrena Forty, who was born free this day delivered up to me the former certificate of his registration and made application in the said Office to have his register renewed according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred Fortune Moore is a bright Mulatto man about five feet eleven and a half inches high, in the twenty eighth year of his age and has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 273
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 9.th 1842 Nicholas Rickman a free man of color who was heretofore registered in the Clerks office of this Hustings Court of the Town of Petersburg, this day delivered up to me the former certificate of is Registration, and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted him; and he is now of the following description; to wit: five feet seven inches high, about thirty two years old of a mulatto complexion, has a small natural mark under his left eye - two scars just above the right knee occasioned by the cut of a knife, and was born free as per certificate of registry aforesaid. In Louisa County Court June 14.th 1842.
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said Nicholas Rickman and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 14.th day of June 1842. (Signed) John Hunter clerk
Seal
attest
Nathl. Mills
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 274
Virginia - In Louisa County Court September the 12.th 1842 Reuben Putney son of Fanny Putney who was free born, and who was heretofore registered appeared in the said Court and satisfied the Court that his register had been destroyed, It is therefore ordered by the Court that his register be renewed - And in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben Putney is a man of dark complexion about thirty four years old, five feet six and a half inches high, and has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 275
Virginia..In Louisa County Court September the 12.th 1842 - Eliza Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was free born, who was heretofore registered, appeared in the said Court and satisfied the Court that her register has been destroyed. It is therefore ordered by the Court that her register be renewed - and in pursuance thereof It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Putney is a woman of yellowish complexion about twenty six years old five feet three and a half inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 276
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 9.th 1842. Davy Robertson son of Winney Robertson who was born free, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Davy Robertson is a stout square made man of complexion a shade between yellow and black has a small scar on the right side of the forehead at the edge of the hair (which may not endure) is five feet seven or eight inches high and in thirty second year of his age - No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 277
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 6.th 1843. Adeline daughter of Chrocha Robertson, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Adeline is a woman of black complexion, about twenty one years old, five feet two inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 278
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 6.th 1843. Thomas son of Chrocka Robertson, who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Thomas is a man of black complexion about nineteen years old, five feet three inches high, has a small scar on the right side of the nose between the eyes, and on the breast no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 279
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1843 William Tyree (son of Nancy Tyree) a free man of color who was heretofore registered in the clerk's office of the Hustings Court of the Town of Lynchburg, this day delivered up to me the former certificate of his registration and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted him, and he is now of the following description, to wit: five feet eight and a half inches high, about twenty eight years old; of very dark yellow complexion, has a small scar on the right eye, and a ? one on the left foot, and was born free, and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 280
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1843 Mary Tyree (daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law it is ? certified to all whom it may concern that that said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty one years old, about five feet five inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 281
In Louisa County Court February the 13.th 1943 Overton Baker a black man born free, who was heretofore Registered appeared in said Court, and satisfied the court that his register has been lost, It is therefore ordered by the court that his register be renewed - and in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all whom it may concern that the sam Overton Baker is a man of black complexion, five feet two inches and an half inch high, between fifty & fifty five years of age - has a scar on the top of his hand occasioned by a burn, his hair quite grey particularly on the top of the head, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. and the court now in session having compared the above Register with the said Overton Baker doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 282
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 6.th 1843. James Fortune (son of Catrena Fortune) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Fortune is a bright mulatto man, about five feet five and a half inches high, in the twenty second year of his age, has two small scars on the back of the left hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 283
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 11.th 1943 - Wilson Kenney (son of Phillis Kenney) who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to whom it may concern that the said Wilson Kenney is a man of dark complexion five feet nine inches high, twenty four years old, has a small scar on the inside of the right hand just where the fore finger joins the hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 284
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1843. Andrew a Mulatto man emancipated by the last Will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application in the said office to be Registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Andrew is in the twenty second year of his age is believed, five feet six inches high, has high cheek bones, a bushy head of hair, thick lips, a whitish spot on the edge of the forehead on the right side, extending into the hair, a scar occasioned by a burn on the right hand just below the thumb and fore finger extending to the wrist, a small scar on the back of the left hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 286
Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 9.th 1943. Harrison Kenney (son of Jane Kenney) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harrison Kenney is in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet six inches high, of black complexion, regular features, and has a large long scar on the outside of the right leg, just below the knee no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 287
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 9.th 1843. Wyatt Lipscomb Mosby son of Sally Mosby who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the say Wyatt Lipscomb Mosby is in the twenty third year of his age ? seven inches high, of brown complexion, regular features, and has a small scar on the forehead near the hair, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 285
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1843. Peyton Humphrey (son of Molly Humphrey) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Peyton Humphrey is about thirty two years old, about five feet ten and a half inches high, mulatto complexion, left leg crooked, and has three or four scars on the left leg and two or three small scars on the left arm. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 286
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 10.th 1844. Abram a negro man emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Abram is a man about five feet four inches high, in the sixty fifth year of his age, dark mulatto, has a scar between the eyes, just in the corner of the brow of the left eye the end of the middle and index figers of the left hand cut off, no other apparent mark or scar
N.o 287
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 6.th 1844. William Powell son of Joseph & Maia Powell who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Powell is a bright Mulatto man, about thirty years old, five feet six and a half inches high, has a large scar on the left arm about midway between the elbow and wrist and a small scar on the upper lip. No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 288
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1844. James Nelson son of Mary Nelson (who said Mary Nelson was free born) this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Nelson is about Twenty one years old, five feet five inches high, a bright mulatto, no scar or mark apparent deemed worth of notice.
N.o 289
Virgina In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 7.th 1844 Lucinda Daniel a daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell (who said Lucinda was free born and intermarried with William Daniel this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Lucinda Daniel is a bright mulatto woman, about thirty two years of age, five feet one inch high, has a mole on the left side of her face nearly opposite the lower part of the ear and nearly midway from the ear to the eye no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 290
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 7.th 1844. Frances Jane Quarles Powell a daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell who said Frances I. Q. Powell was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances Jane Quarles Powell is a bright mulatto girl about nineteen years old five feet two and a half inches high has a large scar on the back of the left hand occasioned by a cut no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 291
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 7.th 1844. Ann Maria Powell a daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell (who said Ann Maria Powell was free born) this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ann Maria Powell is a girl of bright complexion about twenty years of age, five feet one inch high, has no mark or scar about her deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 292
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Lucy Ann White a daughter of Maria White who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann White is a bright mulatto woman about twenty one years old five feet four inches high, has a scar on the throat and several scars on the left arm near the elbow. no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 293
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Caroline White a daughter of Maria White who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Caroline White is a bright mulatto woman about twenty four years old, five feet four Inches high, has a scar near the top of the breast bone and another on the right arm near the elbow. no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 294
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Maria White a bright Mulatto woman who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria White is a bright mulatto woman five feet one inch high about thirty one years old - has a small scar on the back part of the left hand. No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 295
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 12.th 1844.
Alexander Son of Celia, both mother and Son were born free, This day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander is a bright mulatto man in the twenty second year of his age five feet eight inches high has a scar on the left side of the forehead one near the edge of the left eye, a whitish on the left side of the neck and a scar on the thick part of the hand on the inside of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 296
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 7.th 1844.
Edward Wilkerson Son of Peggy Wilkerson (both mother and son were born free) this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Wilkerson is a dark mulatto man in the twenty third year of his age, five feet eleven inches high has a large scar on the right side of his face about two and an half inches long, also a scar in the eye brow of the right eye both occasioned by cuts, and a scar on the back of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 297
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February 8.th 1845
Mary Poindexter daughter of Jinney Poindexter (who said Mary Poindexter was free born) made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Poindexter is a girl of dark complexion, about Eighteen years old, five feet high, has a scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a burn - No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 298
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March 1.st 1845 Shepherd Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter (who said Shepherd Poindexter was free born) made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is a man of dark complexion, six feet high, in the twenty third year of his age, has a scar on the nose just below the eyes, no other mark or scar worthy of notice.
N.o 299
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November 21.st 1845. Alfred Fortune Moore son of Catresa Forty who was born free this day delivered up to me the former Certificate of his Registration and made application in the said office to have his register renewed according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred Fortune Moore is a bright Mulatto man about five feet eleven and a half inches high, in the thirty first year of his age has a scar just under the right ear no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 300
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 4.th 1846.
William Edwards son of Edward and Dicy Edwards, who was born free, this day delivered upto me the former certificate of his Registration, and made application in the said Office to have his register renewed according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Edwards is a man of light complexion five feet eleven and an half inches high, will be forty five years old the first day of July 1846, has a scar on the breast occasioned by a burn, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said William Edwards, and is ordered to be certified to be correctly made,
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1846.
N.o 301
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 17.th 1846 Mary Tyree daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day delivered up to me the former certificate of her Registration and made application in the said office to have her register renewed according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion about twenty four years old, about five feet five inches high has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 302
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 14.th 1846. Ralph Redcross son of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ralph Redcross is a man of Dark complexion, five feet eight inches high, in the nineteenth year of his age, has a large scar on the neck, below and behind the right ear occasioned by a burn, no other mark or scar worthy of notice.
N.o 303
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 9.th 1846.
Mary King daughter of Lavinia King who was born free, made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary King is a girl of light complexion five feet three inches high in the twenty second year of her age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 304
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 9.th 1846. Elisha Harris son of Nancy Harris who was born free made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Elisha Harris is a man of dark complexion, six feet high in the twenty fourth year of his age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 305
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 11.th 1846.
William Meeks son of Nancy Meeks who was free born, made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern. that the said William Meeks is a man of light complexion, five feet eight inches high, in the twenty seventh year of his age, has a scar on the thumb and another on the little finger of the left hand occasioned by cuts, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 306
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court
Sam Jackson son of Polly Jackson (both of whom were born free) who was heretofore Registered, this day appeared in said Court and satisfied the Court that his register has been lost. It is therefore ordered by the Court that his register be renewed, and in pursuance thereof, it is Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam Jackson is a bright mulatto man, in the Forty third year of his age, five feet eight inches high, has a scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a cut, another on the left arm a little above the elbow on the out side occasioned by a burn no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. and the Court now in session having compared the above Register with the said Sam Jackson doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 307
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 10.th 1846.
Frances L. J. Jackson (wife of Sam Jackson who said Frances was a daughter of Polly Captain both of whom were born free) made application in the said office this day to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances L. J. Jackson is a bright mulatto woman with straight hair, in the Thirty sixth year of her age, five feet one inch high, has a scar on the forehead above the left eye near the edge of the hair occasioned by a cut & a small black mole on the left jaw between the cheek and ear no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 308
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 10.th 1846.
Sarah Jane Thornton alias Sarah Jane King daughter of Polly Thornton alias Polly King (both of whom were free born) made application in the said Office this day to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sarah Jane Thornton alias Sarah Jane King is a woman of dark complexion who ? years old, five feet six and ? no mark or scar apparent ?
N.o 309
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 28.th 1846.
George King son of Lavinia King (both of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George King is a man of dark brownish complexion with good countenance, in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet five and three quarter inches high, has two scars on the left wrist about one and a quarter inches apart, another on his neck in front not far above the breast bone occasioned by a burn, the other two were occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 310
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
Polly Ann Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application in the said office this day to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Ann Jackson is a girl of dark brownish complexion, in the eighteenth year of her age, Five feet one and a half inches high, hair straight and black, face rather short & full, black eyes. No mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 311
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office. September 9.th 1846 -
Jane Maria Jackson, daughter of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife, (all three of whom were born free) made application in the said Office, this day, to be registered according to Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Jane Maria Jackson is a girl of very light complexion, approaching nearly to white, Five feet one a quarter inches high, blue eyes, straight hair, light sandy colour & rough, a natural mark in the corner of the mouth (right corner) a mole near the left corner of the mouth, about a quarter of an inch below -, in the sixteenth year of her age, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 312
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846 -
Louisa Ellen Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife, (all three of whom were born free) made application in the said Office this day to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Louisa Ellen Jackson is a girl of very light complexion, nearly white, in the Fourteenth year of her age, Five feet two and a half inches high, very straight hair, inclined to be light, blue eyes. no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 313
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846
William Thomas Jackson son of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Thomas Jackson is a bright mulatto boy in the twelfth year of his age, four feet ? to be straight ? or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 314
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846 -
Lucy Margaret Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Margaret Jackson is a bright mulatto girl in the ninth year of her age. Four feet three and a half inches high, has very black eyes straight dark hair, has a small scar on the upper lip, on the left side, just under the corner of the nose. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 315
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office, September 9.th 1846.
Robert Henry Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Robert Heny Jackson is a boy in the seventh year of his age, Three feet eleven inches high, bright mulatto, very black eyes, light hair & inclined to curl. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 316
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
James Lindsay Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Lindsay Jackson is a boy about five years old, three feet four inches high, bright mulatto, dark blue eyes, straight hair & dark. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 317
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
Samuel Walker Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law, it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Samuel Walker Jackson is a boy about Two years old Two feet ten inches high dark brownish complexion, black eyes, straight hair & dark, no apparent mar or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 318
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1846
Samuel E. Jackson son of Mourning Jackson (both of whom were born free) made application this day in the said Office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Samuel E. Jackson is a man of Dark complexion, in the twenty second year of his age, Five feet six inches high, low forehead, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 319
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1847. Alexander Dickinson Son of Betsey Dickinson (both of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander Dickinson is a man of Dark complexion in the twenty second year of his age, five feet Ten and a half inches high, Thick lips, has two large scars on the left arm between the elbow and wrist and two smalls ones on the wrist of left arm occasioned by burns. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court November the 14.th 1837 Maria White a bright Mulatto woman born free who was heretofore registered appeared in the said Court, and satisfied the Court that her Register has been destroyed It is Therefore entered by the Court that her Register be renewed - And in pursuance Thereof - It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria White is a bright mulatto woman five feet one inch high, about thirty years of age, has a small scar on the back part of her left hand, No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice, and the Court now in Session having compared the above Register with the said Maria White doth certify that it is correctly taken
N.o 215
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Clerks Office February 17.th 1838. David King son of Polly a free man of colour made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said David King is about twenty three year's of age about five feet eleven and a quarter inches high, black complexion has two small scars on the left hand, one on the fore finger and the other just above the junction of the thumb with the hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 216
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 8.th 1838. John H. Captain (son of Polly Captain) who was free born made application in the said Office to be Registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John H. Captain is a bright mulatto man in his twenty third year, about five feet five and three quarter inches high, has a bushy head of hair inclined to straightness has a large scar on the ankle of the left leg, and stiff in the knee of the same leg occasioned by a chicken cock sticking his spur in the knee (a small scar from the spur on the knee) which causes a hopping in walking; has another small scar on the under lip; no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 217
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 11.th 1838 Mary the daughter of Celia, who said Celia and Mary were emancipated together with their future increase, by a deed of manumition from Betty Duke to said Celia & Mary bearing date the 18.th day of November 1800 This day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary is a woman of light complexion about five feet two and a half inches high, about thirty nine years old - has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 218
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838 Betsey Daughter of Mary who (said Betsey) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey is a bright mulatto woman about five feet four inches high in the sixteenth year of her age has a bushy head of hair and no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 219
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838 Montgomery son of Mary who (said Montgomery) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Montgomery is a boy of darkish complexion about four feet four inches high in the thirteenth year of his age has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 220
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June 11.th 1838. Mary daughter of Mary who (said Mary) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. - It is therefore certified to al whom it may concern that the said Mary is a girl of light complexion about three feet ten inches high has a light scar under the chin in the eighth year of her age has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 221
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1838. Frances daughter of Mary who (said Frances) was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances is a girl of light complexion about two feet six and a half inches high about two years old has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 222
State of Virginia
Esther Veney daughter of Rachel Veney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Esther Veney is a woman of dark complexion; regular features, about five feet four inches high, and about eighteen years of age; has several large scars on the left arm occasioned from burning; and the body very much scarred from having been badly burnt when a child; no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 223
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 8.th 1838. Wesley Kenney (son of Phillis Kenney) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Wesley Kenney is a man of dark complexion, regular features, in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet four inches and a half high, has a small scar on the left side of the forehead in the edge of the hair, no other scar or mark except very slight ones deemed worthy of notice.
N. 224
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 11.th 1839. Henry Wilkerson (son of Peggy Wilkerson) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry Wilkerson is a man of darkish complexion, regular features, in the twenty third year of his age, about five feet eight and a half inches high, has a small scar in the eyebrow of the right eye, a small scar on the top of the right foot near the big toe, and another scar on the back part of the left leg opposite the knee, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 225
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 12.th 1839 - Sam Called Sam Poindexter (son of Jenny Poindexter) who was free born made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam Poindexter is a man of black complexion, in the twenty second year of his age about five feet seven inches high, fore and middle fingers on the left hand a little crooked from a cut and mash and small scar on the same hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 226
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 8.th 1839 Jane Kinney (daughter of Betsey Kenney) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane Kinney is a woman of darkish complexion about fifty years of age, about five feet three and a half inches high, lame in the left leg which occasions a hopping in Walking. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 227
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1839 Harriet Scott (daughter of Nancy Scott) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet is a woman of bright mulatto complexion about twenty two years of age about five feet seven inches high has a scar on the back of the left wrist from burn. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 228
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February the 28.th 1839 Betsey Fuzemore (daughter of Lucy Fuzemore) who was free born made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey Fuzemore is a woman of black complexion about Twenty five years of age, about five feet three inches high has a small scar on the right cheek, and another on the middle finger of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of
N.o 229
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 11.th 1839 Tinsley Kenney son of Joney Kenney who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Tinsley Kenney is a bright mulatto man about five feet nine and a half inches high about twenty two years of age; the little finger of the left hand cut off.. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 230
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 11.th 1839 John Kenney son of Becca Kenney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Kenney is a bright mulatto man, about five feet eleven inches high, about nineteen years of age has straight hair. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 231
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office April the 8.th 1839 Betsey Cooper daughter of Susan Cooper who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Betsey Cooper is a bright Mulatto woman about five feet three and a half inches high about twenty six years of age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 232
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office - September the 6.th 1839 Dicy daughter of Jinney, said Jinney was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d & said Dicy was born free, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Dicy is a Mulatto girl of bright yellow complexion in the nineteenth year of her age, about five feet four or five inches high, has strait hair regular features, a strait genteel figure, has a scar a little below the right ear, and another on the inside of the left arm between the hand & the elbow, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 9.th 1839 - The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said Dicy, and ordered to be certified to be correctly made In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto set my hand and caused the Public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 9.th day of September 1839. (Signed) John Hunter
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a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 233
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 13.th 1840. James Veney son of Rachel Veney who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Veney is a man of dark complexion, about five feet eight and a half inches high about twenty one years of age, has a wart under the nose, a scar from burn on the left hand, and one on the arm near the shoulder, also a scar on the left ankle and foot from burn, and also a small scar on the middle finger of the right hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 234
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 13.th 1840 Erasmus Kenney son of Janey Kenney, who was free born this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Erasmus Kenney is a bright mulatto man hair inclined to be straight, about five feet eight inches high and about twenty seven years of age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 235
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 4.th 1840. Judith Redcross daughter of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Judith Redcross is a woman of dark complexion, about five feet one inch high, and about eighteen years of age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 236
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May 11.th 1840..John Longan Son of Vaney Longan who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John ? man of black complexion about five feet ? high, and about twenty two years of age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 237
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 11.th 1840. Maria Scott daughter of Krilla Scott who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria Scott is a mulatto woman about five feet two inches high and in the eighteenth year of her age, has a small scar on the outer corner of the right eye, hair inclined to be straight no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 238
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June 3.rd 1840. Rhoda Veney daughter of Rachel Veney who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Rhoda Veney is a woman of black complexion about five feet three and a half inches high, in the twenty third year of her age. has a large scar on the right arm from a burn and a large scar on the right side of the body from the same cause no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 239
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1840. Gideon Langston (son of Lucy who was emancipated by Ralph Quarles) this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Gideon Langston is a very bright Mulatto man about five feet nine inches high, in the twenty sixth year of his age, has a small scar just in the brow of the right eye, black hair and rather inclined to be straight, good countenance and no other apparent mark or scar.
N.o 240
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Lewis a negro man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Parkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lewis is about Fifty five years old, about five feet five inches high, of black complexion, has a large scar, below the elbow on the right arm, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
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the said office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sampson is about Twenty eight years old, about five feet seven and a half inches high, of very black complexion, has a scar or mark on the right ear, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840 The foregoing was this day compared by the Court with the said Sampson and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony wherof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 245
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Anna a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Anna is about Forty seven years old, about five feet five inches high, of dark complexion with no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Anna is the mother of four children under twenty one years of age, to wit: James, Bradford, Rachel and Wilson. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Anna and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 246
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Sam a negro man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office this made application in the said Office to be registered according to to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam is about Thirty years old, about five feet nine and a half inches high, of very black complexion, regular features, has a small scar near where the thumb joins the left hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Sam and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th day of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 247
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Milly a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Milly is about Thirty five years old, about five feet four inches high, of black complexion, has a small scar on the chin and one under the left jaw. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Milly being the mother of five Children under twenty one years old, to wit: Anna, Martha Jacob, John and Isham.
In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Milly and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840. in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 248
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840. Polly a negro woman emancipated by the last will and Testament ? record in the said office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly is about thirty two years old, about five feet three and a half inches ? black complexion, has a ? scar on the ? said Polly being the mother of one child under twenty one years old, to wit Dick. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Polly and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 249
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1840.. Harriet a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harriet is about twenty four years old, about five feet four inches high, black complexion, regular features, has two small scars on the left hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing register was this day compared by the Court with the said Harriet and ordered to be compared to be correctly taken In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 250
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840..Frances a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances is about twenty years old, about five feet two and a half inches high rather bright complexion full head of hair, has a small scar on the back of the right hand and a small one on the nose between the eyes, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Frances and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation.(Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett
a Justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 251
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 14.th 1840. Eliza a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza is about Twenty seven years old, about five feet two inches high of dark complexion, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice..The said Eliza being the mother of three children under twenty one years old, to wit: William, Caroline and John Henry. In Louisa County Court September the 15.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Eliza and ordered to be certified to be correctly made taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 15.th day of September 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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Pleasant Hackett a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 252
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 10.th 1840. Mary a negro woman emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary is about twenty six years old; about five feet six inches high of black complexion, has a large scar on the right elbow and several small ones on the same arm and right hand.
In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Mary and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
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Fred Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 253
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 10.th 1840. Jesse a negro man emancipated by the last Will and testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in this office this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jesse is about twenty four years old, about five feet eleven and a half inches high of black complexion has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Jesse and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken
In testimony whereof I, John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
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Fred. Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 254
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 10.th 1840 Reuben a negro man emancipated by the last Will and Testament of Joseph Perkins Sen.r dec.d of record in the said Office, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law.. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben is about five feet nine inches high, about Twenty one years old, the little finger of the right hand is crooked and scar on same, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice, of dark complexion. In Louisa County Court October the 12.th 1840 The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Reuben and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this 12.th day of October 1840 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
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Fred. Harris
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 255
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 12.th 1841 Daniel Son of Sarah emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d This day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Daniel is about twenty two years old, about five feet eight inches high of dark complexion, has a small scar over the right eye, and another on the forefinger of the right hand - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 256
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November the 10.th 1840 Henry Redcross son of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Henry Redcross is about twenty two years old, about five feet eight inches high of black complexion, regular features, has a small on each wrist and one on the right side of the forehead, no other apparent
N.o 257
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1840 - Joh W. Kenney son of Jane Kenney, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John W. Kenney is about twenty six years old, about six feet high, bright mulatto, well formed ? on the nose, and one on the middle finger of the right hand, regular features and good countenance - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 262
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1840. Nancy Kenney daughter of Sally Kenney, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law..It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nancy Kenney is about twenty four years old, about four feet eleven inches high, of black complexion and has a scar on the right cheek - No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 258
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January 8.th 1841. Marshall Robertson son of Chrosia Robertson, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concerned that the said Marshall Robertson is a mulatto man about twenty one years old, about five feet nine inches high, regular features and well formed has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 259
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January 9.th 1841. Ralph I Powel son of Joseph and Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ralph I Powel is a bright mulatto man about twenty two years old, about five feet six inches high, full face, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court January the 11.th 1841..
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Ralph I Powel and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. - In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 11.th day of January 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation (Signed) John Hunter
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a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 260
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1841 Joseph Powel jr. son of Joseph & Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Joseph Powel jr is a bright mulatto man about twenty one years old, about five feet five inches high, full face, and has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. In Louisa County Court January the 11.th 1841. The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Joseph Powel jr and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 11.th day of January 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation
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N.o 261
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 11.th 1841. William, the son of Polley Thornton alias Polley King, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William is about twenty one years old, about five feet eight and a half inches high, of black complexion, and has a small scar on the left cheek - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 263
Virginia -
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office February ? 1841 Susan Mosby daughter of Sally MOsby who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Susan Mosby is about sixteen years old, about five feet two inches high, of brown complexion, and has a small scar on each arm occasioned by burn, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court March the 8.th 1841.
The foregoing Register was this day compared by the Court with the said Susan Mosby and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court this 8.th day of March 1841 in the 65.th year of our foundation. (Signed) John Hunter
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C Y Kimbrough
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 264
Virginia...In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1841 - Shepherd Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is about twenty two years old, about five feet eleven inches and a half high, of dark complexion, and has a scar on the nose. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of Notice.
N.o 265
Virginia -
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1841. Edmund Edwards (son of Edward and Dicy Edwards) who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edmund Edwards is a yellow man about five feet nine and a half or ten inches high, about forty four years old, has a scar on the upper part of the forehead extending to the edge of the hair, a number of small dark specks about his eyes and nose, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court the 1841
The foregoing Register was this day in open court compared with the said Edmund Edwards and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken.
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereunto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1841 in the 66.th year of our foundation
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a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 266
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1841, Lavinia Jackson daughter of Polly Jackson, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lavinia Jackson is in her seventeenth year, about five feet high, of bright mulatto complexion, regular features, and straight hair and has one or two small scars on the right hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 267
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1841. Washington Jackson son of Polly Jackson who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Washington Jackson is about eighteen years old, about five feet eight inches high, of bright mulatto complexion, has a bushy head of hair, some small scars on the right hand and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 268
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 11.th 1841..James N. Powel son of Joseph and Maria Powel, who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James N. Powel is a bright mulatto boy, about thirteen years old, about four feet nine inches high: and has a small scar near the inner corner of the left eye and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 269
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1842..Evelina Mosby (daughter of Sally Mosby) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Evelina Mosby is a woman of brown complexion about twenty one years old, about five feet four inches high, & has a scar on the left arm near the elbow, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 270
Virginia - Jane a negro woman emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter dec.d this day made application in the clerks office of the County Court of Louisa County to be registered according to the act of the General Assembly of Virginia, in the case made and provided.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Jane is a person of dark brown complexion has thick lips, large eyes, the elbow joint of her right arm stiff, has a bushy head of hair, is about five feet four or five inches high and about fifty four or five years of age - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice
N.o 271
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 18.th 1842 - Afred Fortune Moore. son of Catrena Forty, who was born free this day delivered up to me the former certificate of his registration and made application in the said Office to have his register renewed according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred Fortune Moore is a bright Mulatto man about five feet eleven and a half inches high, in the twenty eighth year of his age and has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 273
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 9.th 1842 Nicholas Rickman a free man of color who was heretofore registered in the Clerks office of this Hustings Court of the Town of Petersburg, this day delivered up to me the former certificate of is Registration, and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted him; and he is now of the following description; to wit: five feet seven inches high, about thirty two years old of a mulatto complexion, has a small natural mark under his left eye - two scars just above the right knee occasioned by the cut of a knife, and was born free as per certificate of registry aforesaid. In Louisa County Court June 14.th 1842.
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said Nicholas Rickman and ordered to be certified to be correctly taken. In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and caused the public seal of said Court to be hereto affixed this 14.th day of June 1842. (Signed) John Hunter clerk
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Nathl. Mills
a justice of the peace of Louisa County
N.o 274
Virginia - In Louisa County Court September the 12.th 1842 Reuben Putney son of Fanny Putney who was free born, and who was heretofore registered appeared in the said Court and satisfied the Court that his register had been destroyed, It is therefore ordered by the Court that his register be renewed - And in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben Putney is a man of dark complexion about thirty four years old, five feet six and a half inches high, and has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 275
Virginia..In Louisa County Court September the 12.th 1842 - Eliza Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was free born, who was heretofore registered, appeared in the said Court and satisfied the Court that her register has been destroyed. It is therefore ordered by the Court that her register be renewed - and in pursuance thereof It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Putney is a woman of yellowish complexion about twenty six years old five feet three and a half inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 276
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 9.th 1842. Davy Robertson son of Winney Robertson who was born free, this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Davy Robertson is a stout square made man of complexion a shade between yellow and black has a small scar on the right side of the forehead at the edge of the hair (which may not endure) is five feet seven or eight inches high and in thirty second year of his age - No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 277
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 6.th 1843. Adeline daughter of Chrocha Robertson, who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Adeline is a woman of black complexion, about twenty one years old, five feet two inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 278
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 6.th 1843. Thomas son of Chrocka Robertson, who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Thomas is a man of black complexion about nineteen years old, five feet three inches high, has a small scar on the right side of the nose between the eyes, and on the breast no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 279
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1843 William Tyree (son of Nancy Tyree) a free man of color who was heretofore registered in the clerk's office of the Hustings Court of the Town of Lynchburg, this day delivered up to me the former certificate of his registration and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted him, and he is now of the following description, to wit: five feet eight and a half inches high, about twenty eight years old; of very dark yellow complexion, has a small scar on the right eye, and a ? one on the left foot, and was born free, and no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 280
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 11.th 1843 Mary Tyree (daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law it is ? certified to all whom it may concern that that said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion, about twenty one years old, about five feet five inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 281
In Louisa County Court February the 13.th 1943 Overton Baker a black man born free, who was heretofore Registered appeared in said Court, and satisfied the court that his register has been lost, It is therefore ordered by the court that his register be renewed - and in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all whom it may concern that the sam Overton Baker is a man of black complexion, five feet two inches and an half inch high, between fifty & fifty five years of age - has a scar on the top of his hand occasioned by a burn, his hair quite grey particularly on the top of the head, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. and the court now in session having compared the above Register with the said Overton Baker doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 282
Virginia..In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 6.th 1843. James Fortune (son of Catrena Fortune) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Fortune is a bright mulatto man, about five feet five and a half inches high, in the twenty second year of his age, has two small scars on the back of the left hand. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 283
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 11.th 1943 - Wilson Kenney (son of Phillis Kenney) who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to whom it may concern that the said Wilson Kenney is a man of dark complexion five feet nine inches high, twenty four years old, has a small scar on the inside of the right hand just where the fore finger joins the hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 284
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 9.th 1843. Andrew a Mulatto man emancipated by the last Will and testament of Nathaniel Bunch dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application in the said office to be Registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Andrew is in the twenty second year of his age is believed, five feet six inches high, has high cheek bones, a bushy head of hair, thick lips, a whitish spot on the edge of the forehead on the right side, extending into the hair, a scar occasioned by a burn on the right hand just below the thumb and fore finger extending to the wrist, a small scar on the back of the left hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 286
Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 9.th 1943. Harrison Kenney (son of Jane Kenney) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harrison Kenney is in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet six inches high, of black complexion, regular features, and has a large long scar on the outside of the right leg, just below the knee no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 287
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 9.th 1843. Wyatt Lipscomb Mosby son of Sally Mosby who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the say Wyatt Lipscomb Mosby is in the twenty third year of his age ? seven inches high, of brown complexion, regular features, and has a small scar on the forehead near the hair, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 285
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 9.th 1843. Peyton Humphrey (son of Molly Humphrey) who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Peyton Humphrey is about thirty two years old, about five feet ten and a half inches high, mulatto complexion, left leg crooked, and has three or four scars on the left leg and two or three small scars on the left arm. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 286
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 10.th 1844. Abram a negro man emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Abram is a man about five feet four inches high, in the sixty fifth year of his age, dark mulatto, has a scar between the eyes, just in the corner of the brow of the left eye the end of the middle and index figers of the left hand cut off, no other apparent mark or scar
N.o 287
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 6.th 1844. William Powell son of Joseph & Maia Powell who was born free this day made application in the said Office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Powell is a bright Mulatto man, about thirty years old, five feet six and a half inches high, has a large scar on the left arm about midway between the elbow and wrist and a small scar on the upper lip. No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 288
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 11.th 1844. James Nelson son of Mary Nelson (who said Mary Nelson was free born) this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Nelson is about Twenty one years old, five feet five inches high, a bright mulatto, no scar or mark apparent deemed worth of notice.
N.o 289
Virgina In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 7.th 1844 Lucinda Daniel a daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell (who said Lucinda was free born and intermarried with William Daniel this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Lucinda Daniel is a bright mulatto woman, about thirty two years of age, five feet one inch high, has a mole on the left side of her face nearly opposite the lower part of the ear and nearly midway from the ear to the eye no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 290
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 7.th 1844. Frances Jane Quarles Powell a daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell who said Frances I. Q. Powell was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances Jane Quarles Powell is a bright mulatto girl about nineteen years old five feet two and a half inches high has a large scar on the back of the left hand occasioned by a cut no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 291
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 7.th 1844. Ann Maria Powell a daughter of Joseph & Maria Powell (who said Ann Maria Powell was free born) this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ann Maria Powell is a girl of bright complexion about twenty years of age, five feet one inch high, has no mark or scar about her deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 292
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Lucy Ann White a daughter of Maria White who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann White is a bright mulatto woman about twenty one years old five feet four inches high, has a scar on the throat and several scars on the left arm near the elbow. no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 293
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Caroline White a daughter of Maria White who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Caroline White is a bright mulatto woman about twenty four years old, five feet four Inches high, has a scar near the top of the breast bone and another on the right arm near the elbow. no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 294
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September 9.th 1844 Maria White a bright Mulatto woman who was free born this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Maria White is a bright mulatto woman five feet one inch high about thirty one years old - has a small scar on the back part of the left hand. No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 295
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 12.th 1844.
Alexander Son of Celia, both mother and Son were born free, This day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander is a bright mulatto man in the twenty second year of his age five feet eight inches high has a scar on the left side of the forehead one near the edge of the left eye, a whitish on the left side of the neck and a scar on the thick part of the hand on the inside of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 296
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 7.th 1844.
Edward Wilkerson Son of Peggy Wilkerson (both mother and son were born free) this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Wilkerson is a dark mulatto man in the twenty third year of his age, five feet eleven inches high has a large scar on the right side of his face about two and an half inches long, also a scar in the eye brow of the right eye both occasioned by cuts, and a scar on the back of the left hand. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 297
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February 8.th 1845
Mary Poindexter daughter of Jinney Poindexter (who said Mary Poindexter was free born) made application in the said Office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Poindexter is a girl of dark complexion, about Eighteen years old, five feet high, has a scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a burn - No other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 298
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March 1.st 1845 Shepherd Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter (who said Shepherd Poindexter was free born) made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Shepherd Poindexter is a man of dark complexion, six feet high, in the twenty third year of his age, has a scar on the nose just below the eyes, no other mark or scar worthy of notice.
N.o 299
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office November 21.st 1845. Alfred Fortune Moore son of Catresa Forty who was born free this day delivered up to me the former Certificate of his Registration and made application in the said office to have his register renewed according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred Fortune Moore is a bright Mulatto man about five feet eleven and a half inches high, in the thirty first year of his age has a scar just under the right ear no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 300
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 4.th 1846.
William Edwards son of Edward and Dicy Edwards, who was born free, this day delivered upto me the former certificate of his Registration, and made application in the said Office to have his register renewed according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Edwards is a man of light complexion five feet eleven and an half inches high, will be forty five years old the first day of July 1846, has a scar on the breast occasioned by a burn, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
In Louisa County Court
The foregoing Register was compared by the Court with the said William Edwards, and is ordered to be certified to be correctly made,
In testimony whereof I John Hunter Clerk of the said Court have hereto put my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court this day of 1846.
N.o 301
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 17.th 1846 Mary Tyree daughter of Nancy Tyree) who was born free this day delivered up to me the former certificate of her Registration and made application in the said office to have her register renewed according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Tyree is a woman of dark complexion about twenty four years old, about five feet five inches high has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 302
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 14.th 1846. Ralph Redcross son of Sally Redcross who was born free this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ralph Redcross is a man of Dark complexion, five feet eight inches high, in the nineteenth year of his age, has a large scar on the neck, below and behind the right ear occasioned by a burn, no other mark or scar worthy of notice.
N.o 303
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office February the 9.th 1846.
Mary King daughter of Lavinia King who was born free, made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary King is a girl of light complexion five feet three inches high in the twenty second year of her age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 304
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 9.th 1846. Elisha Harris son of Nancy Harris who was born free made application in the said office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Elisha Harris is a man of dark complexion, six feet high in the twenty fourth year of his age, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 305
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 11.th 1846.
William Meeks son of Nancy Meeks who was free born, made application in the said Office to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern. that the said William Meeks is a man of light complexion, five feet eight inches high, in the twenty seventh year of his age, has a scar on the thumb and another on the little finger of the left hand occasioned by cuts, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 306
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court
Sam Jackson son of Polly Jackson (both of whom were born free) who was heretofore Registered, this day appeared in said Court and satisfied the Court that his register has been lost. It is therefore ordered by the Court that his register be renewed, and in pursuance thereof, it is Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Sam Jackson is a bright mulatto man, in the Forty third year of his age, five feet eight inches high, has a scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a cut, another on the left arm a little above the elbow on the out side occasioned by a burn no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. and the Court now in session having compared the above Register with the said Sam Jackson doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 307
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office August 10.th 1846.
Frances L. J. Jackson (wife of Sam Jackson who said Frances was a daughter of Polly Captain both of whom were born free) made application in the said office this day to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Frances L. J. Jackson is a bright mulatto woman with straight hair, in the Thirty sixth year of her age, five feet one inch high, has a scar on the forehead above the left eye near the edge of the hair occasioned by a cut & a small black mole on the left jaw between the cheek and ear no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 308
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 10.th 1846.
Sarah Jane Thornton alias Sarah Jane King daughter of Polly Thornton alias Polly King (both of whom were free born) made application in the said Office this day to be registered according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sarah Jane Thornton alias Sarah Jane King is a woman of dark complexion who ? years old, five feet six and ? no mark or scar apparent ?
N.o 309
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 28.th 1846.
George King son of Lavinia King (both of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to Law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George King is a man of dark brownish complexion with good countenance, in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet five and three quarter inches high, has two scars on the left wrist about one and a quarter inches apart, another on his neck in front not far above the breast bone occasioned by a burn, the other two were occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 310
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
Polly Ann Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application in the said office this day to be registered according to law; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Ann Jackson is a girl of dark brownish complexion, in the eighteenth year of her age, Five feet one and a half inches high, hair straight and black, face rather short & full, black eyes. No mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 311
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office. September 9.th 1846 -
Jane Maria Jackson, daughter of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife, (all three of whom were born free) made application in the said Office, this day, to be registered according to Law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Jane Maria Jackson is a girl of very light complexion, approaching nearly to white, Five feet one a quarter inches high, blue eyes, straight hair, light sandy colour & rough, a natural mark in the corner of the mouth (right corner) a mole near the left corner of the mouth, about a quarter of an inch below -, in the sixteenth year of her age, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 312
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846 -
Louisa Ellen Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife, (all three of whom were born free) made application in the said Office this day to be registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Louisa Ellen Jackson is a girl of very light complexion, nearly white, in the Fourteenth year of her age, Five feet two and a half inches high, very straight hair, inclined to be light, blue eyes. no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 313
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846
William Thomas Jackson son of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Thomas Jackson is a bright mulatto boy in the twelfth year of his age, four feet ? to be straight ? or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 314
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846 -
Lucy Margaret Jackson daughter of Sam Jackson and Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Margaret Jackson is a bright mulatto girl in the ninth year of her age. Four feet three and a half inches high, has very black eyes straight dark hair, has a small scar on the upper lip, on the left side, just under the corner of the nose. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 315
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office, September 9.th 1846.
Robert Henry Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Robert Heny Jackson is a boy in the seventh year of his age, Three feet eleven inches high, bright mulatto, very black eyes, light hair & inclined to curl. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 316
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
James Lindsay Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Lindsay Jackson is a boy about five years old, three feet four inches high, bright mulatto, dark blue eyes, straight hair & dark. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 317
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 9.th 1846.
Samuel Walker Jackson son of Sam Jackson & Frances L. J. his wife (all three of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law, it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Samuel Walker Jackson is a boy about Two years old Two feet ten inches high dark brownish complexion, black eyes, straight hair & dark, no apparent mar or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 318
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 14.th 1846
Samuel E. Jackson son of Mourning Jackson (both of whom were born free) made application this day in the said Office to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Samuel E. Jackson is a man of Dark complexion, in the twenty second year of his age, Five feet six inches high, low forehead, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 319
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1847. Alexander Dickinson Son of Betsey Dickinson (both of whom were born free) made application this day in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander Dickinson is a man of Dark complexion in the twenty second year of his age, five feet Ten and a half inches high, Thick lips, has two large scars on the left arm between the elbow and wrist and two smalls ones on the wrist of left arm occasioned by burns. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
Publisher
Louisa County Historical Society
Date
1837-1847
Identifier
Bond Book page 86-112 smaller