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Joe Tinsley and Bobby Gilliard
Joe Tinsley and Bobby Gilliard, taken on the front porch of Westend.
In February 28, 1931 issue of The Southern Churchmanis Mr. Tinsley's obituary:
"Entered into eternal life, February 16, 1931, at the home of the late Mrs. Mary Watson Taylor,…
John Mercer Langston
John Mercer Langston was born on December 14, 1829 to a freed slave, Lucy Langston, and a white man of “extreme old age," Ralph Quarles. At the time of Langston's birth, Virginia law specified that all children would be born into a “free or bond…
John Mercer Langston: Visit to Louisa
After his parent's death, Virginia law inhibited John Mercer Langston and the other children of Ralph Quarles and Lucy Langston from inheriting his father's estate. A friend, William Gooch, helped John and his brothers relocate in Ohio. As a young…
Laborer Contract
This document is a contract between John A. Walker and Casina Shepard. The agreement specifies that Ms. Shepard is to perform her duties as a laborer on the property of Mr. Walker. She is to be given five dollars a month for her and her son’s work.…
Letter Back - Request Concerning School Location
Gustavus Jackson
G. W. Hayden
Jam? Hayden
Matt Hayden
Ealiar Underwood
James Robinson
Diamond Robinson
R. Wood
J? ???
Bettie Shelton
W. J. Adams
G. W. Hayden
Jam? Hayden
Matt Hayden
Ealiar Underwood
James Robinson
Diamond Robinson
R. Wood
J? ???
Bettie Shelton
W. J. Adams
Letter Thanks for Kindness during Visit
Letter from the supervisor giving thanks for kindness during his visit
Letter with pay amounts for certificates
Letter stating how much the board will pay
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1, No 40 & 41
N.o 40
Henrico County Set
Registered with the Clerk of the Court of said County Jesse Jones No. 170 a black man about twenty Three Years old, six feet high with a scar on the left side of his face, was emancipated by the last will and testament of…
Henrico County Set
Registered with the Clerk of the Court of said County Jesse Jones No. 170 a black man about twenty Three Years old, six feet high with a scar on the left side of his face, was emancipated by the last will and testament of…
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1 , No 92
N.o 92
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 12.th 1831 Charles Langston (son) of Lucy emancipated by Ralph Quarles this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all…
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 12.th 1831 Charles Langston (son) of Lucy emancipated by Ralph Quarles this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all…
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1 , No 93
N.o 93
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1831
Edmund Edwards (son of Edward and Dicy Edwards) who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered, according to law. It is therefore Certified…
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1831
Edmund Edwards (son of Edward and Dicy Edwards) who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered, according to law. It is therefore Certified…
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1, No 6 & 7
N.o 6
Louisa County to wit (Registered 19.th June 1816
Edmund Mann, son of Charity Man, a free person of colour, about 22 years of age, dark complexion, a scar on the forehead, breast & right leg, five feet eight inches high, and formerly bound as…
Louisa County to wit (Registered 19.th June 1816
Edmund Mann, son of Charity Man, a free person of colour, about 22 years of age, dark complexion, a scar on the forehead, breast & right leg, five feet eight inches high, and formerly bound as…
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1, No 89
N.o 89
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 10.th 1831. Joseph Veney son of Rachel Veney who was born free This day made application in the said office to be registered according to law-It is therefore certified to all whom it…
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office January the 10.th 1831. Joseph Veney son of Rachel Veney who was born free This day made application in the said office to be registered according to law-It is therefore certified to all whom it…
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1, 129B & 130
N.o 129
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 6.th 1832
Purrington Thacker son of Mary Thacker who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all…
Virginia-In Louisa County Court Clerks Office October the 6.th 1832
Purrington Thacker son of Mary Thacker who was born free, this day made application in the said office to be registered according to Law, It is therefore certified to all…
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1, No 100
N.o 100
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831
Milton (Son of Nelly, a negro man emancipated by the last will and Testament of Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office. This day made application to be…
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831
Milton (Son of Nelly, a negro man emancipated by the last will and Testament of Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office. This day made application to be…
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 1, No 101
N.o 101
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831. Dabney (son of Nelly) a negro boy, emancipated by the last will and testament of Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be…
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office, September the 8.th 1831. Dabney (son of Nelly) a negro boy, emancipated by the last will and testament of Richard Sandidge dec.d of record in the said office, this day made application to be…