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Title
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 2, No 320-402
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Scans of the originals from microfilm are can be viewed at the bottom of the page.
N.o 320
Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January 9.th 1847 Alexander Kinney Son of Jinney Kinney (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 Kinney is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet six inches high, trunchy and well built, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worty of notice.
N.o 321
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1847. Joseph Veney son of Rachel Veney (both of whom 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 Joseph Veney is a man of dark complexion about five feet nine and a half inches high, about Thirty years of age, has three large scars on his breast, said to be natural, but have the appearance of burns, the one nearest the throat is the smallest & the one lowest down is the largest. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 322
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office
May the 5.th 1847.
Lucy Kinney 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 Lucy Kinney is a woman of light or rather copper complexion, has long black hair, smooth handsome features, good countenance, about five feet two inches and a half high, about Thirty five years old, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 323
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847
Willie Myra Kinney daughter of Lucy Kinney both born free, was this day brought into the said office by her mother to be Registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Willie Myra Kinney is a bright mulatto girl, has long hair inclined to curl high forehead, smooth even features, dark eyes, about four feet high, in the ninth year of her age, no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 324
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Mary Ellen Kinney daughter of Lucy Kinney both born free, was this day brought into the said office by her mother to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Ellen Kinney is a girl of light complexion but not very bright, has smooth even features, long hair inclined to curl, dark eyes, about Two feet three or four inches high, one year old, no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 325
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Polly Captain a Woman of colour who was born free this day made application in the to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Polly Captain is a yellow woman about five feet three inches high , about fifty nine years old, her hair quite gray, has black eyes, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 326
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Tandy Tyree a man of colour 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 Tandy Tyree is a man of very bright complexion nearly white, has a high forehead, a number of small specks or freckles about the nose eyes and forehead, a very thick head of hair a little grey, strong features, dark eyes, the finger next to the little finger on the right hand is considerably drawn or crooked and stiff, is about five feet eight inches and a half inch high & about forty six years old. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 327
State of Virginia.
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847.
Jane Tyree a woman of colour, 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 Jane Tyree is a woman of complexion between yellow and black, has long black hair, even handsome features dark eyes, high forehead, two scars about three quarters of an inch apart on the left wrist about five feet two inches high, about thirty one or thirty two years old, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 328
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. John Moorman Tyree son of Jane Tyree, both born free, was this day brought into the said office by his mother to be reigstered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said John Moorman Tyree is a boy of yellowish complexion, black eyes, even features about two feet eleven inches high, in the fifth year of his age, has curly hair & no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 329
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. Martha Kinney, Daughter of Ann Kinney dec.d both of whom 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 Martha Kinney is a girl of complexion nearly white, has dark hazel eyes a large nose, high forehead, long coarse hair not very dark, is about four feet and half an inch high, in the eleventh year of her age and no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 330
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. Charles Kinney son of Louisa Kinney, both 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 Charles Kinney is a man of complexion nearly white, his eyes are light grey, teeth rather projecting, hair curly and not very dark, long face, five feet four inches and a fraction high, in the twenty sixth year of his age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 331
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 10.th 1847. Washington Kinney, son of Polly Kinney, both 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 Kinney is a man of very light complexion, nearly white, his hair long and black and a little inclined to curl, a small indentation in the chin, thick lips, about five feet ten inches high in the Eighteenth year of his age, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 332
State of Virginia
Farley Richardson son of Malinda Richardson, both born free, who has been heretofore registered this day appeared in 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 ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said Farley Richardson is a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty Eighth year of his age, five feet five inches high, has two small scars in the forehead - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice and the court now in session having compared the above register with the said Farley Richardson doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 333
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1847.
Esther a free woman of colour Daughter of Lucy, who was 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 Esther is a bright mulatto woman, has long straight hair, a scar occasioned by a burn on the outer side of the right arm extending from the elbow several inches down, a scar at the nail of the thumb of the left hand, two small scars on the forehead, a very small one just above the nose, and the other on the forehead over the right eye, each having the appearance of indents, between twenty two and twenty three years old, about five feet four inches & a half inch high, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 334
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
Reuben Putney son of Fanny Putney who was born free, and who was heretofore registered in this office this day delivered up to me the former certificate of his registration, and applied for a renewal of the same, which is granted him; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben Putney is a man of dark complexion, about Thirty nine years old, five feet six and a half inches high, stout and well made, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 335
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
Lucy Ann Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was born free, and who was heretofore registered in this Office this day delivered up to me the former certificate of her registration and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted her: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann Putney is a woman of dark complexion five feet two and three quarter inches high, in the Thirty first year of her age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 336
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
William Washington Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney both of whom were born free, was this day brought into the said office by his mother to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Washington Putney is a boy of dark complexion, has a long and narrow face, Four feet Seven inches high, in the Eleventh year of his age. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 337
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Clerk's Office August 10.th 1847
James Gordon Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney both of whom were born free, was this day brought into the said office by his mother to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Gordon Putney is a boy of dark complexion, Three feet three and a half inches high, in the fifth year of his age, has a large scar on the front of his head commencing about an inch above the eyes and running back on the head about three inches, has another scar on the inside of the right wrist, both occasioned by burns, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 338
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December the 11.th 1847.
Fleming Kinney a man of colour 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 Fleming Kinney is a man of light complexion, good countenance five feet, Eleven inches high, in the forty third year of his age has a small scar on the upper lip just under the right nasal of the nose, another on the middle finger of the left hand occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 339
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1848.
Fleming James Poindexter son of Jinney Poindexter (who emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter at the age of Twenty five years, said Fleming James Poindexter was 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 Fleming James Poindexter is a bright mulatto man six feet, half an inch high, in the Twenty sixth year of his age has a small scar on his forehead directly over the nose and near the edge of his hair, dark hazle eyes - full black eye brows, long black hair & inclined to be straight large sharp nose - (resembling a white man's nose than a negro) no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 340
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1848
William Poindexter son of Rhoda Poindexter (who said William Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore ordered to all whom it may William Poindexter feet eight year of his age, has a scar on the right into the hair, another on the thumb of the left hand near the large joint occasioned by cuts - also a small scar on the forehead nearly over the right eye, one on the right cheek and one on the left side of the face about half an inch from the outer corner of the left eye, & also a scar on the under lip on the left side. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 341
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 10.th 1848. 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 four years old, five feet six or seven inches high, of mulatto or yellow complexion, has a small scar on the inside of the left wrist, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 342
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 11.th 1848
William Thomas Poindexter son of Jinney 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 William Thomas Poindexter is a boy of dark complexion, in the seventeenth year of his age, five feet five inches high, has a scar on the back of the left hand about an inch and a half long running across the hand from the direction of the root of the thumb to the middle finger, another small scar on the back of the right hand about half an inch from the nuckle or joint of the index finger both occasioned by cuts, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 343
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1848.
James Harris son of Nancy Harris both of whom were 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 Harris is a man of dark complexion, good countenance, five feet nine and a half inches high in the Twenty second year of his age - his six scars on the left wrist and arm four on the top or outside, & two on the inside of the arm, those on the top or outside - one of them is on the wrist the other three a little up the arm the highest not quite half way from the hand to the elbow; the two on the inside are on the wrist all appear to be occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 344
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 9.th 1848.
Nicholas H. Powell a son of Joseph & Maria Powell who said Nicholas H. Powell 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 Nicholas H. Powell is a bright mulatto boy or man in the Twentieth year of his age, Five feet six inches & three quarters of an inch high - high forehead, curly hair not very dark, sunburnt or bronzed around the edge in front - has dark hazel eyes and good countenance, has a scar on the left side of the neck& that not very visible, occasioned by a rising no other mark or scar apparent deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 345
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 16.th 1848. Celia Cosby a Woman of colour, 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 Celia Cosby is a woman of copper coloured complexion, has thick lips, black eyes, high forehead, is about forty years of age, five feet three inches and a half inch high, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 346
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 8.th 1848.
John Edward, son of Betsy Edward, both of whom 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 John Edward is a very bright mulatto man, approaching nearly to white, with black eyes, straight black hair with somewhat a reddish tinge - beard of sandy red colour in the twenty fourth year of his age - five feet eight inches and a half inch high - face much frecked as well as the back of his hands and also his arms - has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 347
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 8.th 1848.
Sam called Sam Poindexter son of Jenny Poindexter 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 Sam Poindexter is a man of black complexion, in the Thirty first year of his age, about five feet seven inches high - Index and middle fingers on the left hand a little crooked from being mashed - a scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a burn - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 348
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 4.th 1848. 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 fifth year of his age, has a scar just under the right ear, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 349
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 5.th 1849. Jesse Veney son of Polly Veney both of whom 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 Jesse Veney is a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet six inches high, has a large scar on the inside of the left wrist. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 350
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 8.th 1849. Mary Nicholas daughter of Frankey Poindexter who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter 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 Nicholas is a bright mulatto woman about Twenty four years old, five feet high, has a scar in the forehead immediately over the nose about midway between the eyes & hair has thick lips & the underlip hangs or pouts out more than is common no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 351
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 8.th 1849. William Powell (son of Joseph & Mariah Powell) 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 William Powell is a bright mulatto man about Thirty five 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 apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 352
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 10: 1849
Frances Captain (wife of John Captain) daughter of Susan Tate both of whom were 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 Captain wife of John Captain is a woman of a light brownish complexion, strong features, large eyes & shows the white of them a good deal, in the Twenty fourth year of her age five feet four & a half inches high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 353
Virginia In Louisa County Court
John H. Captain son Polly Captain a bright Mulatto man born free, who was heretofore Registered, appeared in Court and satisfied the court that his register has been lost, It is therefore ordered by this Court that his register be renewed and in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said John H. Captain is a bright mulatto man in the Thirty fourth year of his age, five feet seven inches high - hair inclined to be straight, has a large scar on the ancle 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 a small scar on the under lip, and another in the forehead near the hair over the left eye - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 354
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office, July the 9.th 1849.
Joney Kinney a Woman of colour 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 Joney Kinney is about five feet four inches and a half inch high, her age is not accurately known, but she is believed to be seventy years old, she has a mark or dark spot near the outer corner of the right eye, of dark copper colour - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 355
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1849.
Harriet Kinney daughter of Joney Kinney both of whom 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 Harriet Kinney is about five feet five inches & 3/4 of an inch high, twenty nine years old, of very straight form, has long black hair of nearly white complexion, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 356
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 8.th 1849. Frances Robertson daughter of Polly Robertson both of whom 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 Frances Robertson is about four feet Ten inches high, in the sixteen year of her age, of low statue & inclined to be trunchy, of dark brownish complexion, has a scar on the right cheek about an inch long, and one on the left hand just between the index & middle fingers where they join the hand occasioned by cuts, the end of the index finger of the left hand appears to have been mashed, has a thin head of hair - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 357
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 10.th 1849. Sally Kinney daughter of Beckey Kinney both of whom 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 Sally Kinney is about five feet four inches high, in the twenty fourth year of her age, has a small scar in the edge of the right eye brow, a wide space between her front upper teeth, long dark hair, dark eyes complexion a little tawny but would pass very well for white, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 358
Virginia, In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1849. Nancy Kinney daughter of Beckey Kinney, both of whom 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 Nancy Kinney is about five feet four inches and a half inch high, in the twenty third year of her age, has a small knot on the right eye lid, long dark hair, grey eyes, complexion a little tawny, but would pass very well for white has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 359
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1849. Ella Kinney daughter of Beckey Kinney both of whom 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 the said Ella Kinney is four feet and a
inches high, in the eleventh year of her age has a scar on her right elbow occasioned by a cut, strait dark hair, dark eyes, her complexion would be considered dark for a white person, but she would pass very well for white, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 360
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 10.th 1849. Meredith Kinney a son of Beckey Kinney, both of whom 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 Meredith Kinney is about five feet three inches high in the sixteenth year of his age has long dark hair thick lips, dark eyes, complexion would be considered dark for a white person but would pass very well for white - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 361
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 8.th 1849.
John Carden a son of Judy Carden both of whom 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 John Carden is a bright mulatto man about twenty five years old, five feet four inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the inside of the wrist of the left arm, a scar on the inner edge of the right eye brow, dark eyes & good countenance - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 362
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 19.th 1849. Emily Jane Poindexter, Daughter of Rhoda Poindexter, the said Rhoda Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, and the said Emily Jane 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 Emily Jane Poindexter is a bright mulatto woman, about five feet three & 1/2 inches high, in the nineteenth year of her age, has long black hair, a scar about the center of the forehead, a scar on the left hand, and a black mole on the right side of the neck rather in rear - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 363
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 19.th 1849.
Hardenia Fortune, Daughter of Rhoda Poindexter, the said Rhoda Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, and the said Hardenia 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 Hardenia Fortune, is a woman of black complexion, about five feet one inch and a half high, about twenty two or three years old, has a scar at the lower part of the neck, just at the breast bone occasioned by a burn - a small scar on the back of the wrist of the left hand, thick projecting lips & no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 364
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office - November the 19.th 1849.
Alexander Poindexter son of Lucinda Poindexter both of whom 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 boy, about four feet eleven inches high, in the fourteenth year of his age, has a bushy head of hair, black eyes, round face, even features, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 365
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December the 11.th 1849.
Avey Month daughter of Nancy Month (both 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 Avey is a woman of dark complexion, about five feet four & 3/4 inches high, between thirty one and thirty two years old has thick lips, a small scar on the back of the wrist of the left hand and a small scar on the back of said hand, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice the scar on the back of the said hand is rather indisdirect now, and may grow out entirely.
N.o 366
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 1.st 1850.
Matthew Goodin Poindexter son of Janean Poindexter (both 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 Matthew Goodin Poindexter is a very likely boy of dark complexion but not very black, even features, in the eighteenth year of his age, about five feet five inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand a scar on the inside of the left hand near the wrist, and has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(no tax paid the law had not come to hand & was not know of)
N.o 367
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 5.th 1850.
Shepherd Poindexter, son of Sarah Poindexter the said Shepherd 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 a straight well made man of dark complexion, but not very black, in the thirtieth year of his age, about six feet one inch and a half high, has a scar on the nose, a small scar near the outer corner of the left eye, the little finger on his left hand is crooked and stiff, and a scar on the wrist of the left hand, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 368
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Robert P. Cosby son of Celia Cosby, (both of whom 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 Robert P. Cosby, is a likely spare made man of copper complexion, has even features, a small scar near the outer corner of the left eye, nineteen years old the seventh day of June next, about six feet high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 369
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Andrew J. Cosby son of Celia Cosby (both of whom 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 Andrew J. Cosby is a stout made yellow man, has thick lips, small black eyes & has now a scar near the chin on the left side occasioned by a recent burn, which will probably disappear, is in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet ten inches high, his nose inclined to be flat, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 370
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Elizabeth daughter of Lucy Patterson (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 Elizabeth is a woman of yellow complexion, has grey eyes and pouting lips, her hair inclined to be long, about twenty one years old, about five feet two inches high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 371
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 11.th 1850. Margaret Edwards daughter of William Edwards and Betsy Edwards his wife (all of whom were born free) 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 Margaret Edwards is a girl or young woman, a bright mulatto, hair inclined to be long and black, freckles on the nose and cheeks a little below the eyes, in the Eighteenth year of her age - five feet three inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand near the root of the thumb & index finger occasioned by a cut - stutters badly in talking - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(Refused to be delivered by the Court 13 May 1850)
N.o 372
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 13.th 1850.
Fleming Kinney son of Betsey Kinney (both of whom 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 Fleming Kinney is a dark mulatto man about Forty two years old five feet Eleven inches high has a scar on the middle finger of the left hand straight & well made - good countenance - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 373
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 13.th 1850.
Dolly Ann Elizabeth King daughter of Lavinia King both of whom 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 Dolly Ann Elizabeth King is a woman of Dark brown or Mulatto complexion in the twenty fourth year of her age five feet one inch high, black hair and inclined to be strait, smoothe features, and good countenance no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 374
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June 5.th 1850.
Polly Vena daughter of Rachel Vena both of whom were born free this day 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 Polly Vena is a woman of dark complexion, five feet two inches high, about Thirty nine years old has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 375
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 8.th 1850. Arthur Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter who said Sarah Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter 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 Arthur Poindexter is a man of Dark brown complexion, in the Twenty second year of his age, Five feet right inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 376
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1850. Susan Margaret Q. Powell daugher of Maria Powell dec.d who said Susan M. I. Powell 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 Margaret Q. Powell is a woman of bright mulatto complexion, round full face, large black eyes, thick lips, ears boared for earrings, has a small scar over the right eyes about an inch above the eye brow another over the left eye a little higher on the forehead than the other occasioned by chicken pox fecked on the nose of under the eyes - in the Twentieth year of her age - five feet high has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 377
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1850 Martha Ann Ann Q. Powell daughter of of Maria Powell dec.d who said Martha A. Q. Powell was born free this day made application in the said office to registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Martha Ann Q. Powell is a young woman of very bright mulatto complexion in the nineteenth year of her age, four feet eleven and a half inches high has a scar on the forehead just in the edge of the hair immediately in a line with the nose occasioned by a cut black eyes of good countenance has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 378
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 12.th 1850. Thomas Cornelius Jackson son of Rachel Jackson both of whom 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 Thomas Cornelius Jackson is a man of very black skin, in the twenty second year of his age, five feet eight inches high, the end of the little finger of the right hand cut off, has a large scar on the back of his left hand occasioned by a cut, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 379
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 12.th 1850.
E. Caroline Jackson daughter of Rachel Jackson both of whom 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 E. Caroline Jackson is a woman of very black skin, in the twenty sixth year of her age, five feet two and a half inches high, has a large scar extending from the root of the thumb to the root of the index finger of the right hand - has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(These papers were made out under the old law & after it was discovered that the new law changed the mode of making registers - others were made and under the new law which are recorded on the following page these were destroyed)
N.o 380
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Alfred Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified, to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred Edwards is in the Twenty Eighth year of his age, is a tolerably bright mulatto about five feet nine inches and a half high, has light eyes, with a scar on the forehead over the right eye & another scar on the back of the thumb of the left hand, he has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice the said Alfred Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa Given under my hand this 11.th day of November 1850.
(Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 381
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Polly Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Kinney is in the Thirty Eighth year of her age, is a bright Mulatto, five feet three inches and three quarters of an inch high has black eyes, straight black hair, good countenance has no apparent mark or scar on the face head or hand worthy of notice - the said Polly Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa
Given under my hand this 9.th day of Septr. 1850
N.o 382
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Eliza Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Kinney is in the Twentieth year of her age is a very bright Mulatto approaching nearly to white five feet three inches high with eyes, straight black hair, large mouth & thick lips has no apparent mark or scar on the face head or hands worthy of notice the said Eliza Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 383
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Margaret Willie Kinney a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Margaret Willie Kinney is in the Eighteenth year of her age is a very bright mulatto approaching nearly to white five feet one inch high, has a small scar on the forehead over the left eye, has straight black hair, black eyes no other mark or scar worthy of notice the said Margaret Willie Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 384
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Pamelia Ann Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Pamelia Ann Kinney is in the seventeenth year of her age, is a very bright mulatto, five feet high, has a small scar on the forehead over the inner corner of the left eye has another small scar on the back of the left hand has black eyes straight black hair smoothe features and good countenance no other mark or scar worthy of notice. the said Pamelia Ann Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 385
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Louisa Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Louisa Kinney is in the Fifty sixth year of her age, is a bright mulatto five feet five inches high, has a small scar on the right side of the upper lip, black eyes, straight hair no other apparent mark or scar worthy of notice the said Louisa Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 386
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that George W. Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George W. Mosby is a boy in the fifteenth year of his age, is a bright mulatto, blue eyes, straight hair four feet eleven and a half inches high, has large black freckles on both cheeks and jaw, a small cut on the nuckle of the index finger of the left hand and a large scar on right leg below the knee occasioned by a cut. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said George W. Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 16.th day of October 1850 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
(delivered)
N.o 387
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that Nicholas Rickman a free man of colour (who delivered up the former certificate of his registration) be registered again by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nicholas Rickman is now in the Fortith year of his age, five feet eight inches high, of bright mulatto complexion, has a small natural mark under his left eye, two scars above the right knee occasioned by a cut no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Nicholas Rickman was born free in the County of Patrick in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 12.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
(delivered)
N.o 388
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that Lavinia Jackson a free negro (who delivered up the former certificate of her registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lavinia Jackson is a bright mulatto woman, in the twenty sixth year of her age, five feet & half inch high regular features, straight black hair, has one or two smaller scars on her right hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Lavinia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850
N.o 389
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850. Ordered that Hiram Miller a free negro (who delivered up the former certificate of his registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Hiram Miller is a bright Mulatto man, in the Forty fourth year of his age, five feet nine inches high, has a small scar on the left cheek and a large scar on the outer side of the right leg. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice The said Hiram Miller was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850
N.o 390
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that John W. Kinney a free negro (who delivered up his former certificate of his registration) be registered again by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John W. Kinney is now in the Thirty sixth year of his age, six feet one inch high of bright mulatto complexion, well formed has a scar on the nose and two scars on the middle finger of the right hand occasioned by cuts, black eyes, regular features and good countenance - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice - The said John W. Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa, in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850. (Signed) John Hunter
N.o 391
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that Fontaine M. Kinney a free negro (who delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered again by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Fontaine M. Kinney is a man now in the fifty third year of his age, five feet nine and a half inches high of bright mulatto complexion, well formed and good countenance hair is smartly gray, has a scar on the right elbow, another on the back of the finger next to the little finger of the right hand extending from the hand to the end of the finger the end of the index finger of the right hand has been cut off but not so as to take off the nail, the little finger of the left hand is crooked & stiff No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Fontaine M. Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 2.d day of November 1850. (Signed) John Hunter C L C
N.o 392
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Polly Poindexter (daughter of Harriet Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the clerk of said court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl in the seventeenth year of her age, Five feet four inches high, straight black hair, black eyes and good countenance, has a small scar on the right cheek occasioned by a scratch no other mark or scar on her face head or hand, deemed worthy of notice. The said Polly Poindexter was Given under my hand this 11.th day of November 1850. (Signed) John Hunter C L C.
(See N.o 401 Registered Her)
N.o 393
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that John Poindexter son of Lucy Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Poindexter is a young man of dark black complexion in the Twentieth year of his age, Five feet nine inches high, has a scar on the right temple occasioned by a cut, and has a wart or knot on the thumb of the left hand on the joint next to the hand or wrist no other mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice. The said John Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 2.d day of
N.o 394
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Ralph Q. Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ralph Q. Powell is a bright mulatto man in the thirty second year of his age Five feet seven inches high - has no apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice The said Ralph Q. Powell was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 7.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 395
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Harrison Kinney a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harrison Kinney is a man of dark brown complexion, in the Thirtieth year of his age, about five feet eight inches high, has regular features has a large long scar on the outside of the right leg just below the knee, another scar on the wrist of the left arm, no other apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice The said Harrison Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 7.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 396
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Alexander Kinney a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander Kinney is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty fifth year of his age, five feet seven and a half inches high trunchy and well built has no apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice. The said Alexander Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 20.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 397
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850, Ordered that Pleasant Mosby a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Pleasant Mosby is a tolerably bright mulatto man between fifty four and fifty five years old, about six feet and a quarter of an inch high, his left leg is very crooked in consequence of his knee having been dislocated his chin jets out more than common, has very black eyes - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Pleasant Mosby was born free in the said County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 24.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 398
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th Day of December 1850, Ordered that James Veney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Veney is a black man in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet ten inches high his finger next to the thumb on the left hand is crooked occasioned by a cut across the joint, is strait and spare made, has even features & no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said James Veney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia aforesaid. Given under my hand this 24.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 399
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that Nicholas Poindexter a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court, according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Nicholas Poindexter is a man of dark complexion but not very black, about six feet high, twenty two years old the 8.th day of February next, has a dark spot on the left cheek, broad nose with large nostrils, good countenance, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Nicholas Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 25.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 400
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Sam Dickinson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sam Dickinson is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet six and three quarter inches high, has a scar near the right corner of his mouth another scar on the right side of his nose extending to the top, another scar on the left side of his face about an inch below the ear another small scar on the right cheek, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Sam Dickinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 401
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 (after having heard the evidence written and oral) Ordered that Mary Elizabeth Poindexter (daughter of Harriet Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Elizabeth Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl, Twenty years old last December, Five feet four inches high, has straight black hair, black eyes and good Countenance, has a small scar on the right cheek occasioned by a scratch - has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Elizabeth Poindexter derived her freedom from a deed of Manumition made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 6.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 15.th day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 402
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Lucinda Poindexter (daughter of Sarah Poindexter) a free negro (who delivered up her former certificate of Registration, be registered again by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucinda Poindexter is a mulatto woman in the Thirty fourth year of her age, is about five feet five inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the left side of the neck commencing near the collar bone and extending up the neck occasioned by a burn, has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucinda Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of Manumition made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 6.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 22.nd day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 320
Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January 9.th 1847 Alexander Kinney Son of Jinney Kinney (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 Kinney is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet six inches high, trunchy and well built, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worty of notice.
N.o 321
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 9.th 1847. Joseph Veney son of Rachel Veney (both of whom 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 Joseph Veney is a man of dark complexion about five feet nine and a half inches high, about Thirty years of age, has three large scars on his breast, said to be natural, but have the appearance of burns, the one nearest the throat is the smallest & the one lowest down is the largest. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 322
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office
May the 5.th 1847.
Lucy Kinney 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 Lucy Kinney is a woman of light or rather copper complexion, has long black hair, smooth handsome features, good countenance, about five feet two inches and a half high, about Thirty five years old, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 323
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847
Willie Myra Kinney daughter of Lucy Kinney both born free, was this day brought into the said office by her mother to be Registered according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Willie Myra Kinney is a bright mulatto girl, has long hair inclined to curl high forehead, smooth even features, dark eyes, about four feet high, in the ninth year of her age, no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 324
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Mary Ellen Kinney daughter of Lucy Kinney both born free, was this day brought into the said office by her mother to be registered according to law, It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Mary Ellen Kinney is a girl of light complexion but not very bright, has smooth even features, long hair inclined to curl, dark eyes, about Two feet three or four inches high, one year old, no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 325
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Polly Captain a Woman of colour who was born free this day made application in the to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Polly Captain is a yellow woman about five feet three inches high , about fifty nine years old, her hair quite gray, has black eyes, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 326
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 5.th 1847.
Tandy Tyree a man of colour 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 Tandy Tyree is a man of very bright complexion nearly white, has a high forehead, a number of small specks or freckles about the nose eyes and forehead, a very thick head of hair a little grey, strong features, dark eyes, the finger next to the little finger on the right hand is considerably drawn or crooked and stiff, is about five feet eight inches and a half inch high & about forty six years old. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 327
State of Virginia.
Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847.
Jane Tyree a woman of colour, 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 Jane Tyree is a woman of complexion between yellow and black, has long black hair, even handsome features dark eyes, high forehead, two scars about three quarters of an inch apart on the left wrist about five feet two inches high, about thirty one or thirty two years old, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 328
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. John Moorman Tyree son of Jane Tyree, both born free, was this day brought into the said office by his mother to be reigstered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said John Moorman Tyree is a boy of yellowish complexion, black eyes, even features about two feet eleven inches high, in the fifth year of his age, has curly hair & no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 329
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. Martha Kinney, Daughter of Ann Kinney dec.d both of whom 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 Martha Kinney is a girl of complexion nearly white, has dark hazel eyes a large nose, high forehead, long coarse hair not very dark, is about four feet and half an inch high, in the eleventh year of her age and no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 330
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 8.th 1847. Charles Kinney son of Louisa Kinney, both 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 Charles Kinney is a man of complexion nearly white, his eyes are light grey, teeth rather projecting, hair curly and not very dark, long face, five feet four inches and a fraction high, in the twenty sixth year of his age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 331
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 10.th 1847. Washington Kinney, son of Polly Kinney, both 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 Kinney is a man of very light complexion, nearly white, his hair long and black and a little inclined to curl, a small indentation in the chin, thick lips, about five feet ten inches high in the Eighteenth year of his age, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 332
State of Virginia
Farley Richardson son of Malinda Richardson, both born free, who has been heretofore registered this day appeared in 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 ordered to be certified to all whom it may concern that the said Farley Richardson is a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty Eighth year of his age, five feet five inches high, has two small scars in the forehead - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice and the court now in session having compared the above register with the said Farley Richardson doth certify that it is correctly made.
N.o 333
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1847.
Esther a free woman of colour Daughter of Lucy, who was 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 Esther is a bright mulatto woman, has long straight hair, a scar occasioned by a burn on the outer side of the right arm extending from the elbow several inches down, a scar at the nail of the thumb of the left hand, two small scars on the forehead, a very small one just above the nose, and the other on the forehead over the right eye, each having the appearance of indents, between twenty two and twenty three years old, about five feet four inches & a half inch high, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 334
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
Reuben Putney son of Fanny Putney who was born free, and who was heretofore registered in this office this day delivered up to me the former certificate of his registration, and applied for a renewal of the same, which is granted him; It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben Putney is a man of dark complexion, about Thirty nine years old, five feet six and a half inches high, stout and well made, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 335
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
Lucy Ann Putney daughter of Mary Putney who was born free, and who was heretofore registered in this Office this day delivered up to me the former certificate of her registration and applied for a renewal of the same which is granted her: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucy Ann Putney is a woman of dark complexion five feet two and three quarter inches high, in the Thirty first year of her age, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 336
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 3.d 1847.
William Washington Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney both of whom were born free, was this day brought into the said office by his mother to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said William Washington Putney is a boy of dark complexion, has a long and narrow face, Four feet Seven inches high, in the Eleventh year of his age. No apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 337
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Clerk's Office August 10.th 1847
James Gordon Putney son of Lucy Ann Putney both of whom were born free, was this day brought into the said office by his mother to be registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Gordon Putney is a boy of dark complexion, Three feet three and a half inches high, in the fifth year of his age, has a large scar on the front of his head commencing about an inch above the eyes and running back on the head about three inches, has another scar on the inside of the right wrist, both occasioned by burns, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 338
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December the 11.th 1847.
Fleming Kinney a man of colour 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 Fleming Kinney is a man of light complexion, good countenance five feet, Eleven inches high, in the forty third year of his age has a small scar on the upper lip just under the right nasal of the nose, another on the middle finger of the left hand occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 339
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1848.
Fleming James Poindexter son of Jinney Poindexter (who emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter at the age of Twenty five years, said Fleming James Poindexter was 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 Fleming James Poindexter is a bright mulatto man six feet, half an inch high, in the Twenty sixth year of his age has a small scar on his forehead directly over the nose and near the edge of his hair, dark hazle eyes - full black eye brows, long black hair & inclined to be straight large sharp nose - (resembling a white man's nose than a negro) no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 340
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 8.th 1848
William Poindexter son of Rhoda Poindexter (who said William Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter this day made application in the said office to be registered according to law. It is therefore ordered to all whom it may William Poindexter feet eight year of his age, has a scar on the right into the hair, another on the thumb of the left hand near the large joint occasioned by cuts - also a small scar on the forehead nearly over the right eye, one on the right cheek and one on the left side of the face about half an inch from the outer corner of the left eye, & also a scar on the under lip on the left side. No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 341
Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 10.th 1848. 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 four years old, five feet six or seven inches high, of mulatto or yellow complexion, has a small scar on the inside of the left wrist, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 342
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 11.th 1848
William Thomas Poindexter son of Jinney 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 William Thomas Poindexter is a boy of dark complexion, in the seventeenth year of his age, five feet five inches high, has a scar on the back of the left hand about an inch and a half long running across the hand from the direction of the root of the thumb to the middle finger, another small scar on the back of the right hand about half an inch from the nuckle or joint of the index finger both occasioned by cuts, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 343
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1848.
James Harris son of Nancy Harris both of whom were 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 Harris is a man of dark complexion, good countenance, five feet nine and a half inches high in the Twenty second year of his age - his six scars on the left wrist and arm four on the top or outside, & two on the inside of the arm, those on the top or outside - one of them is on the wrist the other three a little up the arm the highest not quite half way from the hand to the elbow; the two on the inside are on the wrist all appear to be occasioned by cuts - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 344
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 9.th 1848.
Nicholas H. Powell a son of Joseph & Maria Powell who said Nicholas H. Powell 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 Nicholas H. Powell is a bright mulatto boy or man in the Twentieth year of his age, Five feet six inches & three quarters of an inch high - high forehead, curly hair not very dark, sunburnt or bronzed around the edge in front - has dark hazel eyes and good countenance, has a scar on the left side of the neck& that not very visible, occasioned by a rising no other mark or scar apparent deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 345
State of Virginia
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August 16.th 1848. Celia Cosby a Woman of colour, 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 Celia Cosby is a woman of copper coloured complexion, has thick lips, black eyes, high forehead, is about forty years of age, five feet three inches and a half inch high, no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 346
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 8.th 1848.
John Edward, son of Betsy Edward, both of whom 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 John Edward is a very bright mulatto man, approaching nearly to white, with black eyes, straight black hair with somewhat a reddish tinge - beard of sandy red colour in the twenty fourth year of his age - five feet eight inches and a half inch high - face much frecked as well as the back of his hands and also his arms - has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 347
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September 8.th 1848.
Sam called Sam Poindexter son of Jenny Poindexter 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 Sam Poindexter is a man of black complexion, in the Thirty first year of his age, about five feet seven inches high - Index and middle fingers on the left hand a little crooked from being mashed - a scar on the back of the right hand occasioned by a burn - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 348
State of Virginia.
In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office December the 4.th 1848. 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 fifth year of his age, has a scar just under the right ear, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 349
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office January the 5.th 1849. Jesse Veney son of Polly Veney both of whom 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 Jesse Veney is a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet six inches high, has a large scar on the inside of the left wrist. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 350
Virginia In Louisa County Court Clerks Office March the 8.th 1849. Mary Nicholas daughter of Frankey Poindexter who was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter 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 Nicholas is a bright mulatto woman about Twenty four years old, five feet high, has a scar in the forehead immediately over the nose about midway between the eyes & hair has thick lips & the underlip hangs or pouts out more than is common no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 351
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office March the 8.th 1849. William Powell (son of Joseph & Mariah Powell) 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 William Powell is a bright mulatto man about Thirty five 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 apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 352
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office May 10: 1849
Frances Captain (wife of John Captain) daughter of Susan Tate both of whom were 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 Captain wife of John Captain is a woman of a light brownish complexion, strong features, large eyes & shows the white of them a good deal, in the Twenty fourth year of her age five feet four & a half inches high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 353
Virginia In Louisa County Court
John H. Captain son Polly Captain a bright Mulatto man born free, who was heretofore Registered, appeared in Court and satisfied the court that his register has been lost, It is therefore ordered by this Court that his register be renewed and in pursuance thereof, It is certified to all whom it may concern that the said John H. Captain is a bright mulatto man in the Thirty fourth year of his age, five feet seven inches high - hair inclined to be straight, has a large scar on the ancle 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 a small scar on the under lip, and another in the forehead near the hair over the left eye - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 354
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office, July the 9.th 1849.
Joney Kinney a Woman of colour 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 Joney Kinney is about five feet four inches and a half inch high, her age is not accurately known, but she is believed to be seventy years old, she has a mark or dark spot near the outer corner of the right eye, of dark copper colour - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 355
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office July the 9.th 1849.
Harriet Kinney daughter of Joney Kinney both of whom 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 Harriet Kinney is about five feet five inches & 3/4 of an inch high, twenty nine years old, of very straight form, has long black hair of nearly white complexion, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 356
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 8.th 1849. Frances Robertson daughter of Polly Robertson both of whom 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 Frances Robertson is about four feet Ten inches high, in the sixteen year of her age, of low statue & inclined to be trunchy, of dark brownish complexion, has a scar on the right cheek about an inch long, and one on the left hand just between the index & middle fingers where they join the hand occasioned by cuts, the end of the index finger of the left hand appears to have been mashed, has a thin head of hair - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 357
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 10.th 1849. Sally Kinney daughter of Beckey Kinney both of whom 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 Sally Kinney is about five feet four inches high, in the twenty fourth year of her age, has a small scar in the edge of the right eye brow, a wide space between her front upper teeth, long dark hair, dark eyes complexion a little tawny but would pass very well for white, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 358
Virginia, In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1849. Nancy Kinney daughter of Beckey Kinney, both of whom 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 Nancy Kinney is about five feet four inches and a half inch high, in the twenty third year of her age, has a small knot on the right eye lid, long dark hair, grey eyes, complexion a little tawny, but would pass very well for white has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 359
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office September the 10.th 1849. Ella Kinney daughter of Beckey Kinney both of whom 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 the said Ella Kinney is four feet and a
inches high, in the eleventh year of her age has a scar on her right elbow occasioned by a cut, strait dark hair, dark eyes, her complexion would be considered dark for a white person, but she would pass very well for white, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 360
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office September the 10.th 1849. Meredith Kinney a son of Beckey Kinney, both of whom 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 Meredith Kinney is about five feet three inches high in the sixteenth year of his age has long dark hair thick lips, dark eyes, complexion would be considered dark for a white person but would pass very well for white - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 361
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office October the 8.th 1849.
John Carden a son of Judy Carden both of whom 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 John Carden is a bright mulatto man about twenty five years old, five feet four inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the inside of the wrist of the left arm, a scar on the inner edge of the right eye brow, dark eyes & good countenance - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 362
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 19.th 1849. Emily Jane Poindexter, Daughter of Rhoda Poindexter, the said Rhoda Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, and the said Emily Jane 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 Emily Jane Poindexter is a bright mulatto woman, about five feet three & 1/2 inches high, in the nineteenth year of her age, has long black hair, a scar about the center of the forehead, a scar on the left hand, and a black mole on the right side of the neck rather in rear - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 363
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office November the 19.th 1849.
Hardenia Fortune, Daughter of Rhoda Poindexter, the said Rhoda Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter deceased, and the said Hardenia 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 Hardenia Fortune, is a woman of black complexion, about five feet one inch and a half high, about twenty two or three years old, has a scar at the lower part of the neck, just at the breast bone occasioned by a burn - a small scar on the back of the wrist of the left hand, thick projecting lips & no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 364
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office - November the 19.th 1849.
Alexander Poindexter son of Lucinda Poindexter both of whom 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 boy, about four feet eleven inches high, in the fourteenth year of his age, has a bushy head of hair, black eyes, round face, even features, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 365
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerks Office December the 11.th 1849.
Avey Month daughter of Nancy Month (both 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 Avey is a woman of dark complexion, about five feet four & 3/4 inches high, between thirty one and thirty two years old has thick lips, a small scar on the back of the wrist of the left hand and a small scar on the back of said hand, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice the scar on the back of the said hand is rather indisdirect now, and may grow out entirely.
N.o 366
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 1.st 1850.
Matthew Goodin Poindexter son of Janean Poindexter (both 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 Matthew Goodin Poindexter is a very likely boy of dark complexion but not very black, even features, in the eighteenth year of his age, about five feet five inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand a scar on the inside of the left hand near the wrist, and has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(no tax paid the law had not come to hand & was not know of)
N.o 367
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 5.th 1850.
Shepherd Poindexter, son of Sarah Poindexter the said Shepherd 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 a straight well made man of dark complexion, but not very black, in the thirtieth year of his age, about six feet one inch and a half high, has a scar on the nose, a small scar near the outer corner of the left eye, the little finger on his left hand is crooked and stiff, and a scar on the wrist of the left hand, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 368
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Robert P. Cosby son of Celia Cosby, (both of whom 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 Robert P. Cosby, is a likely spare made man of copper complexion, has even features, a small scar near the outer corner of the left eye, nineteen years old the seventh day of June next, about six feet high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 369
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Andrew J. Cosby son of Celia Cosby (both of whom 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 Andrew J. Cosby is a stout made yellow man, has thick lips, small black eyes & has now a scar near the chin on the left side occasioned by a recent burn, which will probably disappear, is in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet ten inches high, his nose inclined to be flat, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 370
Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office April the 8.th 1850.
Elizabeth daughter of Lucy Patterson (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 Elizabeth is a woman of yellow complexion, has grey eyes and pouting lips, her hair inclined to be long, about twenty one years old, about five feet two inches high, has no mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 371
State of Virginia - In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 11.th 1850. Margaret Edwards daughter of William Edwards and Betsy Edwards his wife (all of whom were born free) 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 Margaret Edwards is a girl or young woman, a bright mulatto, hair inclined to be long and black, freckles on the nose and cheeks a little below the eyes, in the Eighteenth year of her age - five feet three inches high, has a small scar on the back of the right hand near the root of the thumb & index finger occasioned by a cut - stutters badly in talking - has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(Refused to be delivered by the Court 13 May 1850)
N.o 372
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 13.th 1850.
Fleming Kinney son of Betsey Kinney (both of whom 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 Fleming Kinney is a dark mulatto man about Forty two years old five feet Eleven inches high has a scar on the middle finger of the left hand straight & well made - good countenance - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 373
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office May the 13.th 1850.
Dolly Ann Elizabeth King daughter of Lavinia King both of whom 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 Dolly Ann Elizabeth King is a woman of Dark brown or Mulatto complexion in the twenty fourth year of her age five feet one inch high, black hair and inclined to be strait, smoothe features, and good countenance no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 374
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June 5.th 1850.
Polly Vena daughter of Rachel Vena both of whom were born free this day 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 Polly Vena is a woman of dark complexion, five feet two inches high, about Thirty nine years old has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 375
Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office June the 8.th 1850. Arthur Poindexter son of Sarah Poindexter who said Sarah Poindexter was emancipated by the Rev.d John Poindexter 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 Arthur Poindexter is a man of Dark brown complexion, in the Twenty second year of his age, Five feet right inches high, has no apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 376
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1850. Susan Margaret Q. Powell daugher of Maria Powell dec.d who said Susan M. I. Powell 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 Margaret Q. Powell is a woman of bright mulatto complexion, round full face, large black eyes, thick lips, ears boared for earrings, has a small scar over the right eyes about an inch above the eye brow another over the left eye a little higher on the forehead than the other occasioned by chicken pox fecked on the nose of under the eyes - in the Twentieth year of her age - five feet high has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 377
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerks Office June the 10.th 1850 Martha Ann Ann Q. Powell daughter of of Maria Powell dec.d who said Martha A. Q. Powell was born free this day made application in the said office to registered according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Martha Ann Q. Powell is a young woman of very bright mulatto complexion in the nineteenth year of her age, four feet eleven and a half inches high has a scar on the forehead just in the edge of the hair immediately in a line with the nose occasioned by a cut black eyes of good countenance has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 378
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 12.th 1850. Thomas Cornelius Jackson son of Rachel Jackson both of whom 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 Thomas Cornelius Jackson is a man of very black skin, in the twenty second year of his age, five feet eight inches high, the end of the little finger of the right hand cut off, has a large scar on the back of his left hand occasioned by a cut, has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
N.o 379
State of Virginia. In Louisa County Court Clerk's Office August the 12.th 1850.
E. Caroline Jackson daughter of Rachel Jackson both of whom 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 E. Caroline Jackson is a woman of very black skin, in the twenty sixth year of her age, five feet two and a half inches high, has a large scar extending from the root of the thumb to the root of the index finger of the right hand - has no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice.
(These papers were made out under the old law & after it was discovered that the new law changed the mode of making registers - others were made and under the new law which are recorded on the following page these were destroyed)
N.o 380
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Alfred Edwards a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified, to all whom it may concern that the said Alfred Edwards is in the Twenty Eighth year of his age, is a tolerably bright mulatto about five feet nine inches and a half high, has light eyes, with a scar on the forehead over the right eye & another scar on the back of the thumb of the left hand, he has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice the said Alfred Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa Given under my hand this 11.th day of November 1850.
(Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 381
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Polly Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Kinney is in the Thirty Eighth year of her age, is a bright Mulatto, five feet three inches and three quarters of an inch high has black eyes, straight black hair, good countenance has no apparent mark or scar on the face head or hand worthy of notice - the said Polly Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa
Given under my hand this 9.th day of Septr. 1850
N.o 382
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Eliza Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore Certified to all whom it may concern that the said Eliza Kinney is in the Twentieth year of her age is a very bright Mulatto approaching nearly to white five feet three inches high with eyes, straight black hair, large mouth & thick lips has no apparent mark or scar on the face head or hands worthy of notice the said Eliza Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 383
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Margaret Willie Kinney a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the Margaret Willie Kinney is in the Eighteenth year of her age is a very bright mulatto approaching nearly to white five feet one inch high, has a small scar on the forehead over the left eye, has straight black hair, black eyes no other mark or scar worthy of notice the said Margaret Willie Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 384
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Pamelia Ann Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Pamelia Ann Kinney is in the seventeenth year of her age, is a very bright mulatto, five feet high, has a small scar on the forehead over the inner corner of the left eye has another small scar on the back of the left hand has black eyes straight black hair smoothe features and good countenance no other mark or scar worthy of notice. the said Pamelia Ann Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 385
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th day of September 1850 Ordered that Louisa Kinney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Louisa Kinney is in the Fifty sixth year of her age, is a bright mulatto five feet five inches high, has a small scar on the right side of the upper lip, black eyes, straight hair no other apparent mark or scar worthy of notice the said Louisa Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa Given under my hand this 9.th day of September 1850
N.o 386
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that George W. Mosby a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said George W. Mosby is a boy in the fifteenth year of his age, is a bright mulatto, blue eyes, straight hair four feet eleven and a half inches high, has large black freckles on both cheeks and jaw, a small cut on the nuckle of the index finger of the left hand and a large scar on right leg below the knee occasioned by a cut. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said George W. Mosby was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 16.th day of October 1850 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
(delivered)
N.o 387
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that Nicholas Rickman a free man of colour (who delivered up the former certificate of his registration) be registered again by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Nicholas Rickman is now in the Fortith year of his age, five feet eight inches high, of bright mulatto complexion, has a small natural mark under his left eye, two scars above the right knee occasioned by a cut no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Nicholas Rickman was born free in the County of Patrick in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 12.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
(delivered)
N.o 388
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that Lavinia Jackson a free negro (who delivered up the former certificate of her registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lavinia Jackson is a bright mulatto woman, in the twenty sixth year of her age, five feet & half inch high regular features, straight black hair, has one or two smaller scars on her right hand, no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Lavinia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850
N.o 389
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850. Ordered that Hiram Miller a free negro (who delivered up the former certificate of his registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Hiram Miller is a bright Mulatto man, in the Forty fourth year of his age, five feet nine inches high, has a small scar on the left cheek and a large scar on the outer side of the right leg. no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice The said Hiram Miller was born free in the County of Louisa. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850
N.o 390
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that John W. Kinney a free negro (who delivered up his former certificate of his registration) be registered again by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John W. Kinney is now in the Thirty sixth year of his age, six feet one inch high of bright mulatto complexion, well formed has a scar on the nose and two scars on the middle finger of the right hand occasioned by cuts, black eyes, regular features and good countenance - no other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice - The said John W. Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa, in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1850. (Signed) John Hunter
N.o 391
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850 Ordered that Fontaine M. Kinney a free negro (who delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered again by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Fontaine M. Kinney is a man now in the fifty third year of his age, five feet nine and a half inches high of bright mulatto complexion, well formed and good countenance hair is smartly gray, has a scar on the right elbow, another on the back of the finger next to the little finger of the right hand extending from the hand to the end of the finger the end of the index finger of the right hand has been cut off but not so as to take off the nail, the little finger of the left hand is crooked & stiff No other apparent mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Fontaine M. Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 2.d day of November 1850. (Signed) John Hunter C L C
N.o 392
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Polly Poindexter (daughter of Harriet Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the clerk of said court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Polly Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl in the seventeenth year of her age, Five feet four inches high, straight black hair, black eyes and good countenance, has a small scar on the right cheek occasioned by a scratch no other mark or scar on her face head or hand, deemed worthy of notice. The said Polly Poindexter was Given under my hand this 11.th day of November 1850. (Signed) John Hunter C L C.
(See N.o 401 Registered Her)
N.o 393
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that John Poindexter son of Lucy Poindexter a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said John Poindexter is a young man of dark black complexion in the Twentieth year of his age, Five feet nine inches high, has a scar on the right temple occasioned by a cut, and has a wart or knot on the thumb of the left hand on the joint next to the hand or wrist no other mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice. The said John Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 2.d day of
N.o 394
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Ralph Q. Powell a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Ralph Q. Powell is a bright mulatto man in the thirty second year of his age Five feet seven inches high - has no apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice The said Ralph Q. Powell was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia.
Given under my hand this 7.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 395
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Harrison Kinney a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Harrison Kinney is a man of dark brown complexion, in the Thirtieth year of his age, about five feet eight inches high, has regular features has a large long scar on the outside of the right leg just below the knee, another scar on the wrist of the left arm, no other apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice The said Harrison Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 7.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 396
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850 Ordered that Alexander Kinney a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Alexander Kinney is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty fifth year of his age, five feet seven and a half inches high trunchy and well built has no apparent mark or scar on his face head or hand deemed worthy of notice. The said Alexander Kinney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 20.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 397
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of November 1850, Ordered that Pleasant Mosby a free negro (who has delivered up his former certificate of registration) be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law.
It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Pleasant Mosby is a tolerably bright mulatto man between fifty four and fifty five years old, about six feet and a quarter of an inch high, his left leg is very crooked in consequence of his knee having been dislocated his chin jets out more than common, has very black eyes - no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Pleasant Mosby was born free in the said County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 24.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 398
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 9.th Day of December 1850, Ordered that James Veney a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said James Veney is a black man in the twenty second year of his age, about five feet ten inches high his finger next to the thumb on the left hand is crooked occasioned by a cut across the joint, is strait and spare made, has even features & no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said James Veney was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia aforesaid. Given under my hand this 24.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 399
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 14.th day of October 1850, Ordered that Nicholas Poindexter a free negro be registered by the clerk of said Court, according to law - It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Nicholas Poindexter is a man of dark complexion but not very black, about six feet high, twenty two years old the 8.th day of February next, has a dark spot on the left cheek, broad nose with large nostrils, good countenance, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Nicholas Poindexter was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 25.th day of December 1850. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 400
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Sam Dickinson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sam Dickinson is a man of dark complexion in the Twenty second year of his age, five feet six and three quarter inches high, has a scar near the right corner of his mouth another scar on the right side of his nose extending to the top, another scar on the left side of his face about an inch below the ear another small scar on the right cheek, no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Sam Dickinson was born free in the County of Louisa in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 401
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 (after having heard the evidence written and oral) Ordered that Mary Elizabeth Poindexter (daughter of Harriet Poindexter) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Mary Elizabeth Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl, Twenty years old last December, Five feet four inches high, has straight black hair, black eyes and good Countenance, has a small scar on the right cheek occasioned by a scratch - has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Elizabeth Poindexter derived her freedom from a deed of Manumition made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 6.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 15.th day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 402
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Lucinda Poindexter (daughter of Sarah Poindexter) a free negro (who delivered up her former certificate of Registration, be registered again by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Lucinda Poindexter is a mulatto woman in the Thirty fourth year of her age, is about five feet five inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the left side of the neck commencing near the collar bone and extending up the neck occasioned by a burn, has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucinda Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of Manumition made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 6.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 22.nd day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court.
Publisher
Louisa County Historical Society
Date
1847-1851