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Title
Louisa County Free Black Register Book 2, No 403-467
Description
N.o 403
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Emily Jane Poindexter (daughter of Rhoda 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 Emily Jane Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl, will be Twenty years old next August, Five feet three inches and three quarters of an inch high has straight black hair, black eyes and good countenance has a scar in the forehead about an inch long immediately over the nose about midway between the eyes and the hair - another small scar over the left eye & a small one near the brow of the right eye occasioned by Chicken Pox - another scar on the back of the left hand and a wart or mole on the right side of her neck below the right ear (but further back on her neck) no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Emily Jane Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 16.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 22.d day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 404
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Alexander Poindexter son of Lucinda 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 Alexander Poindexter is a very bright mulatto boy, will be fifteen years old the 13.th day of next March about five feet one inch high has straight black hair, black eyes reagular features, and good countenance - no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Alexander Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed of Manumission 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.d day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 405
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that David Poindexter (son of Rachael 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 David Poindexter is a light brownish coloured mulatto man in the twenty first year of his age Five feet four and a half inches high has black eyes, large nose and good countenance, the ends of the index and middle fingers of the left hand is cut off but not so as to loose the nails, has a scar between the root of the thumb and index finger of the left hand another on the wrist of left arm occasioned by cuts another scar on the right side of neck or throat
**N.o 406 (not shown)
David Kinney born free Louisa County, dark or black complexion, age 50 years, 5'6 3/4" high, scar on inside of finger next to little finger of right hand, scar on outside of right leg between knee and ankle. Reg. 10 Feb. 1851.
N.o 407
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Minyard Jackson 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 Minyard Jackson is a young man in the nineteenth year of his age, of light brownish complexion, Five feet six inches & a quarter of an inch high, black eyes has a scar on the end or ball of the middle finger on the right hand & another on the point of the chin a little to the left side occasioned by cuts. No other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mineyard Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 408
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851. Ordered that Sally Jackson (wife of David Jackson) 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 Sally Jackson is a woman of brownish colour, in the Twentieth year of her age, Five feet seven inches high black eyes, shows the white of her eyes more than common has a small scar in the brow of the right eye, another scar on the right temple near the eye brow, has thick lips & pouts out more than usual & shows her teeth more than common no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sally Jackson derived her freedom from a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 16.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 409
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Sarah Jackson 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 Sarah Jackson is a bright Mulatto woman in the Eighteenth year of her age Five feet Eleven inches high, black eyes straight black hair, good countenance, has a a small scar on the index finger of the left hand occasioned by a cut - no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sarah Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 410
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Suzana Jackson 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 Suzana Jackson is a woman of brownish colour in the Twenty third year of her age, Five feet four and a half inches high, black eyes, upper front teeth are out. No marks or scars on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Suzana Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 411
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Elizabeth Jackson 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 Elizabeth Jackson is a woman of dark brownish colour in the Twentieth year of her age, Five feet five and a half inches high, black eyes & black hair, has a scar on the nose between the eyes occasioned by a cut, No other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Elizabeth Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 412
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Pamelia Jackson 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 Jackson is a woman of light brownish colour, in the Nineteenth year of her age Five feet two and a half inches high, black eyes, narrow face - good countenance the little finger of the left hand is crooked, has a scar low down on the left side of the neck - has a large nose & her mouth pouts somewhat. No other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Pamelia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 413
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The court of said County having on the 14.th day of April 1851 Ordered that George A. 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 George A. Q. Powell is a bright mulatto man in the Twenty first year of his age, Five feet six and a half inches high black eyes good countenance, curly hair, has no mark or scar upon his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said George A. Q. Powell was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 18.th day of April 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 414
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of May 1851 Ordered that Dicy Powell (wife of Ralph Q. Powell) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Dicy Powell is a mulatto woman of bright yellow complexion, in the Thirty first year of her age, Five feet four inches and three quarters of an inch high, has strait black hair, regular features, a strait gentteel figure, has a scar a little below the right ear, and another on the inside of the left arm between the hand & the elbow no other apparent mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Dicy Powell dereived her freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter dated 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 23.d day of May 1851 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 415
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of May 1851 Ordered that Edward Poindexter (son of Dicy Powell) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Poindexter is a very likely mulatto boy, of bright yellow complexion in the twelfth year of his age, Four feet six inches high has dark hazel eyes and strait hair, has a scar on the right side of the forehead in the edge of the harly nearly over the right eye, has no other mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Edward Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter dated 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 23.d day of May 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 416
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of 1851. Ordered that Crosia Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Crosia Jackson is a woman of dark complexion in the Fortieth year of her age Five feet four inchs high, black eyes has a small scar on the under lip another scar on the left wrist near the edge of the palm of the hand, the upper front teeth are out or broken off, good countenance has no other mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Crosia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 13.th day of June 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 417
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851, Ordered that James Nelson son of Mary Nelson 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 Nelson is about Twenty seven years old, of yellow colour, about five feet seven inches high, has no apparent mark or scar on his face, head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said James Nelson was born free in the County of Louisa in the said State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 418
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Anne Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough 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 Anne Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough is a mulatto woman in the Forty Eighth year of her age, about Five feet four inches high, black eyes, mouth pouts out more than common, two of her under front teeth are out, no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Anne Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough was emancipated by a deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough dated the 26.th day of March 1850 and recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 And also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 419
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough 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 Hugh M. Cosby alias
Hugh M. Kimbrough is a bright Mulatto man in the Thirty second year of his age about Five feet seven inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the first joint of the forefinger of the left hand, has black eyes and black hair which is inclined to be strait, good countenance, stout and well built has no other mark or scar on his face, head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough was emancipated by a deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough dated the 26.th day of March 1850 and recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1851 and also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa Cty. Ct.
N.o 420
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough 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 Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough is a very bright mulatto girl or young woman almost approaching white, in the Eighteenth year of her age about Five feet one inch high, has strait-black hair black eyes, her ears are bored for ear rings has handsome regular features, well formed and genteel figure, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough was emancipated by a Deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough bearing date the 26.th day of March 1850 and recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 and also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851 Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Ct.
N.o 421
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Robert N. Cosby alias Robert N. Kimbrough 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 Robert N. Cosby alias Robert N. Kimbrough is a bright Mulatto boy or young man, sixteen years old last March about Five feet nine inches high has black eyes and black hair, good countenance regular features, strait and well formed, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Robert N. Cosby was emancipated by a deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough bearing date the 26.th day of March 1850 & recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 and also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa Cty Ct.
N.o 422
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that William Daniel alias William 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 William Daniel alias William Poindexter is a bright mulatto man in the Thirty year of his age about five feet seven inches high, has black eyes, strait black hair and good countenance, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said William Daniel alias William Poindexter was emancipated by the last will and testament of Lucinda Daniel dec.d dated the 17.th day of November 1847 and duly recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 13.th day of June 1848. Given under my hand this 22.d day of October 1851.
N.o 423
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of November 1851 Ordered that Marshall 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 Marshall Edwards is a bright Mulatto man in the Twenty second year of his age, about Five feet Eleven inches high, has black eyes, strait black hair has a scar just in the inner edge of the right brow over the nose, has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Marshall Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa State of Virginia Given under my hand this 20.th day of November 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 424
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of May 1852 Ordered that Dolly Ann Elizabeth King (daughter of Lavinia King both of whom were born free), be registered by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Dolly Ann Elizabeth King is a woman in the Twenty sixth year of her age about five feet one inch and a quarter of an inch high, has black eyes, of dark brownish complexion, black hair and inclined to be strait, smooth features and good countenance, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Dolly Ann Elizabeth King was born free in the County of Louisa State of Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of May 1852. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 425
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of June 1852. Ordered that Reuben Carter Thornton Putney son of Reuben Putney both of whom were born free, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben Carter Thornton Putney is a boy in the thirteenth year of his age, about four feet four inches high, of dark colour, has a high forehead a scar on the right side of the forehead, has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Reuben Carter Thornton Putney was born free in the County of Louisa - Given under my hand this 14.th day of June 1852. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk
N.o 426
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of June 1852. Ordered that June M Putney daughter of Reuben Putney both of whom were born free, - be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said June M Putney is a girl about ten years old, about three feet eight inches high, of dark colour, has a scar or mark between the mouth and chin, even features, has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said June M Putney was born free in the County of Louisa. State of Virginia Given under my hand this 17.th day of June 1852 (Signed) John Hunter C. L. C.
N.o 427
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Judith Ragland 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 Judith Ragland is an old woman of dark complexion, about seventy years old about five feet two inches and a half inch high, black eyes, and hair is gray, no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Judith Ragland derives her freedom by by the last will and testament of William Ragland Dec.d dated the 18.th day of August.1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the twenty sixth day of June 1851.Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 428
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Sylvia Ragland 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 Sylvia Ragland is a woman of dark complexion, about Thirty four years old, about five feet four inches high, has black eyes and black curly hair, of good countenance and has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sylvia Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 429
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852 Ordered that Louisa Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright Mulatto girl, about Fifteen years old, about Five feet two and a quarter inches high, has large eyes, straight black hair, has two scars on the right temple accasioned by scarrification, good countenance has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Louisa Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851 Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 430
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having; on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Martha Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Martha Ragland is a bright mulatto girl, about Thirteen years old, about Four feet nine inches and a half high, has black eyes and straight black hair, with good countenance has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Martha Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 431
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Lucy Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certifyed to all whom it may concern, that the said Lucy Ragland is a bright mulatto girl, about Eleven years old, about Four feet seven inches high, has black eyes and straight black hair good countenance, has a scar on the forehead over the left eye accasioned by a burn or cut - has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucy Ragland dirives her freedom by the last Will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 432
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Ellen Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, to registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Ellen Ragland is a bright Mulatto girl about Ten years old, about Four feet six inches and a half high, has black eyes straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice The said Ellen Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of Ocober 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 433
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Betsy Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Betsey Ragland is a bright Mulatto about nine years old about four feet high she is a girl with black eyes, straight black hair and has no mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Betsey Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 434
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that William Ragland Son of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William Ragland is a bright mulatto boy, in the Eighth year of his age, is about Three feet six inches high, has black eyes, straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice.
The said William Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 435
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Samuel Ragland Son of Sylvia Ragland 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 Samuel Ragland is a bright mulatto boy in the Seventh year of his age, about Three feet five inches high, has straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Samuel Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
N.o 436
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Sylvia Ragland Jr daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Sylvia Ragland Jr is a bright mulatto girl in the Fourth year of her age, about Two feet eleven inches high, has black eyes straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair has no mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice.
The said Sylvia Ragland Jr dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 437
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Daniel Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefor certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Daniel Ragland is a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty ninth year of his age about Five feet eight inches high, has black eyes and black hair, very likely - has a large scar on the left side of the neck, no other mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Daniel Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 438
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Joseph Ragland 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 Joseph Ragland is a man of dark complexion, about Forty six years old about Five feet three inches high, has black eyes and bald head, has a scar on the right Jaw and has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Joseph Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851, Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 439
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Esther Ragland 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 Esther Ragland is a very bright mulatto woman in the Forty second year of her age, about five feet high, black eyes, straight black hair, face a little freckled and good countenance, has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Esther Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
N.o 440
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Nathaniel Ragland Son of Esther Ragland 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 Nathaniel Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white in the thirteenth year of his age about Fife feet high has black eyes and straight black hair, has several small scars on forefinger of the left hand occasioned by cuts has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Nathaniel Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded for the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 441
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that John Ragland son of Esther Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white, in the Tenth year of his age, about Four feet seven inches high has black eyes, straight hair of dark auben colour or light black, has several small scars on the forefinger of the left hand occasioned by cuts has no other mark or scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said John Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1851. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 442
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Catharine Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland 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 Catharine Ragland is a very bright mulatto girl, approaching nearly to white in the Seventh year of her age, about Four feet high, has dark blue eyes, straight hair of dark aubern colour has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Catharine Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico. on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 443
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that George Ragland son of Esther Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white, in the Fifth year of his age, about Three feet five inches high, has dark blue eyes, straight hair of aubern colour and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said George Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 444
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Polly Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright mulatto girl, approaching nearly to white, in the second year of her age, about Two feet nine inches high has dark blue eyes, straight light coloured hair and has no mark or scar on her face heard or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Polly Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuite Cout of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 445
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852. Ordered that Thomas Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 Thomas Ragland is a bright mulatto boy, in the Fifth year of his age, about Three feet six inches high, has black eyes and curly hair of sun burnt appearance, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Thomas Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 446
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that David Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 David Ragland is a dark mulatto boy in the Second year of his age, about Two feet nine inches high, with black eyes, curly hair of sun burnt appearance and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said David Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court - the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 447
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Margaret Ragland daughter of Mary Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of the said Court according to law: it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Margaret Ragland is a bright mulatto girl in the Fifteenth year of her age, about Five feet five inches high, black eyes and straight black hair, smooth even and handsome features wears ear rings strait and well formed - has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Margaret Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 448
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Henry Raglan son of Mary Ragland 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 Henry Ragland is a boy of dark brown complexion in the Thirteenth year of his age has black eyes and black curly hair, has a scar on the back of the right hand and has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice - The said Henry Ragland is about Four feet six inches high. The said Henry Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 449
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that William Ragland son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William Ragland is a boy of bright brownish complexion in the eleventh year of his age, about Four feet two inches high, has black eyes and black curly hair, has a scar between the fore finger and middle finger on left hand & another small scar on the finger next to the little finger on the left hand, has no other mark or scar on the face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice The said William Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851, Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 450
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of Ocotber 1852, ordered that Nathan Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 Nathan Ragland is a boy of bright brownish complexion in the ninth year of his age, about Three feet ten inches high, black eyes and hair and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Nathan Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 451
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Charles Ragland son of Henry Ragland 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 Charles Ragland is a boy of dark brownish complexion in the seventh year of his age about Four feet one inch high, has black eyes and strait black hair and good countenance has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Charles Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 452
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Philip Edlow Ragland son of Henry Ragland 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 Philip Edlow Ragland is a boy of dark brownish complexion in the Third year of his age, Three feet one inch high, has dark hazel eyes, hair inclined to be straight and of sun burnt appearance has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Philip Edlow Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 453
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Mary Ann Ragland daughter of Henry Ragland 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 Ann Ragland is a girl of dark brownish complexion in the ninth year of her age, about Four feet five inches high has black eyes curly black hair good countenance, has a scar in the edge of the hair in the left side of the forehead over the left eye and has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Ann Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand the Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 454
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Mary Ragland 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 Ragland is a brigh mulatto woman in the Thirty seventh year of her age, about Five feet three inches high has dark hazel eyes black curly hair and no mark or scar about her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the 26.th day of June 1851. Given under my hand this 20.th day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 455
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Franklin Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 Franklin Ragland is an infant boy child about one month old about 18 inches high of dark brownish complexion, black eyes and short hair and has no mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Franklin Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the 26.th day of June 1851. Given under my hand this 20.th day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 456
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County, having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Sally Overton Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland a free negro, to registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sally Overton Ragland is a very bright mulatto woman approaching nearly to white in the nineteenth year of her age, about Fife feet on inch high, has dark blue eyes, straight black hair has a few small freckles on the cheeks good countenance, and wears ear rings has no other marks or scars on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Sally Overton Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 457
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County, having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that William James Ragland son of Sally Overton Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William James Ragland is an infant boy child about one month old of very bright complexion nearly white, about eighteen inches high, has blue eyes and black hair and straight has no marks or scars on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said William James Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 458
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October ordered 1852 that Henry Ragland 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 Henry Ragland is a bright mulatto man, about thirty years old, about Five feet six and a half inches high, black eyes and black hair and hair inclined to be straight, has a natural make on left side of his forehead, good countenance and has no other mak or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Henry Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 459
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that David Ragland 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 David Ragland is a man of dark complexion about Forty four years old, about Five feet nine inches high, hair is little gray, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said David Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twenty fourth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
N.o 460
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of January 1853. Ordered that Maria Scott 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 Maria Scott is a woman of bright mulatto complexion, about Thirty years old, about five feet two inches and a quarter high, has a Small scar on the outer corner of the right eye, has a black mole on the chin, a little to the left side thereof, another small Scar on the back of the right hand and a wart or teat on the little finger of the left hand, has black eyes, Straight black hair and good countenance has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Maria Scott was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia
Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 461
State of Virginia
Louis County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of January 1853 Ordered that James N Powel 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 N Powel is a bright mulatto man about Twenty four years old, about five feet five inches high, has a Small Scar near the inner corner of the left eye, another on the jaw just under the Jawbone of the right jaw, has no other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said James N Powel was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia
Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 462
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853 ordered that Rachael Poindexter, daughter of Franky 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 Rachael Poindexter is a woman of dark brownish complexion in the fifty third or fifty fourth year of her age about Four feet Eleven Inches high black curly hair black eyes good countenance has a large natural scar on the right shoulder of a whitish colour, small scar near the outer edge or corner of the left eye. no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Rachael Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.rd day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 463
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Ann Eliza Poindexter daughter of Rachael 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 Ann Eliza Poindexter is a Girl in the sixth year of age of dark complexion black curly hair black eyes good countenance Three feet seven Inches high, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Ann Eliza Poindexter derieved her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 464
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Mary Lizza Poindexter daughter of Rachael 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 Lizza Poindexter is a Girl in the Fourth year of her age of brownish complexion Three feet four Inches high black hair black eyes no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Lizza Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 465
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit.
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1853 ordered that John Lewis Poindexter, son of Rachael 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 Lewis Poindexter is a boy child in the second year of his age Two feet six inches high dark complexion, black hair and black eyes, no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said John Lewis Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800 Given under my hand this 23.rd day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 466
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Elizabeth Morton Poindexter, daughter of Angness who was daughter of Franky 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 Elizabeth Morton Poindexter is a Girl in the Seventeeth or Eighteenth year of her age about Five feet one inch high of dark complexion black hair black eyes and shows the white of the eyes more than is common, narrow face has a scar on the left arm and one on the right arm between the hand and elbow of each arm no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Elizabeth Morton Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 467
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Martha Jane Blackford daughter of Elizabeth Morton 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 Martha Jane Blackford is a very bright mulatto almost approaching to white in the Second year of her age straight black hair black eyes high forehead has a scar on the left side of the forehead over the left eye just in the edge of the hair caused by burn another on the right knee she is about Two feet four inches high The said Martha Jane Blackford derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Emily Jane Poindexter (daughter of Rhoda 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 Emily Jane Poindexter is a bright mulatto girl, will be Twenty years old next August, Five feet three inches and three quarters of an inch high has straight black hair, black eyes and good countenance has a scar in the forehead about an inch long immediately over the nose about midway between the eyes and the hair - another small scar over the left eye & a small one near the brow of the right eye occasioned by Chicken Pox - another scar on the back of the left hand and a wart or mole on the right side of her neck below the right ear (but further back on her neck) no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Emily Jane Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 16.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 22.d day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 404
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 13.th day of January 1851 Ordered that Alexander Poindexter son of Lucinda 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 Alexander Poindexter is a very bright mulatto boy, will be fifteen years old the 13.th day of next March about five feet one inch high has straight black hair, black eyes reagular features, and good countenance - no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Alexander Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed of Manumission 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.d day of January 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 405
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that David Poindexter (son of Rachael 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 David Poindexter is a light brownish coloured mulatto man in the twenty first year of his age Five feet four and a half inches high has black eyes, large nose and good countenance, the ends of the index and middle fingers of the left hand is cut off but not so as to loose the nails, has a scar between the root of the thumb and index finger of the left hand another on the wrist of left arm occasioned by cuts another scar on the right side of neck or throat
**N.o 406 (not shown)
David Kinney born free Louisa County, dark or black complexion, age 50 years, 5'6 3/4" high, scar on inside of finger next to little finger of right hand, scar on outside of right leg between knee and ankle. Reg. 10 Feb. 1851.
N.o 407
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Minyard Jackson 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 Minyard Jackson is a young man in the nineteenth year of his age, of light brownish complexion, Five feet six inches & a quarter of an inch high, black eyes has a scar on the end or ball of the middle finger on the right hand & another on the point of the chin a little to the left side occasioned by cuts. No other mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mineyard Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 408
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851. Ordered that Sally Jackson (wife of David Jackson) 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 Sally Jackson is a woman of brownish colour, in the Twentieth year of her age, Five feet seven inches high black eyes, shows the white of her eyes more than common has a small scar in the brow of the right eye, another scar on the right temple near the eye brow, has thick lips & pouts out more than usual & shows her teeth more than common no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sally Jackson derived her freedom from a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 16.th day of October 1794 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 13.th day of October 1794. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 409
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Sarah Jackson 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 Sarah Jackson is a bright Mulatto woman in the Eighteenth year of her age Five feet Eleven inches high, black eyes straight black hair, good countenance, has a a small scar on the index finger of the left hand occasioned by a cut - no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sarah Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 410
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Suzana Jackson 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 Suzana Jackson is a woman of brownish colour in the Twenty third year of her age, Five feet four and a half inches high, black eyes, upper front teeth are out. No marks or scars on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Suzana Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 411
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Elizabeth Jackson 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 Elizabeth Jackson is a woman of dark brownish colour in the Twentieth year of her age, Five feet five and a half inches high, black eyes & black hair, has a scar on the nose between the eyes occasioned by a cut, No other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Elizabeth Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 412
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of February 1851 Ordered that Pamelia Jackson 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 Jackson is a woman of light brownish colour, in the Nineteenth year of her age Five feet two and a half inches high, black eyes, narrow face - good countenance the little finger of the left hand is crooked, has a scar low down on the left side of the neck - has a large nose & her mouth pouts somewhat. No other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Pamelia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of February 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 413
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The court of said County having on the 14.th day of April 1851 Ordered that George A. 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 George A. Q. Powell is a bright mulatto man in the Twenty first year of his age, Five feet six and a half inches high black eyes good countenance, curly hair, has no mark or scar upon his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said George A. Q. Powell was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 18.th day of April 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 414
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of May 1851 Ordered that Dicy Powell (wife of Ralph Q. Powell) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Dicy Powell is a mulatto woman of bright yellow complexion, in the Thirty first year of her age, Five feet four inches and three quarters of an inch high, has strait black hair, regular features, a strait gentteel figure, has a scar a little below the right ear, and another on the inside of the left arm between the hand & the elbow no other apparent mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Dicy Powell dereived her freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter dated 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 23.d day of May 1851 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 415
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 12.th day of May 1851 Ordered that Edward Poindexter (son of Dicy Powell) a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Edward Poindexter is a very likely mulatto boy, of bright yellow complexion in the twelfth year of his age, Four feet six inches high has dark hazel eyes and strait hair, has a scar on the right side of the forehead in the edge of the harly nearly over the right eye, has no other mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Edward Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed of Manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter dated 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 23.d day of May 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 416
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 9.th day of 1851. Ordered that Crosia Jackson a free negro be registered by the Clerk of this Court according to law It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Crosia Jackson is a woman of dark complexion in the Fortieth year of her age Five feet four inchs high, black eyes has a small scar on the under lip another scar on the left wrist near the edge of the palm of the hand, the upper front teeth are out or broken off, good countenance has no other mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Crosia Jackson was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia Given under my hand this 13.th day of June 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 417
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851, Ordered that James Nelson son of Mary Nelson 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 Nelson is about Twenty seven years old, of yellow colour, about five feet seven inches high, has no apparent mark or scar on his face, head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said James Nelson was born free in the County of Louisa in the said State of Virginia. Given under my hand this 14.th day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 418
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Anne Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough 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 Anne Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough is a mulatto woman in the Forty Eighth year of her age, about Five feet four inches high, black eyes, mouth pouts out more than common, two of her under front teeth are out, no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Anne Cosby alias Anne Kimbrough was emancipated by a deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough dated the 26.th day of March 1850 and recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 And also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 419
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough 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 Hugh M. Cosby alias
Hugh M. Kimbrough is a bright Mulatto man in the Thirty second year of his age about Five feet seven inches and a half inch high, has a scar on the first joint of the forefinger of the left hand, has black eyes and black hair which is inclined to be strait, good countenance, stout and well built has no other mark or scar on his face, head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Hugh M. Cosby alias Hugh M. Kimbrough was emancipated by a deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough dated the 26.th day of March 1850 and recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1851 and also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa Cty. Ct.
N.o 420
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough 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 Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough is a very bright mulatto girl or young woman almost approaching white, in the Eighteenth year of her age about Five feet one inch high, has strait-black hair black eyes, her ears are bored for ear rings has handsome regular features, well formed and genteel figure, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Josephine Cosby usually called Josephine Lewis Kimbrough was emancipated by a Deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough bearing date the 26.th day of March 1850 and recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 and also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851 Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Ct.
N.o 421
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that Robert N. Cosby alias Robert N. Kimbrough 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 Robert N. Cosby alias Robert N. Kimbrough is a bright Mulatto boy or young man, sixteen years old last March about Five feet nine inches high has black eyes and black hair, good countenance regular features, strait and well formed, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Robert N. Cosby was emancipated by a deed of Manumission from William Kimbrough bearing date the 26.th day of March 1850 & recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 8.th day of April 1850 and also by the last will and testament of the said William Kimbrough which was recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 10.th day of March 1851. Given under my hand this 21.st day of October 1851 (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa Cty Ct.
N.o 422
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 13.th day of October 1851 Ordered that William Daniel alias William 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 William Daniel alias William Poindexter is a bright mulatto man in the Thirty year of his age about five feet seven inches high, has black eyes, strait black hair and good countenance, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said William Daniel alias William Poindexter was emancipated by the last will and testament of Lucinda Daniel dec.d dated the 17.th day of November 1847 and duly recorded in the County Court of Louisa County on the 13.th day of June 1848. Given under my hand this 22.d day of October 1851.
N.o 423
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 10.th day of November 1851 Ordered that Marshall 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 Marshall Edwards is a bright Mulatto man in the Twenty second year of his age, about Five feet Eleven inches high, has black eyes, strait black hair has a scar just in the inner edge of the right brow over the nose, has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Marshall Edwards was born free in the County of Louisa State of Virginia Given under my hand this 20.th day of November 1851. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 424
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 11.th day of May 1852 Ordered that Dolly Ann Elizabeth King (daughter of Lavinia King both of whom were born free), be registered by the clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Dolly Ann Elizabeth King is a woman in the Twenty sixth year of her age about five feet one inch and a quarter of an inch high, has black eyes, of dark brownish complexion, black hair and inclined to be strait, smooth features and good countenance, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Dolly Ann Elizabeth King was born free in the County of Louisa State of Virginia Given under my hand this 11.th day of May 1852. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 425
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of June 1852. Ordered that Reuben Carter Thornton Putney son of Reuben Putney both of whom were born free, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern that the said Reuben Carter Thornton Putney is a boy in the thirteenth year of his age, about four feet four inches high, of dark colour, has a high forehead a scar on the right side of the forehead, has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Reuben Carter Thornton Putney was born free in the County of Louisa - Given under my hand this 14.th day of June 1852. (Signed) John Hunter Clerk
N.o 426
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of June 1852. Ordered that June M Putney daughter of Reuben Putney both of whom were born free, - be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law. It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said June M Putney is a girl about ten years old, about three feet eight inches high, of dark colour, has a scar or mark between the mouth and chin, even features, has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said June M Putney was born free in the County of Louisa. State of Virginia Given under my hand this 17.th day of June 1852 (Signed) John Hunter C. L. C.
N.o 427
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Judith Ragland 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 Judith Ragland is an old woman of dark complexion, about seventy years old about five feet two inches and a half inch high, black eyes, and hair is gray, no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Judith Ragland derives her freedom by by the last will and testament of William Ragland Dec.d dated the 18.th day of August.1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the twenty sixth day of June 1851.Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 428
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Sylvia Ragland 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 Sylvia Ragland is a woman of dark complexion, about Thirty four years old, about five feet four inches high, has black eyes and black curly hair, of good countenance and has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Sylvia Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 429
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852 Ordered that Louisa Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright Mulatto girl, about Fifteen years old, about Five feet two and a quarter inches high, has large eyes, straight black hair, has two scars on the right temple accasioned by scarrification, good countenance has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Louisa Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851 Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 430
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having; on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Martha Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Martha Ragland is a bright mulatto girl, about Thirteen years old, about Four feet nine inches and a half high, has black eyes and straight black hair, with good countenance has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Martha Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 431
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Lucy Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certifyed to all whom it may concern, that the said Lucy Ragland is a bright mulatto girl, about Eleven years old, about Four feet seven inches high, has black eyes and straight black hair good countenance, has a scar on the forehead over the left eye accasioned by a burn or cut - has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Lucy Ragland dirives her freedom by the last Will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 432
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Ellen Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, to registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Ellen Ragland is a bright Mulatto girl about Ten years old, about Four feet six inches and a half high, has black eyes straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice The said Ellen Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of Ocober 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 433
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Betsy Ragland daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Betsey Ragland is a bright Mulatto about nine years old about four feet high she is a girl with black eyes, straight black hair and has no mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Betsey Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 434
State of Virginia
Louisa County Court
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that William Ragland Son of Sylvia Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William Ragland is a bright mulatto boy, in the Eighth year of his age, is about Three feet six inches high, has black eyes, straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice.
The said William Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 435
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Samuel Ragland Son of Sylvia Ragland 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 Samuel Ragland is a bright mulatto boy in the Seventh year of his age, about Three feet five inches high, has straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Samuel Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
N.o 436
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Sylvia Ragland Jr daughter of Sylvia Ragland 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 Sylvia Ragland Jr is a bright mulatto girl in the Fourth year of her age, about Two feet eleven inches high, has black eyes straight bronzed or burnt coloured hair has no mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice.
The said Sylvia Ragland Jr dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849. and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty Sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 437
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Daniel Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefor certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Daniel Ragland is a man of dark complexion, in the Twenty ninth year of his age about Five feet eight inches high, has black eyes and black hair, very likely - has a large scar on the left side of the neck, no other mark or scar on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Daniel Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 438
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Joseph Ragland 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 Joseph Ragland is a man of dark complexion, about Forty six years old about Five feet three inches high, has black eyes and bald head, has a scar on the right Jaw and has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Joseph Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851, Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 439
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Esther Ragland 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 Esther Ragland is a very bright mulatto woman in the Forty second year of her age, about five feet high, black eyes, straight black hair, face a little freckled and good countenance, has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Esther Ragland dirives her freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of
N.o 440
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Nathaniel Ragland Son of Esther Ragland 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 Nathaniel Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white in the thirteenth year of his age about Fife feet high has black eyes and straight black hair, has several small scars on forefinger of the left hand occasioned by cuts has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Nathaniel Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded for the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 441
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that John Ragland son of Esther Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white, in the Tenth year of his age, about Four feet seven inches high has black eyes, straight hair of dark auben colour or light black, has several small scars on the forefinger of the left hand occasioned by cuts has no other mark or scars on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said John Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1851. (Signed) David M Hunter Clk of Louisa County Court.
N.o 442
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that Catharine Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland 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 Catharine Ragland is a very bright mulatto girl, approaching nearly to white in the Seventh year of her age, about Four feet high, has dark blue eyes, straight hair of dark aubern colour has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Catharine Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico. on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 443
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that George Ragland son of Esther Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright mulatto boy approaching nearly to white, in the Fifth year of his age, about Three feet five inches high, has dark blue eyes, straight hair of aubern colour and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said George Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 444
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Polly Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland 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 Ragland is a very bright mulatto girl, approaching nearly to white, in the second year of her age, about Two feet nine inches high has dark blue eyes, straight light coloured hair and has no mark or scar on her face heard or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Polly Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuite Cout of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 445
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852. Ordered that Thomas Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 Thomas Ragland is a bright mulatto boy, in the Fifth year of his age, about Three feet six inches high, has black eyes and curly hair of sun burnt appearance, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Thomas Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 446
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, Ordered that David Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 David Ragland is a dark mulatto boy in the Second year of his age, about Two feet nine inches high, with black eyes, curly hair of sun burnt appearance and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said David Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court - the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 447
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Margaret Ragland daughter of Mary Ragland a free negro be registered by the Clerk of the said Court according to law: it is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Margaret Ragland is a bright mulatto girl in the Fifteenth year of her age, about Five feet five inches high, black eyes and straight black hair, smooth even and handsome features wears ear rings strait and well formed - has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Margaret Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 448
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Henry Raglan son of Mary Ragland 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 Henry Ragland is a boy of dark brown complexion in the Thirteenth year of his age has black eyes and black curly hair, has a scar on the back of the right hand and has no other mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice - The said Henry Ragland is about Four feet six inches high. The said Henry Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 449
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that William Ragland son of Mary Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William Ragland is a boy of bright brownish complexion in the eleventh year of his age, about Four feet two inches high, has black eyes and black curly hair, has a scar between the fore finger and middle finger on left hand & another small scar on the finger next to the little finger on the left hand, has no other mark or scar on the face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice The said William Ragland dirives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the circuit court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851, Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 450
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of Ocotber 1852, ordered that Nathan Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 Nathan Ragland is a boy of bright brownish complexion in the ninth year of his age, about Three feet ten inches high, black eyes and hair and has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Nathan Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 451
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Charles Ragland son of Henry Ragland 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 Charles Ragland is a boy of dark brownish complexion in the seventh year of his age about Four feet one inch high, has black eyes and strait black hair and good countenance has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Charles Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 452
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Philip Edlow Ragland son of Henry Ragland 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 Philip Edlow Ragland is a boy of dark brownish complexion in the Third year of his age, Three feet one inch high, has dark hazel eyes, hair inclined to be straight and of sun burnt appearance has no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Philip Edlow Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 453
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Mary Ann Ragland daughter of Henry Ragland 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 Ann Ragland is a girl of dark brownish complexion in the ninth year of her age, about Four feet five inches high has black eyes curly black hair good countenance, has a scar in the edge of the hair in the left side of the forehead over the left eye and has no other mark or scar deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Ann Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand the Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 454
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Mary Ragland 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 Ragland is a brigh mulatto woman in the Thirty seventh year of her age, about Five feet three inches high has dark hazel eyes black curly hair and no mark or scar about her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the 26.th day of June 1851. Given under my hand this 20.th day of October 1852 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 455
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Franklin Ragland son of Mary Ragland 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 Franklin Ragland is an infant boy child about one month old about 18 inches high of dark brownish complexion, black eyes and short hair and has no mark or scar on his head face or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Franklin Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the 26.th day of June 1851. Given under my hand this 20.th day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 456
State of Virginia,
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County, having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that Sally Overton Ragland daughter of Esther Ragland a free negro, to registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said Sally Overton Ragland is a very bright mulatto woman approaching nearly to white in the nineteenth year of her age, about Fife feet on inch high, has dark blue eyes, straight black hair has a few small freckles on the cheeks good countenance, and wears ear rings has no other marks or scars on the face head or hands deemed worthy of notice, The said Sally Overton Ragland derives her freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 457
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County, having on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that William James Ragland son of Sally Overton Ragland a free negro, be registered by the Clerk of said Court according to law: It is therefore certified to all whom it may concern, that the said William James Ragland is an infant boy child about one month old of very bright complexion nearly white, about eighteen inches high, has blue eyes and black hair and straight has no marks or scars on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said William James Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland, dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 458
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October ordered 1852 that Henry Ragland 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 Henry Ragland is a bright mulatto man, about thirty years old, about Five feet six and a half inches high, black eyes and black hair and hair inclined to be straight, has a natural make on left side of his forehead, good countenance and has no other mak or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said Henry Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and Testament of William Ragland dec.d, dated the 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twentieth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 459
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 11.th day of October 1852, ordered that David Ragland 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 David Ragland is a man of dark complexion about Forty four years old, about Five feet nine inches high, hair is little gray, has no mark or scar on his face head or hands that is deemed worthy of notice. The said David Ragland derives his freedom by the last will and testament of William Ragland dec.d dated 18.th day of August, 1849, and recorded in the Circuit Court of Law for the County of Henrico, on the Twenty sixth day of June 1851. Given under my hand this Twenty fourth day of October 1852. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk
N.o 460
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of January 1853. Ordered that Maria Scott 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 Maria Scott is a woman of bright mulatto complexion, about Thirty years old, about five feet two inches and a quarter high, has a Small scar on the outer corner of the right eye, has a black mole on the chin, a little to the left side thereof, another small Scar on the back of the right hand and a wart or teat on the little finger of the left hand, has black eyes, Straight black hair and good countenance has no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Maria Scott was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia
Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 461
State of Virginia
Louis County to wit
The Court of the said County having on the 10.th day of January 1853 Ordered that James N Powel 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 N Powel is a bright mulatto man about Twenty four years old, about five feet five inches high, has a Small Scar near the inner corner of the left eye, another on the jaw just under the Jawbone of the right jaw, has no other mark or Scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice.
The said James N Powel was born free in the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia
Given under my hand this 11.th day of January 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 462
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of the said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853 ordered that Rachael Poindexter, daughter of Franky 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 Rachael Poindexter is a woman of dark brownish complexion in the fifty third or fifty fourth year of her age about Four feet Eleven Inches high black curly hair black eyes good countenance has a large natural scar on the right shoulder of a whitish colour, small scar near the outer edge or corner of the left eye. no other mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Rachael Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.rd day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 463
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
The Court of the said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Ann Eliza Poindexter daughter of Rachael 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 Ann Eliza Poindexter is a Girl in the sixth year of age of dark complexion black curly hair black eyes good countenance Three feet seven Inches high, has no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Ann Eliza Poindexter derieved her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 464
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit.
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Mary Lizza Poindexter daughter of Rachael 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 Lizza Poindexter is a Girl in the Fourth year of her age of brownish complexion Three feet four Inches high black hair black eyes no mark or scar on her face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Mary Lizza Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 465
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit.
The Court of said County having on the 14.th day of March 1853 ordered that John Lewis Poindexter, son of Rachael 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 Lewis Poindexter is a boy child in the second year of his age Two feet six inches high dark complexion, black hair and black eyes, no mark or scar on his face head or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said John Lewis Poindexter derived his freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800 Given under my hand this 23.rd day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court
N.o 466
State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Elizabeth Morton Poindexter, daughter of Angness who was daughter of Franky 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 Elizabeth Morton Poindexter is a Girl in the Seventeeth or Eighteenth year of her age about Five feet one inch high of dark complexion black hair black eyes and shows the white of the eyes more than is common, narrow face has a scar on the left arm and one on the right arm between the hand and elbow of each arm no other mark or scar on her head face or hands deemed worthy of notice. The said Elizabeth Morton Poindexter derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853 (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
N.o 467
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
The Court of said County having, on the 14.th day of March 1853, ordered that Martha Jane Blackford daughter of Elizabeth Morton 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 Martha Jane Blackford is a very bright mulatto almost approaching to white in the Second year of her age straight black hair black eyes high forehead has a scar on the left side of the forehead over the left eye just in the edge of the hair caused by burn another on the right knee she is about Two feet four inches high The said Martha Jane Blackford derived her freedom by a deed of manumission made by the Rev.d John Poindexter on the 13.th day of August 1800 and recorded in Louisa County Court the 12.th day of August 1800. Given under my hand this 23.d day of March 1853. (Signed) David M Hunter Clerk Louisa County Court
Publisher
Louisa County Historical Society
Date
1851-1853