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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter John Cheatwood Executor Hiram Cheatwood Manumitted Jim, Henry, Edmund, Daniel, Dick, Powhatan? Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 6 Text of Freedom Document Wills Book 7, Pg 106 In the name of God Amen! I John Cheatwood of the County of Bedford and state of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament. In Primis- it is my will and desire that all my slaves should be manumitted and set at liberty after my decease in manner following. Jim, Henry, Edmond, Daniel, Dick, and Powhatan shall after my decease be hired out by my executors hereafter named until the real proceeds of this higher shall amount to the sum of, seven hundred and fifty dollars. after which I will and direct that the said Jim, Henry, Edmond, , Daniel, Dick, and Powhatan be inlagaes emancipated and set at liberty by my said executors by my said executors in such manner and form as may be lawful and proper. Item 1 I give and bequeath unto my beloved sister Alice Chatmoss the rest and residue of my slaves during her natural life and at her death it is my will and desire that the said slaves be also inlarges emancipated and set at liberty in like--P.106 Manner as those other named, and I do hereby direct the executor who may survive to do all such acts for affecting this object as maybe necessary and lawful Item-I give and bequeath to my said sister Alice and her executor in trust for the purpose of raising the young negroes, the said seven hundred fifty dollars before divided to be raised Item. I give and bequeath to my niece Evaline Cheatwood two hundred dollars. Item. I give and bequeath to my said sister Alice all the rest and residue of the personal property of which I may be possessed or to which I may entitled after the payment of all my debts and the legacies here in given. Item. If I should purchase any lands or real estate before for my decease, I give and bequeath the same to my said sister Alice for lifetime and at her decease I desire and do give and bequeath the said lands and real estate to my nephew James Freeland Cheatwood and to his _____ forever Lastly, I appoint my said sister Alice Cheatwood executrix and my nephew Hiram Cheatwood Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling any and every will by me heretofore made and declaring this to be my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 22nd day of February 1821. John Cheatwood seal Signed sealed and acknowledged In presence of --------------Jno. R. Cheatwood Martha S Markham At a court held for Bedford County at the Courthhouse the 27th Day of October 28. This last will and testament of John Cheatwood was exhibited in court for probate by the Executor and Executrix therein named which was objected to by John Lumpkin and Phillip Lumpkin for reasons appearing to the court, the same was continued, And afterward same. At a Court held for said county the 24th day of November 1828, The same now proved as a will of personal estate by the oath of Martha A. Markham one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Alice Cheatwood the Executrix therein named who made oath and gave bond and security according to law. Certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof if in due form liberty being reserved the Executor so given in the probate whenever he shall think fit and have given the Executor prove the said will to be a will of real estate. – Hiram Cheatwood qualified as Executor at October 07 1836 so ord. Teste Rob. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter Thomas Wittington, Jr. Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted ~ Text of Freedom Document Wills Book 7, Pgs 453-454 In the name of God Amen- I Thomas Whittington Jr. of the County of Bedford bring this the mercy of Divine providence, in perfect mind and memory, but taking into the uncertantity of life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. My body I commit to the earth hoping through the mediation of my Saviour Jesus Christ that I shall again receive it at the resurrection of the just, and that I may be made through his saving grace an humble partaker of the Kingdom of God . As touching my worldly estate : I dispose of the same in the following manner- I will direct that all my just debts 454 Be paid and for the purpose I charge the whole of my real as well as personal. Second- I give and devise unto my beloved Aunt Judith Brown, and to my cousin Susannah Cavanaugh for and during their lives and for the life of the survivor of them, to be enjoyed in common, the whole of my estate of whatever nature or kind real and personal. Third- It is my will that my slaves living at my death, and the increase of the females, after the death of my Aunt and cousin to whom I have given them for their lives, and the life of the survivor of them shall be emancipated and forever set free. Fourth- After my said slaves shall be emancipated under this my will, I give and bequeath them to be enjoyed in common, the remainder in my hands devised for my life to my aunt and cousin, and also whatever of personal estate may remain. I appoint my friend William Oglesby, Daniel Oglesby, and Captain James Markham Executors of this my will and having the most implicit confidence in them I desire that they may be permitted to qualify without giving security. I witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 14th June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred fourteen Thomas Whittington Jr seal Signed and in sealed in the presence of….. C. Anthony Dudley Jones Balda McDaniel At a court held for Bedford County at the courthouse the 28th day of February 1831, This last will and testament of Thomas Whittington Jr. Deceased, was exhibited in court and proven by the oath of Christopher Anthony and Balda McDaniel subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And afterwards Viz the court held for said County the 28th day of March 1831 On the motion of William Oglesby one of the executors named in said will who made oath and entered into bond conditioned according to law, certificate is granted for him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, Liberty being reserved the other Executors named in said will to join in the probate whenever they shall think fit. Teste Rob. Mitchell CBC Document Type LW&T Record Location B7, P453-454 (wills) Notes Notes regarding the record see 1841 deed Christian yes Date Court Date 02/28/1831 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1831 - Whittington, Jr. to slaves - Bedford Co, VA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bedford Co Court Clerk https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/72439/archive/files/8b275919aa98f771ece7ac70d9cbe6e5.pdf?Expires=1792627200&Signature=N9NYbMnRwyge%7ExTALnX23w%7E7Hvrg37kr3llnwScQoDPCkZTMbx9zyz7NMPLOKVb5i2yPQ4VnDH6zN3rwFZKu3DhuMsCD0l07tc2xm9E3%7EnwOqLujeIVJH499DPFhNx0XEyXckX6DGr%7E947eBL0i1ulwq%7EfJuuwuC8%7Eppe3lAsegITS6VefwbKZUix%7Eh3oPWKt7E0kujme%7E3hJA5habrzvM13SMGGstemcpCfIgTPsTKl8o1gXbXS5uWI6Gz4tQ9Mij1lJtawESs3YMkwYelbEV0U4Fus75MRIz9cScYfu0uqMb74OUQEo-sYw46NDikBm6j0ALUM8LAmqreTWtIgOw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM b3dd6c0d34ea9549044df179f063baeb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter Samuel Phillips Executor G. Wingfield, J. Sale Manumitted Becky Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 1 Text of Freedom Document Deed Book 25, Pg 413 Know all men buy these presents that I Samuel Phillips of the County of Bedford in the State of Virginia for divine good causes and caused motions me thereunto moving have and by these presents do manumit , liberate and forever set free from the bonds of slavery my negro woman slave named Becky and I do by these presents for myself my heirs, executors, and administrators forever remiss, release and grant all claiming of property in and to the said Becky as a slave from this date of these presents henceforth and forever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the first day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six. S. Phillips seal Signed sealed and delivered In the presence of Geo Wingfield Jno F. Sale Virginia Bedford County court clerks office November 1st 1836. This deed of emancipation from Samuel Phillips to his negro woman slave Becky was produced in office acknowledged by said Phillips and admitted to record. Teste Rob. C. Mitchell CBC Site pages Document Type Deed Record Location B25, P413 (land) Date Court Date 11/01/1836 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter Beverly Scott Witnesses M. Garland, C. Mosby Manumitted Isaac Scott Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 1 Text of Freedom Document Deed Book 25, Pgs 276-277 Whereas, during a long and painful illness in the city of Philadelphia of nearly seven months in the year 1835= 36, Isaac a slave was unceasingly kind and devoted in his attendance on me, having hardly even left my room and bedside during the time: and whereas I attribute as did my physicians, the most eminent in Philadelphia much of my renovated health to him and his services, for which, I am inspired with a most lively feeling of gratitude. And whereas I regard him a most worthy man, and his general character, without exception good and feel that his services aforsaid cannot be adequately compensated by money - therefore this indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises, I have emancipated and set free and do by these presents emancipate and set free the said Isaac sometimes called Isaac Harrison and I hereby covenant that he shall enjoy perpetual freedom, free from the claims of slavery, of myself, my heirs and also of all and every person claiming by through or under meWitness my hand and seal this 5th day of May 1836. Beasley R. Scott seal Signed, sealed, delivered and acknowledged in the presence of MH Garland CL Mosby Bedford Clerks Office May 10th 1836 This deed of emancipation from Beverly R Scott to Isaac sometimes called Isaac Harrison was produced in office proved by the oath of the subscribing witnesses thereto and admitted to record. Teste Rob Mitchell CBC Document Type Deed Record Location B25, P276 (land) Date Court Date 05/10/1836 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1836 - Scott to Isaac Scott - Bedford Co, VA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bedford Co Court Clerk https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/72439/archive/files/3783719c4ed44a7055852fc18597e9c3.pdf?Expires=1792627200&Signature=u4vJTVX4kh-sCjWIKgW9EZNzs-Dixy3FyzjmBbcEaRBAFVr%7El-gVB1IDdPy4lbKyjuKeRTTWMjFbF9kIBfj2wbL0FVBqdDue1y1nq-SYo3VBMF2l1oL97KKnrK7%7EijZSSqaJJP6wUv1Hz7Gcav0DKmyq%7EYT-3uXqTD2QCDMtytTcGAoTISNSYWiCDzw8hfx26T0Q1oHxl1dPHs1VdmYFUvq5b9bjkR6DLfpeYc8tpo4lrHqvfVHN4MyBTvnm5GdXj-Jda15Z-JRB2pUbtVPEKjHbXBEq%7EMEtvcQ0XuL1QinOX9XnYGwYlLdl67uDtKi1AU4GG4RAfcibWT6LO6zWsg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM cb0ea56e8780b943f4b789be1605f26d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter John Cheatwood Witnesses Mosby, Dabney Executor Hiram Cheatwood Manumitted Dick, Henry, Edmund, Powhatan Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted ~ Text of Freedom Document Deed Book 27, Pg 393 Know all men by these presents That I Hiram Cheatwood Executor of the last will and testament of John Cheatwood deceased late of Bedford County in pursuance of the provisioning of the said last will and testament have emancipated and forever set free and by these presents do emancipate and forever set free the following negro man slaves belonging to the said descendent at the time of death namely Dick, Henry, Edward, and Powhatan. Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of December 1838. Hiram Cheatwood seal Exer. Of Jno Cheatwood decd. Teste C.L. Mosby C. Dabney At a Court held for Bedford County the 28th day of January 1839. This deed of emancipation was produced in court proved by this oath of the time subscribing witnesses thereto ordered to be recorded. Teste Rob. Mitchell CBC Document Type Deed Record Location B27, P393 (land) - see 1828 will - names 6 to be freed but only 4 here Date Court Date 01/28/1839 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1839 - Cheatwood to Dick, Henry, Edmund, Powhatan - Bedford Co, VA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1839 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bedford Co Court Clerk https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/72439/archive/files/ffb598e0b08faab6408dc3c60315227d.pdf?Expires=1792627200&Signature=ktT%7E-pu7%7EVA4wFIN2Mmw23UNusatyaLM7%7EPQ%7EL2Y3YxgEkVuYV%7EuzYOgIweyJ74UeDRrkoZtET-yBhOfeZieDxjspZnqp1lgIXnrnPbPckm2Ax97Jus6DVLFBC9FzraLXcZhju%7EV0fNMuon9YXzNlDigrTP3MEELkeWRZHLTo9aoJmkbw2bL9QJLcKOsg5BsHahxL%7EGDoojbUbpzvvWGcaez235rF2KdiBWqgh0SljT7ggPdPMMM268xyS5SWyZkha0JqLxxHrpCTZuV-JoATKUgtS9qkLdJqTDbF0ITd0x1MfJ53Y93mzuRyjuqNLWjAI4VUhHVNrFBCMgwo%7EDLFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 794f89b7b0738bfa38b78531b06c2858 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/72439/archive/files/7ed05f8f9e75cb81be4b10815c192d9f.pdf?Expires=1792627200&Signature=hunCTFLIx2w6cQRrAMqQSl6N5Q9SyZQohSJExKPxmJkoLsxiNfXl-tTHP17jaYkjlbVPwkv0CN3fty3oilzvEXUESiOr0jd-LauNqdCMWn5P9FoniZdp0ipx8Bqz2MyaVrry7DoLRM5czSQy7oAa6%7ETjNfgOsjBE8len%7Eje5tIIbLJ14fSFThOfw-5wX9jW8Tm%7Ew0pK9GLvN3-Ju4EfhOb24z8fY53a%7ELJVHPIJOTNN3q0CSNdCYUoxfJVVCitDFzoF0oFRuu6N-p0Lks1SSE2Z17Al%7EFdGVC4%7EhtV9dfvfbcLlmdKGhyiLM-R2ds4dLjk7MYPEjcIvzRT9aRYsP4A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 65b0317863251d40e178e98922b48db5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter James Gordon Manumitted Mary Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 1 Text of Freedom Document Wills Book 10, Pgs 85-86 I James Gordon of Bedford County and State of Virginia do make and publish the following as and for my last will and testament being weak and indisposed of body but of sound mind and memory First, I give and bequeath the sum of fifty dollars to be paid in money to my daughter Katherine Gordon of Loudon County to be paid immediately after the decease of my wife Katy Gordon. Second, I desire if the law be then such that it can be done, that my slave Mary (not Maria) may be set free at the decease of my wife Katy Gordon- Third I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Katy Gordon all the residue of my estate both real and personal the land to her here absolutely to be disposed of at her pleasure and for her sole use and benefit, with the exception of the above mentioned sum of fifty dollars and the above mentioned slave Mary in her my said wife is only to have a life estate provided that the said slave can be set free at my said wife’s death under the law then existing. But if she cannot be set free then I give and bequeath her to my said wife. Fourth- order and appoint my beloved wife Katy Gordon the sole executrix of this my last will and testament and desire that she may not be required to give bond or security as such. Dated at Bedford County State of Virginia this 3rd day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five. James Gordon seal His X Mark Signed and seal and V ack. in presence of my subscribing Witnesses the day and date above written Teste Ben J. Caufield James Mayhew Robert B. Dawson His X Mark At a Court held for Bedford County the 22nd day of April 1839, This last will and testament of James Gordon deceased was produced in court and proved by the oath of James Mayhew and Robert B. Dawson subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Katy Gordon the executrix in said will named who made oath and gave bond in the property of $8000 conditioned according to law, certificate is granted her obtaining a probate and said will and said form. Teste. R.O. Mithcell CBC Document Type LW&T Record Location B10, 85-86 (wills) Date Court Date 04/22/1839 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter Eunice Hatcher Manumitted Teaner Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 1 Text of Freedom Document Wills Book 10, Pgs 130-131 In the name of God Amen. I Eunice Hatcher of Bedford County and State of Virginia do make this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows. Item, It is my will and desire that my negro woman Teaner shall be free from and after my death, and it is my will and desire that the said negro woman Teaner shall have and possess one half of my track of land whereon I now reside during her life and after her death the track of land that fall to the negro woman Teaner for during her life and at her decease give the above mentioned land to Mary Frances Millions to her and heirs being forever free from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever Item, I also give unto the said Mary F. Millions my cupboard, one chest, one feather bed, sled and furniture the other half of my land and one half of the balance of any estate including debts that is due me , to have and to hold the same forever- Item, I give unto my negro woman Teaner after my death the balance of my estate including the other half of the debts due me to have and to hold forever. .Item, It is my will that there shall not be any of my property sold after my death, but that it should be divided equally between Mary F. Millions and Teaner after giving to Mary F. Millions what 131 Is specifically left her- and I appoint my friend James O Hensley my Executor to this last will and testament, Signed, sealed the 8th day of June 1838, Eunice Hatcher seal Her X Mark Teste N Robertson Harry F Tate Joshua Miller At a Court held for Bedford County the 23rd day of September 1839. This last will and testament of Eunice Hatcher deceased was produced in court proved by oath of Nicholas Robertson and Henry F. Tate subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and at a court held for said Bedford County the 28th day of October 1839. On the motion for James O. Hensley the executor in said will named who made oath and gave bond of security in the penalty of $600 conditioned according to law, certificate was granted him for obtaining a probate of said will in due form. Teste R.C. Mitchell CBC Document Type LW&T Record Location B10, 130-131 (wills) - left Teaner half her tract of land Date Court Date 09/23/1839 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter Robert Jackson Witnesses James Johnson, J. Steptoe Manumitted Martha, John William Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 2 Text of Freedom Document Deed Book 28, Pg 393 Know all men by these presents that I Robert Jackson of the County of Bedford and State of Virginia for doing good causes and consideration me thereunto moving have manumitted ,emancipated and set free and by these presents do manumit, emancipate and forever set free from the bonds of slavery my negro woman slave named Martha sometimes called Martha Jackson and her child John Williams, and I hereby declare her the said Martha and her child John Williams to be entirely liberated from slavery and entitled to all the rights and privileges of free persons from the date of these presents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the 26th day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty. Robert Jackson seal Signed, Sealed and delivered In the presence of Jno. Steptoe James t. Johnson At a Court held for Bedford County the 26th day of October 1840. This deed of emancipation was produced in Court acknowledged by Robert Jackson a party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste. R.C. Mitchell CBC Document Type Deed Record Location B28, P393 (land) Date Court Date 10/26/1840 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter James Steptoe Witnesses Edward Steptoe, J.C. Steptoe, G.A. Wingfield, Benjamin Rice Manumitted Hannah Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 1 Text of Freedom Document Deed Book 29, Pg 54 I do hereby for and in consideration of the faithful serving of Hannah my mulatto woman servant, Emancipate and set her free immediately from and after my decease. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd day of June 1825. James Steptoe seal Witness Edward D. Steptoe J.C. Steptoe G.A. Wingfield Benjamin Rice At a Court held for Bedford County the 26 day of April 1841. Thie deed of emancipation was produced in Court proved by the oath of Gustavus A. Wingfield one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and James C. Steptoe and Benjamin Rice two other subscribing witnesses thereto having decd. Their handwriting was proved by the oath of Robert C. Mitchell and said deed ordered to be recorded. Teste Ro, C. Mitchell CBC Document Type Deed Record Location B29, P54 (land) Date Court Date 04/26/1841 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Bedford County Manumission Documents Manumission Item Data Manumission Item Data Location The location of the interview Bedford VA Manumitter Thomas Wittington, Jr. Witnesses William Yancey, William Irvine Executor William Oglesby Manumitted Pompey, Henry, Nat, Julius, Big Dick, Little Dick, Aaron, little Courtney, Alick, David and Albert, Andrew, Nelson, Breckenridge, Arthur, Sam, Morris, Jordan, Squire, William, Hiram, little Nat, Lawson, Crawford, Solomon, Henry, Patrick, Lorenzo, Charles, George, Dick, William, Polly, Clara, Rachel, Maria, Melinda, Caroline, Nelly, Juno, Milly, Mary, Lena, Ann, Editha, Sally, Lucey, Loisa, Betty, Juliet, Fenton, Lucinda, Frances, Selina, Judy, Mary, Eliza, Sally, Loverta, Maria, Amanda, and Maria Roseline Number of Persons Number of individuals manumitted 62 Text of Freedom Document Deed Book 29, Pgs 171-172 In pursuance of the provisions of the last will and testament of Thomas Whittington jr. deceased of which I was appointed and have qualified as the executor and in conformity with a decree of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the County of Bedford made on the 8th day of October 1841. I do hereby appoint to the legacy of freedom bequeathed in said last will and testament to the following persons of colour (late slaves of said decedent but in virtue of the said will and decree and of these presents now entitled to their freedom, namely, Pompey, Henry, Nat, Julius, Big Dick, Little Dick, Aaron, little Courtney, Alick, David and Albert (men) Andrew, Nelson, Breckenridge, Arthur, Sam, Morris, Jordan, Squire, William, Hiram, little Nat, Lawson, Crawford, Solomon, Henry, Patrick, Lorenzo, Charles, George, Dick, William (infant), (Boys) Polly, Clara, Rachel, Maria, Melinda, Caroline, Nelly, Juno, Milly, Mary, Lena (women). Ann, Editha, Sally, Lucey, Loisa, Betty, Juliet, Fenton, Lucinda, Frances, Selina, Judy, Mary, Eliza, Sally, Loverta, Maria, Amanda, and Maria Roseline (Girls) witness my hand and seal this 23rd day of October 1841. William Oglesby seal Witnesses William L. Yancey C. Dabney Wm C. Irvine At a court held for Bedford County in the 25th day of October 1841. This deed of emancipation from William Oglesby executor of Thomas Whittington junior deceased to Pompey and others was produced in court, proved by the oath of William T Yancey and William C Irvine two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste Ro. C. Mitchell CBC Document Type Deed Record Location B29, P171 (land) see 1831 LW&T Date Court Date 10/25/1841 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1841 - Wittington, Jr. to Pompey, et al. - Bedford Co, VA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bedford Co Court Clerk