1787 - Cain Mann to Stefaney, et al - Amelia County, VA

Dublin Core

Title

1787 - Cain Mann to Stefaney, et al - Amelia County, VA

Date

Manumission Item Data Item Type Metadata

Date

01/25/1787

Manumitter

Number of Persons

3

Text of Freedom Document

Know all men by these presents that I Cain Mann of Amelia County do hereby set free from bondage my servants namely Stefaney aged thirty five, Johann aged thirty four, Sam aged twelve years, and do for myself my heirs executors and assigns relieve unto the said all my right title and claim whatsoever as to them property person or to any estate they have or may acquire hereby declaring the said negroes absolutely free without any interruption from me or any person claiming under me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of January one thousand seven hundred eighty seven.
Cain Mann (seal)

At a Court held for Amelia County 25 January 1787. This deed of emancipation was acknowledged by Cain Mann the party thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste, J. Holmes DC

Record Location

DB 18:54

Document Type

Deed

Files

Citation

“1787 - Cain Mann to Stefaney, et al - Amelia County, VA,” Manumission Project, accessed July 11, 2025, https://manumissionproject.omeka.net/items/show/1459.