1803 - Richard M Jones to Frank - Amelia County, VA

Dublin Core

Title

1803 - Richard M Jones to Frank - Amelia County, VA

Date

Manumission Item Data Item Type Metadata

Date

09/26/1803

Manumitter

Manumitted

Number of Persons

1

Text of Freedom Document

Know all men by these presents that I Richard M. Jones of the County of Dinwiddie for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty seven pounds ten shillings doth give and grant unto the bearer hereof Frank his freedom in which promise well and truly to be performed I bind myself my heirs Exrs to defend against the claims of himself his heirs Executors claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty sixth day of September one thousand eight hundred & three.
Teste Richd M. Jones (seal)
R Snelson
MK Thomas

Amelia County Court September 26 1803
This deed of emancipation from Richard M. Jones to Frank was exhibited into Court and proved by the oaths of two witnesses thereto subscribed and was ordered to be recorded.
Teste, James Townes CAC

Record Location

DB 22:127

Document Type

Deed

Files

1805_Amelia_Jones to slaves_DB_22_127.jpg

Citation

“1803 - Richard M Jones to Frank - Amelia County, VA,” Manumission Project, accessed January 15, 2025, https://manumissionproject.omeka.net/items/show/1485.