1848 - Jett to Andy - Scott Co, VA

1848 - Jett to Andy - Scott Co, VA

06/13/1848

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Know all men by these presents, that the undersigned heirs at law and distributes of the late James Jett Esqr. of Scott County Virginia, for and in consideration of the faithfulness and obedience of Andy, one of the slaves of the estate of the aforesaid James Jett Esqr. to his Master and to the family, we do hereby in consideration of the premises, & the further consideration of one dollar to us in hand paid, the receipt whereof is acknowledged, emancipate & set at liberty the said Andy releasing all claim, that [illegible] to us in & to him thus making him a free man. Given under our hands & seals this 24th day of May 1848.
John Jett {sea}
Campbell White {seal}
Jonathan Wood {seal}
James H. Wood {seal}
Isaac Wolfe {seal}
Mathew McMullin {seal}
Virginia, Scott County Court 13th June 1848.
This deed of emancipation from the heirs of James Jett deceased to Andy one of the slaves of the estate of the said James Jett deceased was acknowledged in court by John Jett, Campbell White, Jonathan Wood and James H. Wood and admitted to record as to them.
Teste – J. O. Wood C.S.C.
Virginia, Scott County Court 14th August 1849
This deed of emancipation from the heirs of James Jett deceased to Andy one of the slaves of the estate of the said James Jett deceased, was acknowledged in court by Isaac Wolfe and admitted to record as to him.
Teste – J. O. Wood C.S.C.
Virginia, Scott County Court, 16th August 1849
This deed of emancipation from the heirs of James Jett deceased to Andy one of the slaves of the estate of the said James Jett deceased, was acknowledged in court by Mathew McMullin and admitted to record.
Teste – J. O. Wood C.S.C.

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