1809 - Yates Executors to Bett, et al - Spotsylvania Co, VA
Manumission Item Data Item Type Metadata
Date
02/06/1809
Manumitter
Manumitted
Number of Persons
4
Text of Freedom Document
Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin Day executor of Charles Yates deceased pursuance of the last will and testament of the said Charles Yates do hereby emancipate and set free the following negroes to wit: Bett, Dick, Frank, and James Jackson. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of February 1809.
Benj’ Day Executor (seal)
of Charles Yates dec’d
At a court held for Spotsylvania County the 6th day of February 1809
This letter of emancipation was acknowledged by the said Benjamin Day, executor of Charles Yate dec’d and ordered to be recorded.
Teste, Robert S. Chew C.S.C.
Benj’ Day Executor (seal)
of Charles Yates dec’d
At a court held for Spotsylvania County the 6th day of February 1809
This letter of emancipation was acknowledged by the said Benjamin Day, executor of Charles Yate dec’d and ordered to be recorded.
Teste, Robert S. Chew C.S.C.
Record Location
DB R:451
Document Type
Deed
Files
Collection
Citation
“1809 - Yates Executors to Bett, et al - Spotsylvania Co, VA,” Manumission Project, accessed March 7, 2026, https://manumissionproject.omeka.net/items/show/2396.