1803 - Chisnal to Gilbert - Amherst Co, VA
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Title
1803 - Chisnal to Gilbert - Amherst Co, VA
Description
Deed of Manumission from Alexander Chisnal to Gilbert of Amherst County
Date
Manumission Item Data Item Type Metadata
Location
Date
12/09/1803
Manumitter
Manumitted
Number of Persons
1
Text of Freedom Document
Know all men by these presents, that I Alexander Chisnal of the County of Amherst, for and in Confirmation of the natural affection, which I bear to Lavender London, of the County aforesaid, as well, as for the further Confirmation of one dollar, to me, in hand paid, by the said Lavender London at or before the ensealing and delivery of these Presents (the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged) Have given and granted, and by the Presents, do give and Grant unto the said Lavender London his Heirs Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, all and every part of my Estate, Real or Personal, which to me at this time belongs herein described (except my Negro Gilbert whom I intend to liberate, should he me survive and a [illegible] Marie, which I have given him, & a small mulatto girl slave named Ritto, and a feather bed of furniture, I give unto [?Lucy?] Lain and her Heirs forever, the remaining property, Viz. a Tract of land containing One hundred and fifty acres (more or less) adjoining the lands of Wm Spencer, Stephen Watts, and Achilles Wright, Three Negroes Tom, Cate, and Cealia, all the stock of heifers, say three, all the Stock of Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Household & Kitchen furniture and every thing I have in possession at this time, or may acquire, by any means hereafter, I do give and grant unto the said Lavender London, his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and Assigns forever (the said Lavender London obliges himself to pay every just demand that may be brought against me, & support me comfortably during my Life), to have and to hold the said Land and other property unto him the said Lavender London, his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and Assigns forever and the said Alexander Chisnal, for himself, his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and Assigns against the claim of him the said Alexander Chisnal, his Executors and Administrators & against the claim of all & every person, or persons, whatsoever, shall & will warrant & forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & seal, this ninth day of December, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and three.
Sealed and delivered
In the presence of } to me & [intertwined?] Alexander (his mark) Chisnal (seal)
Samuel Edwards Jr.
before Signed.
Samuel Edwards Sr.
H.A. Alford
Sealed and delivered
In the presence of } to me & [intertwined?] Alexander (his mark) Chisnal (seal)
Samuel Edwards Jr.
before Signed.
Samuel Edwards Sr.
H.A. Alford
Record Location
B K:6
Document Type
Deed
Files
Collection
Citation
“1803 - Chisnal to Gilbert - Amherst Co, VA,” Manumission Project, accessed February 16, 2025, https://manumissionproject.omeka.net/items/show/916.