Highland County, Virginia Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Highland County, Virginia.
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Highland County Historical Records
Felix Henderson
Freedman's Bank Log (1871)Opened savings account No. 8295 at Highland branch. Recorded birthplace as Highland County, former master listed as Davis.
Timothy Hall
Freedman's Bank Log (1871)Opened savings account No. 7637 at Highland branch. Recorded birthplace as Highland County, former master listed as Thompson.
Ezekiel Bell
Probate Inventory (1863)Appraised in estate inventory of Tyler plantation, evaluated at $1163. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Amelia Stewart
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Logan in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 52.
Ebenezer Carter
Manumission Deed (1859)Deed of emancipation granted by Wright. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1859.
Ebenezer Cary
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1855)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Smith to Beverley for consideration of $710.
Patrick Anderson
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1853)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Highland District. Monthly wage stipulated at $26 with rations and lodging provided.
Rachel Dabney
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Long in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 5.
Rose Hughes
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Taylor in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 8.
Emily Thomas
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Smith in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 57.
Peter Mercer
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Williams in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 51.
Priscilla Wilson
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Wythe in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 31.
Isabella Cabell
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Clark in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 64.
Phyllis Miller
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Beverley in Highland County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 51.
Milley Watson
Manumission Deed (1847)Deed of emancipation granted by Jackson. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1847.
Phyllis Christian
Manumission Deed (1840)Deed of emancipation granted by Matthews. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1840.
Cato Winston
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1836)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Fleming to Chamberlayne for consideration of $1484.
Beatrix Peyton
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1836)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Highland District. Monthly wage stipulated at $25 with rations and lodging provided.
Moses Carter
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1825)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Anderson to Clay for consideration of $712.