James City County, Virginia Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for James City County, Virginia.
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James City County Historical Records
Cato Tazewell
Freedman's Bank Log (1872)Opened savings account No. 1167 at James City branch. Recorded birthplace as James City County, former master listed as Roberts.
Harrison Gordon
Freedman's Bank Log (1870)Opened savings account No. 4227 at James City branch. Recorded birthplace as James City County, former master listed as Henderson.
Tabitha Robertson
Freedman's Bank Log (1869)Opened savings account No. 1989 at James City branch. Recorded birthplace as James City County, former master listed as Long.
John Matthews
Manumission Deed (1866)Deed of emancipation granted by Shelton. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1866.
Matilda Jones
Probate Inventory (1864)Appraised in estate inventory of Logan plantation, evaluated at $806. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Catherine Wythe
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1863)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for James City District. Monthly wage stipulated at $24 with rations and lodging provided.
Daniel Clark
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Wood in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 51.
Ada Abbott
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1859)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Thornton to Page for consideration of $388.
Eleanor Graham
Manumission Deed (1858)Deed of emancipation granted by Smith. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1858.
Isabella Wood
Manumission Deed (1854)Deed of emancipation granted by Gordon. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1854.
Robert Henderson
Manumission Deed (1851)Deed of emancipation granted by Smith. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1851.
Jane Goode
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Brooks in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 10.
Cesar Claiborne
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Powell in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 18.
Reuben Miller
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Goode in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 36.
Violet Grayson
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Perkins in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 16.
Moses Powell
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Griffin in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 53.
Tabitha Price
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Dandridge in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 12.
Emily Gibson
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Ross in James City County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 53.
Isaiah Burke
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1845)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for James City District. Monthly wage stipulated at $14 with rations and lodging provided.
Daniel Spottswood
Estate Division Account (1835)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Henry. Allotted to lot #7 in final decree.
Cesar Spottswood
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1828)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Harris to Taylor for consideration of $690.
Rose Gaines
Manumission Deed (1821)Deed of emancipation granted by White. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1821.
Dinah Hill
Probate Inventory (1820)Appraised in estate inventory of Morris plantation, evaluated at $1025. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.