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Affidavit of Freedom for Jerry Scott
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0692
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a single document, dated January 24, 1842. The document certifies the free status of the former black slave, Jerry Scott. The certification was created by the court of Nelson County, Virginia and provides a detailed description of Scott's appearance and identifying features. The document is signed and notarized with the seal of Nelson County Court.
Also included in the colletion is a facsimile of the orginal document, as well as processing material from the...
Dates:
1842
Joseph McClung Receipt of Sale
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0598
Scope and Contents
This receipt of sale for two slaves owned by Joseph McClung, one named Annie and the other named Bob, is dated November 30, 1802.
Dates:
1802-11-30
Rockbridge County records
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0067
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of Rockbridge County records, including tax lists, ordinary licenses, muster rolls, lists of enslaved people, court cases, and election polls.
Dates:
1778-1912