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Chirver, Robert

 Person

Biographical Note

Robert Chirver or Chirves, previously registered under the name Robert Benner, aged 23, was a free man of color. At the time of his registration on May 4, 1841, Robert was 23 years old, five feet eight inches tall, and "of a mulatto complexion" with "a scar on the left side of his neck - and was born free."

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Robert Chirver Registration

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-034
Abstract

This collection contains one "free man of color" registration for Robert Chirver or Chirves, a resident of Petersburg, Virginia. Signed and dated May 4, 1841, at Petersburg, this form was proof of Chirver's status as a free man.

Dates: 1841