Barbary Wilson Deed of Emancipation for Harry, 1822-01-05
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection contains a deed of emancipation signed by enslaver Barbary Wilson of Bath County, Virginia, freeing Harry, identified as a Black man, on January 5, 1822. Wilson is described as filing the deed "upon principle opposed to holding any person in slavery." Harry is listed as being about thirty-two years old. Please note, the signature says "Barbary Wilson," but the clerk wrote her name as "Barbara Wilson."
Dates
- 1822-01-05
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson, Barbary, d. ca. 1822 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu