Southampton County (Va.) Deed of Sale, 1795

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Southampton County (Va.) Deed of Sale, 1795. Local government records collection, Southampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Southampton County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Southampton County (Va.) Deed of Sale, 1795. Local government records collection, Southampton County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Southampton County (Va.) Deed of Sale, 1795. Consists of a deed conveying seven slaves, Jacob, Agge, Dilcey, Will, Darkey, Amey, and Milley, from Henry Smith to his sister Mary Jordan of Northampton County, North Carolina, for one hundred seventy pounds.

Biographical / historical:

Southampton County was formed from Isle of Wight County in 1749. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1789.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 37476.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 p.