Deed: Loan: Alexander to Stith (1823)

Prince William County
Deed Book 9, page 78

To all to whom this present writing shall come greeting--

Know ye, that I Jane Alexander of the County of Prince William desirous of aiding and assisting as far as lies in my power my daughter Mary D. Stith and her children of the same County as long as I live have loaned and by these presents do loan unto the said Mary D. Stith the use of Matilda a negro woman during my pleasure or so long as I may live then to be returned, with any increase she may have in order to a division among my children (she being one of my dower slaves) as directed by the will of my late husband Gerard Alexander deceased as will appear by a reference to said Will.  In testimony whereof I have this 26 day of March 1823 affixed my hand and seal.

Jane Alexander {L.S.}

Test,
Griffin Stith Junr.
Otho W. Callis
Wm. Stuart

In the Clerks office of Prince William County Court May 19th 1823

This instrument of writting from Jane Alexander to Mary D. Stith was proved before me by the oaths of Otho W. Callis and William Stuart and admitted to record.

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Wedding Wednesday: Notices Outside of PWCo

Baltimore Patriot (Baltimore, MD) - November 11, 1815 - On Tuesday evening the 14th instant, at Locust Grove, Prince William county, Va. by the Rev. Mr. Mathews, Mr. George Sweeney, of Washington City, to Miss Mary S. C. Hooe, daughter of the late Bernard Hooe, junior, Esq. of the former place.

Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, DC) - June 1, 1821 - MARRIED, On Sunday the 20th inst. at Waterloo, the seat of Nedham L. Washington, Esq. of King George county, Va. by the Rev. Mr. Thornton, Otho W. Callis, Esq. of Prince George's county, Md. to Miss Jane Ashton Alexander, fourth daughter of Colonel Gerrard Alexander, of Prince William county, Va.

Daily National Intelligencer - March 18, 1826 - At the Thoroughfare, Prince William county, Va., on Thursday, the 9th ist., by the Rev. Mr. Barnes, John S. Chapman, Esq. of Frankfort, Ky., to Miss Matilda L. A. Chapman, eldest daughter of George Chapman, Esq.

United States Telegraph (Washington, DC) - April 29, 1828 - Married, in Stafford County, Va. at the residence of Captain H. Eustace, on Thursday evening, the 17th April, by the Rev. Mr. Weems, George William Fitzhugh, Esq. Merchant of Brentsville, Prince William County, to Miss Sarah S. B. Henry, daughter of the late Edward Henry, Esq. of Northumberland County, Virginia.

Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, VA) - March 5, 1834 - MARRIED, on Thursday evening, 27th ultimo, at Mount Pleasant, Prince William County, Va., by the Rev. Mr. Berkley, Howison Hooe, Esq. of Prince William County, to Miss Catharine, daughter of Daniel McLean, deceased, of Alexandria D.C.

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Jessee E. Weems, Mr. John Fountain, to Miss Mary Patterson, daughter of Jessee Rossin, Esq., all of Prince William County, Virginia.

Black History Month: Ranaway (Que) (Phill) (Tom Fuller) (George) (John) (Amos)

Virginia Gazette – July 8, 1773

COMMITTED to the gaol of Prince William county, the 16^th of June, a Negro fellow who calls himself QUE, and says he belongs to Nathaniel Burwell, of the Isle of Wight county; he is a young, black fellow, about 21 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has on a drill coat, black worsted stockings, and red waistcoat – Also committed, the 7^th of June, a Mulatto fellow who says his name is Samuel Butcher, and that he formerly belonged to Robert Evans, of Dinwiddie, but that he has heard that Mr. Mason obtained his freedom last April General Court. The owners, if any, are desired to prove their property, and pay charges.

JOHN BLANSIT, Gaoler.

Virginia Gazette – June 16, 1775

COMMITTED to Cumberland jail, a middle sized negro man, seems to have been in the country about five years, says his name is Phill, and that his master lives in Prince William county, at the Red House, and is named John Tyler. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges.

LITTLEBERRY MOSBY

Alexandria Gazette – January 5, 1822

TOM FULLER IS GONE! $50 REWARD. Will be given for the apprehension of Tom Fuller, a coloured man, purchased lately from Mrs. Summers of Alexandria, he is black, and aged about 30 years, has a free wife in said city, near Legg's tavern. A stout, tall, well made man, understands something of the tanning business, is well known in Alexandria. The above reward will be paid on his delivery to Capt. O. W. Callis at Barnaby in Md. Or at Greenwood, Prince William Co., Va.

Wm. DABNY

by his agent, O. W. CALLIS

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Alexandria Gazette – September 18, 1826

$20 Reward. RANAWAY, on Sunday the 25^th day of June last, from the subscriber, living near Brentsville, Prince William Co. Va. A negro man by the name of GEORGE. He is square built, of pretty dark complexion, supposed to be about five feet, 9 or 10 inches high, some what bow-legged, and the only scar recollected is one which he received on one of his shoulders, or blade bone, cut with a scythe. He is nearly sixty years of age, but has a very youthful appearance for his age. He has worked at the Shoemaker's trade, and is a very good wagoner. He also professes the Baptist Religion, and frequently pretends to officiate as a minister of the gospel. His clothing, as well as recollected, consists of a coat, pantaloons and a vest, of imported blue broadcloth, an over coat and pantaloons of home made drab broad cloth, and a black fur hat with a very broad brim. I purchased him from Mrs. Elizabeth Blackburn, of Jefferson County, Va. And he has several relations amongst her negroes, and I have no doubt he is harbored by them either on her farm, or in that neighborhood. I will give the above reward, with all reasonable expenses, to any person who will deliver him to me at my residence, or lodge him in jail so that I get him again.

John HOOE, Jr.

Prince William County, 18^th Sept.

Alexandria Gazette – August 26, 1833

25DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber, Prince William County, Virginia, on the 20^th of August, a Negro Lad named JOHN, 19 years old, about 5 feet high , of yellow complexion, small made, rather a pleasing countenance; when spoken to, a down look; his left fore finger some little time since was cut very bad, it is nearly well; a small scar on his nose. The clothing a blue cassinett coat, striped twilled cotton pantaloons, and a black cap; the balance of clothing not recollected. This lad calls himself John Jacobs. The above reward out of State, $15 out of the County, and $5 in the County; if brought home or secured so that [I] get him again.

WARREN DAVIS

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Alexandria Gazette – September 17, 1853

$50 REWARD – Ranaway from the subscriber, near Bristoe's Station, Prince William Co., Va., on the 10^th inst., my Negro Man, AMOS. Amos is about 28 years of age, 5 feet, 8 or 9 inches high; of dark complexion. He has a full suit of bushy hair, and a downcast look when spoken to. I will give the above reward of $50 if taken out of Virginia, and $20 if taken in this State, and secured so that I get him.

JUDITH SANGYHIR

Bristoe Station, Va., 17-eotf