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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
PWHPF: March 2020 Events
Monday, February 24, 2020
Deed: Bill of Sale: Macrae to Webster (enslaved person/emancipation)
In November 1815, Daniel Webster left a Will that stated that he left his "wife Lucy Webster (whom I purchased from the late John Macrae esq.) and to my child James Webster -- their freedom and enfranchisement forever, excluding all claim or right to them of any persons whatsoever."
Daniel was a free man of Color who purchased Lucinda from her master, John Macrae, for $60 as recorded in PWCo Deed Book 4, pg. 258.
PWCo Deed Book 4, pg. 258
Know all men by these presents that I John Macrae of Prince William County for & in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars & fifty-five cents paid by the note of Betsey Tebbs & Thomas Chapman of Dumfries due on the 20th of January next the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold aliened & confirmed & by these presents doth bargain sell alien & confirm unto Daniel Webster a mulatto woman Lucinda to him the said Daniel Webster his heirs Executors & administrators or assigns forever & the said John Macrae his heirs Exrs & admrs warrants & defends that the said Lucinda to the said Webster his heirs Exrs Admrs & assigns against the claim or claims of all & every person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said John Macrae hath hereunto set his hand & seal this fifth day of October 1810.
Jno. Macrae {seal}
Witnessed by
Wm. Smith
Thomas Chapman
B. It is understood by the parties to the above bill of sale that the woman Lucinda therein mentioned is not to leave the service of sd. Macrae until Xmas next.
Daniel [X his mark] Webster
Witness
Wm. Smith
Thomas Chapman
At a Court held for Prince William County FEbruary 4th 1811
This Deed from John Macrae to Daniel Webster was acknowledged by the sd. Macrae and ordered to be recorded.
Teste, J. Williams
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After purchasing Lucy, Daniel petitioned the Virginia House of Delegates to emancipate her.
To the Honorable the Speaker and House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Your Petitioner Daniel Webster humbly represents that he is a freeman of Colour now in the decline of life being fifty eight years old. That while a Slave he connected himself with a Mulatto Woman as his wife by whom he has Several Children and who is nearly as old as himself. That lately he purchased his said wife (whose name is Lucy) and being unwilling to hold in bondage one thus connected with him and the mother of his children and especially fearing the Consequences of dying she still remaining a Slave - he is exceedingly Solicitous to emancipate her. That where they are known & have made some Patrons they are able to live in comfort, but to be turned out into another and Strange State where they are unknown at their time of life would be to cloud their last days with Misery and want and perhaps to throw them in their old age upon the Charity of the World. This must be the consequence of his wifes Emancipation unless your Honorable body will under the Peculiar Circumstances of the Case relax the rigor of the law and permit his wife after her liberation to remain in her native Country. This indulgence your Petitioner humbly prays and as in duty bound will ever pray &c [etc.]. Daniel Webster Prince Wm. County Nov. 18
Cite: Webster, Daniel: Petition, Prince William County, 1812-12-11, Legislative Petitions Digital Collection, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va
Daniel was a free man of Color who purchased Lucinda from her master, John Macrae, for $60 as recorded in PWCo Deed Book 4, pg. 258.
PWCo Deed Book 4, pg. 258
Know all men by these presents that I John Macrae of Prince William County for & in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars & fifty-five cents paid by the note of Betsey Tebbs & Thomas Chapman of Dumfries due on the 20th of January next the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold aliened & confirmed & by these presents doth bargain sell alien & confirm unto Daniel Webster a mulatto woman Lucinda to him the said Daniel Webster his heirs Executors & administrators or assigns forever & the said John Macrae his heirs Exrs & admrs warrants & defends that the said Lucinda to the said Webster his heirs Exrs Admrs & assigns against the claim or claims of all & every person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said John Macrae hath hereunto set his hand & seal this fifth day of October 1810.Jno. Macrae {seal}
Witnessed by
Wm. Smith
Thomas Chapman
B. It is understood by the parties to the above bill of sale that the woman Lucinda therein mentioned is not to leave the service of sd. Macrae until Xmas next.
Daniel [X his mark] Webster
Witness
Wm. Smith
Thomas Chapman
At a Court held for Prince William County FEbruary 4th 1811
This Deed from John Macrae to Daniel Webster was acknowledged by the sd. Macrae and ordered to be recorded.
Teste, J. Williams
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After purchasing Lucy, Daniel petitioned the Virginia House of Delegates to emancipate her.
To the Honorable the Speaker and House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Your Petitioner Daniel Webster humbly represents that he is a freeman of Colour now in the decline of life being fifty eight years old. That while a Slave he connected himself with a Mulatto Woman as his wife by whom he has Several Children and who is nearly as old as himself. That lately he purchased his said wife (whose name is Lucy) and being unwilling to hold in bondage one thus connected with him and the mother of his children and especially fearing the Consequences of dying she still remaining a Slave - he is exceedingly Solicitous to emancipate her. That where they are known & have made some Patrons they are able to live in comfort, but to be turned out into another and Strange State where they are unknown at their time of life would be to cloud their last days with Misery and want and perhaps to throw them in their old age upon the Charity of the World. This must be the consequence of his wifes Emancipation unless your Honorable body will under the Peculiar Circumstances of the Case relax the rigor of the law and permit his wife after her liberation to remain in her native Country. This indulgence your Petitioner humbly prays and as in duty bound will ever pray &c [etc.]. Daniel Webster Prince Wm. County Nov. 18
Cite: Webster, Daniel: Petition, Prince William County, 1812-12-11, Legislative Petitions Digital Collection, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Sunday's Obituary: Capt. Robert H. Tyler
Daily Dispatch (Virginia)
28 January 1902
Esteemed Resident of Prince William
LEESBURG, VA., January 27 --(Special)--Captain Robert H. Tyler, of Haymarket, Prince William county, died on Friday night, and his funeral took place yesterday.
Captain Tyler was one of the most gallant soldiers of the Confederacy, serving during the war in the Eighth Virginia Infantry, in Hunton's Brigade.
While a prisoner of war he was at one time with General W. H. F. ("Rooney") Lee put into solitary confinement, to be executed in case certain prisoners held by the Confederate authorities were put to death. But as this did not occur, they were eventually exchanged.
Captain Tyler served at one time in the Virginia House of Delegates, and had all his life been prominent in the affairs of his part of the State. He leaves a widow and a large family of children, all of whom are grown. He was about 63 years of age, and was a son of the late Bailey Tyler, farmer and lawyer, and was born in Leesburg, the family removing about fifty years to to "The Shelter," their beautiful farm in Prince William county.
28 January 1902
Esteemed Resident of Prince William
LEESBURG, VA., January 27 --(Special)--Captain Robert H. Tyler, of Haymarket, Prince William county, died on Friday night, and his funeral took place yesterday.
Captain Tyler was one of the most gallant soldiers of the Confederacy, serving during the war in the Eighth Virginia Infantry, in Hunton's Brigade.
While a prisoner of war he was at one time with General W. H. F. ("Rooney") Lee put into solitary confinement, to be executed in case certain prisoners held by the Confederate authorities were put to death. But as this did not occur, they were eventually exchanged.
Captain Tyler served at one time in the Virginia House of Delegates, and had all his life been prominent in the affairs of his part of the State. He leaves a widow and a large family of children, all of whom are grown. He was about 63 years of age, and was a son of the late Bailey Tyler, farmer and lawyer, and was born in Leesburg, the family removing about fifty years to to "The Shelter," their beautiful farm in Prince William county.
Friday, February 21, 2020
Will: Daniel Webster (emancipation)
Will of Daniel Webster
PWCo Will Book K, pg. 502
In the name of God amen I Daniel Webster of the county of Prince William & state of Virginia, feeling weak of body but of sound mindmind and intilect do make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others.
Item. I will and bequeath to my wife Lucy Webster (whom I purchased from the late John Macrae esq.) and to my child James Webster -- their freedom and enfranchisement forever, excluding all claim or right to them of any persons whatsoever.
Item. I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy Webster every thing I have claim to or possess in this world, property of every description, real, personal, or mixed and I further more make and appoint my said wife Lucy, the executrix of this my last will and it is my wish and desire that some friendly citizen, should aid and assist her in the execution hereof; In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23rd day of November, 1815.
Daniel [X his mark] Webser {seal}
Signed, sealed & delivered in presece of
Wm. S. Colquhoun
Fra. Sd. Dunnington
C. W. Colquhoun
At a court held for Prince William county,. February 5th 1816
This last will and testament of Daniel Webster deceased was presented to the Court and being proved by Wm. S. Colquhoun, Fra: Sd. Dunnington and C. W. Colquhoun is ordered to be recorded.
Teste,
Phil. D. Dawe Cl Cur
PWCo Will Book K, pg. 502
In the name of God amen I Daniel Webster of the county of Prince William & state of Virginia, feeling weak of body but of sound mind
Item. I will and bequeath to my wife Lucy Webster (whom I purchased from the late John Macrae esq.) and to my child James Webster -- their freedom and enfranchisement forever, excluding all claim or right to them of any persons whatsoever.
Item. I give and bequeath to my wife Lucy Webster every thing I have claim to or possess in this world, property of every description, real, personal, or mixed and I further more make and appoint my said wife Lucy, the executrix of this my last will and it is my wish and desire that some friendly citizen, should aid and assist her in the execution hereof; In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23rd day of November, 1815.
Daniel [X his mark] Webser {seal}
Signed, sealed & delivered in presece of
Wm. S. Colquhoun
Fra. Sd. Dunnington
C. W. Colquhoun
At a court held for Prince William county,. February 5th 1816
This last will and testament of Daniel Webster deceased was presented to the Court and being proved by Wm. S. Colquhoun, Fra: Sd. Dunnington and C. W. Colquhoun is ordered to be recorded.
Teste,
Phil. D. Dawe Cl Cur
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Wedding Wednesday: McKinney/Wright (1900)
Democratic Advocate (Westminster, MD)
1 December 1900
A Virginia Wedding
Reported for the Democratic Advocate
The most beautiful home wedding witnessed for many a day was that which united the hearts and hands of Miss Minnie E. McKinney and Mr. S. Elbert Wright, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. G. W. Flory, near Nokesville, Prince William county, Virginia, on November 21.
More than an hour before the appointed time the parlor, which was tastefully decorated with evergreens and white chrysanthemums, was filled to overflowing with friends who had gathered to witness the ceremony.
Promptly at 5 o'clock p.m. the bridal party entered the parlor, preceded by the bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss. M. Katie Wright, sister of the groom, of Bridgewater, Rockingham county, Va., and Mr. A. B. McKinney, brother of the bride, of Sykesville, Md., and were met by Rev. S. H. Fory, who performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of pure white organdie, trimmed with white satin ribbons, with slippers and gloves to match, and carrying a bouquet of Bride's Roses and white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid was dressed to match the bride. The tall and handsome groom wore the conventional black with white tie and black gloves.
After receiving the best wishes and congratulations they retired to the diningroom, where delightful wedding supper was served.
Among those present were Mr. R. C. McKinney, father of the bride, a popular and retired farmer of Carroll county, Md., and Mr. H. L. Bushey, of Maryland; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Flory, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Flory, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Flory, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Garber, Mr. and Mrs. Harpine, Mr. William Hale and daughter, Miss Fleta, Mrs. John Baker, Mrs. Lillie Baker; Misses Laura and Iva Kane, Mollie and Sallie Hederick, Vernie Flory, Bertha and Rosa Holsinger, Maly, Minnie and Edna Flory; Messrs. Ben Hederick, Ira and Heacott Flory, George Nichols, Roy, Jacob and Johnny Flory.
The bride received many useful and handsome presents, consisting of silver and queensware, linen, etc.
On Thursday morning the happy couple were driven to Manassas, wher ethey boarded the 9:30 train for Harrisonburg, Va.
The bride wore a travelling suit of blue with white trimmints.
1 December 1900
A Virginia Wedding
Reported for the Democratic Advocate
The most beautiful home wedding witnessed for many a day was that which united the hearts and hands of Miss Minnie E. McKinney and Mr. S. Elbert Wright, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. G. W. Flory, near Nokesville, Prince William county, Virginia, on November 21.
More than an hour before the appointed time the parlor, which was tastefully decorated with evergreens and white chrysanthemums, was filled to overflowing with friends who had gathered to witness the ceremony.
Promptly at 5 o'clock p.m. the bridal party entered the parlor, preceded by the bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss. M. Katie Wright, sister of the groom, of Bridgewater, Rockingham county, Va., and Mr. A. B. McKinney, brother of the bride, of Sykesville, Md., and were met by Rev. S. H. Fory, who performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of pure white organdie, trimmed with white satin ribbons, with slippers and gloves to match, and carrying a bouquet of Bride's Roses and white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid was dressed to match the bride. The tall and handsome groom wore the conventional black with white tie and black gloves.After receiving the best wishes and congratulations they retired to the diningroom, where delightful wedding supper was served.
Among those present were Mr. R. C. McKinney, father of the bride, a popular and retired farmer of Carroll county, Md., and Mr. H. L. Bushey, of Maryland; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Flory, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Flory, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Flory, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Garber, Mr. and Mrs. Harpine, Mr. William Hale and daughter, Miss Fleta, Mrs. John Baker, Mrs. Lillie Baker; Misses Laura and Iva Kane, Mollie and Sallie Hederick, Vernie Flory, Bertha and Rosa Holsinger, Maly, Minnie and Edna Flory; Messrs. Ben Hederick, Ira and Heacott Flory, George Nichols, Roy, Jacob and Johnny Flory.
The bride received many useful and handsome presents, consisting of silver and queensware, linen, etc.
On Thursday morning the happy couple were driven to Manassas, wher ethey boarded the 9:30 train for Harrisonburg, Va.
The bride wore a travelling suit of blue with white trimmints.
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Newspaper Tidbit: Impeachment of Judges
Alexandria Gazette
24 January 1876
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGES
The Richmond Enquirer of this morning says: A sensation was created in the House Saturday, where Mr. Purcell, Delegate from the county of Prince William, arose from his seat with a formidable-looking document in his hand, and said:
"Mr. Speaker: There has been placed in my hands a petition and affidavit as a part thereof of a respectable member of the bar and citizen of Prince William, asking that charges of a grave character against Aylett Nicol, Judge of the County Court of Prince William county be investigated. As a very humble representative of that county, it is my solemn duty this to present, and ask that it be referred to the proper committee, and in so doing so I desire to say that I am prompted by no feeling akin to the partisan, but by a desire to afford every opportunity for vindication and exoneration on the one hand, and on the other to forever preserve the judicial ermine in this Commonwealth in its spotless purity."
Mr. J. J. Davies, of the Prince William bar, brings these charges against Judge Nicol, and they are of the gravest possible nature. It is alleged, among other things, that through his court he has speculated in Carboro lots in Potomac City, that he has bought claims from his clients while holding their funds in his hands as judge, and that he agreed to accept a bribe of five hundred dollars to influence him in the appointment of commissioners to condemn certain lands. Judge Nicol is a native of Rappahanock county, but has resided in Prince William for thirty years. This is the first time in our journalistic experience that a Virginian judge has been accused of corrupt practices. The paper was referred.
The Whig, in alluding to the affair, says: -- The paper presented in the House of Delegates on Saturday, by Mr. Purcell, in regard to Judge Aylett Nicol, of Prince William county, is the affidavit of James J. Davies, charging Judge Nicol with being interested in certain lots in the town of Carbero, which were condemned for the use of the Potomac and Manassas Railroad, and damages assessed by commissioners appointed by him; that in co partnership with another person he fraudulently obtained assignments of the interests of other parties in the condemned lots; that having obtained a judgment for over $1,600 for a female client in the Circuit Court, he obtained an assignment of her right to the same for $300, one third of which was to be his fee for services, when he had in possession funds exceeding $1,600 subject to the said judgment; that as a judge he agreed to accept a bribe of $500 to appoint a new commission to assess damages for land belonging to a certain party which had been condemned for the use of a railroad, when the owner of the land and the attorney for the railroad company compromised the matter and the $500 bribe was not paid, etc. Upon this recital Mr. Jas. J. Davies prays an investigation, and gives a list of persons and papers that he desires to be sent for, including himself.
The Dispatch says: The impeachment of Judge Stevens, of Nelson, who won a considerable amount of money from Delegate Fowle at draw-polka, is talked about. Friends of Stevens intimate that if such proceedings are commenced Judge Stevens, by summoning members of the House as witnesses in his behalf, can put those members in an embarrassing position.
24 January 1876
IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGES
The Richmond Enquirer of this morning says: A sensation was created in the House Saturday, where Mr. Purcell, Delegate from the county of Prince William, arose from his seat with a formidable-looking document in his hand, and said:
"Mr. Speaker: There has been placed in my hands a petition and affidavit as a part thereof of a respectable member of the bar and citizen of Prince William, asking that charges of a grave character against Aylett Nicol, Judge of the County Court of Prince William county be investigated. As a very humble representative of that county, it is my solemn duty this to present, and ask that it be referred to the proper committee, and in so doing so I desire to say that I am prompted by no feeling akin to the partisan, but by a desire to afford every opportunity for vindication and exoneration on the one hand, and on the other to forever preserve the judicial ermine in this Commonwealth in its spotless purity."
Mr. J. J. Davies, of the Prince William bar, brings these charges against Judge Nicol, and they are of the gravest possible nature. It is alleged, among other things, that through his court he has speculated in Carboro lots in Potomac City, that he has bought claims from his clients while holding their funds in his hands as judge, and that he agreed to accept a bribe of five hundred dollars to influence him in the appointment of commissioners to condemn certain lands. Judge Nicol is a native of Rappahanock county, but has resided in Prince William for thirty years. This is the first time in our journalistic experience that a Virginian judge has been accused of corrupt practices. The paper was referred.The Whig, in alluding to the affair, says: -- The paper presented in the House of Delegates on Saturday, by Mr. Purcell, in regard to Judge Aylett Nicol, of Prince William county, is the affidavit of James J. Davies, charging Judge Nicol with being interested in certain lots in the town of Carbero, which were condemned for the use of the Potomac and Manassas Railroad, and damages assessed by commissioners appointed by him; that in co partnership with another person he fraudulently obtained assignments of the interests of other parties in the condemned lots; that having obtained a judgment for over $1,600 for a female client in the Circuit Court, he obtained an assignment of her right to the same for $300, one third of which was to be his fee for services, when he had in possession funds exceeding $1,600 subject to the said judgment; that as a judge he agreed to accept a bribe of $500 to appoint a new commission to assess damages for land belonging to a certain party which had been condemned for the use of a railroad, when the owner of the land and the attorney for the railroad company compromised the matter and the $500 bribe was not paid, etc. Upon this recital Mr. Jas. J. Davies prays an investigation, and gives a list of persons and papers that he desires to be sent for, including himself.
The Dispatch says: The impeachment of Judge Stevens, of Nelson, who won a considerable amount of money from Delegate Fowle at draw-polka, is talked about. Friends of Stevens intimate that if such proceedings are commenced Judge Stevens, by summoning members of the House as witnesses in his behalf, can put those members in an embarrassing position.
Friday, February 14, 2020
Inventory of Jesse Barron (partial/enslaved persons only) (1811)
Inventory of Jesse Barron (partial/enslaved persons only)
PWCo WB K, pg. 128
Pursuant to an order of the worshipful Court of Prince Wm. Cty. bearing date the 4th of March 1811 we the undersigned commissioners therein named met at the house of the late Jesse Barron on the 12th inst. and after being first sworn proceeded to view and appraise the personal property of the sd. Barron and do make report thereof as follows viz.
Negroes
James about the age of 30 years - $350
Cyrus about the age of 25 years - 350
Dick about the age of 12 years - 228
Cloe about the age of 60 years - 50
Mary about the age of 50 years - 150
Amy about the age of 20 years - 266.67
Lucy about the age of 15 years - 266.67
Dolly about the age of 17 years - 250
... Recapitulation
Valuation of Negroes - $1911.34
... Signed
Gerard Alexander
Philip Alexander
Alexander Compton
Countery signed
Hendley Barron, Administrator
At a Court held for Prince William County Dec. 2d 1811
This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Jesse Barron Dec'd was returned to the Court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste,
J. Williams Ct. Cur.
PWCo WB K, pg. 128
Pursuant to an order of the worshipful Court of Prince Wm. Cty. bearing date the 4th of March 1811 we the undersigned commissioners therein named met at the house of the late Jesse Barron on the 12th inst. and after being first sworn proceeded to view and appraise the personal property of the sd. Barron and do make report thereof as follows viz.
Negroes
James about the age of 30 years - $350
Cyrus about the age of 25 years - 350
Dick about the age of 12 years - 228
Cloe about the age of 60 years - 50
Mary about the age of 50 years - 150
Amy about the age of 20 years - 266.67
Lucy about the age of 15 years - 266.67
Dolly about the age of 17 years - 250
... Recapitulation
Valuation of Negroes - $1911.34
... Signed
Gerard Alexander
Philip Alexander
Alexander Compton
Countery signed
Hendley Barron, Administrator
At a Court held for Prince William County Dec. 2d 1811
This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Jesse Barron Dec'd was returned to the Court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste,
J. Williams Ct. Cur.
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