Joseph Ashlin will 1807 July 16

Access and use

Location of collection:
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Ashlin, Joseph
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Last will and testament of Joseph Ashlin. Frees his mulatto children: William Barrett, Salley Barrett, Frances Barrett, and Cyrus Barrett. Includes judgment of Edmund Randolph that the children are free and must immediately move north. Ashlin resided in Richmond, VA.

Biographical / historical:

None available.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2002
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Racially mixed people-Virginia