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Bath County (Va.) Deeds of Emancipation, 1798

Bath County (Va.) Deeds of Emancipation, 1798, are comprised of one deed. Deeds of emancipation typically record the name of enslaver, the name of the enslaved person or persons to be freed, the date the enslaved person or persons achieved freedom, and the date the manumission was proved or certified. Sometimes, they describe the reason for emancipation or manumission. Deeds of emancipation could be generated after the enslaver’s death by those executing a last will and testament.

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Bath County (Va.) Deeds of Emancipation, 1798

Bath County (Va.) Circuit Court

Bath County (Va.) Deeds of Emancipation, 1798, are comprised of one deed. Deeds of emancipation typically record the name of enslaver, the name of the enslaved person or persons to be freed, the date the enslaved person or persons achieved freedom, and the date the manumission was proved or certified. Sometimes, they describe the reason for emancipation or manumission. Deeds of emancipation could be generated after the enslaver’s death by those executing a last will and testament.

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