slavery in pennsylvania
Washington
County slaveholders, r-s
index of slaveholders listed on this page
- Rankin, David (Slaves listed: Henry, Lucy, Peg, Milly)
- Rankin, Thomas (Slaves listed: Harry)
- Rankin, William (Slaves listed: Rose, Peter, Jack, 2 unnamed girls)
- Redman, Thomas (Slaves listed: Daniel, Lev)
- Reed, Alexander (Slaves listed: Betts or Betty, Harry)
- Reed, George (Slaves listed: Herry)
- Reeves, Abner (Slaves listed: Susanna)
- Richards, Mordeckey (Slaves listed: Will)
- Rigby, Thomas, Estate of (Slaves listed: Esther, Patience, Betty, John)
- Riggs, Edmond (Slaves listed: Sam)
- Robinson, James M. (Slaves listed: Charlotte)
- Robinson, John (Slaves listed: Frank, Joe, Daniel, Phillis)
- Rodgers, Thomas (Slaves listed: Jin)
- Rose, Ezekiel (Slaves listed: Bob)
- Ross, ? (Slaves listed: Hannah)
- Ross, James (Slaves listed: Emily, Siss)
- Ross, John (Slaves listed: Hannah, Poll, Pleasant, Moses)
- Ross, Philip (Slaves listed: Jeane)
- Scott, Thomas, Esquire (Slaves listed: Prisilar, Ben, Bob, Milly)
- Seaton, James Sr. (Slaves listed: Letty, Joseph,
Mildred, Pendy)
-
Seaton, James (Slaves listed: Joe, Cate)
- Seaton, Elizabeth (Slaves listed: Pendy, Patrick, Stephen, Moses, Luce, Jude)
- Shephard, David (Slaves listed: Tim)
- Simonson, John (Slaves listed: Daniel, Mille, Jane)
- Smith, Esther (Slaves listed: Jin)
- Smith, Forgus (Slaves listed: Sall, Sidney, Perow)
- Smith, James, Rev. (Slaves listed: Jin)
- Smith, John, Rev. (Slaves listed: Peter)
- Smith, Samuel (Slaves listed: Isaac)
- Smith, Thomas (Slaves listed: Abraham, Chloe, Phoebe)
- Sowers, Michael (Slaves listed: Bitts, James, Thomas)
- Spears, Henry (Slaves listed: Dick, Sambo, Crumbo, Perod, George)
- Stephenson, James (Slaves listed: George)
- Stewart, Charles (Slaves listed: Nede)
- Swan, John (Slaves listed: Jerry, Joe, Judith, Vill, Bob, Isaac, Priscilla)
- Swearingen, Andrew, Esq. (Slaves listed: Reubin, Margret or Peggy)
- Swearingen, Daniel (Slaves listed: Grace, Priscilla, Luke)
- Swearingen, John (Slaves listed: Phill, James, Sip, Solomon, Pat)
- Sweetnam, Jane (Slaves listed: George Derry)
- Sweny, Alexander (Slaves listed: Violet, Dina)
- Sweringen, Joseph (Slaves listed: Class, Jonathan, Molly, Richard [born 1765], Harry, Richard [born 1792], Benjamin, Sally, Sybal)
- Sweringin, Samuel (Slaves listed: Priscilla, Stepull, Luke, Cass, Alse)
enslavement data
- Slaveholder Name: Rankin, David
City or Township: Cecil Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Henry
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 08
Slave Date of Birth: 1774 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description:
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Lucy
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 01
Slave Date of Birth: 1781 (calculated)
Slave Status: Not Determined
Slave Description:
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Peg
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 08
Slave Date of Birth: 1774 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description:
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Milly
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 10
Slave Date of Birth: 1772 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Rankin, Thomas
City or Township: Smith Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
- Slave Name: Harry
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Two months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1795--June 07
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negroe child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Thomas Rankin of
Smiths township farmer enters of record a
male negroe child named Harry, born the 7th
day of June AD 1795. Oath being made
according to law. August 18th 1795 Coram David Redick 1/6 paid"
Date of Record: August 18, 1795
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Rankin, William
City or Township: Smith Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Rose
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 30
Slave Date of Birth: 1752 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro woman"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: October 03, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Peter
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 40
Slave Date of Birth: 1742 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro man"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: October 03, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Jack
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 26
Slave Date of Birth: 1756 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Man"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: October 03, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: ?
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 16
Slave Date of Birth: 1766 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Girl"
Slave Notes: The 1782 Registration for this person only
says "One girl aged 16."
Date of Record: October 03, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: ?
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 14
Slave Date of Birth: 1768 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Girl"
Slave Notes: The 1782 Registration for this person only
says "One girl aged 14."
Date of Record: October 03, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Redman, Thomas
City or Township: Peters Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Daniel
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 19
Slave Date of Birth: 1763 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: No description is given in the original
registration.
Date of Record: December 02, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Lev
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro woman"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 02, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Reed, Alexander
City or Township: Washington
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes: Surname also spelled Reid.
- Slave Name: Betts or Betty
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 25
Slave Date of Birth: 1775 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro slave"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the Septennial Census of 1800.
Identified as the mother of Harry, born 26 January 1806.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."; Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Harry
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Three months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1806--January 26
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro male child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Alexander Reed of
Washington enters of record, a negro male
child named Harry, born Jany 26th 1806 of
Betty a negro slave for life. Sworn May 3,
1806 Fees pd. Coram W McKennan"
Date of Record: May 03, 1806
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Reed, George
City or Township: Bethleham Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Yeoman
Notes:
- Slave Name: Herry
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 22
Slave Date of Birth: 1760 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Reeves, Abner
City or Township: Fallowfield Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Susanna
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 13
Slave Date of Birth: 1787 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Richards, Mordeckey
City or Township: Cecil Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Will
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 25
Slave Date of Birth: 1757
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Man"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Rigby, Thomas, Estate of
City or Township:
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Esther
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 22
Slave Date of Birth: 1760 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro woman"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 02, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Patience
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 07
Slave Date of Birth: 1775 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro girl"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 02, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Betty
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 04
Slave Date of Birth: 1778 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro girl"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 02, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: John
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 02
Slave Date of Birth: 1780 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 02, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Riggs, Edmond
City or Township:
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Sam
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 26
Slave Date of Birth: 1756 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Male negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Robinson, James M.
City or Township: Fallowfield Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Physician
Notes: The 1800 Septennial Census lists this person
as "Doctor."
- Slave Name: Charlotte
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 13
Slave Date of Birth: 1787 (calculated)
Slave Status: "Bound till 18 years"
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Robinson, John
City or Township: Nottingham Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Sadler
Notes:
- Slave Name: Frank
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 02
Slave Date of Birth: 1780 (calculated)
Slave Status: Not Determined
Slave Description: "Mulatto Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 28, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Joe
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 05
Slave Date of Birth: 1777 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Mulatto Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 28, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Daniel
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 30 (see note)
Slave Date of Birth: 1752 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro man"
Slave Notes: The age transcribed for this "Negro man" was
"3." I assumed age 30, but it could also be 23, 33, 43, etc.
Date of Record: December 28, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Phillis
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 22
Slave Date of Birth: 1760 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro woman"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 28, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Rodgers, Thomas
City or Township:
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Jin
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 14
Slave Date of Birth: 1768 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Female negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Rose, Ezekiel
City or Township: Bethleham Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Bob
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 11
Slave Date of Birth: 1771 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro boy"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: October 03, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Ross, ?
City or Township: East Bethleham
Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes: Identified in the 1800 Septennial Census for
East Bethleham Township simply as "Ross."
- Slave Name: Hannah
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 22
Slave Date of Birth: 1778 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Black female"
Slave Notes: This could be the Hannah registered by John
Ross of Morgan Township on December 19, 1782
as "Hannah," a three-year old "Negro slave."
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Ross, James
City or Township: Washington town
County: Washington
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Notes:
- Slave Name: Emily
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Four months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1793--February 11
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Female mullattoe
child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated 29 June 1793:
"James Ross attorney at Law of the town of
Washington in the County of
Washington enters of record a female
mullattoe child named Emily born on the 11th
of February 1793 the daughter of Siss a
negroe Slave the property of the said James
Ross. Oath made according to law. Coram."
Date of Record: June 29, 1793
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Siss
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: ?
Slave Date of Birth: ?
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes: Mother of Emily, born 11 February 1793 and
registered by Ross on 29 June 1793 in
Washington County. In the Registration, Ross
notes that the child Emily is "the daughter
of Siss a negroe Slave the property of the said James Ross."
Date of Record: June 29, 1793
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Ross, John
City or Township: Morgan Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Notes: Township and occupation are taken from the
1793 Registration of the child Moses.
- Slave Name: Hannah
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 03
Slave Date of Birth: 1779 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro Slave"
Slave Notes: This person has the same name and is within
one year of the age of a slave enumerated in
the 1800 Septennial Census under the
slaveholder "Ross" of East Bethleham Township. See the listing for "Ross, ?"
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Poll
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Pleasant
Slave Sex: Not Determined
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Moses
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Three months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1793--July
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated : "John Ross of
Morgan Township in the County of Washington,
(farmer) enters of
record a male negro child named Moses, born
some time in July in the year of our Lord,
One thousand Seven hundred & Ninety three.
Oath made according to law.
1/6 pd. David Redick October 31st 1793"
Date of Record: October 31, 1793
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Ross, Philip
City or Township:
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Jeane
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 26
Slave Date of Birth: 1756 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 12, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Scott, Thomas, Esquire
City or Township: Washington town
County: Washington
Occupation: Prothonotary
Notes: Occupation is listed as "Prothonotary of
Washington County."
- Slave Name: Prisilar
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Six months old at
Registration.
Slave Date of Birth: 1788, July
(calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Female negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "January 14th 1789
Thomas Scott Esquire Prothonotary of
Washington County enters a female negro child
named Prisilar born since the 1st march 1780
about six months. Oath made according to
law the above by said Scott. Coram Jno. Hoge"
Date of Record: January 14, 1789
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Ben
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Three months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1793--November 01
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negroe child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated 25 February 1794:
"Thomas Scott Esqr. of the town of
Washington enters of record a Male negro
child named Ben, born the 1st November Anno
Domini 1793. Oath made by Misses Scott. David Redick 25th February 1794."
Date of Record: February 25, 1794
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Bob
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro man"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: October 03, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Milly
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Five months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1791--February 06
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Female negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated 11 July 1791:
"Thomas Scot Esqr. of the Town of Washington
enters a female negro child named Milly, born
6th day of February 1791. Oath made according to law 11th day of July 1791."
Date of Record: July 11, 1791
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Seaton, James Sr.
City or Township:
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes: Referred to in some sources as "Captain Seaton." Died in 1779.
The will of James Seaton, dated 21 December 1779, "gives son James Seaton,
the land 'whereon I now live' - bought from Richard Chenowith - and a negro
boy, Joseph; ...daughter, Rebecca Hyde, a negro girl, Letty; daughter, Betty
Seaton, a negro girl, Mildred; daughter, Peggie, a negro girl, to be bought:
daughter, Sarah, a negro girl, Pendy." The inventory of
James Seaton lists the following slaves (note the high valuations caused by
wartime inflation): "Stephen �600, Lucy
�120, Jobe 16 sh; Patrick
�600, Moses
�600, Jude �160." (Source: Will of Captain James
Seaton, 21 December 1779, summarized in the "Raymond M. Bell Anthology,"
published by "Genealogy in Washington County, online at
http://www.savory.org/chartiers/raybell/1987-estate.html, accessed
December 24, 2005.)
- Slave Name: Letty
Slave Sex:
Female
Slave Age: Described in his will as a "Negro
girl"
Slave Date of Birth: Prior to 1779
Slave Status:
Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe girl"
Slave Notes: Upon the death of James Seaton Sr.,
ownership of Letty passed to his daughter Rebecca Hyde.
Date of Record:
21 December 1779
Source: Will of Captain James Seaton, 21
December 1779, summarized in the "Raymond M. Bell Anthology," published by
"Genealogy in Washington County, online at
http://www.savory.org/chartiers/raybell/1987-estate.html, accessed
December 24, 2005. - Slave Name: Joseph
Slave Sex:
Male
Slave Age: Described in his will as a "Negro boy"
Slave Date of Birth: 1768 (calculated
from his 1782 registration)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe boy"
Slave Notes: Upon the death of James Seaton Sr.,
ownership of Joseph passed to his son James Seaton.
Date of Record:
21 December 1779
Source: Will of Captain James Seaton, 21
December 1779, summarized in the "Raymond M. Bell Anthology," published by
"Genealogy in Washington County, online at
http://www.savory.org/chartiers/raybell/1987-estate.html, accessed
December 24, 2005.
- Slave Name: Mildred
Slave Sex:
Female
Slave Age: Described in his will as a "Negro
girl"
Slave Date of Birth: Prior to 1779
Slave Status:
Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe girl"
Slave Notes: Upon the death of James Seaton Sr.,
ownership of Mildred passed to his daughter Betty Seaton.
Date of Record:
21 December 1779
Source: Will of Captain James Seaton, 21
December 1779, summarized in the "Raymond M. Bell Anthology," published by
"Genealogy in Washington County, online at
http://www.savory.org/chartiers/raybell/1987-estate.html, accessed
December 24, 2005.
- Slave Name: Pendy
Slave Sex:
Female
Slave Age: Described in his will as a "Negro
girl"
Slave Date of Birth: 1774 (calculated from her
registration in 1782)
Slave Status:
Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe girl"
Slave Notes: Upon the death of James Seaton Sr.,
ownership of Pendy passed to his daughter Sarah Seaton. She was
registered by "Mrs. Seaton" in 1782. (See
Seaton,
Mrs.)
Date of Record:
21 December 1779
Source: Will of Captain James Seaton, 21
December 1779, summarized in the "Raymond M. Bell Anthology," published by
"Genealogy in Washington County, online at
http://www.savory.org/chartiers/raybell/1987-estate.html, accessed
December 24, 2005.
- Slaveholder Name: Seaton, James
(III)
City or Township: (Cumberland Township)
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes: Son of James Seaton, who died in 1779. The slave
Joe was inherited from his father. This is now part of Greene County.
The family moved from Faquier County, Virginia.
- Slave Name: Joe
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 14
Slave Date of Birth: 1768 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Male Slave"
Slave Notes: Originally owned by James Seaton (Sr.), who died
in 1779 and willed the "Negro boy Joseph" to his son James. Joseph
would have been about 11 years old at that time. (Will of Captain James
Seaton, 21 December 1779, summarized in the "Raymond M. Bell Anthology,"
published by "Genealogy in Washington County, online at
http://www.savory.org/chartiers/raybell/1987-estate.html, accessed
December 24, 2005.) Later, James Seaton (III) allowed for the manumission of
Joseph, in his will, dated 28 June 1827, and registered in Washington County,
7 April 1830: "I Give Joseph my Mulattoe man free and at Liberty immediately
after my Death." (Greene County, Will Book 1, "Will of James Seaton," p.
371A)
Date of Record: Registration: July 17, 1782; Will of James Seaton Sr.: 21 December 1779.
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Cate
Slave Sex:
Female
Slave Age: "about two or three and twenty years
of age"
Slave Date of Birth: 1773 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life--runaway
Slave Description: "Negroe Wench"
Slave Notes: Cate was the property of
Jennete Prather, but escaped from
the home of James Seaton.
Date of Record: January 4, 1796
Source:
Western Telegraph and Washington Advertizer, 9 February 1796.
- Slaveholder Name: Seaton, Elizabeth
City or Township: (Cumberland Township)
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
Now part of Greene County.
- Slave Name: Pendy
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 08
Slave Date of Birth: 1774 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Slave"
Slave Notes: See slso the slave listings of
James Seaton Sr.
Bill Davison, who is the leading authority on slavery in Greene County,
Pennsylvania, has tracked Pendy from this owner, Elizabeth Seaton, to her
daughter Sarah Seaton. Davison notes: "Sarah Seaton, her daughter,
inherited Pendy when she married John Boreman. Sarah Seaton Boreman
died young, so Pendy helped Mr. Boreman rear their children. In 1814, Pendy
was manumitted by John Boreman." ("PA Probates,"
http://www.rootsweb.com/~afamer/PA_Probates.htm, accessed August 26,
2006. Bill Davison has contributed all of the information to the PA
Probates page of RootsWeb.)
Date of Record: July 17, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Patrick
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 30
Slave Date of Birth: 1752 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Male Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: July 17, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Stephen
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Male Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: July 17, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Moses
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Male Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: July 17, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Luce
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 40
Slave Date of Birth: 1742 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Female Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: July 17, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Jude
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 40
Slave Date of Birth: 1742 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Female Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: July 17, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Shephard, David
City or Township: Straban Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Gentleman
Notes:
- Slave Name: Tim
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 22
Slave Date of Birth: 1760 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro man"
Slave Notes: Correspondence from Jan Slater notes: the slave
"Tim, owned by David Shephard, in Washington County, Pennsylvania is
probably "Tymothy" in Shephard's (spelled Shepherd) will in Ohio
County VA (later West Virginia). The will abstract, dated January 20,
1795, notes that Shepherd "dwells in the forks of Wheeling Creek,"
and lists two slaves, a Negro man named Tymothy and a Mullato girl named
Nance. Nance does not appear in the slave registrations for Shephard in
Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Numerous slaveholders in this border area moved south to avoid the gradual
emancipation laws passed in Pennsylvania, and Shephard's move may have been
one such example. The slave Nance was probably born in, or
acquired after his move to Virginia, since she was not registered by him in
Pennsylvania.
Record at RootsWeb: Ohio
County, West Virginia Will Abstracts; Correspondence, Jan Slater to
Afrolumens, August 21, 2003.
Date of Registration Record: December 28, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Simonson, John
City or Township: Washington
County: Washington
Occupation: Attorney-at-law
Notes:
- Slave Name: Daniel
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Three months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1807--April 27
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "John Simonson Esqr.
atte. at law of the town of Washington,
enters of record one male negro child named
Daniel, born April 27 1807 of the body of
Mille, a negro woman slave for life. fees 20
cts paid. Sworn Augt. 1 1807 Coram W McKennan."
Date of Record: August 01, 1807
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Mille
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: ? (adult)
Slave Date of Birth: ?
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro woman"
Slave Notes: Identified as the mother of Jane, born 27
October 1802, and Daniel, born 27 April 1807,
both registered by Simonson as children of slaves.
Date of Record: March 26, 1803
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Jane
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Five months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1802--October 27
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro female child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "John Simonson Esquire
Attorney at law of Washington township, and
town of Washington, Pennsylvania, records
Jane, negro female child born the twenty
seventh day of October, one thousand eight
hundred and two of Mille her mother, a female
slave for life. Coram W McKennan Fees 20cts paid. March 26 1803 [written in pencil]."
Date of Record: March 26, 1803
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Smith, Esther
City or Township: Hopewell Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Widow
Notes:
- Slave Name: Jin
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 45
Slave Date of Birth: 1755 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Black female"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Smith, Forgus
City or Township:
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Sall
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 07
Slave Date of Birth: 1775 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Female Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 26, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Sidney
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 28
Slave Date of Birth: 1754 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Female Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 26, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Perow
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 09
Slave Date of Birth: 1773 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Male Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 26, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Smith, James, Rev.
City or Township: Hopewell Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Pastor
Notes:
- Slave Name: Jin
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 23
Slave Date of Birth: 1759 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Female negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 31, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Smith, John, Rev.
City or Township: Chartier Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Pastor
Notes:
- Slave Name: Peter
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 17 years and 04 months
Slave Date of Birth: 1793 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black male"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the Septennial Census of 1800.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Smith, Samuel
City or Township: Cross Creek Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Isaac
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 24
Slave Date of Birth: 1776 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Black male"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Smith, Thomas
City or Township: Cross Creek Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes: Esquire
- Slave Name: Abraham
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Five months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1809--April 05
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Thomas Smith of
Washington
County: Esquire enters of record a
male child named Abraham, born the 5th day of
April 1809 of the body of Chloe a negro
woman, servant until 28years.
Fees 20 cts Sworn September 21st 1809 Coram Alexr. Murdoch"
Date of Record: September 21, 1809
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Chloe
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: ? (adult)
Slave Date of Birth: ?
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro woman"
Slave Notes: Identified as the mother of Pheobe, born
September 1806, and Abraham, born 05 April
1809, and registered by Smith as the children of slaves.
Date of Record: February 10, 1807
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Pheobe
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Five months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1806--September
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Female negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Thomas Smith of Cross
creek township and Washington County enters
of record a
female negro child, named Pheobe, born in the
month of September 1806 of negro Chloe a
slave until she arrives at the age of twenty eight years.
Fees paid Sworn Feby 10. 1807 Coram W McKennan"
Date of Record: February 10, 1807
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Sowers, Michael
City or Township: West Bethlehem
County: Washington
Occupation: Innkeeper
Notes:
- Slave Name: Bitts
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Two months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1799--March 11
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Female negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Michael Sowers
inholder of West Bethlehem enters of record a
female negro child named Bitts, born 11th
March 1799.
Oath made according to law. Coram David Redick
27th May 1799"
Date of Record: May 27, 1799
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: James
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Five months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1800--August 27
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male mullatto child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Michael Sowers of
West Bethlehem Township innkeeper enters with
the Clerk of the peace a male mullatto child
named "James" born on twenty seventh day of
August 1800. Oath made according to law
before me this 21st day of January 1801.
David Redick fees 20cts paid."
Date of Record: January 21, 1801
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Thomas
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: One month old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1802--April 24
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male Mullatto child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Michael Sowers of W.
Bethlemen Township innkeeper enters of record
a male Mullatto child named "Thomas" born
24th April 1802 of the body of Kesiah a Slave
for life. Oath made according to law May 25th 1802. Coram."
Date of Record: May 25, 1802
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Spears, Henry
City or Township: Fallowfield Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Yeoman
Notes:
- Slave Name: Dick
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: One week old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1791--May 27
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated 03 June 1791:
"Henry Speers of Followfield township farmer
enters a male negro child named Dick born
the 27th May 1791. Oath made according to
law 3d June 1791. Cer. Tho. Scott."
Date of Record: June 03, 1791
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Sambo
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 40
Slave Date of Birth: 1760 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Crumbo
Slave Sex: Not Determined
Slave Age: 13
Slave Date of Birth: 1787 (calculated)
Slave Status: "bound till 21 years"
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Perod
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 15
Slave Date of Birth: 1767 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro boy"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: October 01, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: George
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1780 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Stephenson, James
City or Township: Donegal Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
- Slave Name: George
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Six months old at
Registration.
Slave Date of Birth: 1789--February 25 or
26
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of registration, dated August 25, 1789:
"James Stephenson of Donegall township
farmer enters a male negro child born the
25th or 26th day of February last, named
George. Oath made according to law. 25th
August 1789 2/6 pd. Coram W. Wallace."
Date of Record: August 25, 1789
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Stewart, Charles
City or Township:
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Nede
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 21
Slave Date of Birth: 1761 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Mulattoe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 02, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Swan, John
City or Township: Cumberland Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Yeoman
Notes: The transcription of the Clerk's records
notes the following phrase after the list of
slaves for John Swan: "exit of Cirt. of Joe & Jerry."
- Slave Name: Jerry
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 02
Slave Date of Birth: 1780 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782137
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Joe
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 07
Slave Date of Birth: 1775 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Judith
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 34
Slave Date of Birth: 1748 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Vill
Slave Sex: Not Determined
Slave Age: 09
Slave Date of Birth: 1773 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Bob
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Isaac
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Eleven months old at
Registration.
Slave Date of Birth: 1782, January
(calculated)
Slave Status: Not Determined
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Priscilla
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Eleven months old at
Registration.
Slave Date of Birth: 1782, January
(calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negroe Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Swearingen, Andrew, Esq.
City or Township: Washington
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes: In the 1800 Septennial Census, Swearingen is
located in Chartier Township.
- Slave Name: Reubin
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Infant at time of
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1795--February 01
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, not dated but located
between entries dated 12 February and 19
March, 1795: "Andrew Swearingen of
Washington township Esqr. enters of record a
male negro child named "Reubin" born the
first day of February One thousand Seven
hundred and ninety five. Oath made according
to law. Coram David Redick"
Enumerated in the Septennial Census of 1800.
Date of Record: 1795
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851; "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Margret or Peggy
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: "aged One month and
three days Old"
Slave Date of Birth: 1792--March 31
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Female negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated 03 May 1792:
"Andrew Swearingen Esqr. of the County & town
of Washington, enters one female negro child
named Margret aged One month and three days
Old. Oath made according to law.
David Redick May 3d 1792"
Enumerated in the Septennial Census of 1800.
Date of Record: May 03, 1792
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851; "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Swearingen, Daniel
City or Township: Hanover Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
- Slave Name: Grace
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 04 and 05/12
Slave Date of Birth: 1784, October
(calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Mullato"
Slave Notes: Text of 1789 Registration: "Daniel
Swearingen of Hanover Township farmer enters
the following mullato born since the 1st
March 1780, of the age there in after
mentioned, Vis.
Grace aged four years & five months. Oath
made according to law by the Said Swearingen
to the age of the above mulato the 31st March 1789. Coram
W. Wallace"
Date of Record: March 31, 1789
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Priscilla
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: ?
Slave Date of Birth: ?
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census with
the notation "for a term of years." No age
is reported for this person in that tax listing.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Luke
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 18
Slave Date of Birth: 1782 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census with
the notation "for a term of years."
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Swearingen, John
City or Township: Peters Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Notes:
- Slave Name: Phill
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1762 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Mulato male Slave"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 26, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: James
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Thirteen days old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1794--March 15
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro male child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated 28 March 1794:
"John Swearingen of Peters township farmer
registers a negro male child named Jas. Born
the March 15th 1794. Oath made according to
law. Coram David Redick 1/6 pd. 28th March 1794."
Date of Record: March 28, 1794
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Sip
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Eight months old at
Registration.
Slave Date of Birth: 1788, July
(calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro"/"Male child"
Slave Notes: Text of 1789 Registrations: "John Swearingen
of Peters township farmer enters the
following negro children of the ages and
names herein after mentined to wit. Sip a
male child aged eight months and Pat a female
aged two years. Oath made according to law
by said Swearingen to the name & ages of the
aforesaid negro children the day above.
Coram W. Wallace."
Date of Record: March 31, 1789
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Solomon
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 01
Slave Date of Birth: 1789--February 28
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Male negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of registration, dated 29 February 1790:
"John Swearingin of Peters township farmer
enters a male negro child born the 28th day
of February last named Solomon. Oath made
according to law the 29th February 1790.
Coram W. Wallace."
Date of Record: February 29, 1790
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Pat
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 02
Slave Date of Birth: 1787 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro female"
Slave Notes: See the notes for the slave Sip for the text
of Pat's 1789 Registration.
Date of Record: March 31, 1789
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Sweetnam, Jane
City or Township: Fallowfield Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Widow
Notes:
- Slave Name: George Derry
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: Five months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1808--September 01
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro male child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Jane Sweetnam widow,
of Followfield township in the County of
Washington, desires the Clerk of the peace of
said County to enter of record a negro male
child named George Derry born the first day
of September last of the body of Anner a
negro slave until the age of Twenty eight
years. Given under my hand the 25th day of February 1809. Fees 20cts paid. Coram."
Date of Record: February 25, 1809
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Sweny, Alexander
City or Township: Peters Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Notes: Surname also spelled Sweeny.
- Slave Name: Violet
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 20
Slave Date of Birth: 1780 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description:
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census with
the notation "for life."
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Dina
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Five months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1800--March 18a
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Molater famale child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration: "Alexander Sweny of
Peters township farmer requests the Clerk of
the Peace to register a molater famale child
named Dina borne above the 18th of March
last. Sworn to according to law Coram David
Redick Sept. 6th 1800"
Date of Record: September 06, 1800
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slaveholder Name: Sweringen, Joseph
City or Township: Chartier Township
County: Washington
Occupation:
Notes:
- Slave Name: Class
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 13
Slave Date of Birth: 1783 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black female"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Jonathan
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 11
Slave Date of Birth: 1789 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black male"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Molly
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 32
Slave Date of Birth: 1768 (calculated)
Slave Status: "Indented for 6 1/2
years"
Slave Description: "Black female"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Richard
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 35
Slave Date of Birth: 1765 (calculated)
Slave Status: "Indented for 6 1/2
years"
Slave Description: "Black male"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Harry
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 07 years and 08 months
Slave Date of Birth: 1793 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black male"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Richard
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 08
Slave Date of Birth: 1792 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black male"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Benjamin
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 03 years and 06 months
Slave Date of Birth: 1797 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black male"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Sally
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Three months old
Slave Date of Birth: 1800 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black female"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slave Name: Sybal
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: 05
Slave Date of Birth: 1795 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Black female"
Slave Notes: Enumerated in the 1800 Septennial Census.
Date of Record: 1800
Source: "A List of the Negroes, Mulattoes and People of Colour Held as Slaves in the County of Washington."
- Slaveholder Name: Sweringin, Samuel
City or Township: Hanover Township
County: Washington
Occupation: Farmer
Notes: Surname also spelled Swearingen, and in 1789
he listed his township as Hanover.
- Slave Name: Priscilla
Slave Sex: Female
Slave Age: Four months old at
Registration
Slave Date of Birth: 1792--November 13
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Female negro child"
Slave Notes: Text of Registration, dated 26 March 1793:
"Samuel Swearingen farmer of Hanover township
enters of record a female negro child named
Priscilla, born November the thirteenth
1792, having made Oath ?? before Samuel Glago
Esqr. David Redick. 1/5 pd. March 26th 1793"
Date of Record: March 26, 1793
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Stepull
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 30
Slave Date of Birth: 1752 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro man"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Luke
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 01 and 6/12
Slave Date of Birth: 1781, June
(calculated)
Slave Status: Not Determined
Slave Description: "Negro"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Cass
Slave Sex: Male
Slave Age: 22
Slave Date of Birth: 1760 (calculated)
Slave Status: Slave for life
Slave Description: "Negro man"
Slave Notes:
Date of Record: December 19, 1782
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
- Slave Name: Alse
Slave Sex: Not Determined
Slave Age: 06 and 19 days
Slave Date of Birth: 1783, March 12
Slave Status: Slave to age 28
Slave Description: "Negro child"
Slave Notes: Samuel Swearingen of Hanover township farmer
enters the following negro child aged six
years & nineteen days old named Alse entered
the day above and Oath made according to law
by Said Samuel.
Coram. W. Wallace" (note: "the day above" refers to the previously listed date, which was March 31, 1789)
Date of Record: March 31, 1789
Source: Negro (Slave) Register of Washington County Pennsylvania, From 1782 to 1851
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