Adam Allen

<221> Adam Allen -- Born 1777. Parents unknown. Residing at Cancer/Prince William in 1788, 1791, 1795, and 1796. Named in 1791 deed of emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1799. Emancipated by deed dated November 3, 1799; deed proved in Frederick County Court, December 3, 1799. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, Pt. 1, pp. 7, 28, and pt. 2, pp. 15, 30, 45; 2d Book of Miscellanies," P. 81; Dumfries District Court Records at Large, 1798-1799, VSA, pp. 31-32; Frederick County Deed Book 26, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, p. 216; Frederick County Order Book 33, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, pp. 179-80.