Betty Daniel

(471> Betty Daniel -- Born 1725 (one source suggests 1727). Parents unknown; wife of Abraham Daniel <464>; grandmother of Lucy (Thornton?] <192> and Betty <---). Residing at Forest Quarter in 1782 and 1785 (tithable). Sent from Forest to the Shenandoah tract in April 1787. Ran away from Virgo some source says Capricorn) with her husband and two grandchildren in June or early July 1788. Arrived at Nomony Hal]. by July 15, 1788. Apparently placed in service under John Peck, who released her on March 6, 1792. Over 45 years old in 1791. Emancipated by deed dated January 1, 1793; deed proved in Westmoreland County Court, February 27, 1793. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, Pt. 1, p. 17; Letterbook, 1782-1784, p. 8; Westmoreland County Personal Property Tax List, 1785, VSA; Letterbook, 1785- 1787, pp. 251-53, 255-56, 263-64; Edmond Newman to George Newman, n.d. (ca. June 1788), C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 72 (Mss] C2468 a2393-2394), VHS; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1788- 1789, P. 19; Letterbook, 1787-1789, pp. 141-42; Letterbook, 1789-1 792, p. 302; John Peck's discharge to Negroes Abraham and Betty, March 6, 1792, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 40 (Mss] C2468 a2130), VHS; Westmoreland County Deeds and Wills, No. 18, 1787-1794, VSA microfilm, p. 291.