Betty Wilson

<336) Betty Wilson (also referred to as "Bett or "Betty Nelson) -- Born 1769. Parents unknown; mother of Emanuel <092>, Silvy <024>, and Sam <532). Residing at Aries in 1782, 1785 (tithable), 1789 (tithable), 1790, 1791, and 1796. Engaged in field work at Aries in 1788. Described as spinster in 1790 and 1791. Named in 1791 deed of emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1800. Emancipated by deed dated January 6, 1800; deed proved in Frederick County Court, January 7, 1800. Also listed in deed of emancipation dated December 21, 1803. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 9, 29, and pt. 2, pp. 3, 20, 34-35; TM2d Book of Miscellanies, p. 105; Letterbook, 1782-1784, p. 11; Westmoreland County Personal Property Tax List, 1785, VSA; Daniel Sullivan's Memorandum of Tithables and Nontithables at Aries, February 12, 1789, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 36 (Mssl C2468 a2105), VHS; Letterbook, 1789-1792, Pp. 198-99; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1788-1789, pp. 8, 17; Frederick County Deed Book 26, 1799- 1800, VSA microfilm, p. 236; Frederick County Order Book 33, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, p. 225; Westmoreland County Deeds and Wills No. 21, 1804-1808, VSA microfilm, p. 63.