Billy Dixon

<213> Billy Dickson -- Probably born 1778, although one
source suggests 1781. Son of Sukey Dixon <419> and Solomon
Dixon <460>. Formerly from Gemini, but sent to Aries in
June 1787 to nurse a child belonging to A1ce Gaskins <383>.
Residing at Nomony Hall in 1790 and 1791; back at Gemini in
1796. Named in 1791 deed of emancipation. Scheduled for
emancipation in 1799. Hired by William Spearman, tenant at
Gemini, in January 1792. 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. 2, 17, 42; "2d Book of
Miscellanies," pp. 101-4; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1787-1788, p.
30; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1790-1792, p. 116; Frederick CountyDeed Book 26, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, p. 216; Frederick
County Order Book 33, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, pp. 179-80.