Faith Johnston

<122> Faith Johnston -- Born 1787. Daughter of Patt <426>
and (Jesse Johnson <438>?). Residing at Old Ordinary in
1788, 1789, 1791, and 1796. Named in 1791 deed of
emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1805.
Emancipated by deed dated January 1, 1805, but deed refused
by Frederick County Court in April. Probably freed after
1808 ruling by Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Sources:
Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 5, 34, and
Pt. 2, pp. 4, 21, 37; Solomon Nash's Memorandum of Slaves
and Stocks at Old Ordinary, February 27, 1789, Chicago
Historical Society; Solomon Nash's Memorandum of Sundries at
Old Ordinary Farm, January 1, 1788, Chicago Historical
Society; Frederick County Court Minutes, 1801-1805, VSAmicrofilm, p. 529; Frederick County Superior Court Order
Book, 1804-1812, VSA microfilm, p. 145.