George Johnston

(170> George Johnston -- Born 1781. Son of Jenny Johnson
(416) and Tom Johnson (446>?). Residing at Taurus in 1782,
1785, 1788, 1790, 1791, and 1796. Named in 1791 deed of
emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1802.
Emancipated by deed dated January 1, 1801; deed proved in
Frederick County Court, February 1, 1802. Sources: Deed of
Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 6, 32, and pt. 2,
pp. 5, 22, 41; 2d Book of Miscellaníes,w pp. 11, 95;
Westmoreland County Personal Property Tax List, 1785, VSA;
William McClannaham's Inventory of Sundry Effects at Taurus,
January 1, 1785, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 36 (Mss) C2468
a2103), VHS; Letterbook, 1?821784, p. 7; Frederick County
Deed Book 27, 1800-1803, VSA microfilm, p. 420.