James Smith

<256) James Smith -- Born 1775. Son of Rose Smith <465> and
Jack Smith <456). Re8iding at Taurus in 1735 and 1787.
Sent from Taurus to Capricorn in January 1788. Residing at
Capricorn in 1789, 1791, and 1796. Named in 1791 deed of
emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1797. Received
certificate of emancipation in January 1797. Sources: Deed
of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 8, 26, and pt.
2, pp. 10, 26, 51; "2d Book of Miscellanies," p. 109;
Letterbook, 1787-1789, pp. 18, 63; Nomony Hall Daybook,
1787-1788, P. 54; Westmoreland County Personal Property Tax
List, 1785, VSA; William McClannaham's Înventory of Sundry
Effects at Taurus, January 1, 1785, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect.
36 (Mssl C2468 a2103), VHS; "List of Negroes to whom
Certificates of Emancipation were delivered by Robert
Carter," January 1797, Westmoreland County Court Papers, Box
83, VSA.