John Tuckson

<147> John Tuckson -- Born 1784. Son of Alice Thompson <385>. Residing at Old Ordinary in 1785, 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. 6, 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; James Harrison'sInventory of Sundry effects at Old Ordinary Plantation, January 1, 1785, Chicago Historical Society; Frederick County Court Minutes, 1801-1805, VSA microfilm, p. 529; Frederick County Superior Court Order Book, 1804-1812, VSA microfilm, p. 145.