Judith Brutus

<365> Judith ("Little Judith," "Jude," "Judy") -- Born 1765
or 1766. Parents unknown; wife of Billy Henry <355>; mother
of Lucy ¿:117), Betty (078>, Oliver [Henry?J (004>, and
Prince <520>. Described in 1790 and 1791 as house maid.
Residing at Nomony Hall in 1775, 1782, 1784 (tithable), 1785
(tithable), 1790, 1791, and 1796. Named in 1791 deed of
emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1798. Sources:
Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, PP. 10, 27, and
Pt. 2, Pp. 1, 18, 31; "2d Book of Miscellanies," PP. 101-4;
"Whites & Blacks, living at Nomony Hall in Westmoreland
County," October 4, 1775, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 36 (Mssl
C2468 a2100), VHS; Letterbook, 1782-1784, p. 10; Travis
Jones's Inventory of Taxable Specific Art.Lcles at Nomany
Hall, March 1, 1784, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 36 (Mss] C2468
a2102), VHS; Westmoreland County Personal Property Tax List,
1785, VSA; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1790-1792, p. 111.