Ralph

<340> Ralph -- Born ca. 1764 (one source gives 1768). Parents unknown; husband of Areana <363>; father (probably) of [Nancy <023?J, [Teanor <069>?), (Casius (114)?), and [Lydia Gaskins <120)?]. Hired to Daniel Sullivan at Aries in 1782. Listed with Aries workers in 1782, 1785(tithable), 1789 (tithable), 1790, 1791, and 1796, although his family's dwelling house was at Gemini in 1785 (repairs were ordered for it at that time). Described as weaver in 1782, 1785, 1790, 1791, and 1796. Temporarily employed in fields at Coles Point in 1785 and 1788 and at Aries in 1788. Named in 1791 deed of emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1799, but naine is not listed among those presented for freedom in that year. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 10, 28, and pt. 2, pp. 3, 20, 34; 2d Book of Miscellanies," p. 105; Robert Carter's Memorandum of Agreement with Daniel SulLivan, January 1, 1782, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 28 (Mss.l C2468 a2068), VHS; Letterbook, 1789-1792, pp. 198-99; Nomony h'all Journal, 1784-1785, pp. 73, 86; Letterbook, 1782-1784, p. Il; Westmoreland County Personal Property Tax List, 1785. VSA; Daniel Sullivan's Memorandum of Tithables and Nontithables at Aries, February 12, 1789, C.FP., 1651-1861, Sect. 36 (Mssl C2468 82105), VHS; Letterbook, 1'84-1785, p. 171-73; Letterbook, 1787-1789, p. 132; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1788-1 789, pp. 8, 29.