Rebecca Jones

<478) Rebecca Jones ("Beckey," "Beck") -- Suggested birth dates range from 1731 to 1740. Parents unknown; wife of George Jones (476>. Early residences undetermined; apparently cooking for workers at Coles Point in 1788 and residing there in 1791, although not listed in the 1788 or 1790 censuses of that plantation. Over 45 years old in 1791. Emancipated by deed dated 3an"ry 1, 1791; deed proved in Westmorelanci County Court, February 27, 1793. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, P. 17, and pt. 2, pp. 6, 23; Letterbook, 1787-1789, pp. 153,196; Newyear Br-anson's account with Robert Carter 111, stated March 8, 1790, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 23 (Mss] C2468 a1776-1829), VHS; Nornony Hall Daybook, 1789-1790, p. 70; Westmoreland County Deeds and Wills, No. 18, 1787-1794, VSA microfilm, p. 291.