Thomas Jones

<214> Thomas Jones (Tom') -- Born 1778. Son of Lucy Henry (451> and (Alexander Jones (free man)?]. Residing at Nomony Hall in 1784, 1785, 1790, 1791, and 1796. Engaged in hauling rails at Forest in March 1788. Named in 1791 deed of emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1799. Working with labor gang in May 1792. Emancipated by deed dated November 3, 1799; deed proved in Frederick County Court, December 3, 1799. Sources: Deed of Emancipation,August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 7, 28, and pt. 2, pp. 1, 17, 32; 2d Book of MisceZ1anies, pp. 101-4; Nomony Hall Journal, 1788-1789, p. 7; Westmoreland County Personal Property Tax List, 1785, VSA; Travis Jones's Inventory of Taxable Specific Articles at Nomony Hall, March 1, 1784, CF.?.,1651-1861, Sect. 36 (Mssl C2468 82102), VHS; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1790-1792, p. 131; Frederick County Deed Book 26, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, p. 216; Frederick County Order Book 33, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, pp. 179-80.