Lettice Newman

<124> Lettice Newman (0Lett, also referred to as Lotty"
and "Lotter) -- Born 1785 or 1786. Daughter of Keziah
Newman <417> and James <397>. Sent from Gemini to Capricorn
in 1788. Residing at Capricorn in 1789, 1791, and 1796.
Named in 1791 deed of emancipation. Scheduled for
emancipation in 1605. 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. 5, 34, and pt 2, pp. 10, 26, 51; 02d Book of
Miscellanies,0 p. 109; Letterbook, 1787-1789, PP. 18, 63;
Frederick County Court Minutes, 1801-1805, VSA microfilm, p.
529; Frederick County Superior Court Order Book, 1804-1812,
VSA microfilm, p. 145.