Hannah Spence

<333> Hannah Spence -- Born 1769. Parents unknown (perhaps related to Robin Spence <479)); mother of Dennis (582>. Formerly at Dickersons Mill; residing at Virgo in 1788, at Scorpio in 1791 and 1796. Valued at £55 in 1785. Named in 1791 deed of emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1800. Emancipated by deed dated January 6, 1800; deed proved in Frederick County Court, January 7, 1800. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 9, 30, and Pt. 2, pp. 9, 25, 46; 2d Book of Miscellanies, p. 42; Note on Aaron Steward's receipt to Robert Carter III, November 23, 1785, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 23 (Mssl C2468 a1478- 1572), VHS; Frederick County Deed Book 26, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, p. 236; Frederick County Order Book 33, 1799- 1800, VSA microfilm, p. 225.