A Guide to the Cumberland County (Va.) Bill of Sale, 1822 Dec.
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Cumberland County (Va.) Bill of Sale, 1822 Dec. Local government records collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 42778.
Historical Information
Cumberland County was formed in 1749 from Goochland County.
Scope and Content
Cumberland County Bill of Sale, 1822 Dec. Documents the sale of a negro man named George from the legatees of John Deshazer to Thomas Johnston for four hundred and five dollars.
Index Terms
- Cumberland County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Slavery--Virginia--Cumberland County.
- Cumberland County (Va.)--History--19th century.
- Cumberland County (Va.)--History--Slavery--19th century.
- Bills of sale--Virginia--Cumberland County.
- Free Negro and Slave records--Virginia--Cumberland County.
- Local government records--Virginia--Cumberland County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Cumberland County (Va.)--History--19th century.
- Cumberland County (Va.)--History--Slavery--19th century.