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Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Regiment: CO H 14th HA USCT Corpal Enlistment: March 8, 1865 Morehead City, NC Discharged: December 11, 1865 Ft Macon, NC Physical Description: 6ft 180 lbs Black complexion, eyes, kniky hair, no scars Pension File Information Pension Status: Approved Aug 2, 1890 Invalid Pension File: Aug…
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Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Regiment: 36th US Colored Infantry Enlistment: July 26, 1863 Discharged: July 26, 1865 Physical Description: 5ft 7in Black complexion, Black eyes & hair Pension File Information Pension Status: filed Feb 6, 1891 Depositions By: Elbert A Moye, Ransom Brown, Joseph Harrington, Richard Burney Residences Post War: Johnson Mills…
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Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Regiment: 14th HA USCT Company H Rank: PVT Enlistment: March 13, 1865 in Newbern, NC (info from USCT Service Records) Discharged: Dec 11, 1865(info from USCT Service Records) Physical Description: unk Pension File Information Pension Status: Rejected / Application Filed by Absolom Williams + Annie Fields …
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“Jesse vs Them Maneuvering the Court System” As stated before, being a Free Person of Color ain’t easy. Jesse is now responsible for every aspect of his life from working, providing for his family, and paying debts. Although Jesse was well respected in the black and white community, this was also a double edged sword…
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The Petition It was easy for Thomas Norris to free his enslaved woman Salley and her adult children out of gratitude, but it will be even harder for them to maintain their freedom and stay in the state for Virginia, their home and familiarity. Although not legally free at the time, Jesse and his family…
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Introduction In the annals of American history, the legacy of Jessee, a free person of color and seasoned boatman on the river, stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity. His life’s journey, marked by both triumphs and tribulations, reveals the intricate tapestry of identity and opportunity in the late colonial and early antebellum Virginia.…
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Family’s Certificate of Freedom Reubin Norris August 29, 1815 Registering as a Free Man, 26 years old ,5 ft 6 inches, Bright Complexion, Black Hair, Small tear on his left forearm just above the wrist Jesse Norris August 29, 1815 Registering as a Free Man 30 years old 5 ft 8 inches Bright Complexion Black…
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Introduction Our ancestors chose us to tell their stories. Telling their stories is truly spiritual work. Jesse Norris chose me to tell his story and has guided me every step of the way in telling his complex life story by directing me to records never seen or not thought to have existed. It all started…
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The Will & Manumission As of today it is unclear how or when Jesse and his family was acquired by Thomas Norris. The relationship between Jesse and Thomas was complex. Jesse was afforded some of the liberties of a FPOC and may have negotiated his freedom. With that being said, Jesse and his siblings Salley,…
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Murder & Mayhem After Jesse’s legal battles with money and debt, he moved to Campbell County and probably continued to work as a boatman on the James River. His sisters Betsy and Salley and their families also lived in Lynchburg. On a Tuesday night, November 6, 1832, Jesse’s life took another dark and twisted turn…
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