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Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Pension File Information Personal Information Family Information Enslavement Information Their Story Resources Invalid Certificate No. 1086931 Application No 693129., Edwards, Isaac, Private, Company H 14th Heavy Artillery US Color Troop; Case Files of Approved Pension Application of Veteran Who Served in the Army and Navy in…
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Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Pension File Information Personal Information Family Information Enslavement Information Their Story Information Alexander Brown’s file was only 21 pages. His pension does have a lot of valuable family and community information which was complemented by other soldiers’ pension records , vital records and Freedmen’s Bureau records,…
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Greene County, NC Civil War Pension Files Military Information Pension File Information Personal Information Family Information Enslavement Information Their Story Information The premise of Caleb William’s pension application was for his minor children to receive his pension. Absalom and Annie filed for their father’s pension and here are stories from depositions in the quest for…
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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 Salley Norris Betsey Norris Sources Cumberland County, Virginia, County Court Case Files, Jesse Norris, December Term 1815, “Certificate…
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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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Dreams Deferred Genealogy 