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WASHINGTON, Virginia in the 1830s: 1 through 2 of 2

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  1. Horrible experiences slaves endure in the 1800's
    date February 6, 1839map WASHINGTON, Virginiatags Slavery, Slave Living Conditions

    The experience of slavery for men, women, and children was equally horrible. The amount of labor on the plantation farms was the same for both genders. The differences between the genders were the jobs appointed to them. Men were usually appointed jobs that included certain skill like carpentry and blacksmith. Women were usually working in the fields or as house servants. Accordening to Hallam, “For...

  2. Register of Free Negroes in Washington County, Virginia
    date March 26, 1838 to July 28, 1856map WASHINGTON, Virginiatags African-Americans, Law, Race-Relations

    Beginning in 1838, Washington County registered its 144 free blacks in a notebook by describing their physical attributes. Following regulations set by the state mandating free black registration, James H. Trufs journeyed to the county clerk's office to register himself. The first entry, which labels Trufs as number one, describes him as a dark mulatto. Included in the description is his age, height,...