Slaves of Samuel Jordan Cabell
Also, ensure you use the information/work being done by the Cabell Family Society, Inc on Enslaved Persons at the Cabell plantations. You can find that information here: https://cabell.com/enslaved-persons-of-cabell-family-plantations/
Like his father, Samuel used enslaved labor at his plantation.
Slave Names Identified
- From Samuel's Will. Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900: Notes: Will Book, Vol C, 1822-1829; Will Book, Vol D, 1830-1836 (images can be viewed on Ancestry.com here [1]). At the division of his estate, the following slaves are mentioned:
| Name | Amount Valued | Name | Amount Valued | Name | Amount Valued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne | $300 | Mary | $250 | Ben | $800 |
| Reuben | $200 | Clericy | $250 | Cooper | $500 |
| Betty | $400 | Phillis | $700 | James | $800 |
| Patty | $100 | Dick | $50 | Squire | $400 |
| Lavina | $150 | Harry | $200 | John | $550 |
| Lucinda | $600 | Will | $650 | Abby | $600 |
| Beck | $150 | Fanny | $150 | Amey | $650 |
| Osborn | $200 | Patsy | $650 | Rose | $500 |
| Ciscely | $700 | Jepe | $700 | Sarah | $650 |
| Dangerfield | $650 | York | $580 | Venus | $25 |
| York | $600 | Moses | $700 | Polly | $450 |
| Hannah | $350 | Doctor | $800 | Short Polly | $600 |
| Cate | $300 | Abel | $333.33 | Judith | $600 |
| Sally | $300 | Jacob | $300 | Ann | $700 |
| Glasgow | $750 |
Those in the inventory "at New Market" are as follows:
| Name | Amount Valued |
|---|---|
| George | $750 |
| Micajah | $800 |
| Samuel | $200 |
| Glasgow | $200 |
| Felix | $50 |
| Nancy | $450 |
| UNK | $100 |
| John | $300 |
| Carey | $700 |
| Phillis | $650 |
Those in the inventory "at Hensley's" are as follows:
| Name | Amount Valued |
|---|---|
| Jack | $150 |
| Patience | $200 |
| Susan | $550 |
| Soy (sp?) | $400 |
| Amy | $350 |
| Henrietta | $700 |
| Alexander | $800 |
| Moses | $800 |
Those in the inventory "at Thompson's" are as follows:
| Name | Amount Valued |
|---|---|
| Sabrey | $400 |
| Rachel | $200 |
| Sivia | $300 |
| Fanny | $500 |
| Milinda | $650 |
| Tom | $700 |
| Billy | $600 |
| Bartlett | $400 |
| Mary | $280 |
| Madison | $250 |
| Charity | $200 |
| Henry | $180 |
| James (male 76 w/Saml J Cabell) | $800 |
Sources
- 1810 United States Federal Census: Year: 1810; Census Place: Nelson, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 683; Image: 00130; Family History Library Film: 0181430 (Image viewable on Ancestry.com [2])
Name Samuel Cabell
Residence Date 6 Aug 1810
Residence Place Nelson, Virginia, USA
Number of Enslaved Persons 117