Bill, KY, 1791 July 30

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Tuly 30, 1791
Slave BILL ea

Slave of Mrs. A nn James, 1l2e-years-old, was
convicted on 6-25-1791 for the murder of a
white female child of Benjamin French of
Woodford County. Pleaded guilty. Bill was
valued af 45 pounds “current Money". Court
considered him " a very sensible boy".

Sheriff attested the execution as having taken
place on July 30, 1791, date of attest being
12-17-1791.

Btate Archives of Va., Box 1, Item 155, Env,9

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KENTUCKY

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Slave BILL fea age
Slave of Mrs. A nn James, 12-years-old, was
convicted on 6-25-1791 for the murder of a
white female child of Benjamin French of
Woodford County. Pleaded guilty. Bill was
valued at 45 pounds “current Money". Court
considered him " a very sensible boy",
Sheriff attested the execution as having taken
place on July 30, 1791, date of attest being
12-17-1791.
State Archives of Va., Box 1, Item 155, Env.9

WARADMUA - BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERPTS,
KENTUCKY

July 30, 1792
Slave BILL pee Te

Slave of Mrs, A nn James, 12-years-old, was
convicted on 6-25-1791 for the murder of a
white female child of Benjamin French of
Woodford County, Pleaded guilty, Bill was
valued af 45 pounds "current Money". Court
considered him " a very sensible boy'

Sheriff attested the execution as having taken
place on duly 30, 1791, date of attest being
12-17-1791.

State Archives of Va., Box 1, 1tem 153, Env.9

WARONUK - BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERPTS.
KENTUCKY

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