Hi, Does anyone have information on an R.L. Lightfoot and the Lightfoot Plantation? Below is an accounting of his taking care of some people. Was he of the Lightfoot family of Bruswick Co. VA? Thank you Sylvia [email protected] Know all Men by These Presents, that R. L. Lightfoot of the County of Hardiman, State of Tennessee held and firmly bound to the United States of American in the sum of one hundred fifty dollars, for the payment of which I bind my heirs, executors and administrators, firmly, by these presents, in this contract: That I am to furnish the persons, whose names are subjoined (freed laborer), Quarters, Fuel, substantial and healthy Rations, all necessary Medical Attendance and Supplies in case of sickness, and the amount set opposite their respective names per month, during the continuation of this contract--the laborers to be paid in full before the final disposal of the crop which is to be raised by them on Lightfoot plantation, in the County of Hardiman, State of Tennessee. No. Names Age Rate of Pay per Month 1. Abram Knuckles 63 $9 2. Fanny Miller 50 $3 To commence 1st January 1866 and end 25th Dec. 1866. They to clothe themselves and pay their Doctors Bill. Mariah Neeborn, 13, black, Cook, born in Tennessee Thomas Neeborn, 8, black, born in Tennessee Kizziah Neeborn, 3, black, born in Tennessee Oron Neeborn, 1, black, born in Tennessee living on farm of R. L. Lightfoot, 32, white, born in North Carolina