Boston, after which the slave "...was to be a Free Man (to) go wherever he pleaseth....". Then too, none other than Arthur Jordan of Surry permitted two slaves, John and Isabell Daule, to purchase their freedom in 1669. So while later law (18th century) attempted to prohibit the freedom, there were no small number working and moving about VA and both the North and South. And, don't forget that issue of freed slaves were free, as well. Paul In the Surry Co. deeds, John and Isabelle actually bought land near that of Arthur Jordan. The Daule name became Doll. Bob Jordan jorbob@webtv.net

Very interesting, Bob. For the record, Arthur Jordan built "Bacon's Castle" in Surry, a wondrous 17th century home, open to the public, and a "must" visit for all with early VA ancestry. Paul | In the Surry Co. deeds, John and Isabelle actually bought land near that | of Arthur Jordan. The Daule name became Doll. | | Bob Jordan | jorbob@webtv.net