In Loudoun Co., Va Deed Book 5A p. 190, there is this deed which might assist someone: Alfred Wright a free man of color of Loudoun County do free my wife, Betty Wright formerly Betty Green who was purchased by me of Samuel Clendening of Loudoun County. Bill of sale dated 28 Sep 1837. Recorded 23 July 1844. Betty Wright is about 28 years of age and 4'11 inches tall. ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com