This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LouiseVanover65 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.unknown/1727.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: http://co.charlotte.va.us/museum/john-randolph.html I do not know the answer, it took 13 years in court to gain their freedom so they could settle in OHIO. John Randolph of Roanoke plantation in VA. had 383 Negro and mulatto emancipated slaves.Good luvk in your search. http://www.shelbycountyhistory.org/schs/blackhistory/johnrandolph.htm Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.