Sale of Billy to Joseph Dickinson, Dec. 1791

Event Record
Status: Sale
EVENT DETAILS
“Billy” is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Dickinson during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis.
Event Type: Subtype Status: Sale
Date  Dec. 1791
Location From Bedford County
SOURCES
Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25
Jefferson describes how profits should be allocated to his debts in Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791
EVENT PARTICIPANTS
Participant Role Status Occupation Notes
Recorded individually
Billey (1777-1794) Sold Or Transferred Enslaved Person
Nicholas Lewis Associated Manages sale
Change of enslavers
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Seller Or Grantor Enslaver Or Owner
Joseph Dickinson (1742-1818) Buyer Or Grantee Enslaver Or Owner