| First Name | Billy |
| Surnames | Warny Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 13 |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Information | 1763 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 13 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 74 people are recorded at Elk Hil. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | Sall (d. 1781)Aggy (b. 1769)Jemmy (1771-1781) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 18 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19 |
| Nine people in Charles City County are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| From Enslaver | John Wayles (1715-1773) |
| To Enslaver | Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) |
| Role | Sold Or Transferred |
| Listed With | Dinah (b. 1761) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. 31 people are recorded at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | Aggy (b. 1769) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24 |
| Billy Warny is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Philip Gooch during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| From Enslaver | Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) |
| To Enslaver | Philip Gooch |
| Role | Sold Or Transferred |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
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