Joel Yancey (d. 1833)

Person Record
Enslaver Or Owner
BIOGRAPHICAL
First Name Joel
Surnames Yancey
Gender Male
Death Information 1833
Bedford Co. Will Book Vol. 8, pp. 273-4
GENEALOGY

TIMELINE

  • 1819 Oct. 10

    Poplar Forest
    Resistance: Physical
    An overseer ordered Billy to cut tobacco on a Sunday as almost everyone else was absent. Billy refuses and an altercation ensues, during which he bites the overseer and escapes. Joel Yancey presumes he is travelling to Monticello to lodge a complaint. 
    Role Mentioned
    Occupation: Overseer
    Listed With Billy (b. 1799)“overseer”
    Sources Joel Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 14 Oct. 1819