An unidentified child (referred to as a "small negro girl") was violently assaulted and raped by three University of Virginia students George H. Hardy, Armistead C. Eliason, and James E. Montandon. This violent crime was witnessed and stopped by several University of Virginia students, including Mr. Conrad, Mr. Eastham, and R. V. Gaines. The perpetrators, Hardy, Eliason, and Montandon fled the scene and escaped from "the Civil Authority." They were expelled by the University. This event was recorded in Faculty Minutes, April 24, 1850.
Charlotte was sold by white enslaver Burns (given name unknown) for $700 and claimed in ownership by white enslaver and University of Virginia professor John Staige Davis, October 23, 1855. This event is recorded in a bill of sale in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/MSS 2842.
University of Virginia student N. B. Noland violently assaulted an unidentified young girl claimed in ownership by white enslaver Lucy Terrell at Terrell's off-grounds boarding house. This event is recorded in Faculty Minutes, May 2 and 3, 1856.
White enslaver Richard Whitlock sold Claiborne on January 21, 1858. Claiborne was purchased for $200 and claimed in ownership by white enslaver and University of Virginia professor John Staige Davis. This event is recorded in a bill of sale in the John Staige Davis Papers, MSS 3247.
Agnes is mentioned in a letter from white enslaver John Staige Davis to H. B. Bibb, Esq., January 17, 1860, concerning Bibb's efforts to "to procure her [Agnes] a suitable home" on behalf of Davis and white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill. This letter is in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912.
Charles was seen seven times by Dr. John Staige Davis between May 15 and May 25, 1860. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
Sally and her child were seen by Dr. John Staige Davis twenty-six times between August 1 and 27, 1860. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
An unidentified child (referred to as "Sally's child) and her mother Sally were seen together by Dr. John Staige Davis twenty-six times between August 1 and 27, 1860. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
Charlotte was seen by Dr. John Staige Davis September 22 and December 12 to 18, 1860, and was given seven prescriptions. White enslaver Mary Ross was charged $25 by Davis for Charlotte's care. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
John is mentioned in the "List of Miss EG Hill's Servants," January 13, 1862, which records the names of persons claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill. John is listed as being 35 years old and residing in Rockingham County, Virginia. This manuscript is in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.
McGill and Moses dictated a letter to S. D. M., addressed to Miss Mary Minor and "young ladies," thanking them for a basket of cakes. The letter dated March 31, 1863, is in the Papers of the Minor Family.
An unidentified person (referred to as "servant") who was claimed in ownership by white enslaver and hotelkeeper Wyatt Hamner was assaulted by a boarder, James Walter Buford. This event was recorded in the Chairman's Journals, April 10, 1861.
Harry is mentioned in a letter from white enslaver John Staige Davis to James Crawford, in which Davis asks Crawford for "the hires" of two men claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill, including Harry. This letter is located in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.
John is mentioned in a letter from white enslaver John Staige Davis to James Crawford, in which Davis asks Crawford for "the hires" of two men claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill, including John. This letter is located in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.
Aaron is mentioned in the "List of Miss EG Hill's Servants," January 13, 1862, which records the names of persons claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill. Aaron is listed as six years old and residing in Amherst County, Virginia. This manuscript is in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.
Agnes is mentioned in the "List of Miss EG Hill's Servants," January 13, 1862, which records individuals claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill. Agnes is listed as twenty-seven years old and residing in Albemarle County, Virginia. This manuscript is in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.
Ann is mentioned on the "List of Miss EG Hill's Servants," January 13, 1862, which records individuals claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill. Ann is recorded as being eight years old and residing in Amherst County, Virginia. This manuscript is in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.
