John Shovelly
- Name
- John Shovelly
- John Shovely
- Sex
- Male
- Free Status
- Born Free/Free Born
- Age
- 21 years old
- Record(s) Seen In
- Free Black Register - Roanoke County - 1838-1865
- Common Law Orders - D - July 1848 - May 1856 - pgs. 401-810
- FBR - Image Number:
- 47
- Page and Line Number
- CLD: PP. 535, 766
- Location
- Roanoke County, VA
- Date(s) Seen In Records
- FBR: July 18, 1853
- Additional Information
- John was listed in the register as having a black complexion and a mark under his left arm near his elbow. He was 6 feet tall. In Common Law Book D, his appearance was described in the same manner. Further, he was ordered to be hired out by the sheriff of the county for at least 10 cents a day to repay his unpaid taxes of $1.90.
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