Elizabeth was listed in the register as 5 feet 0.75 inches tall with a "black complexion." Her appearance was described in Common Law Book E in the same manner.
Elizabeth was listed in the register as being 5 feet 3.5 inches tall with a "dark brown complexion" and scars under her chin and on the joint of her left forefinger. She registered three times, and her age was recorded twice in 1849 and 1856 at 19 and 26 years old. In Common Law Book D, her appearance was described in the same manner at 19 years old. Common Law Book E contains these same descriptors at 26 and 33 years old. At 33 years old, she was said to have small pox scars on her face.
Eliza was listed in the register as having a copper complexion and scars on her right wrist and right thumb. She was 5 feet and 1 inch tall. In Common Law Book D, her appearance was listed in the same manner.
Eliza Cousins, whose alias was Eliza Beasley, was listed as "bright mulatto" and 5 feet 3 inches tall, with a small scar over each eye and a scar on the thumb of her left hand. She previously registered in Rockingham County and Staunton City. The record states that she registered in the Rockingham County clerk's office on February 15, 1841 and in the Hustings Court of Staunton.
Elijah was listed in the register as being 5 feet 10.25 inches tall and having a yellow complexion. In Common Law Book B, his appearance was listed in the same manner, and he was "known by the court to be free born."
Elijah registered three times: at 21 years old, 34 years old, and 35 years old. He was listed as being "bright mulatto," 5 feet 7 inches tall, and having a small scar on his left cheek and a dark spot on his right shoulder. In Common Law Book D, Elijah's appearance was described in the same manner at 21 years old. The same occurred in Common Law Book E when he was 31 years old.
Elijah was listed in the register as being 5 feet 6.5 inches tall with a "black complexion." In Common Law Book E, his appearance was listed in the same manner. Elijah was also listed in the Requisition Records as one of several free Black men who were requisitioned for labor by Major General Breckinridge.
David was listed in the register as being 6 feet 0.25 inches tall, having a yellow complexion, and having "a scar above the left knee; spare made." In Common Law Book B, his appearance was described in the same manner, and he "was known by the court to be free."
David was listed in the Free Black Register as having a "dark complexion," scars on his left forefinger and right little finger, and a stiff finger on his right hand. David registered twice at 21 and 22 years old, and his height was recorded twice as 5 feet 7.5 inches and 5 feet 8.5 inches. He appeared in Common Law Book E at 21 and 22 years old.
Charles Shovelly, whose alias was Charles Ross, was listed in the register as having a "dark brown complexion." He registered twice at 13 and 17 years old, and he was 5 feet 3 inches tall and 6 feet 0.5 inches tall at those ages. He appeared in Common Law Book E at 13 years old.
Charles was listed in the register as "bright mulatto" and 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a scar under his chin. In Common Law Book C, his appearance was described in the same manner.
Caty registered three times, and her age was recorded twice in 1843 and 1857: at 38 years old and at 52 years old. She was listed as being "mulatto" and 5 feet 2 inches with a "thick set." In Common Law Book B, Caty proved via witness that she freeborn at 38 years old, and her appearance was described in the same manner.
As stated in the Common Law book, it was ordered that the Overseers of the Poor bind out Henry Saunders. His father, Hercules Cuff, asked that Stephen Henry appear in court to prove why Henry's indenture should not be cancelled. The indenture was later cancelled and quashed.
Catherine was listed in the register as being 5 feet 3.75 inches tall and "bright mulatto." She had a mark of a cupping instrument on the back of her neck. In Common Law Book D, her appearance was described in the same manner.
Caswell was listed in the register as being "dark mulatto" and having a "brown complexion." He was 5 feet 9 inches tall with a scars over his right eye and on his right hand. He registered twice at ages 24, 29, and 30 years old. The record states, in the 1851 entry, that he lost his free papers.
Calhoun was listed in the register as having a "light brown" complexion and small scars on his forehead above his left eye and right ear. In Common Law Book E, his appearance was described in the same manner.
Caleb was emancipated in Montgomery County, VA by Thomas J. Deyerle. He previously registered in Montgomery County on May 2, 1842. The record states that he had a black complexion, a scar on his right wrist, and a burn on his left arm near his elbow. Charles was lame in his left leg, which was produced by white swelling, and he was lame in the middle finger of his right hand. He was also "somewhat bald."
Caleb registered twice in Roanoke County, and his age was recorded once in 1845 at 41 years old. He previously registered in Montgomery County, VA. His physical appearance was listed as having a black complexion and scars on his right arm, over his right eye, and on his right wrist. He was lame in his left leg which was produced by white swelling in his foot, and he was "somewhat bald." In Common Law Book C, Caleb's appearance was described in the same manner. He appeared in Common Law Book E at 60 years old.
Bowyer was listed in the register as having a "light brown complexion," a scar on the first joint of his left middle finger, and a scar on the inside of his left arm. He was 5 feet 10 inches tall. In Common Law Book D, his appearance was described in the same manner.
Booker was listed in the register as having a "black complexion" and a scar on his left cheek. He was also 5 feet 8.75 inches tall. He registered twice at 21 and 28 years old. In Common Law Book E, his appearance was described in the same manner.
Bluford was listed in the register as having a "light copper" complexion and a small scar on his forehead above his right eye. He was 5 feet 10.75 inches tall, and he previously registered in Wythe County. In Common Law Book E, he was listed at 33 years old.
Betsy was listed in the register as 5 feet 5 inches tall and "bright mulatto," with a burn scar on her right wrist. She registered three times at ages 22, 26, and 37 years old.
Betsy Ann was listed in the register as having a "dark brown complexion," burn marks on her left arm and left cheek, and a scar on the back of her right hand. She was 5 feet 3.5 inches tall. In Common Law Book E, her appearance was described in the same manner.
Betsey was listed in the register as being "bright mulatto," 5 feet 5 inches tall, and having a scar on her left wrist caused by a burn. She registered three times at ages 22, 26, and 37.
Bartlett was listed in the register as having a "black complexion" and a scar on his left forefinger. He was 5 feet 9 inches tall. In Common Law Book E, his appearance was described in the same manner.