In the Common Law book was a charge by James C. Huff, a jailor, for committing and releasing John, who was "charged with horse stealing." Huff also presented a charge for having transported John to the Rockbridge County Jail.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, John is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Mrs. Carr. John is listed as having had "no charge" placed on him. He is listed alongside Jinny who had "no charge" placed on her as well.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, John is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Alice W. Morris. A value of $700.00 was placed on John.
In IAS Book 4, the partition of the lands and other property of Edward Watts, John is listed among the enslaved individuals that were bequeathed to Edward Watts's daughter, Mrs. Holcombe. A value of $1,000.00 was placed on John.